William Goldenberg gives us a behind-the-scenes look at editing this year’s most Oscar-worthy film, Argo

William Goldenberg gives us a behind-the-scenes look at editing this year’s most Oscar-worthy film, Argo William Goldenberg gives us a behind-the-scenes look at editing this year’s most Oscar-worthy film, Argo

The Man Who Would Be King

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Video lighting basics – understanding electricity

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Recovering deleted video files

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DIY lighting – it’s easier (and cheaper) to light your film than you might think

DIY lighting – it’s easier (and cheaper) to light your film than you might think DIY lighting - it's easier (and cheaper) to light your film than you might think

iTunes may have a competitor-Google Audio

It appears the Google and Apple are no longer going to be cordial.  When Eric Schmidt left Apple’s board it appears they really stepped on the gas when it comes to encroaching on Apple’s turf.  Google now is rumored to be starting an audio download service similar to iTunes.  Of course Android phones will be [...]

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New Mac lineup lacks bluray again!

Now most of us who use Macs on a day to day basis are happy with our systems, but our clients at Blackburst are starting to want Bluray masters for home viewing of HD material.  It is somewhat embarrassing to me as a self described Apple fanboy to have to do all of these projects [...]

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First stop on the camera tour: the lens

The camera’s lens is probably more expensive than that car you’re driving now. Here’s a detailed look at all of those buttons, switches and moving parts so that you don’t accidentally ruin your career.

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New Samsung TV makes for a promising monitor

Today I saw this TV at Compusa and picked one up for Blackburst’s studio.  It’s 1080p 24 inches and has nearly every type of input in the back including vga, dvi, hdmi, component and more.  We’re going to give it a whirl in the studio on a roller stand and see how it does.  Can’t [...]

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Tim Bartlett – General Manager of Adrenaline Films

Tim Bartlett and I discuss the role of General Manager for a large-scale production company and the importance of interning in the entertainment industry.

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Cameras – an inside look

In order to be a great camera operator, you must first understand how your equipment works. In this post you will learn a little about the inner-workings of a professional 3-CCD camcorder. It’s not as fun as shooting a skateboarding video, but it may help you figure out what to tell the manufacturer when fall on your camera and it stops working.

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Component, Composite and Digital

Do you know the difference between composite, component and digital signals? Are you sure? I’ll bet you might learn a thing or two about how to properly hook up those colorful cables that you see lying around the edit suite . . .

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The basics of editing

Getting the itch to start cutting some cool videos? Before you jump into the editing hot-seat, take the time to learn some of the basics.

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“A” is for audio

Without good audio, your production is pointless. Make it a point to always consider audio BEFORE you begin any production. Your editor will thank you.

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Your PA backpack – what to bring with you to the set

It is important to be prepared for any situation so try to keep a backpack loaded with the stuff that you need to survive the grueling workload of a PA. This article highlights the things that are essential for you to bring with you each and every day while on set.

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