Matthew Jeppsen
Matthew Jeppsen is the founder of FreshDV and a digital video shooter and editor. By most reports he is powered entirely by coffee.
Kendal Miller
Kendal Miller has over 10 years experience in the production industry. Currently he is working as Director of Photography in Chicago, IL where he resides with his wife Kendra.
He works on a wide variety of projects
ranging from commercial to independent film projects, working on one of
the first commercial Red projects in the midwest area. When he's not shooting
film or video he enjoys still photography as a hobby.
An original part of the
FreshDV team and contributing author to such magazines as DV and others
Kendal enjoys providing industry training and education for others, and feels
he often learns through the writing process as well.
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Matt Jeppsen | 11/10
Imagineer mocha tracking for Editors webinar, today at 10am PDT
This is last-minute notice, but there is a free mocha webinar today at 10am PDT. It’s a 90-minute webinar that will cover mocha tracking for editors. You can register free here.
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Matt Jeppsen | 07/07
How do to those cool flying words
Here’s a nice long tutorial on how to do that cool animated word thing that is so popular (and useful) these days. It’s all compliments of creative superstar Jesse Rosten. Watch below…
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Sunday, February 27, 2011
Matt Jeppsen | 02/27
Shutter Speed 101 for n00bs (and confused pros)
Here’s a short video tutorial on the topic of Shutter Speed, which is at times confused with Frames Per Second. The tutorial is from a DSLR shooting series by the University of Waterloo, and it’s a good primer on the topic. You can watch it below.
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Sunday, November 29, 2009
Matt Jeppsen | 11/29
Settings & Best Practices that can limit your weeping & gnashing of teeth
Editor/Colorist Oliver Peters has posted a really nice collection of Final Cut Pro tips that are bound to save you time and effort. His suggestions are not “how to use”, but more about Preferences, Settings, and project setup options that can help you avoid the gotchas of editing with FCP. There are great tips here for novices and seasoned editors alike. Check it out.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Matt Jeppsen | 11/27
Simple principles to improve the images you make
David duChemin is offering 50% off his Craft & Vision photography ebooks...use discount code BLKFRIDY to make these $5 titles just $2.50. He has made the promo code valid until December 7. So get them while they are hot!
Titles include:
* Drawing The Eye - Creating Stronger Images Through Visual Mass
* Chasing The Look - 10 Ways to Improve The Aesthetics of Your Photographs
* TEN – Ten Ways To Improve Your Craft. None of Them Involves Buying Gear
* TEN MORE – Ten More Ways To Improve Your Craft
These books are aimed at photographers, but there are wonderful lessons here for cinematographers. I’ve personally purchased Drawing The Eye and Chasing The Look and am loving them. They are beautifully laid out, and the info is fresh and relevant. A steal at $2.50. As a side note, I have more Black Friday Deals for Video Geeks listed in this post.
Friday, April 03, 2009
Matt Jeppsen | 04/03
Don’t miss out on the event of the year for FCP editors!
One of the best things about attending NAB each year are the people you get to meet. The conversations and experiences shared make the trip to Vegas all the more worth it. And certainly one of the best places to mingle with like-minded folks is the FCPUG Supermeet. There is an awesome lineup of presenters at the event, and I encourage you to consider attending. It will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 5:00PM - 11:00PM at the Rio Hotel Amazon Ballroom. Registration is just $15.00, and that includes 2 raffle tickets. It’s one event that is at the top of my list again this year, and I look forward to seeing you there. Look for me, I’ll be the prematurely-greying guy in a FreshDV shirt. A short list of topics follows…
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Sunday, January 04, 2009
Matt Jeppsen | 01/04
Bring static text to life with this simple tutorial
As a video editor, I posses a very basic working knowledge of Adobe After Effects. I can zing around in Final Cut Pro and Soundtrack Pro, but my grasp of AE is still a work in progress. So when I happen across a tutorial that I’m able to quickly grasp, you know I have to share it. Here’s one such tutorial video compliments of AETUTS that shows you how to do that currently-popular dynamic text/lyrics thing, bringing simple words to life in time with music. The video is embedded below.
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Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Matt Jeppsen | 06/03
Reviewing Rush Hamden’s DVD series for filmmakers (with video excerpts)
Digital Cinema Course
Reviewed by Kendal Miller, FreshDV Contributing Editor
MSRP: $439-$529
Fresh Score: 4/5
Fresh Points: This series provides an incredible wealth of information previously attainable only at school or on set. The price places it firmly in the reach of most independent filmmakers making it readily accessible.
Stale Points:
At times the presentation runs long, and I would like to see more first person presentation of the material rather than continual voice-over. I also often found myself craving more advanced, high end setups with more elaborate lighting etc.
Film School on a Budget
It has been said that when you are through learning, well, then you are through. This is especially true in an industry that is as rapidly evolving as ours. I tend to subscribe to this philosophy myself and make every attempt to set aside time routinely for professional development. Whenever I’m on set I always make a concerted effort to take aways some new trick, or tip doesn’t matter if its the Assistant Director, the Gaffer, or a Production Assistant. I want to sharpen my skills and therefore my marketability.
The Digital Cinema Course, produced by Rush Hamden, offers the possibility of learning a lot of information, 18 DVDs and 24hours worth to be exact. The course is divided into four parts which I will refer to as modules. The command pack consist of four modules Gear Guide (DCT-GG07), Basic Production (DCT-BP), Movie Production (DCT-MP), and Lighting Set (DCT-LS). There are several other optional courses things such as audio production, green screen, and compositing available as well. Read on as we examine the aims and goals of this course, an overview of the course and then what will you learn, what you won’t.
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Jeff Foster
Edit and Optimize 2D Stereo Pairs from a 3D Video Camera or Twin Cameras with a Modified Stereo 3D Rig in After Effects CS5.5
Allan Tépper
A contracted article, sponsored by Datavideo Corporation.
Laura Pursley
Intensive Presentation to highlight Thunderbolt-enabled device.
Ellen Gildersleeve
Girl with the Dragon Tattoo DP joins immersive visionary for exciting lineup.
Matt Jeppsen
Getting watery trick shots with this DSLR housing
Mark Spencer
Setting Up a Rig in Motion 5 on MacBreak Studio
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