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Congrats. You're head of promotions, too.
by Aindreas Gallagher 1 week ago
This just got posted in the "creative cloud, can I breath in here" forum, hadn't noticed it before. Its off the CC video landing page. http: www.adobe.com uk products creativecloud video.html Some cho
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Jason Porthouse liked this 1 week ago
Re: Congrats. You're head of promotions, too.
by Kevin Monahan 6 days ago
Yes, it is true that young people are becoming jacks of all trades, and we all should learn new talents or be left behind. I think what is lost here is the notion that you will no way ever have a use
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Jason Jenkins liked this 6 days ago
Cartoni 3-Stage Aluminum Tripod; 100mm: $750
by Jason Jenkins 2 weeks ago
This is a Cartoni tripod I bought about 6 years ago. It's had light usage in the intervening years. I can't find a model # on it, but it's aluminum, 3-stage, 100mm bowl, with a ground spreader. Compat
crease in gel, is it a problem?
by Michael Hurwicz 4 weeks ago
I just bought some gels, and several of them have a slight but noticeable crease in the middle, about two inches long. I have not used gels before and am not sure if this is something to be concerned
Re: crease in gel, is it a problem?
by Dennis Size 4 weeks ago
It's no big deal .... depending on your OCD level. DS
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Jason Jenkins liked this 3 weeks ago
MōVI
by Todd Terry 1 month ago
So, who's ready to plunk their deposit on the new M VI http: vimeo.com 63357898 I have to admit we're more than mildly considering it... but I'd sure like to be able to play with one a bit first befor
Re: MōVI
by Jason Jenkins 1 month ago
From what I can tell, the Movi is basically a handheld version of the Cineflex system; Y'know, that $100k piece of hardware you put on a helicopter to get super smooth aerial shots. The problem with a
DP Review Finally Publishes Their GH3 Camera Review
by Guy McLoughlin 1 month ago
It took a while, but it's finally out... DP Review of the Panasonic GH3 Camera
Re: DP Review Finally Publishes Their GH3 Camera Review
by Bill Bruner 1 month ago
Yeah. It essentially says, "For the price, it's a good still camera, and a great video camera". We knew that :)
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Jason Jenkins liked this 1 month ago
**Danger Will Robinson** **Danger Will Robinson**
by Aindreas Gallagher 1 month ago
Looks like adobe are going to force the entire customer base onto perpetual hire purchase. They're coming for all our bank accounts on direct debit for real. If you just spent thousands on a perpetual
Re: **Danger Will Robinson** **Danger Will Robinson**
by Herb Sevush 1 month ago
Jeremy Garchow "we should probably wait for an official release with official details. Before we start jumping to big giant conclusions." But that is so un-like us, isn't it. If we started acting lik
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Jason Jenkins liked this 1 month ago
Absolutely flabergasted! 25 y.o. crew member gives my client his business card
by Ned Miller 2 months ago
Last week (I had to chill before writing this) a 25 year old soundman I hired gave my client his business card at the end of the job. I have been shooting every week for 33 years and one of the first
Re: Absolutely flabergasted! 25 y.o. crew member gives my client his business card
by Tom Sefton 2 months ago
I'm not missing anything. Trust SHOULD be implicit between professionals. This is a small job that shouldn't require a contract. Do you have to draw up a contract with your mechanic not to rifle throu
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Jason Jenkins liked this 2 months ago
FCPX at NAB
by Sandeep Sajeev 2 months ago
So I was watching the Imagineer Systems Mocha Pro VFX Webinar tonight and someone asked this question: Q: Will you show anything new tasty, awesome, wonderful at NAB in a few weeks A: Yes. Especially
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Jeremy Garchow liked this 2 months ago
Re: FCPX at NAB
by Steve Connor 2 months ago
Soccer Moms everywhere will be holding their breath in anticipation Steve Connor There's nothing we can't argue about on the FCPX COW Forum
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Jason Jenkins liked this 2 months ago
Making something out of nothing - Just wrapped
by Todd Terry 2 months ago
Just did a shoot on stage here about an hour ago and it went pretty well... so thought I'd mention it in case something similar comes up for anyone else. This was a shoot for one of our regular big co
Re: Making something out of nothing - Just wrapped
by Jason Jenkins 2 months ago
Wow! Looks fantastic! Jason Jenkins Flowmotion Media Video production... with style! Check out my Mormon.org profile.
Canon 5D "stutter"
by Brecht Boelens 2 months ago
Hi, I'm trying to film with my Canon 5D mk 2, but for some reason it has some kind of weird stutter jitter in the footage. I have uploaded a small clip to youtube as example. I have also uploaded it f
Re: Canon 5D "stutter"
by Jason Jenkins 2 months ago
Looks like normal 24 25p video to me. If you want smooth, shoot 60p or 60i. Jason Jenkins Flowmotion Media Video production... with style! Check out my Mormon.org profile.
Anybody need a 4K DeSisti HMI?
by Jason Jenkins 3 months ago
I don't know the seller, but this 4K DeSisti HMI with ballast, bulb and stand keeps popping up on Seattle Craigslist for $4k. Seems like a good deal. I wish I needed it! http: seattle.craigslist.org s
Re: Anybody need a 4K DeSisti HMI?
by Jason Jenkins 3 months ago
Aaaah, that's probably why they've had trouble selling it. So, is a 1200W the biggest you can plug into household current Jason Jenkins Flowmotion Media Video production... with style! Check out my Mo
Lighting Interiors for Video
by Michael Asgian 3 months ago
I am a photographer that is just about to step into Video. I need some advice from you guys Video experts. Most of the times when I'm shooting Interiors, I'm lighting them with flash. Sometimes when s
Re: Lighting Interiors for Video
by Jason Jenkins 3 months ago
Bob Cole "In your situation, since you're an ace photographer, I'd still recommend that you leverage your still photography skills and the flexibility of still photography to the hilt. Buy a slider,
The Mormons are here
by craig slattery 3 months ago
The Mormons are here, 10pm tonight on BBC Two. 30min special cut in FCPX. Be warned the language is a bit fruity!
Re: The Mormons are here
by Jason Jenkins 3 months ago
The Mormons are here, too. What do you mean by "fruity" Jason Jenkins Flowmotion Media Video production... with style! Check out my Mormon.org profile.
Taking Care Of Yourself
by Dan Asselin 3 months ago
Just thought I'd let my friends know at this forum, that after many months of searching, I have finally found eyedrops which work that don't sting when i put them in. Brand new (I think) Visine Multi-
Re: Taking Care Of Yourself
by Jason Jenkins 3 months ago
Dan Asselin "Visine Multi-Symptom makes really long editing sessions much more bearable." You do know it's OK to blink while editing, right ;) Jason Jenkins Flowmotion Media Video production... with
How much longer for 720p?
by Dave Gage 3 months ago
Everything I do at this point goes directly to the web, which is entirely instructional video. Most of what I've done recently comes from ScreenFlow screen captures exported out at 1600x1000. When I s
Re: How much longer for 720p?
by Andrew Kimery 3 months ago
Walter Graff "1080 is two interlaced fields combined which makes for some pretty crappy issues related to motion and edges. It will look better as a still frame but once you moves watch out." 1080i60
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Jason Jenkins liked this 3 months ago
FPS and Workflow for Long Shots
by Kirk Lauterbach 3 months ago
I am curious about the process of taking a long shot such as clouds rolling overhead of a mountain coming out of the shadows as the sun rises. I have a 550d with magic lantern installed so I can adjus
Re: FPS and Workflow for Long Shots
by Jason Jenkins 3 months ago
If you want to do time-lapse video, then using an intervalometer to take a photo every few seconds or so is the way to go. Here's a good primer: http: philipbloom.net 2013 02 05 timelapsebasics Jason
Rock-solid stabilizer / glider setup for a light Panasonic GH3?
by Victor Lin 3 months ago
Hello, We shoot real estate videos with a light Panasonic GH3 which means our shots cannot have ANY rocking back and forth as we move through the house. Which setup is more stable and much more forgiv
Re: Rock-solid stabilizer / glider setup for a light Panasonic GH3?
by Jason Jenkins 3 months ago
In that sample video, it looks like they are using a slider for at least some of those shots. One shot was slowed down to either stretch it out or smooth it out. I would think a good tripod head, plus
Harrison Ford back as Han Solo?
by Kylee Wall 3 months ago
I have no idea why this would break through "Latino Review" but this excitement is starting to clog up my news feed. What say you, film nerds I know you all have opinions. blog: kyleesportfolio.com bl
Re: Harrison Ford back as Han Solo?
by Scott Roberts 3 months ago
I hope he hides in a refrigerator to survive the next death star explosion. WENT FOR THE OBVIOUS JOKE. (HIGH FIVES MYSELF)
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Jason Jenkins liked this 3 months ago
Losing clients
by Tom Sefton 3 months ago
We are getting the impression that a client we have been bending over backwards to please is thinking of leaving us-they aren't very profitable, but have the potential to become a very regular and ste
Re: Losing clients
by Mark Suszko 3 months ago
People are funny in how they value things. Do a job for free, and they don't think much of it. Do the SAME job, billed at full rate, they think the work is marvelous, they show it off. Do the same job
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Jason Jenkins liked this 3 months ago
DSLR dolly track
by Danny Dodge 3 months ago
In case anyone has been looking for track. I've been using the SnapTrack Cinerails system and putting it through the hoops for the last year. Shot several network TV shows with it, and now I've put th
Re: DSLR dolly track
by Jason Jenkins 3 months ago
That's a very cool dolly system, Danny! Jason Jenkins Flowmotion Media Video production... with style! Check out my Mormon.org profile.
The "F bomb" after the SuperBowl
by Nick Griffin 3 months ago
I find it hard to believe that winning quarterback and MVP Joe Flacco is being criticized for being caught on audio sayings to a teammate, "We won the F***ing SuperBowl!" (Only, like Ralphie in A Chri
Re: The "F bomb" after the SuperBowl
by Jason Jenkins 3 months ago
Nick Griffin "Just because the US was originally settled by Puritans doesn't mean 300 years later we have to think the way they did." "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people.
Reuse titles and credits, with modifications each time
by Bill Rabkin 4 months ago
I'm an FCP X "newbie" who has used FCP since version 5. I produce a series for my town's Public Access station. While some parts of the title and credit roll are the same in every episode, other parts
Re: Reuse titles and credits, with modifications each time
by Jason Jenkins 4 months ago
Paul Figgiani "no need to flip back and forth between FCPX and Motion to handle this" Maybe I wasn't clear. You only use Motion once to set up the template, then just edit the template as needed righ
An FYI from Red Giant
by Brian Mulligan 4 months ago
http: www.redgiantsoftware.com blog 2013 01 24 looks-mojo-fcpx-10-0-7 "The truth is, while there is a bug causing these issues, it s not coming from us. There is a serious bug in FCPX that causes many
Re: An FYI from Red Giant
by Joseph W. Bourke 4 months ago
Come on, Herb - Apples don't have bugs, they only have fruit flies. Joe Bourke Owner Creative Director Bourke Media www.bourkemedia.com
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Jason Jenkins liked this 4 months ago
Lighting for seamless white background
by Dan Shaw 4 months ago
Hi Guys - I was hoping to grab some much needed expertise regarding a lighting setup that I am trying to create. My goal is to create video's with me shot portrait style in front of a seamless white b
Re: Lighting for seamless white background
by Jason Jenkins 4 months ago
I like to boom a mic in over the top. It requires a dedicated stand, sandbag, boom pole, etc., but I prefer not seeing a lav in the picture. I usually use my Sony shotgun mic. It was in the $500 range
Version 6.5 a big step forward for Edius
by Dominic Deacon 4 months ago
Rule number 1 of editing may just be that you don't update versions on your software mid project but I got myself in a position where I had to. I'd been colour grading within Edius 6.0 (by-the-by mask
Re: Version 6.5 a big step forward for Edius
by Frank Gothmann 4 months ago
Edius 6.5 is relevant also for pure Apple folks since the HQX codex now is also cross platform and can be used on Macs. Unlike any other alternative, it is free, quality wise on-par with Prores and be
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Jason Jenkins liked this 4 months ago
FCPX proving to be very fast
by craig slattery 4 months ago
The end of week one, cutting a half hour special for The Culture Show BBC Two. FCPX is proving to be incredibly fast, we have finished the first week of the edit a day early. We started with 900GB of
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Re: FCPX proving to be very fast
by Craig Seeman 4 months ago
We know it's not FCPX, he's taking performance enhancing drugs.
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Jason Jenkins liked this 4 months ago
OT: Do you need a super close shave every morning?
by John Davidson 4 months ago
My new shaver shown here is just slightly more expensive than the typical store bought pack of razors. Smooth as a baby's bottom! John Davidson President Creative Director Magic Feather Inc.
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Walter Soyka liked this 4 months ago
Re: OT: Do you need a super close shave every morning?
by Jason Jenkins 4 months ago
I thought the new screens were 75% less reflective. It looks very reflective in that picture. Jason Jenkins Flowmotion Media Video production... with style! Check out my Mormon.org profile.
Crazy expensive, crazy capability.
by Jeremy Garchow 4 months ago
Usb3. 1TB capacity. 240MB sec read, 160MB sec write. http: www.engadget.com 2013 01 07 kingston-1tb-flash-drive
Re: Crazy expensive, crazy capability.
by Craig Seeman 4 months ago
Bret Williams "I don't know if it's a good thing when you can accidentally run your documentary through the wash." It could give new meaning to Bleach Bypass. And the dog can really eat your feature
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Jason Jenkins liked this 4 months ago
Need Input On My Hardware Setup
by Wannamake Amovie 5 months ago
I've got a 17" Macbook Pro with a 2.2 GHz i7 chip and as of now 16GB Ram and I replaced my optical superdrive with a 500GB SSD, i'm booting off the SSD and i've got all my software on there, which aft
Re: Need Input On My Hardware Setup
by Jason Jenkins 4 months ago
Dave Gage "Please keep me posted on how it goes. We all basically have the same MBP." Dave: At this point, I've done over five hours of mobile editing, with projects on my 750GB internal HDD. No prob
Predictions for FCPX in 2013
by Steve Connor 5 months ago
So it's 2013 and despite Aindreas's best efforts, FCPX doesn't appear to have been EOL'd yet, what features do we think we'll be seeing added to FCPX this year I think Apple will add an audio mixer or
Re: Predictions for FCPX in 2013
by Jason Jenkins 5 months ago
How about an auto-scrolling timeline so I can use my trackpad less ! Jason Jenkins Flowmotion Media Video production... with style! Check out my Mormon.org profile.
Seasons greetings
by Steve Connor 5 months ago
Seasons greetings to everyone, can I take this opportunity to wish everyone a great holiday season and many thanks for all the fascinating, funny, infuriating and at times simply brilliant discussions
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Chris Harlan liked this 5 months ago
Re: Seasons greetings
by Jason Jenkins 5 months ago
Bill Davis "Please enjoy a half dozen "virtual tamales" on me. (An arizona X-mas tradition!)" I ate the real thing for Christmas! Between my wife (1 4 Mexican) and her aunt (1 2 Mexican), I'm in Mexi
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Stir Fry Comparison
by Scott Roberts 5 months ago
Leading up to The Hobbit, I sort of got lost in talk of high frame rates, overlong storytelling, and unfavorable comparisons to the other three movies. Then I actually went into the film and was quick
Re: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Stir Fry Comparison
by Jason Jenkins 5 months ago
Jeff Breuer "If you see the 3D regular frame rate version, let me know if it appears any dimmer to you or if it feels just as bright." I thought the Gollum cave scene was way too bright. They are in
Article: The Aesthetics of High Frame Rate Cinema
by Debra Kaufman 5 months ago
Cinematography The Aesthetics of High Frame Rate Cinema Any change in the way we watch movies creates a heated debate, from the introduction of sound and color to digital acquisition and stereoscopic
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Abraham Chaffin liked this 5 months ago
Re: Article: The Aesthetics of High Frame Rate Cinema
by Jason Jenkins 5 months ago
My wife and I saw The Hobbit in HFR 3D last night. With no prompting from me, my wife (not a video professional) said, "The lighting, or something, made it look like a BBC special." I tried to go in w
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Why does DSLR's full HD look so less "vibrant, sharp. detailed" than XDCAM ?
by Mark Shepherd 5 months ago
I have been watching the Discover Channel and National Geographic channel and I am always amazed with the clarity and richness of the HD imagery, that was probably shot with the 3 CCD XDCAMs or maybe
Re: Why does DSLR's full HD look so less "vibrant, sharp. detailed" than XDCAM ?
by Jason Jenkins 5 months ago
Thanks, Bill: Great link! I actually ordered my GH2 from Canada two years ago for that very reason. Jason Jenkins Flowmotion Media Video production... with style! Check out my Mormon.org profile.
GH2 Lenses for Filmmaking, Web Videos and Green Screen Projects
by Howie Young 5 months ago
Greetings, I'm seeking recommendations for some good Panasonic lenses to use with the GH2 for shooting web videos, green screen projects, and dramatic film work If not Panasonic, what other brands wou
Re: GH2 Lenses for Filmmaking, Web Videos and Green Screen Projects
by Jason Jenkins 5 months ago
Howie Young "What have you shot with the Panasonic 25mm - stills or video Is this the official model # - Panasonic Lumix G Micro 4 3 LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm f 1.4 Leica Aspherical Lens " Yes, that's t
Am I ready for HD video editing on Final Cut Pro X with the following hardware?
by Ali Hoolash 5 months ago
Hi all, I'm totally new to the video editing world. I have read a lot on FCP X and video editing but my knowledge is only theoretical as at date. I would like to start by creating 15 to 30 minutes HD
Re: Am I ready for HD video editing on Final Cut Pro X with the following hardware?
by Jason Jenkins 5 months ago
Hi, Ali: In general, it's best to have one drive for your OS applications and a separate drive for your projects video, media, etc. You can try using your existing configuration and if it is problemat
wireless audio recording with DSLR
by jo roy 5 months ago
Hi everyone, I'm looking for some informations about the best workflow equipment to record audio with DSLR. Here is what i want to know, and some restrictions that i have to mention to you: -This is a
Re: wireless audio recording with DSLR
by Jason Jenkins 5 months ago
You should run the wireless lavs into a mixer and output to a recording device. Use in-camera audio as a sync track. Jason Jenkins Flowmotion Media Video production... with style! Check out my Mormon.
Small/light DSLR options and alternatives to the GH-3
by Geoff Lister 5 months ago
Hi all, I've got an interesting problem. I'm moving into doing some aerial work and need a camera on a diet. It needs to be less than 1kg all in, I can most likely soot with . The GH-3 fits this budge
Re: Small/light DSLR options and alternatives to the GH-3
by Jason Jenkins 5 months ago
Bill Bruner "I own both the GH2 and the GH3 - and the "moire problem" is way overblown. It is still much better in this regard than any DSLR (save the expensive and heavy 5D Mark III)." Hi, Bill: How
Matrox DS1 Thunderbolt Docking Station Now Available...
by Gary Huff 5 months ago
...but I wonder just who is excited by this The Belkin dock seems far more usable than this thing.
Re: Matrox DS1 Thunderbolt Docking Station Now Available...
by Jason Jenkins 5 months ago
Yeah, I remember looking at that too. Bummer! Jason Jenkins Flowmotion Media Video production... with style! Check out my Mormon.org profile.
Skyfall
by Scott Roberts 6 months ago
As a precursor to my review, let me just explain how the first 30 minutes of the movie were slightly ruined for me... I went to go see Skyfall in the IMAX over the weekend. I don't know about the IMAX
Re: Skyfall
by Jason Jenkins 5 months ago
Jeff Breuer " You know those things and Renaissance fairs where they shackle a guys head and arms and let passer-bys mock him, dump water on his head, etc." They are called 'pillory' or 'stocks'. Jas


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