Script Based Editing: Avid’s Untapped Ecosystem

Script Based Editing: Avid’s Untapped Ecosystem 1

For the editing of films, TV shows and other videos in the art of narrative storytelling, many if not most editors use the edit system called Avid Media Composer. One of its shining gems is its ability to integrate paper-like scripts right inside of it, using what we call a script-based editing interface. It allows […]

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FAQ for NLE Video Storage (2017 Edition)

FAQ for video production storage

Our popular guide to video storage is updated for 2017!  One of the most confusing things about digital video editing is the storage requirement. In this article and short webinar Videoguys will help you better understand just what kind of storage you’ll need for your video productions. Mac or PC based NLE video editors face the […]

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REVIEW – ScreenFlow 7 from Telestream

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I’ve been doing online training and tutorials for a while now.  A long while, and I’ve done recording on both Mac and Windows, and I’ve used the free screen recording apps as well as the paid apps, so I’ll get this out of the way right now.  ScreenFlow is the absolute best screen recording application […]

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ARRI introduces Full Spectrum ND external filters

ARRI introduces Full Spectrum ND external filters

Good quality Neutral Density filters are some of the most sought after products these days, and  ARRI wants to have a slice of the cake. The company is creating their own FSND external filters. To create the new external FSND filters, ARRI did not have to develop new filters, the company only had to look […]

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Making To-Do Lists in Final Cut Pro X

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_TJ0kvmTNA&feature=em-uploademail Do you have a set of common, repeating editing tasks that you need to remember for every Final Cut Pro project? Maybe you have a bunch of sticky notes on your monitor? Or a list taped to the wall? This week on MacBreak Studio, Steve Martin from Ripple Training shows us how to make […]

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Spectral shoulder bags keep thieves at bay

Think Tank Photo bags protect you from thieves

A magnetic Fidlock clasp allowing quiet, one-handed access to gear and locking automatically when you close the flap, aims to increase protection and keep thieves and elements away from whatever you place inside one of the new Spectral bags from Think Tank Photo. A new family of shoulder bags from Think Tank Photo, the […]

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Review: ZBook Studio G4 w/DreamColor for prepress, video editing/grading

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This review article on the ZBook Studio G4 with optional inboard DreamColor display is divided into eight sections: (1) Unique features for prepress, video editing & grading, with applications like DaVinci Resolve from Blackmagic or Premiere/SpeedGrade from Adobe in a laptop format, with mobile workstation performance. (2) Why we should use the term grading or […]

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ProShow 9 introduces 4K video slideshows

ProShow 9 introduces 4K video slideshows

Slideshows in 4K in ProShow 9 come with a faster video output and a centralized interface to manage videos. 4K video is a feature for both the professional ProShow 9 Producer and the Gold version, for enthusiasts. ProShow has been my slideshow creator since I discovered it, a long long time ago (like the Star […]

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Stacking Manfrotto ND filters for the eclipse

Manfrotto ND filters, the eclipse and the power of stacking

The partial eclipse of the Sun, as seen from Europe, was not spectacular, but allowed me to test how stacking Manfrotto’s ND filters works to get the job done. Viewing the Great American Eclipse from Europe was not the unique event millions of people experienced from the West to the East coast of the United […]

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ROVER new Smartphone cage from MSE

ROVER new Smartphone cage from MSE

As smartphones become alternative cameras for cinematography, the need for the right support grows. The ROVER is MSE’s solution. Known for innovative camera and lighting support for the entertainment industry, Matthews Studio Equipment introduces at IBC 2017, their solution for supporting smartphone cameras. The ROVER was conceived to provide a comfortable ergonomic position, so that […]

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