The nuts and bolts of the creative process are not my specialty. When I worked at a post house, I had my own system for versioning, and it was not one my coordinator appreciated. Even when I’m grabbing footage at places like NAB or IBC, I know I should be backing up everything, but I […]
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While looking to remap some of my Final Cut Pro X keyboard I noticed the G key and realized I never really used it. Checking the command editor says G is to toggle Storyline Mode. The description says this:Toggle the ability to build Storylines when dragging clips in the timeline. How glad I am I […]
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NewTek™ announced today that TalkShow™ VS-100, the video calling production system designed specifically for television studios and live video producers is shipping. Introduced at IBC 2014, TalkShow is the new studio-grade solution that enables broadcasters and video producers to allow any of the 300 million monthly connected Skype users, calling from almost any device, to […]
It’s coming up to that time of year again when I attend what can best be called the “TED Talks” of the post-production world. The Hollywood Post Alliance holds their annual Tech Retreat in Indian Wells, California every February. With over 45 sessions, a demo room, and 75 breakfast “roundtables” I can’t help but walk […]
For some reason most all of my Final Cut Pro X job seem to revolved around talking head interviews. This is fine and we can tell some good stories from interviews but I’ve found that the redrawing of thumbnails in the FCPX timeline can take up a lot of time throughout the day. I’ve sped […]
Read More… from Day 1 #28daysofquicktips – Minimize Interview Roles in FCPX
In this first of a two part look at working in 4K in Media Composer, we look at the scenario of a client shooting 4K material, for a project that will only ever see the light of day in HD. This was an interesting tutorial. 4K aquisition is coming to the front more and more, […]
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Ikan’s Remote Air One (also known as the PD Movie) is a wireless remote follow focus that’s easily the most affordable I’ve seen. You can get a single-channel kit at B&H Photo these days for $1599, including a hard case, a handheld transmitter, receiver, single .8 pitch standard torque motor and all the necessary cables and […]
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