AES- SPARS/APRS Lifetime Achievement Awards

Posted By Hanson Hsu

Spars and APRS awarded Bob Clearmountain and Ray Dolby lifetime achievement awards Friday night. Bob Clearmountain made a humble heartwarming speech thanking everyone who ever made a great record and said that he would continue to strive to do better ... Continue reading "AES- SPARS/APRS Lifetime Achievement Awards" »

November 8, 2010 | Permalink

Arri Alexa on the Town in LA

Posted By Barry Goch

Arri Alexa at Local Hero Post with Scratch and Moviola Digital Arts Institute with Autodesk Smoke for Mac Last week I was invited to an open house at Local Hero Post, a boutique post house in Santa Monica, CA. The draw was to see the Arri Alexa ... Continue reading "Arri Alexa on the Town in LA" »

October 8, 2010 | Permalink

Smoke on Mac hands on training

Posted By Max Burgess

I took part in Autodesk's offer of free hands on training for Smoke on Mac at this years IBC. It is a great way of showcasing the software that has always looked a little daunting for Avid or Final Cut Pro users. Now that the price is significantly ... Continue reading "Smoke on Mac hands on training" »

September 20, 2010 | Permalink

Post people in camera halls

Posted By Max Burgess

Once upon a time in the land of Post Production there were simple format choices. When I started to work as an edit assistant, there was only Digi-Beta (maybe some old Beta-SP's kicking around somewhere) and occasionally some Panasonic formats. These ... Continue reading "Post people in camera halls" »

September 20, 2010 | Permalink

Everyone going software based?

Posted By Max Burgess

The trend is now definitely underway for software solutions of the tools we know and love. Avid have been playing with a software DS for a few years which has culminated with version 10.5 only being available as software for $10,000, announced at IBC ... Continue reading "Everyone going software based?" »

September 20, 2010 | Permalink

Avid's web-based editing

Posted By Max Burgess

A colleague of mine has been talking about editing online for years. Sitting behind my fully featured Media Composer watching examples of limited and slow online editing has never really got me excited. What I saw on Avid's stand this year at IBC ... Continue reading "Avid's web-based editing" »

September 20, 2010 | Permalink

Talking for Avid

Posted By Max Burgess

I had the honor to do a presentation for Avid at IBC this year and travelled to Amsterdam with a head full of facts and quips as well as the anticipation (and nerves) of a 14 year old boy who's band was about to play in front of school assembly for ... Continue reading "Talking for Avid" »

September 20, 2010 | Permalink

Two days in Amsterdam

Posted By Marshall Krasser

What an incredible show! I spent 2 days wandering around the floor and was amazed by the diversity of products, ideas and technology being showcased at this great conference and city. For myself, this was unlike any conference I have ever attended ... Continue reading "Two days in Amsterdam" »

September 14, 2010 | Permalink

New card offloader for digital filmmakers

Posted By Wes Plate

One problem faced by filmmakers using DSLRs and other cameras that record to memory cards is how to quickly offload the files so you can wipe the card and continue shooting. The problem is worst if you're a one-person operation, you can't shoot while ... Continue reading "New card offloader for digital filmmakers" »

September 13, 2010 | Permalink

Two days in Amsterdam

Posted By Marshall Krasser

What an incredible show! I spent 2 days wandering around the floor and was amazed by the diversity of products, ideas and technology being showcased at this great conference and city. For myself, this was unlike any conference I have ever attended ... Continue reading "Two days in Amsterdam" »

September 13, 2010 | Permalink