Working with XDCAM EX Footage in Final Cut Pro 6Don't forget to manage the data/media and the processed clips, and back-up the original data/media
The Sony XDCAM EX line of cameras, which include the PMW-EX1 and EX3, offer full HD resolution recording (1920 x 1080), which record onto non-linear flash-based cards that Sony has named SxS. Speed is always of the utmost importance, so it's great to be able to get clips into Final Cut Pro fast and easy. Read More >> related stories
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NAB 2008: Panasonic's new AVCCAM camera to capture to SDHC cardsPanasonic, always on the cutting edge, unveiled its new AG HMC 70 camera at this year's show. The HD camera shoots 1080 to an SD card. Panasonic's Robert Harris took me through the process and discusses its AVCCAM format. Read More >>
Panasonic intros VariCam 2700 and 3700 at NABCompany also shows AG-HMC 150 AVCCAM and AG-HPX170 P2 CameraRead More >>
Type Tricks in After Effects with Boris BCC Filters
I was pretty happy when a national TV show I freelance with gave us Boris BCC filters. On the surface, BCC filters are simple for fast turnaround, but each filter has tons of options for custom effects that will have the anti-filter snob in the next cubicle eating his/her heart out. The four text effects we will cover were all made with BCC Glitter. Normally, BCC Glitter is used for twinkling stars, ala ET. Like Trapcode Starglow, it follows the alpha, which makes Glitter good for type effects. Read More >> related stories
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Mitsubishi XD211u DLP projectorSmall footprint, ultraportable projector for less than $1000One of the most dynamic markets for projectors has been that of the portable projector. During the last NAB and infoCOMM, projector manufacturers showed everything from the projector models designed to throw an image on huge 70ft screens, down to the tiny handheld portable units that are often used in viral advertising in big cities across America. Read More >>
Global TV uses Antics Pre-viz for quick turnaround and flexibilityStation uses Antics Pre-viz to fill in the gaps of the story with an animated visual componentAntics has been used on a number of Global TV news stories for use as on-air supplemental coverage. Whether it be a crime scene re-enactment, car crash, new building development visualization or a proposed light rail network, Global TV will continue to use Antics Pre-viz to fill in the gaps of the story with an animated visual component. Read More >>
Global TV uses Antics Pre-viz for quick turnaround and flexibilityStation uses Antics Pre-viz to fill in the gaps of the story with an animated visual component
Antics has been used on a number of Global TV news stories for use as on-air supplemental coverage. Whether it be a crime scene re-enactment, car crash, new building development visualization or a proposed light rail network, Global TV will continue to use Antics Pre-viz to fill in the gaps of the story with an animated visual component. Read More >> related stories
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Keyframe Digital Partners with Sesame Workshop to Help "Pinky Dinky Doo" "Do 3D"Digital animation and visual effects studio Keyframe Digital Productions is co-producing and creating 3D animation for 26 new half-hour episodes of "Pinky Dinky Doo," comprising the second season of the animated preschool series produced by Sesame Workshop and Cartoon Pizza, according to Keyframe co-founder, Clint Green. Green serves as producer and production manager for Keyframe. Keyframe co-founder, Darren Cranford, is directing all 26 episodes, which include 52 segments and 104 games. JoEllyn Marlow is the Executive in Charge of Production for Sesame Workshop. Read More >>
ElementFX creates penguins in puddles for the Monterey Bay AquariumFacility's first live action shots in HDElementFX recently created a fun commercial for BuderEngel Advertising and the Monterey Bay Aquarium that shows a young girl looking at rain puddles to see various sea life as she splashes. The digital facility used the commercial to mark the first time as a live action production company to shoot in high definition, using the Sony FP 23 HD digital camera. Read More >>
Cleveland Clinic FoundationA massive Final Cut and After Effects move to Facilis
At NAB, it's easy to find sales people and marketing teams who want to tell you all of the selling points of the different products on the floor, but it's really nice to meet the other users who are working on similar projects and in similar pipeline structures who can tell you about their experiences. Read More >> related stories
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NAB 2008: GridIron Shows FlowNew professional workflow management solution from GridIron GangGridIron, a relatively small company showed up with a massive booth for a massively comprehensive management solution. GridIron, previously known for its memory and processor management application: NucleoPro now offers to help us with our file management as well. Read More >>
3Ware SidecarA Mac RAID that that offers a high end PCI Express solutionThe sidecar RAID from 3Ware isn't new gear featured at NAB this year, but with the advent of more and more high definition resources and 2K+ video, every Mac editor and/or compositor will have to look at the different solutions available to store and access all of those gigantor elements. It's not just about storage, its about bandwidth too. Read More >>
NAB 2008: Harris and LG Electronics Show MPH-enabled cell phones at Sunday night press eventMPH enables users to watch DTV on handhelds and in car devicesRead More >> |
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