I began editing professionally in 1997. It started with a Sony BVE-9100 linear system, then migrated into the world of NLE systems beginning with D-Vision, which became the Discreet Edit. Moved on to Avid Media Composer in 1999 and also (somewhere in the 2000-2002 range) I had a brief stint with DPS Velocity. However, the [...]
Love the movie Inception? Me too. Check out this behind the scenes documentary on how they created the spinning hotel room fight scene. Spoiler Alert! You can’t afford it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB0PyyLNIV4&feature=player_embedded#at=387
Here’s a quick look at how the sound design team for the Summer blockbuster movie, Transformers 3, created their ear drum shattering goodness. Making your own sound effects can be fun and budget friendly. Sure sounds good, but can you stomach the movie?
Lighting is what separates the men from the boys when it comes to video and film production. Understanding lighting and using it properly is a talent that takes time to learn. As we make our way down this path we will all experience different instruments that will help us turn our darkened scene into a [...]
Today, I’m going to take a look at Singular Software’s Presto. Presto is an application that works alongside Final Cut Pro and Sony Vegas to create powerful looking videos from Keynote and Powerpoint presentations. We’ve all been there before…called upon to shoot a presentation of someone speaking at a convention and then put together a [...]
FCP X! It’s the talk of the town. I don’t think that I’ve discussed editing software so much, and with so many different people, as I have in the past two days. Depending on who you talk to it’s either a revolutionary product…or a huge scandal. Luckily, I have been able to finally research this [...]
So, if you’re reading this blog, the controversy surrounding FCPX is not new to you. If you make a living using an Apple computer and Final Cut, then you had been waiting with baited breath for this release. You knew it was going to be different. You knew it was going to be 64 bit. [...]
I have been using PluralEyes for my Final Cut System ever since I purchased my Canon 7D last year. I have also had the pleasure of working with PluralEyes on my Media Composer System. In both cases, I really like the software. It helps me fix the one problem that I have with DSLR video [...]
For all of my London friends, here’s something that you might not want to miss.
We talk with Corky Seeber from Small Tree about some of the new products and solutions they have available. For more information please visit http://www.small-tree.com
