Using XML to transfer in/out of FCP A quick reference for which version of XML to use when transfering between FCP project file versions: XML / FCP version Compatibility Use XML version 1 for going...
Category - Editing
Edit Assisting: Getting Organised
How to be an edit assistant Evan Schiff shares his workflow for organising a feature film, in this case Hellboy 2, to keep the whole operation running smoothly. A consistent and accurate naming...
Timelapse Editing Set Up
Editing Timelapse in 4k Tom Lowe of Timescapes fame, shares a quick overview of his PC and Adobe based editing system for creating his new film, filling over 15 TB of storage hooked up via esata...
Thelma Schoonmaker on great editing…
Thelma Schoonmaker on great editing…. Fast Company’s Co.Create has an interesting article (featuring a scene from Hugo) talking to Thelma Schoonmaker on what makes for a great edit. Hugo...
2 hours of Final Cut Pro X Tips
Managing FCPX events and projects… Mark Spencer and Steve Martin from Ripple Training talk through the latest features and updates in FCP X 10.0.3, including relinking media, green screening...
Touchscreen editing with FCPX
It’s all very Minority Report, but this video demonstration from Jason Rose, shows off his touchscreen interface while editing with FCPX. It’s also a handy demonstration of how to create...
Understanding 4K and the future of cinema
The future of digital cinema… Michael Cioni of LightIron Digital delivers an unmissable presentation on 4k and the future of digital cinema, whilst revealing in detail the post-production...
Colour grading a TV commercial using Assimilate Scratch
Freelance colorist Andreas Brueckl has some great tutorials for colour grading using Assimilate Scratch. This whirlwind tutorial reveals the process he used for a TV commercial which involved a lot...
Understanding Media Management in FCP X
With the tumultuous initial release of Final Cut Pro X, Apple completely changed the way that FCP manages the media and project settings and where it stores the media files, back up files, transcodes...
DaVinci Resolve Lite – more tutorials
Here is a decent 15 minute tutorial that will help you get started with using DaVinci Resolve Lite. Dan walks through how to get set up, bring in media and work with R3D footage. More free DaVinici...
Tips for Successful Freelancing
AEtutsplus.com has 10 tips on becoming a successful freelancer, my favourite if you’re just starting out is the idea of writing in depth proposals to describe what your imagination can reach...
Film vs Digital
Film Vs Digital Here is the trailer for an interesting new documentary, Side by Side – The Science, Art and Impact of Digital Cinema, featuring (of all people!) Keanu Reeves, on the future of...
Walter Murch in Conversation
An interesting excerpt from artist Josh Melnick’s new book called The 8 Train, in which he chats to film editor Walter Murch about blinking, slow motion and flicker fusion points.
Free blur effects for FCPX
Alex Gollner of Alex4d has some more free Final Cut Pro X effects available to download, this time focusing on creating different styles of blur effect. Download seven free blur effects and more...
What Do Film Editors Actually Do?
What Do Film Editors Actually Do? A funny but true story in pictures from Alan Capriles blog, a New York based film editor. UPDATE – For a much more complete look at what a film editor actually...