Alfred Hitchcock Explains Editing
Posted on September 2, 2010 in Editing, Interviews | 1 Comment
Here is the master Alfred Hitchcock explaining what editing really is, and how does it effects the film.
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VirtualDub DeShaker Image Stabilizer Tutorial
Posted on August 30, 2010 in Cinematography, Editing | No Comments
This is a tutorial on how to eliminate the shakiness in videos. The programs and files used are VirtualDub, ffdshow, and DeShaker v2.4 Image Stabilizer.
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Roxio Creator 2011 offers 3D Editing
Posted on August 26, 2010 in Editing | No Comments
Roxio has just launched the world’s first consumer 3-D media editing tool, it says. Roxio Creator 2011, available for $100, is a suite of software that gives amateur filmmakers the tools to capture, edit, create and share 3-D photos and videos.
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Add explosions to your videos using Sony Vegas Movie Studio
Posted on August 26, 2010 in Digital Effects | No Comments
Here is a easy guide to adding explosions and other effects to your videos using Sony Vegas Movie Studio.
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Real-time 3D Virtual Studio System
Posted on August 19, 2010 in 3D Graphics, Digital Effects, Filmmaking 360 | No Comments
At the 3D & Virtual Reality Expo, NAC Image Technology demonstrated a real-time 3D virtual system. This combines a motion capture system, 3D photography system, and the Brainstorm virtual studio system.
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Licensing Prerecorded Music
Posted on August 18, 2010 in Music | 1 Comment
Since American Graffiti, the modern film musical has been reinvented as a greatest hits collection of popular or cutting-edge genre music. But if a filmmaker wishes to use recordings of popular songs, she must enter the byzantine world of music licensing.
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Free Final Cut Plugin: Change font of multiple text clips at once
Posted on August 17, 2010 in Credits, Digital Effects, Editing | No Comments
Here’s a free Final Cut Pro plugin from alex4D which allows you to change font of multiple text clips at once. It is a bit basic, but it might save you a lot of time.
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Shooting with Dual System Audio on a Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Posted on August 17, 2010 in Audio, Editing | 1 Comment
Daniel Plym, Director of Video Publishing at Buzzine.com , gave a crash course on how he uses his 5D for red carpet shoots. He is a one man operation and breaks down how he combines the 5D with a Zoom audio recorder, Sennheiser Wireless microphone, Pluraleyes software and Final Cut to capture clean audio.
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After Effects Tutorial: Look Ma, No Wires
Posted on August 16, 2010 in Digital Effects, Green Screen | 3 Comments
A clever technique for shooting flying people in front of a green screen without the use of crane and wires. This shot is part of a pilot for a new fantasy comedy show created by Eyal Be and Nimrod Ben Moshe.
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11 Demo Reel Tips from Pixar
Posted on August 9, 2010 in 3D Graphics | No Comments
Getting a job in the computer animation and special effects industry is tough – it’s a competitive world. The first thing that your future employer will see is your reel – Pixar gives us a few demo reel tips to prospective applicants for technical director and animation positions:
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Adobe Encore Tutorial: Blu-ray Authoring
Posted on August 9, 2010 in DVD Authoring | No Comments
Watch as Dave Helmly guides you through the basics of Blu-ray authoring with Adobe Encore. Dave also gives helpful tips on media and burners and much more..
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Cinema 4D Tutorial: Basic Compositing
Posted on August 9, 2010 in 3D Graphics | No Comments
Here is a A quick 2 part video tutorial on basic compositing within Cinema 4D.
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Is cinematography photography or digital painting?
Posted on August 3, 2010 in Cinematography, Digital Effects | 1 Comment
The camera lies 24 times a second. But how important is the camera anymore, when what we see on screen is no longer captured through a lens? Is it photography or digital painting?
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Quick Tip: Data Rates
Posted on August 3, 2010 in General Production | 2 Comments
MICHAEL A. CIONI, Founder & CEO, LIGHTIRON Digital, LLC discusses Data Rates. He explains data rates from all file based acquisition as it relates to shooting with removable storage.
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“Salt” Sound For Film Profile
Posted on August 1, 2010 in Sound Design | No Comments
Who is Salt? Uncover the sound behind “Salt” in this exclusive SoundWorks Collection Sound for Film Profile featuring Re-recording mixer Greg P. Russell, Re-recording mixer Jeff Haboush, and Re-recording mixer Scott Millan.
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