http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/rharrington en rich@rhedpixel.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-26T06:05:00+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/rharrington/story/dslr_shootout/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/rharrington/story/dslr_shootout/#When:06:05:00Z DPs Jim Ball and Matt Gottshalk set the cameras for our studio test. Lenses and camera settings were matched as closely as possible. I am truly excited by the convergence of technology that is occurring with DSLR cameras and video recording.  The format allows for the recording of some truly amazing images due to sensor size and lens selection.  But like all technologies, it suffers from some constraints that need to be overcome. *VIDEO*, Cameras, Hardware, Production 2009-11-26T06:05:00+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/rharrington/story/blu_ray_and_final_cut_studio/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/rharrington/story/blu_ray_and_final_cut_studio/#When:00:39:00Z There’s a good chance that HD has become a major player (or even the only format) in your work.  With the latest incarnation of Final Cut Studio, Apple offers several ways to deliver HD. You can of course go back to tape or create downloadable and streaming H.264 files.  Most requested though, is the ability to create Blu-ray discs.  Distribution, Interactive 2009-10-30T00:39:00+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/rharrington/story/fcp2ae/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/rharrington/story/fcp2ae/#When:20:15:00Z Getting your footage from Final Cut Pro to After Effects is a very common workflow. In fact, so many people choose to work this way that there are several free and for sale workflow tools on the market. While the task may seem as easy as a batch export, there is often precious metadata and organizational work that you’ll want to take from Final Cut Pro into After Effects. CS4, Motion Graphics, Post Production 2009-10-02T20:15:00+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/rharrington/story/keying_with_after_effects/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/rharrington/story/keying_with_after_effects/#When:17:47:00Z Looking for another way to key? Be sure to check out this video for a detailed demonstration of keying with Keylight in After Effects. You’ll also learn a few advanced tricks to finalize the shot. CS4, Motion Graphics, Post Production, Visual Effects 2009-08-31T17:47:00+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/rharrington/story/the_rise_of_field_monitors/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/rharrington/story/the_rise_of_field_monitors/#When:06:35:00Z I’ve recently spent a lot of time evaluating our production processes looking for ways to improve efficiency.  There were two motivating factors.  First, we’ve pretty much abandoned Standard Definition production, relegating it only to live web events where we are streaming the content or where the client demands it.  Second, I was working on a new book, Video Made on a Mac: Production and Postproduction Using Apple Final Cut Studio and Adobe Creative Suite with Robbie Carman.  In it we try to evaluate ways to efficiently integrate Apple and Adobe software into best practices for production and post. We discovered a lot along the way, in particular that “field” monitors have taken on a whole new life of usefulness. Here are a few of the things we discovered in the last few months of HD production. Production 2009-08-28T06:35:00+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/rharrington/story/apple_tv1/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/rharrington/story/apple_tv1/#When:22:01:00Z Image courtesy Apple My production company, like many of yours, has jumped with both feet into the HD waters.  Production is easier than ever with great tapeless acquisition formats.  Post keeps getting simpler with powerful desktop solutions and great breakout boxes.  Seems like the only place it really falls apart is the client review stage. Sure, you can compress HD clips for web delivery.  Problem is most clients don’t have the monitor resolution, RAM, etc. to view HD (and don’t even get me started on color and contrast issues with the average PC monitor).  You could burn a Blu-ray disc, except at $12 a pop (plus rush courier) that gets pretty expensive (and time consuming). So what’s a discerning post company to do? No the answer is not VHS… it’s Apple TV. 2009-07-31T22:01:00+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/rharrington/story/final_cut_studio_documentation_and_workflows_now_online/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/rharrington/story/final_cut_studio_documentation_and_workflows_now_online/#When:15:23:00Z Need to know the latest about Final Cut Studio? Want to look something up about ProRes from your iPhone? Hate those big printed manuals that waste paper? While its not a revolutionary step (others like Adobe have already placed their docs online) it is still a welcomed event. Some might wonder if trimming the manuals out allowed the huge price cut? Regardless…  the manuals and an even better Workflows document are now online. 2009-07-24T15:23:00+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/rharrington/story/want_to_know_whats_new_in_final_cut_studio_3/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/rharrington/story/want_to_know_whats_new_in_final_cut_studio_3/#When:17:37:00Z Like many of you, I went digging to find the most information about the new Final Cut Studio release.  Sure.. there are tutorials and flashy pages on Apple’s site.  These have some great info…  but I’m a details kinda guy.  After so poking and prodding… I found these great documents. 2009-07-23T17:37:00+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/rharrington/story/final_cut_studio_price_shocker/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/rharrington/story/final_cut_studio_price_shocker/#When:17:15:01Z Yes we all new it would eventually come… the “new Final Cut Studio” was announced. We’ll let the cheers and moans begin after a few days of testing the final release (just ordered mine 30 minutes ago). But there are a few surprises.. mainly price! 2009-07-23T17:15:01+00:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/rharrington/story/get_the_latest_p2_software/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/rharrington/story/get_the_latest_p2_software/#When:15:54:00Z Just last month Panasonic updated their P2 software and drivers.  Of course its not always easy to find where this software lives.  Sure you can bookmark the page, but seems like I always need it when I’m in an edit suite or trying to help someone else out through their problems. So, I have solved the problem once and for all (I hope). 2009-07-11T15:54:00+00:00