Autodesk Offers All-In-One Solution with NLE Suites Part II

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Basic TrainingNow that I steeled myself to learn Smoke, I was ready and determined to get down to business. Fortunately, Autodesk has provided several step by step tutorials which through the most basic aspects of her in the software which helped me on my way. Again, Smoke doesn’t look or feel like any other OS […]

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Autodesk Offers All-In-One Solution with NLE Suites Part I

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Recently I’ve had a chance to visit with some of the brightest minds in post production today. These gentlemen arrived at this point in their careers from various paths, but they all arrived at the same place, which was at the door of Autodesk’s Smoke. Because NLE’s and effects software have become more economically accessible […]

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ARRI’s DNxHD Alexa update, Sorenson Squeeze Pro and OP this, OP that

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ARRI has begun to ship its DNxHD update for their Alexa camera. This announcement that the Alexa would get DNxHD as an onboard recording option (besides ProRes) was welcome news to post-production people like myself who use Avid Media Composer. While ProRes is supported in Avid both by AMA linking and direct MXF creation (in […]

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Conan’s Post-Production Crew previews Premiere CS6

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The editors and motion graphics guys behind the scenes of the late-night show Conan have released an awesome Premiere CS6 preview video. It nicely sums up some of the reasons why Premiere is fast becoming the standard in post facilities that were previously FCP-based, and it offers a glimpse at what the latest CS6 version […]

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International Delegations and Companies Have Significant Presence at NAB Show

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NAB announced that more than 60 international delegations, including Egypt, Vietnam, Peru, Ghana and Poland, are expected to attend NAB Show, held April 14-19 in Las Vegas. Delegations attending the show for the first time include Latvia, Chad, Pakistan and Nepal. “As the world’s largest media and entertainment event, NAB Show draws attendees and exhibitors […]

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Take a Video Software Survey

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Your opinion is important in helping to understand the changing needs of video software applications users. The survey should take approximately 12 minutes to complete, depending on your answers. In appreciation of your time, you will be included in a sweepstakes/drawing to win one of the following: A choice of one gift card from Amazon.com […]

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Update on new Nikon/Canon cameras: RAW support, manuals and ship dates

Shipping updates on the Nikon D800 and D4, Canon 1DX and 5D Mark III. Plus, Apple (for once!) has support for RAW formats from Day Zero for SOME of the cameras coming to market, and Adobe does a better job of RAW support for Day Zero for these cameras. Quick update: So, one at a […]

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PsF’s missing workflow, Part 10: FCP X

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In parts 1-3 of the PsF’s missing workflow series, we introduced the terms benign PsF & malignant PsF, and revealed the PsF status of several AVCHD cameras from 3 manufacturers. In #4, we did the same with several HD recorders. In #5, we revealed how one recorder manufacturer is offering its own software to counteract […]

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MultiDyne® To Unveil Advanced Fiber-Optic Camera Accessories at the 2012 NAB Show

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MultiDyne®, a leading provider of fiber optic-based video and audio transport solutions for broadcast and pro A/V applications, today announced that it will now offer advanced, high-end digital video camera accessories based on creative innovation provided by Inflexion Design, a new co-venture that combines the strengths of three industry veterans, Frank Jachetta, Eugene Baker, and […]

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EnterMedia – Open Source Digital Asset Management

The developers at EnterMedia digital asset management have built two new features that will help simplify the metadata management process and streamline advanced searching. This week we are introducing the multi-edit feature and category editor. These tools allow content managers to save steps and valuable time in the labeling of assets, and empower users to […]

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