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.
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Abaltat Muse - music creation software
05/09/2008
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Rick Young
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.
Semir Nouri, Product Manager, JVC Europe
05/09/2008
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Shooting with the RED 4K digital cinema camera
29/08/2008
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Rick Young
The RED ONE 4K camera feel like a cross between a film camera and a large video camera. It is solidly built, feels and operates like a camera of the highest quality, and works with lenses which would traditionally attach to a 35mm motion picture body. It is an incredible achievement that an independent camera manufacturer has been able to produce a working system which challenges the established players in the world of high end acquisition.
Making the Supermeet happen - behind the scenes with Michael Horton
22/08/2008
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Rick Young
Months of work go into producing the Supermeet event. Get a feel for the passion, the motivation, and the energy needed to produce the biggest digital event which takes place for NAB, Macworld and now IBC. Find out what goes into making this event happen and the community and sponsors which support the event.
Live to Los Angeles and Boston - Michael Horton, LAFCPUG, Dan Berube, Boston FCPUG
22/08/2008
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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
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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?”
Red Giant Software buys video plug-in range from Digital Anarchy
15/08/2008
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Rick Young
A look at the video plug-ins made by Digital Anarchy which have now been purchased by Red Giant. Demonstration by the man behind Digital Anarchy, Jim Tierney, who shows off the former Digital Anarchy video filters and the incredible results which can achieved.
Interview with Micah Sharp, Red Giant Software
15/08/2008
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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.
RED, FCPUG Network Supermeet, NAB 2008
08/08/2008
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Rick Young
Ted Schilowitz on-stage at the FCPUG NAB Supermeet, 2008. Here Ted gives details of Epic, Scarlett and Red Ray.
Interview with Richard Marks (part 3)
08/08/2008
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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.
The Assistant Editor, taking the work out of editing
08/08/2008
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Rick Young
It sounds like something out of an Isaac Asimov novel, a time when machines rule the world and computers replace humans. The idea of "The Assistant Editor" is nothing along these sinister lines - this is not something which will do your editing for you, rather it is something that will help to arrange video clips and audio grabs in a coherent form so you can explore the stories within that material. The Assistant Editor takes a lot of the initial work out of the editing process.
Digital Video Pioneer - Philip Hodgetts
08/08/2008
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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
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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).
Death of a Camera
01/08/2008
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Rick Young
It was a very ambitious shoot. A shootout between the new Sony EX1 and the well-established Panasonic HVX-200. Two experienced shooters in a world-class location - high up on a lookout area, overlooking San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. Both shooters jumped into a cab, left the city, crossed the famous bridge and followed a winding road high up into the hills overlooking the Bay area. Out steps the shooters, an insane amount of equipment is unloaded: 4 cameras in all, microphones, tripods, enough gear for a covering wideshot and single shot on either of the shooters as they test the two cameras in one of the world’s most beautiful locations.
Sonnet Fusion F2 - powered eSata on the move
25/07/2008
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Rick Young
For those needing high-speed transfer of data eSata presents a solution which is reliable and faster than either FireWire 800/400 or USB. The Sonnet Fusion F2 is unique in that it provides the world's first truly portable eSata RAID which can powered direct from the Mac. FireWire 400 is used to power the device while transfer of data is through the Express 34 slot on the MacBook Pro, making this a portable RAID which can be run in the field without AC power.
Interview with Richard Marks (part 1)
25/07/2008
in Features
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).
Wounded Marines Careers Foundation - Inaugural Class
22/07/2008
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Rick Young
Returning marines from Iraq and Afghanistan need a focus to adjust to society after the conflicts they have been involved in. This piece shows off the work of the inaugural class from the Wounded Marines Careers Foundation. Warning - some graphic images, but certainly worth watching.