I’ve recently spent a lot of time evaluating our production processes looking for ways to improve efficiency. There were two motivating factors. First, we’ve pretty much abandoned Standard Definition production, relegating it only to live web events where we are streaming the content or where the client demands it. Second, I was working on a […]
Month: August 2009
ScopeBox Software with the Reflecmedia LED Green Screen System
I’ve been testing the Reflecmedia LED LiteRing system for about a month now, and it wasn’t until I paired it with the ScopeBox software scope that I finally gained some real control in my shots! These products should be bundled in my opinion, because without a scope, it’s nearly impossible to tell on a preview […]
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So you think you're doing ECM?
The majority of ECM deployments are little more than point solutions that deliver limited corporate benefit. Despite huge investment in ECM technologies such as document management and web content management, few organisations are realising quantifiable benefit. How many organisations truly maximise content use across the business? Conversely, how many documents are written from scratch when […]
A few Gotchas with OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
OK, a quickie: Snow Leopard is speedy according to the reviews I’m reading, but of particular note for us – (Suspense! More after the jump) 1.) QuickTime has a slick new visual interface, but loses a lot of cool things we use regularly, like timecode display, markers on timeline for trimming to copy/paste to edit, […]
How do I read this DAM documentation?
Do you read instructions? How about volumes of instructions? Welcome to the 21st century solution to have up-to-date instructions, workflows and manuals to find just what you care about. Posted by Henrik de Gyor on August 28, 2009 Don’t we love reading DAM documentation? I am not referring to the pretty, glossy brochures you get […]
Critics Season 1 – Webisode 2
In Round 2, hosts Steve Weiss and Philip Bloom come together in an open critique environment to discuss the filmmaking style of 4 new videos. Both agree, Matthew Brown’s video, GAY = SIN, is one not to be missed. [ critics ] offering an eclectic mix of personalities, perspectives and laughter. About [ critics ] […]
How To Use After Effects Masks As Custom Splines For Boris Continuum Complete 6 Text Extrusions
3D Objects is a new feature of Boris Continuum Complete 6. It’s built around the concept of using vector text or splines to generate real 3D objects right in an Adobe After Effects composition by the means of extrusion or creating thickness for an otherwise flat layer or shape. Such extrusion would typically require a […]
The Future of communications
An inexcusable marketer-consumer disconnect
ByNoah Elkin The persistent irony about mobile is that it’s so widely used by consumers and yet still searching for its tipping point, at least as far as its utility to marketers is concerned. Inmy latest report for eMarketer, “Mobile Users and Usage: It’s Personal,” I point to a number of factors driving mobile in […]
'Routine destruction' – Document management plumbs new depths
Next time the auditors come round, or even the nice man from HMRC wanting to check your paperwork, just mention the words ‘routine destruction’ and with a knowing nod and wink, they’ll be gone, no questions asked. No names, no pack drill. Precedence, in law, is a strong basis for many legal decisions, so my […]
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