Category - Workflow

Which version of Pro Res should I use?

Depending on what the type and quality of work you are producing, picking the right Pro Res codec can be crucial to ensuring you maintain a pristine image throughout and don’t end up running...

Which version of XML should I use?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

REDCINE-X PRO Workflow

How to conform RED raw files For a step by step tutorial on using REDCINE-X PRO to finish your Final Cut Pro edit with a roundtrip through Color to grade your RED footage, from the raw .r3d files...

Editing The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

Editing The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Oliver Peter’s has a written up great interview with Angus Wall and Kirk Baxter who were the editing team behind The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. There...

Thunderbolt peripherals for editors

For an overview of the latest Thunderbolt developments after CES Cary Dissmore (an editor from Minneapolis) has two great video blogs explaining the state of play and also some interesting (and...