With all the buzz about various digital cameras like RED and the latest HDSLRs, it’s easy to forget that most national commercial campaigns, dramatic television shows, feature films and many local and regional spots are still filmed with ACTUAL 16mm and 35mm motion picture film. As an editor, you need to have a good understanding [...]
Archive for November, 2009
Remember film?
Posted in editing, film student, workflows, tagged editing, films, workflows on November 20, 2009 | Comments Off
The annual Editors Retreat is coming
Posted in business, editing on November 15, 2009 | Comments Off
If winter is the time for a bit of R&R in Florida, then it’s time to consider the annual Editors Retreat, now in its fifth year. This is an opportunity to spend a few days with a select group of editors for professional training, an exchange of ideas and just plain fun. The Editors Retreat [...]
Tips for Small Camera and Hybrid DSLR Production
Posted in FCP Tips, business, misc, television, workflows, tagged Canon 5D, HDSLR, media, Nikon D3s, photography, workflows on November 6, 2009 | Comments Off
It started in earnest last year and has no sign of abating. Videographers are clearly in the midst of two revolutions: tapeless recording and the use of the hybrid still/video camera (HDSLR). The tapeless future started with P2 and XDCAM, but these storage devices have been joined by other options, including Compact Flash, SD and [...]
