Crash the SMPTE Technical Conference October 27-29 in Hollywood...sort of

Posted By Barry Goch

I've always wanted to attend the annual SMPTE conference, but it's pricey for us freelance folks so a friend of mine offered a great way to get in for free...by volunteering. Work a half day, enjoy the conference for the rest. ... Continue reading "Crash the SMPTE Technical Conference October 27-29 in Hollywood...sort of" »

September 25, 2009 | Permalink | Comments(0)

No Plans yet for Friday night? Head over to the Editors' Lounge

Posted By Barry Goch

Come and join me so we can learn the latest about XDCAM workflows. Head over to Terry Curran's place in Burbank to drink beer and geek out. I'll be there geeking out too... Details: At 6:30pm on Friday, September 25, The Editors' Lounge will present ... Continue reading "No Plans yet for Friday night? Head over to the Editors' Lounge" »

September 23, 2009 | Permalink | Comments(0)

Welcome to My Blog

Posted By Barry Goch

This is my first blog and it is fitting that it is on Post Magazine's Website. I'm an Avid (ha ha) reader and I'm a tech junky who is always looking for my next fix of gear - and swag;-) By the way, since I'm based in LA, I will have a bias towards ... Continue reading "Welcome to My Blog" »

September 22, 2009 | Permalink | Comments(0)

Studio Suite 9 at IBC

Posted By Mark L. Pederson

Left out of the IBC Exhibitors Guide and in the wrong hall for their potential customers - ALTER MEDIA quietly showed their new version of Studio Suite - Studio Suite 9, due in just a few weeks. Studio Suite is "leading studio management software, ... Continue reading "Studio Suite 9 at IBC" »

September 17, 2009 | Permalink | Comments(0)

IBC2009: a quick glimpse

Posted By Harry Skopas

Amsterdam… the land of canals, coffee shops and IBC2009. In lieu of the current economic crisis the show seemed surprisingly vibrant and very well attended from both an exhibitor and attendee standpoint. Let’s hope the positive sentiment is carried ... Continue reading "IBC2009: a quick glimpse" »

September 16, 2009 | Permalink | Comments(0)

Not buying a Canon 5D mkII was definitely the right choice

Posted By Max Burgess

I took one of the hardest decisions (and at the same time, easiest for my wallet) to not upgrade my 5D to a mkII for it's ability to shoot 1080p footage. A brief stroll around the Canon stand at IBC confirmed this decision was right with the ... Continue reading "Not buying a Canon 5D mkII was definitely the right choice" »

September 16, 2009 | Permalink | Comments(0)

Amsterdam 2009 and a new experience

Posted By Max Burgess

Amsterdam in September is normally a busy weekend for me and this year was to prove no different with the addition of this assignment for Post Magazine, to write about what I am finding interesting at this years IBC event. Having been an Avid Media ... Continue reading "Amsterdam 2009 and a new experience" »

September 16, 2009 | Permalink | Comments(0)

Digital cinema cameras

Posted By Max Burgess

The new breed of digital cinema cameras and the workflows that accompany them mean post production has to be much more aware of the camera market than ever before. Updated builds and firmware always have a knock on effect, but understanding different ... Continue reading "Digital cinema cameras" »

September 16, 2009 | Permalink | Comments(0)

Destroying the myth of RED and Final Cut Pro

Posted By Max Burgess

As part of my busy IBC, I was asked by Avid to participate in a Talk on their stand about the Post Production of RED projects and how the Avid workflow has really opened up the format, making it easier and more creative than ever before. Destroying ... Continue reading "Destroying the myth of RED and Final Cut Pro" »

September 14, 2009 | Permalink | Comments(0)

This year’s IBC buzz The Third Dimension

Posted By Max Burgess

Without a shadow of a doubt this years biggest buzz in Amsterdam was 3D technology. From screen makers to camera producers to the companies that edit and finish, there was a 3D demo of some kind to be had everywhere. Before the show began I had been ... Continue reading "This year’s IBC buzz The Third Dimension" »

September 14, 2009 | Permalink | Comments(0)

Avid getting it right at last?

Posted By Max Burgess

Avid announced Media Composer 4.0 and Interplay 2.0 at IBC this year with DS seeing an update to 10.2. Some really nice updates in Media Composer, notably Mix and Match timelines that lets you use different resolutions and frame rates in the same ... Continue reading "Avid getting it right at last?" »

September 14, 2009 | Permalink | Comments(0)

The right agent for your content

Posted By Max Burgess

Root6 Technology showed off version 3 of Content Agent at IBC this year. It is a very useful tool in these days of digital deliveries and client approvals. Billed as a content repurposing and management system, Content Agent lets you put any myriad ... Continue reading "The right agent for your content" »

September 14, 2009 | Permalink | Comments(0)

JVC tops the 3D monitor solutions

Posted By Mark L. Pederson

No surprise that 3D solutions and tools are everywhere at IBC this year. I took a close look at the various 3D monitors and here's what I found: GLASSES-FREE 3D MONITORS: There was a steady crowd around the ALIOSCOPY display in hall 7. In the ... Continue reading "JVC tops the 3D monitor solutions" »

September 13, 2009 | Permalink | Comments(0)

IBC 2009 - Day 1 - Euphonix and Element Technica

Posted By Mark L. Pederson

Perfect weather here in Amsterdam! The show kicked off at 11:00am today - and seemed to me to be as busy as last year. Tomorrow is the day I "dig in" to the show - but I did spend some time at EUPHONIX - a must see booth. Low cost control surfaces ... Continue reading "IBC 2009 - Day 1 - Euphonix and Element Technica" »

September 11, 2009 | Permalink | Comments(0)