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| | | | | | EX3: Footage Seems Poorby Blake Porter 1 year agoWe have an ex3 with stock lens and are concerned about image quality. The camera and lens have been used well for over 2 years (run n' gun). White balance always seems a bit off... Visual clarity seem | Re: EX3: Footage Seems Poor
by Blake Porter 1 year ago
Iris wide open I have no idea where the iris was other than guessing... (If I said otherwise that was an error) I just know when you try to stop-down right to the edge of closed, you can get a blurred
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| | | | | G5 Tiger never crashed this muchby Blake Porter 2 years agoNot even close. The old Tiger G5 was so, so stable compared to our new macpro. We figure the new macpro crashed 25-35 times as of November (10 weeks ago). Some crashes worse than others. It used to cr | Re: G5 Tiger never crashed this much
by Blake Porter 2 years ago
New batteries have now been added to UPS (We have a APC 1500). I purchased replacement batteries (2) from local Batteries Plus. We are up and running. Now to scratch my head about this ProKit issue...
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| | | | | Automating a time lapse in AE?by Blake Porter 3 years agoI often create time lapses' in AE 7.0 using still photos. I'm hoping this can be done smarter than I've been doing it. Typically, I import 200 stills, shorten all lengths to 5 frames and then move the | | | | |
| | | | | What kind of machine do I need?by Ray Stark 3 years agoPlease pardon me if this isn't the correct place to post this. I have owned a dual 2.0 Powermac G5 since 2004. I primarily use it for editing rendering on FCP, basic graphics in Photoshop, basic rende | Re: What kind of machine do I need?
by Blake Porter 3 years ago
I'm in the exact same situation with a Dual G5 editing XDCAM in FCP, using an external Firewire. Timeline plays poorly, but works. FCP's slow playback and rendering of XDCAM are my issues Hope someone
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| | | | | Recording an interview from a phone?by Blake Porter 3 years agoI just got hit with this one: Can I capture an audio interview off the phone My first thoughts are: Use a shotgun mic, aimed right at phone speaker and use FCP to record I also have Senn. G2 lavs You | Re: Recording an interview from a phone?
by Blake Porter 3 years ago
Well it's done. If anyone is interested in hearing the results, it will start playing at the link I placed a hand held phone (speaker on) inside a large box and filled box with acoustic foam. Recorded
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| | | | | Excellent Encoder for PowerPC Mac?by Blake Porter 3 years agoHi, I need an excellent quality encoder for an Mac G5 10.4 Can anyone give me a recommendation I've tried On2 Flix Pro and got decent results, but think it can be cleaner. The xdcam footage typically | | | | |
| | | | | Key Frame Technique?by Blake Porter 3 years agoI'm creating video in FCP then encoding with On2 for web. I'm confused about Key Frames. One source (paraphrasing) says more is better, one says less. First off, why do we have them What do they do I' | Re: Key Frame Technique?
by Daniel Low 3 years ago
Simply: Key frames are like compression markers, they instruct the codec to start the calculation of how to create a frame, from scratch. A key frame, otherwise known as an I-Frame is the starting poi
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| | | | | How to capture voice over - Client needs equipmentby Blake Porter 3 years agoHI, I have a client that needs the ability to lay down digital voice-over tracks, then ftp them to me. He does own a couple of sennheizer wireless mics (XLR Output). Can anyone recommend basic, clean  | Audio Mixer
by Al Vazquez 3 years ago
I'm working on my Final Cur Pro Edit Suite and all I need now is and audio Mixer that I can use with my Mac Pro and Final Cut Pro. I will record voice overs for travel documentaries and put background
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| | | | | FLV to SWF Converter for MAC ?by Blake Porter 4 years agoNeed Mac OS software to convert FLV's to Embedded SWF's. MY Flash 8.0 just will not create an embedded swf without video audio going extremely out of sync. A work around would be to find a FLV to SWF | Re: FLV to SWF Converter for MAC ?
by Blake Porter 4 years ago
I've seen my embedded swf play great. Using the same FLV file, rendered to a swf. on a PC with Flash8 But my mac system (tiger) will not. I know there is often trouble embedding swf's, but this other
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| | | | | LED Light Panels: 82CRI vs 90CRIby Blake Porter 4 years agoRegarding: LED Light Panels: CRI 82 vs CRI 90 Flo Lights: 500 LED Panel - at CRI 90 vs Cool Light: 600 LED Panel- at CRI82 Does anyone have experience with 82 vs 90 Would appreciate the feedback. Than | | | | |
| | | | | Hunting TV cameramanby Blake Porter 5 years agoWanted: A cameraman for elk, whitetail, mule deer, etc hunts. You should be: *Competent with a camera, tripod & wireless mics *Understand creating a story for editing *A hunter *Have your own HDV equi | | | | |
| | | | | We can't save Text as favorites??by Blake Porter 5 years agoDoesn't anyone want to save created Text files as Favorites I need to pre make dozens of text overlays that I can adapt and change as needed. Once I have a text file (from Effects Text Text) and creat | Re: We can't save Text as favorites??
by Tom Wolsky 5 years ago
If you're using Title 3D you can save styles within it. All the best, Tom Class on Demand DVDs "Complete Training for FCP6," "Basic Training for FCS2" and "Final Cut Express Made Easy" Author: "Final
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| | | | | Copy and paste an effect in Favorites?by Blake Porter 5 years agoFCP 6.0.4. I would like to have a series of fcp Text Effects pre-made and saved in Favorites bin. An example would be a name title in a certain style, size, drop shadow, etc. to be created with differ | | | | |
| | | | | Wind Furrysby Blake Porter 5 years agoHi, this is regarding building my own mic wind screen, for very windy location shooting. Would anyone know of a source of furry fabric, like the Rycote wind furry stuff or possibly what to look for at | | | | |
| | | | | AE Creative Challengeby Blake Porter 6 years agoLet's star with this: If we use your work, You will be paid. If we do not, you will not. We are looking for motion graphics, to be use within a TV series opener. The subject is Recreational Real Estat | | | | |
| | | | | Service: Field Producerby Blake Porter 5 years agoMilwaukee Wisconsin, United States Animation Production DVD Field Producer Motion Graphics Full Service Video Production DVD Authoring 4 year degree Commerica | | | | |
| | | | | Mask & video play a frame off!by Blake Porter 6 years agoI've created a mask, tight around an actor. It's frame-by-frame accurate on the time-line, and accurate from RAM preview. BUT when rendered, the actor and mask are a frame off from each other. You can | | | | |
| | | | | is Motion the new AE?by Blake Porter 6 years agoI just saw the Motion Quicktime Tour, wow. I'm not excited about learning more software... I've a decent handle on AE, but, would I benifit from learning Motion Does it intergrate with Final Cut faste | Re: is Motion the new AE?
by david bogie 6 years ago
Motion is NOT AE. The integration between the FCS apps is a bit clumsy compared to the Adobe Suite so don't expect the same type of gratification. Apple's hype on the FCS2 package is way overblown. Wa
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| | | | | Seamless Patternby Blake Porter 6 years agoCS2 I need to create a seamless pattern based on 25 1 4" square size (large, with lots of layers). This is a complex floral pattern. Question: Using Offset.. How can I view my pattern, in repeat, as I | Re: Seamless Pattern
by Vincent Rosati 6 years ago
Not sure if this'll help in your situation, but a trick for creating a seamless tile is to drag you image layer onto the Create New Layer Button 4 times, center each of these new layers on each of the
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| | | |  | Need Critiquesby Justin Costanzo 6 years agoI have been trying to get work, entry-level, log & capturing, whatever for a few months now, but was often asked for a reel, and I did not have one. I have recently completed one and would like any fe | Re: Need Critiques
by Blake Porter 6 years ago
My first impression was: It too long. I wasn't sure I wanted to watch the whole thing. The opening Color Bars graphics can be done more quickly. The Words on screen, as voice spoke was nice, but again
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| | | |  | demoreelby john terry 6 years agoI'd be interested in getting some feedback on my Demo Reel. any comments are welcome! thanks. http: www.graphixmotion.com DEMOREEL2006v1_H264.mov | | | | |
| | | |  | Cinematographer Reelby predator 6 years agoThis is a reel i cut for a buddy of mine who's a great cinematographer. Feedback appreciated. http: predator-avg.com Pancho's%20Reel%20Montage-sorenson%202.mov Jason | Re: Cinematographer Reel
by Blake Porter 6 years ago
**Excellent. Top shelf work. Addictive. Very watch-able. **Narrow in focus. Maybe a touch-less hip-hop, a tad more commercial work. Nice job, Blake
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| | | |  | "The Deputy" short filmby Jeremy Doyle 6 years agoI made this short film last weekend as part of the Fargo 48 hour film festival. I'd love to hear thoughts and opinions. My skin is thick so don't hold back. http: www.youtube.com watch v=44xO_OGmS1Q I | Re: "The Deputy" short film
by Blake Porter 6 years ago
Congrats on your work! Good framing, appealing story, nice lighting. Voice & dialog over too quite at times (fought with the music). The guy hanging need to tilt head to side a touch (broken neck). ..
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| | | | | Freelance animation projectby CreativeNoggin 6 years agoI need a simple animation of a vine with a flower blooming for a flash-based website home page. It's a one-time project. Please respond if you have the capability to do this and I can fill you in with | | | | |
| | | | | My Spring 2007 Demo Reelby JordanInglee 6 years agohye check this out and tell me what you think guys. thanks -jordan http: www.youtube.com watch v=-k7FbijAS6U Jordan Inglee www.inspirecreate.net | Re: My Spring 2007 Demo Reel
by Blake Porter 6 years ago
I liked your Mographics--there was some good stuff there. The rest was way too long for me. 2 3rd through the demo showed your "camera work" (or something), I assumed, I was watching all your camera s
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| | | |  | 1st DEMO!!by Scott Hatkow 6 years agoI have dared to post my first DEMO here on the COW!!........ Be gentle..... Thanks in advance for the input! Scott http: reel-exchange.com search.html form.submitted%3Aint=1&text=scott+hatkowRebel Wit | Re: 1st DEMO!!
by Blake Porter 6 years ago
It was OK. I think you have talent. Bolgers..It was OK. Was cut well together. The only thing that didn't look right was the guy throwing his hands up at the very end. It looked unnatural... not quite
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| | | | | First Version of Editing Reelby Caleb Thomas 6 years agoHi, I created a reel a couple months ago and am going to do some work to improve it soon. Looking for some feedback before I start. Things I'm thinking of: The first clip after the intro needs color c | Re: First Version of Editing Reel
by Blake Porter 6 years ago
Tried again, I got: "Could not locate file...". Could be Safari (my browser). Tried Fire Fox and got a "Q" quicktime symbol, but nothing played. Blake FieldProducer.com
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| | | | | new reel onlineby peterock 6 years agohi there i reedited my reel. What do you think http: www.petershowreel.de.vu Greetz P. | | | | |
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