The ability to edit video has become downright cheap in the past year. Just a few years ago, if you wanted to use an AVID nonlinear editor, you’d stroke a check for at least 30 thousand dollars. Today, you can … Read More
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An editor’s world today: technology nightmare
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What Really Went Wrong With Final Cut X
I can remember when nobody knew what Final Cut Pro was. In fact, I can remember when Randy Ubillos and Tim Meyers were working to move an unnamed video project from a company called SuperMac to Adobe. Those were really … Read More
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The Changing Face of HD Production
Perhaps the most significant change in the face of HD production is literally the face – the face of the camera. In this case, I’m referring to the emerging trend towards digital SLR still cameras (D-SLRs) that shoot HD video. There are several options from Canon, Nikon, and even Panasonic. … Read More