Bruce A. Johnson
A 1981 graduate of the Boston University College of Communication, Bruce A. Johnson got his first job in broadcast television at WFTV, an ABC affiliate in Orlando, FL. While there, he rose through the ranks from teleprompter operator to videographer, editor, producer and director of many different types of programming. It was in the early 1980's that he bought his first computer - a Timex/Sinclair 1000 - a device he hated so much, he promptly exchanged it for an Atari 400. But the bug had bitten hard.
In 1987, Johnson joined Wisconsin Public Television in Madison as a videographer/editor, and still works there to the present day. His responsibilities have grown, however, and now include research and presentations on the issues surrounding the digital television transition, new consumer technology and the use of public television spectrum in homeland security. He freelances through his company Painted Post MultiMedia, and has written extensively for magazines including DV and Studio Monthly.
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Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Have A Look At Hyperdeck
The extended death of tape continues. Blackmagic Designs gives us a look at the Hyperdeck line. Again, the audio is pretty rough, but the info is good enough to share.
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
A quick look at Davinci Resolve 8
Here’s a quick look at Blackmagic Davinci Resolve 8, including discussion of its new XML capabilities to ease the workflow with Final Cut Pro. A combination of a loud room and a hoarse throat doesn’t help the audio, but the info is good enough to share anyway. Enjoy!
Saturday, April 16, 2011
A Pretty Incredible Demo
You know how hard you laughed when you watched “CSI” or any other cop show and the detective told the computer kid to “zoom in on that photo…and…enhance”? This demo might just give you pause. Great looking software, too.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
...with apologies to Jonathan Swift
In the beginning, there was Avid…and it was OK.
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
...As I Get Ready To Leave
It’s amazing how much I both look forward to - and simultaneously dread - coming to NAB.
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Apple ProRez Encoding On The PC?
It’s no secret that I am a PC user. I’m very happy with the performance of Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 (and all the other programs in the Adobe suite) on my HP Z800 machine. However, some of my client’s end-users are Mac people, and have at different times demanded output in the Apple ProRez codec…
,,,which, of course, PCs cannot do. At least, until now, if what Telestream has to say pans out. Imagine my interest when I saw this headline in an email:
Telestream Enables Encoding to ProRes on Windows Server Products
Details as of now are hazy, and I have asked for clarification. But if this turns out to be what it sounds like, it could be a great step forward in making peace between the Windows and Apple editing camps.
Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? What do you think?
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Let’s all hope so…
GREAT review of the new movie “Battle: Los Angeles” by Matt Zoller Seitz at Salon.com, taking the filmmakers to task for the evil combination of long zoom, short depth of field, and lack of shot stability that equates to nausea for the viewers. Huzzah! Huzzah! Something that has needed to be said for over a decade!
Will it make a difference? Doubtful. You see as many faux-Steadicams as decent tripods at NAB, a travesty I expect to continue next month. Anybody want to lay odds?
And no, I haven’t yet seen “Battle: Los Angeles,” but once it hits the Roku I promise to pop a few Dramamine and give it a go.
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Think Again.
Big thanks to Gary Bettan of Videoguys.com for pointing out a really interesting take on modern creativity. It’s at a site called EverythingisaRemix.info . A guy named Kirby Ferguson just disassembles two of the most sacred cows of the last forty years - Led Zeppelin and Star Wars - in a funny, deadpan way that makes “This American Life” sound like “Family Guy.” And they aren’t the only victims here - be sure to hang on through the credits for even more fun! There are currently two episodes out (of a promised four). Even though there are embed links in this post, be sure to go to his site and click on the “Donate” button. This guy deserves a little dough!
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Mark Spencer
On this week’s MacBreak Studio
Todd_Kopriva
Australian production studio delivers animation for the 12th Arab Games, on record-size projection space, using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Chris and Trish Meyer
...plus an update on what’s next for the Apprentice series.
Scott Simmons
Plus a little screencast in this blog post on a topic we didn’t get to cover.
Art Adams
You want 240fps 1920x1080? I’ve got your high-speed HD right here… for less than $10K.
Matt Jeppsen
Use a boom mic and some common sense!
Chris and Trish Meyer
Taking advantage of parenting, multiple 3D views, and AE’s built-in calculator to coordinate a multi-layer animation.
Mark Spencer
Motion Magic on MacBreak Studio
Scott Simmons
These are a few of the things that I found myself searching for as I’ve been moving over to Premiere Pro CS6 as a FCP 7 replacement
Allan Tépper
If you agree, please sign the online petition requesting the required updates.
Michelle Gallina
CS6 Production Premium Road Show
Rich Young
New videos from Brian Maffitt
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