Understanding what Cinema Tools does… Back in the days of Final Cut Studio 3, the most ‘legacy’ and often overlooked program was Cinema Tools. I often use Cinema Tools to conform...
Category - Workflow
Useful tools for film editors
Here are some really useful tools, tips and resources for film editors… File management workflow tips Dpbestflow.org has a huge range of really useful info on a vast range of digital video...
Final Cut Pro X Tutorials
Learning Final Cut Pro X Given that you can download a free trial of FCPX there’s no reason not to give it a go. If you want a helping hand in getting started there are plenty of resources...
What do Visual FX editors do?
A VFX editors job…. The Editors Guild has a decent write up of two seminars given by Scott Anderson VFX editor on Gladiator and many other big hollywood features, where he shared his insights...
Adobe Audition and Prelude CS6 first looks
Getting started with Audition & Prelude CS6 Larry Jordan has a couple of lengthy blog posts on his thoughts on using Audition and Prelude in a post production workflow. He comments on many of the...
Introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro CS6
Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 Video Demonstration Al Mooney delivered a 1 hour presentation of the new Premiere Pro CS6 at the latest LACPUG meet up, showcasing how it fits into the Adobe ecosystem and some...
Essential Ergonomics
Ergonomics for film editors Taking note of your ergonomic habits is essential for preserving your health for a life long career, especially if you are frequently sitting in a chair, at a desk 8 hours...
What is Cinema DNG?
Understanding Cinema DNG…. Cinema DNG (Digital Negative) is a format designed by Adobe and is comprable to shooting in RAW. Blackmagic Design’s Cinema Camera also shoots in the format...
How to be a DIT
How to become a DIT If you want to learn how to become a DIT or are wondering what it takes to be one then check out this creative cow article by Von Thomas, an LA based DIT (Digital Image...
Working with Arri Alexa footage in post
Understanding Arri Alexa frame rates I was working on a project recently that was shooting on the Arri Alexa at multiple frame rates – 30fps and 60fps. As I was on set doing the card copying...
Understanding RAW, LOG and Uncompressed
What’s the difference between RAW, LOG and Uncompressed? HDVideoPro.com has a useful post explaining the differences between shooting RAW, LOG and uncompressed video. Andy Shipsides explains...
Todailes – Digital Dailies Ipad App
Todailies – Ipad App LightIron Digital have released a $9.99 ipad app called Todailies which when coupled with a free laptop app called LightIron Server lets you wirelessly stream dailies to...
Edit Suite Design
Designing your own edit suite Oliver Peters has a great blog post with some tips on designing your own edit suite covering everything from un-interruptable power supplies to acoustics and how to best...
Editing in Stereoscopic 3D
How to edit stereoscopic 3D Gordon Burkell from AOTG.com has a fantastic article introducing some key concepts to be understood when editing in stereoscopic 3D over on masteringfilm.com. Cutting in...
Compositing Visual Effects – The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Visual Effects Compositing Walkthrough Eric Bever talks through some of the visual effects compositing that Digital Domain created for The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo at NAB 2012. FX Guide has...