Split SDI ports, or: how to hack an Arri Mini
“My assistant says it’s impossible,” said the Steadicam operator over coffee at Arri headquarters in Burbank. “The DIT wants...
Congratulations to BAFTA Best Editing Winner
Art of the Cut congratulates Paul Machliss and Jonathan Amos for winning the BAFTA for Best Film Editing for...
Filmmaker Friday Featuring Filmmaker Brian Aichlmayr
With hundreds of careers and opportunities, the filmmaking industry can be a unique experience for a filmmaker. Filmtools decided...
Some clips from Quantel’s “Clips”
As one year finishes and another begins, it’s traditional to look back and reflect on the last 12 months....
The “large format” look: Sigma primes on a RED Monstro, in 8K
What’s the big deal about large format cinematography? Shallow focus on wide shots. It’s a big deal. One of...
ART OF THE CUT: Editing the ACE nominated Molly’s Game
Aaron Sorkin has long been known for great writing and smart TV drama. On Molly’s Game, he steps into...
Meet Me at Arri Burbank on January 19th
If you’ve got some time to spare on January 19th, and you’re near Burbank, stop by and see me...
In Depth – Soundly 2 for Windows and OS X
Depending on the type of audio work you do, sound effects play a huge roll in the process. If...
ART OF THE CUT congratulates the 2018 Eddie Nominees
Congratulations to the following feature films and their editors for being nominated for an American Cinema Editors (ACE) Eddie...
Some thoughts on color, brightness, and contrast
I’m not happy with just knowing that colors work together in artistic ways. I want to know why. Here...
