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Recent reviews
Abaltat Muse - music creation software
Can a computer write music - the answer, according to the creator of Abaltat Muse is definitely yes. Using artificial intelligence this music creation software analyses the colour information in a video piece and scores music defined by band selection, rhythm, tempo, and use of jingle. A fascinating way to create music which is neither loop or music library based.
Interviews
Semir Nouri, Product Manager, JVC Europe
05/09/2008
Rick Young
Early on when affordable HD hit the market, JVC produced a shoulder-mounted camera with interchangeable lenses called the GY-HD100. This camera has now evolved, and with the top-of-the- line camcorder, the GY-HD200B, JVC introduces recording enhancements such as record direct to hard drive or SD memory cards, and a range of formats including 720 50P.
Interview with Grant Petty - CEO Blackmagic Design, new products 2008
05/09/2008
Rick Young
Blackmagic design announced 10 new products at NAB 2008. Grant Petty, CEO of Blackmagic Design, runs through the latest additions and what is now on offer to video editors.
Interview with Richard Marks (part 5)
05/09/2008
Rick Young
In this latest episode Richard Marks speaks his love for the editing process, working in the film industry, and the satisfaction which the life of a film editor provides.
Working with the RED ONE - interview with Sebastian Kanabar, Prokit UK
29/08/2008
Rick Young
RED breaks with tradition with the RED ONE. This camera is incredibly powerful in terms of output quality and flexibility, yet it is also easy to use. In this piece we are shown the steps one needs to run through to begin working with the RED ONE, and the critical areas one needs to know about to start shooting.
Live to Los Angeles and Boston - Michael Horton, LAFCPUG, Dan Berube, Boston FCPUG
22/08/2008
Rick Young
This week we cross live to Los Angeles and Boston to speak to the key players who organise the FCPUG Supermeet each year, for NAB, Macworld and now IBC. In this interview Michael Horton and Dan Berube talk about what has motivated them to bring the Supermeet to Europe and what to expect on the night of the 14th September in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Interview with Richard Marks (part 4)
22/08/2008
Rick Young
In this latest episode Richard Marks speaks about Final Cut Pro and the impact this is having, and gives his opinion on the question “will film survive?”
Interview with Micah Sharp, Red Giant Software
15/08/2008
Rick Young
Red Giant Software was founded in 2002 by industry veterans to develop and distribute special effects tools for digital video & film professionals. Red Giant products have been used in feature films, music videos, national TV commercials & broadcast shows.
Interview with Richard Marks (part 3)
08/08/2008
Rick Young
Richard Marks is one of Hollywood's most successful feature film editors. In this interview Richard talks working with Avid, the role of the Mac in Hollywood, and why many of the feature films in Hollywood today are still edited on Macs running OS9.
Digital Video Pioneer - Philip Hodgetts
08/08/2008
Rick Young
Philip Hodgetts is well-known throughout the digital video community. He regularly posts on numerous digital video and Final Cut Pro forums, has hosted his own internet podcast, is the creator the ProApps HUB, and President of Intelligent Assistance. Philip's experience in digital video goes back to the pioneering days on the Amiga and has continued on into both the Mac and Windows platforms. He is considered one of the Guru's of digital video.
Interview with Richard Marks (part 2)
01/08/2008
Rick Young
Richard Marks is one of Hollywood's most successful feature film editors. In this interview Richard talks about the time when non-linear editing came to Hollywood and revolutionized the post-production process. Editing credits for Richard Marks include: Serpico (1973), The Godfather, Part II (1974), Apocalypse Now (1979), Pennies from Heaven (1981), Terms of Endearment (1983), St. Elmo's Fire (1985), Pretty in Pink (1986), Broadcast News (1987), Dick Tracey (1990), Father of the Bride (1991), One Good Cop (1991), I'll Do Anything (1994), Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (1995), As Good as It Gets (1997), Riding in Cars with Boys (2001), Spanglish (2004), Made of Honor (2008).
Interview with Richard Marks (part 1)
25/07/2008
Rick Young
Richard Marks is one of Hollywood's most successful feature film editors. Editing credits include: Serpico (1973), The Godfather, Part II (1974), Apocalypse Now (1979), Pennies from Heaven (1981), Terms of Endearment (1983), St. Elmo's Fire (1985), Pretty in Pink (1986), Broadcast News (1987), Dick Tracey (1990), Father of the Bride (1991), One Good Cop (1991), I'll Do Anything (1994), Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (1995), As Good as It Gets (1997), Riding in Cars with Boys (2001), Spanglish (2004), Made of Honor (2008).
Phil Myers, Product Manager XDCam EX, Sony, shows the new PMW-EX3
18/07/2008
Rick Young
The first XDCam EX camera, the EX1 hit the market late in 2007. The successor, the EX3, looks set to shake up the market once again. The PMW-EX3 features interchangeable lenses, a high quality viewfinder, timecode and genlock, and raises the features and quality offered in an affordable camcorder.
AJA's Jon Thorn talks about IO HD and working with ProRes HD
11/07/2008
Rick Young
The AJA IO HD was announced at NAB 2007 and is designed to do real-time conversions of source video in real-time to Apple’s ProRes HD codec. In this interview, Jon Thorn, Product Manager for Macintosh Desktop Products, AJA Video Systems, talks about the benefits of using ProRes, the strengths this codec offers, and what makes the IO box unique.
Interview with Graeme Nattress (part 2) Nattress Filters
04/07/2008
Rick Young
The art of plug-in creation from one of key players who has produced many set of plug-ins for Final Cut Pro and Motion.
Interview with Graeme Nattress, RED Digital Cinema and Nattress Plug-ins PARTS 1 and 2
04/07/2008
Rick Young
Two interviews are featured with Graeme Nattress, well known for creating sets of plug-ins for Final Cut Pro and Motion. Graeme also works for RED Digital Cinema with the job title "Problem Solver" on his business card. Graeme talks about just what it takes to make the concept of a 4K camera into reality and the art of plug-in creation.
Paul Tepper, President - Dedotec USA
27/06/2008
Rick Young
The Dedo light has been referred to as the most innovative lightning system ever developed for motion picture and television. It is rugged, dimmable, can be dropped with destroying the lamp, has been designed so that it is focusable - allowing for a strong clean beam without stray light and is available in many different configurations. Furthermore, the Dedo lights can be powered from a variety of sources. These lights are very efficient providing strong light output without consuming tremendous wattage.
Interview with David Helmly, Senior Business Development Manager, Video, Adobe Systems Inc., USA
20/06/2008
Rick Young
Adobe Premiere returned to the Mac in spectacular style in 2007. The program which was once the only affordable alternative for independents saw the demise on the Mac platform in 2003. However, when Apple moved to Intel chips Adobe ported what had become a PC only program back to the Mac. This is the story of what happened.
Interview with Mike Young - Inventor of the Cinesaddle
13/06/2008
Rick Young
Since the Cinesaddle appeared on the market in the 1980’s it has become established as an alternative to the tripod. It is useful for both moving and static shots, and without doubt the lightest camera mount money can buy. In this interview the inventor of the Cinesaddle, Mike Young, looks back at how the Cinesaddle came into existence and what inspired him to create it.
Mark Holmes, Prokit UK - Lights that work in the Rain
06/06/2008
Rick Young
Bad weather is one of those problems filmmakers, camera people and lighting crew just have to deal with. Expensive covers, umbrellas and plastic bags are all used to shield equipment from rain, sleet and snow. What we really need is rain-proof equipment... In this interview, Mark Holmes, from Prokit UK talks about the benefits of the Kobold lights, their uses, and we get a look at a unique set-up of the Kobold lights in a simulated rain environment.
Interview with Shane Ross - AVID/Final Cut Pro Editor
30/05/2008
Rick Young
Shane Ross is a freelance editor based in Los Angeles. Shane has worked extensively on both AVID and Final Cut Pro (since version 2). In this interview Shane talks openly about the strengths and weaknesses of both editing systems.
