http://provideocoalition.com/index.php en tcurren@aol.com Copyright 2012 2012-05-10T04:16:12+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/editingpost/story/the_hpa_tech_retreat_technologys_leading_edge/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/editingpost/story/the_hpa_tech_retreat_technologys_leading_edge/#When:05:16:12Z I attended this year’s Hollywood Post Alliance retreat that touted the theme “Snowflake Workflows”. In this episode of “The Terence & Philip Show” we cover some of the more interesting things I learned there. Besides covering some cool new technology previews, we had a side discussion on how disruptive technologies often come out of the consumer divisions of the large conglomerates rather than their professional product division. So click below and join the conversation. Apple, Final Cut Pro, Business, Distribution, Editing, Hardware, Post Production, Pre-Production, Production, Software, Tips, Web Video 2012-05-10T05:16:12+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/editingpost/story/putting_the_after_effects_cs6_3d_camera_tracker_to_the_test/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/editingpost/story/putting_the_after_effects_cs6_3d_camera_tracker_to_the_test/#When:04:04:52Z Since the announcement of the Adobe CS6 Production Premium was made, there are a lot of great tutorials and examples made with the product to show off the new features. Most use nicely shot footage with dolly shots or smooth steady-cam work with lots of great contrasting detail to track, which provide great results. Naturally had to try it with some of my own horrendous handheld DSLR video clips to see if I could put it to the test and how it held up. Let’s see how it did. *VIDEO*, CS6, Editing, featured, GentryMedia Sister Sites, ProVideo Coalition, Software, Tips, Visual Effects 2012-05-01T04:04:52+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/editingpost/story/making_a_matte_painting_with_elements_in_motion_in_after_effects/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/editingpost/story/making_a_matte_painting_with_elements_in_motion_in_after_effects/#When:03:26:22Z In the days of early motion picture making the art of “matte painting” was a process of actually painting with oils on a plate glass that was then shot in position in front of a scene on location or in the studio where the film would be exposed by the combined images through the camera’s lens, creating an illusion that the actors int eh scene were in a totally different location or that the surrounding set or location was enhanced greatly. This process has evolved over the years and with modern day digital compositing and illustration/animation techniques, there’s little that can’t be created or replicated with computer graphics or manipulation. In this video tutorial, I show you how I used simple photographic components, combined with masked elements extracted from the original footage and re-timed - all using After Effects & Photoshop, along with some CG elements from a simple plug-in call Psunami from Red Giant. *VIDEO*, CS4, CS5, CS6, Editing, GentryMedia Sister Sites, ProVideo Coalition, Post Production, Software, Training, Visual Effects 2012-04-30T03:26:22+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/editingpost/story/product_review_tiffen_dfx_3_filters/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/editingpost/story/product_review_tiffen_dfx_3_filters/#When:08:26:39Z Tiffen has released the latest version of their popular sophisticated filter effects. Unlike most other plug-in effects for After Effects, Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro that often cater to creative whimsy and visual effects, the Tiffen Dfx v3 Video/Film Plug-in offers more real-world simulation of glass filters, lens effects and film stocks in a sophisticated and easy-to-use UI. This filter set will bring back memories of film cameras and glass filters we’ve all be familiar with in days gone-by, but with much more control, finesse and options beyond your wildest dreams! *VIDEO*, Editing, GentryMedia Sister Sites, ProVideo Coalition, Post Production, Software, Visual Effects 2012-04-27T08:26:39+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/editingpost/story/9th_annual_editors_lounge_panel_predicts_a_cloudy_nab1/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/editingpost/story/9th_annual_editors_lounge_panel_predicts_a_cloudy_nab1/#When:07:59:41Z The panel was hosted by Alpha Dogs, Inc. and Key Code Media, and the event drew an audience of well over 100 production and post-production professionals, all eager to learn what’s in store at NAB 2012. attendees were welcomed by panelists that included; Debra Kaufman, Associate Editor at Creative COW (as moderator) Terence Curren (Editor/Colorist and Founder of Alpha Dogs Post), Mark Raudonis (VP of Post Production, Bunim/Murrary Productions), Steve Cohen (Film/TV Editor and author of “Avid Agility) and Michael Kammes (Senior Technology & Workflow Consultant, Key Code Media). Some of the subjects covered in part one include: 0:00 Introductions 1:39 Who is under NDA? 2:25 Editing for the internet 7:15 Drawbacks to the 3D experience 10:28 Apple in the “post PC world” 15:47 Quality of internet content 18:08 How do we monetize internet content? Apple, Final Cut Pro, Business, Distribution, Editing, GentryMedia Sister Sites, ProVideo Coalition, NAB2012, Post Production, Production, Software 2012-04-15T07:59:41+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/editingpost/story/adobe_production_premium_cs6_free_hands-on_workshops_nab/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/editingpost/story/adobe_production_premium_cs6_free_hands-on_workshops_nab/#When:06:49:57Z Adobe announced the unveiling of their latest video production tools this week prior to the NAB Show, featuring the CS6 Production Premium suite, which includes After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition, Encore, and the newest additions, Prelude & SpeedGrade. I will be giving hands-on mini-workshops for After Effects CS6 and Premiere Pro CS6 for the Manhattan Edit Workshops several times a day during the show. Of course you can stop by any time and just watch, but to get a seat and take CS6 for a “Test Drive” yourself, be sure to sign up ahead of time! *VIDEO*, Editing, GentryMedia Sister Sites, ProVideo Coalition, Motion Graphics, NAB2012, Post Production, Software, Visual Effects 2012-04-14T06:49:57+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/editingpost/story/product_review_wacom_intuos_5_touch/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/editingpost/story/product_review_wacom_intuos_5_touch/#When:17:12:51Z Wacom hits another home-run with this innovative and user-friendly pen tablet and touch-sensitive input device. You can greatly reduce the need of a mouse and keyboard for general editing and compositing/roto/paint workflow with custom Express Keys, stylus controls and finger-input gestures directly on the surface. *VIDEO*, GentryMedia Sister Sites, ProVideo Coalition, Hardware, Post Production, Production, Software 2012-04-05T17:12:51+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/editingpost/story/product_review_monsters_gt_v7/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/editingpost/story/product_review_monsters_gt_v7/#When:03:30:36Z GenArts has released an update to their Monsters GT v7 - which includes some new effects like Sky, Starfield, Water, Roman Tile and Candle. This brings the Monsters GT suite to 55 effects plug-ins ranging from physics-based particles, fluids, fire, smoke and time-based feedback and artistic effects. *VIDEO*, CS5, Editing, GentryMedia Sister Sites, ProVideo Coalition, Post Production, Software, Visual Effects 2012-03-01T03:30:36+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/editingpost/story/simulated_rack_focus_composites/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/editingpost/story/simulated_rack_focus_composites/#When:03:02:26Z If you’re looking to give your green screen composites another step of realism or to simulate the look of a shallow DOF with a DSLR, then this video tutorial will show you how! Using Adobe After Effects, I show you first how to get a great green screen composite with Keylight and then alter both the foreground and background plates along the Timeline to give a simulated rack focus pull. Check out this step-by-step video tutorial and feel free to leave comments and questions below. *VIDEO*, CS4, CS5, Editing, featured, GentryMedia Sister Sites, ProVideo Coalition, Post Production, Software, Tips, Training, Visual Effects 2012-02-27T03:02:26+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/editingpost/story/hpa_tech_retreat_day_one/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/editingpost/story/hpa_tech_retreat_day_one/#When:18:34:30Z Welcome to Indian Wells, an offshoot of Palm Springs, CA. So why is the first day’s “Super Session” titled “Snowflakes with an Increasing Chance of Clouds”? As moderator Leon Silverman said, modern post workflows are like snowflakes because no two are alike, and they change as soon as they hit the ground. Business, Editing, GentryMedia Sister Sites, ProVideo Coalition, Post Production, Production, Vendor Channels, Sony 2012-02-15T18:34:30+00:00