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Lance Bachelder

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Editor, Director, Writer
Recent Credits: CUTBACK (feature film) Editor, Screenplay, Co-Director
Back at the Barnyard (Emmy Winning CG Series) Supervising Editor - Omation/Nicklodeon
A Letter to Dad (feature film) Editor, Co-Producer
Member Since:
August 2nd 2001
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IRVINE CALIFORNIA
Any IRIDAS Speedgrade users care to weigh in?
by Tim Wilson 3 days ago
I guess this is as good a place as any to ask for insights from the current prev user base from the good ol' IRIDAS days. That is, we've heard from a lot of Smoke 2012 and earlier user, pre-BMD Resolv
Re: Any IRIDAS Speedgrade users care to weigh in?
by Lance Bachelder 1 day ago
There is a send to Speedgrade command but it took quite a long time for a simple 3 clip test. Not sure how it would work with an actual edited reel. Lance Bachelder Writer, Editor, Director Irvine, Ca
Editing scenario
by Oliver Peters 3 days ago
I'm curious about how to best cut something like this in X. I'm currently editing it in 7 and honestly, it seems like anything trackless would make it a struggle, but I'll toss this out for comment. T
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Re: Editing scenario
by Lance Bachelder 3 days ago
Auto coloring of groups would be awesome. Lance Bachelder Writer, Editor, Director Irvine, California
blackmagic cinema camera
by neal tate 3 days ago
Sorry if this already has a discussion. Does vegas support this cameras recording format I think the options are 12-Bit Raw, ProRes, and DNxHD Also, does anybody have opinions on the BM Cinema camera
Re: blackmagic cinema camera
by Lance Bachelder 3 days ago
The Blackmagic Cinema Camera is going to be a HUGE seller (it was already back-ordeded over 1,000 units during NAB) so I would imagine there will be a way to cut the RAW shots in Vegas - though like A
OT: Windows 8 makes Vista look fantastic
by Greg Andonian 5 days ago
Every time I read about the changes in Windows 8 I kept telling myself that it's not going to be as bad as it sounds. But it's starting to look like my fears were justified. http: techtalk.pcpitstop.c
Re: OT: Windows 8 makes Vista look fantastic
by santiago marti 5 days ago
Yes, it is quite a laptop, and not that expensive indeed. Originpc sells even better ones with the same barebone chassis. I work mostly as a camera rental and as a DIT on set. Then i often do the colo
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Premiere vs. FCPX
by Lance Bachelder 6 days ago
Just some quick observations. Did a stabilize test on the same clip in FCPX and Premiere - this is on an 8 core Mac with non-CUDA 5770 graphics. Time to analyze took nearly double in Premiere and then
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Re: Premiere vs. FCPX
by Lance Bachelder 5 days ago
That's when I first used it too. Back in 2000 i think , I saw a Vegas 2 demo at the DV Expo in Long Beach and was really freaked out. Vegas was the first NLE to have realtime dissolves etc with DV foo
FCP X is Now Performing Magic
by shawn Bockoven 1 week ago
It was decided that one editor would take on the task of using FCP X for a year. He is pounding out projects much faster than any of our other editors. All staff are testing too, but not using X to ed
Re: FCP X is Now Performing Magic
by Lance Bachelder 1 week ago
Why are you still running Snow Leopard Could this be an issue I've never had any corruptions happen with FCPX and Lion. You can't even get broadcast monitoring with at least 10.72 installed according
Crashes when rendering
by Paul Gilmore 1 week ago
I guess I can't render footage with Vegas Pro 11 I've been trying all day to render a project and everytime Vegas 11 crashes! Any suggestions "Film is a dramatized reality and it is the director's job
Re: Crashes when rendering
by Lance Bachelder 1 week ago
Is it crashing at a certain point in the timeline or just crashes right away I've had Vegas crash at the exact same spot and had to replace the files in the area of the crash and through trial and err
Official Open CL test on Macbook Pro...results
by Erik Mickelson 1 week ago
Playback on MY Macbook Pro with the Official Release of Premiere Pro CS6. Not so good. Stuttering and choppy playback at full res. When using the software MPE the result is much more fluid, many more
Re: Official Open CL test on Macbook Pro...results
by Lance Bachelder 1 week ago
The biggest disappointment for me so far is the "new" 3-way color corrector. While slightly better than the previous version it's still pretty bad. Why can't anyone make a good 3-way CC like FCP7 or C
Sony XD-Cam .MOV's Don't Play Nice in Premiere Pro...?
by Todd Wiseman 2 weeks ago
Hi there. I'm working on transitioning our company off of Final Cut Pro 7 and onto Premiere Pro (6 when it's out, but we currently run 4...). We shoot on two trusty Sony EX-1s and have for a few years
Re: Sony XD-Cam .MOV's Don't Play Nice in Premiere Pro...?
by Lance Bachelder 2 weeks ago
Yes new trim tools are nice and basic day to day editing in much improved in CS6. Trimming, bins thumbnails, responsiveness etc are way better than previous versions. Still stand by my FCP7 statement.
Bought new recomended graphic card from sony's site, now vegas is slower then ever why?
by Shawn Bossick 3 weeks ago
Hello, I have vegas pro 11 their latest version, my system has been operating slow & skipping frames, all efects are turned off & only one track is soloed, my old graphic card was the RADEON HD 4670 w
Re: Bought new recomended graphic card from sony's site, now vegas is slower then ever why?
by Lance Bachelder 3 weeks ago
Yeah I would have never brought back the nVidia card. The issue is Vegas, not your hardware. The only codec that I have found to perform well on multiple systems is Sony XDCAM and XDCAM 422. On my las
NAB Sunday Night
by Rich Rubasch 1 month ago
A lot of announcements seem to be made on Sunday night. Where are these announcements made At closed, invite-only vendor meetings At the convention center. Is there a "ground zero" for the announcemen
Re: NAB Sunday Night
by Lance Bachelder 1 month ago
I get in tomorrow - Smoke then the hall then Red party - busy Sunday :) See you there Bob. Lance Bachelder Writer, Editor, Director Irvine, California
NAB NEWS: Avid offers Upgrade/Crossgrade to Symphony for $999
by Michael Hancock 1 month ago
Not be outdone by Autodesk, Avid's releases this: Avid Symphony Upgrade Crossgrade From the article: "The Symphony 6 crossgrade and upgrade offer is available now. Final Cut Pro (excluding Final Cut P
Re: NAB NEWS: Avid offers Upgrade/Crossgrade to Symphony for $999
by Andy Neil 1 month ago
Lance Bachelder "Turning tracks on and off just to hear some audio or having to build a transition in the slug above a cut just isn't fun for me... " I don't mind the transition part, since it was mo
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Shamefully obvious mercury playback enquiry
by Christopher Travis 1 month ago
Hello, I am an FCP user tentatively looking into switching to PP at the agency where I work. Can anyone point me in the direction of a good guide to setting up PP to get the best realtime playback We
Re: Shamefully obvious mercury playback enquiry
by Lance Bachelder 1 month ago
You really need to invest in an approved nVidia to see the true power of the program - night and day better. Without it you won't see too much difference than FCP7 except that you can mix and match mo
What are your top hits to see on your NAB list?
by David Shulkin 2 months ago
I just booked my 12th appointment for the floor - so basically 2-days gone and two to fill. So a busy schedule and I'm trying to fit in a couple of sessions. Anyway, just wanted to start a post to see
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Re: What are your top hits to see on your NAB list?
by Lance Bachelder 2 months ago
Always love the entire South Lower as Bob has said - where I'll be working at the AJA booth all week. Off time will be spent checking out Adobe CS6 and the Central Hall for production gear. Hoping for
Stablist version of Vegas Pro 11
by Rob James 2 months ago
Gentlemen, I've been away for awhile. Last time I was here Vegas 11 had come out and many users were experiencing problems. Have most of those issues been resolved now, and could you kindly tell me wh
Re: Stablist version of Vegas Pro 11
by Lance Bachelder 2 months ago
The V.P. I speak of moved to another high level project at Sony. A new Project Manager was brought in but he didn't last long - new team is responsible for 11 but I don't know who does what anymore...
Can Vegas 11 get any MORE buggy?
by Scott Francis 2 months ago
OK, now SVP 11 will not play MXF files (SVP 10 rocks MXF files!!), has worse playback quality (with both GPU on and OFF) that SVP 10 and crashes regularly.....I cannot believe they are constantly maki
Re: Can Vegas 11 get any MORE buggy?
by Lance Bachelder 2 months ago
No you're right. Sure there's always a few fanboys who never have or acknowledge any issues. 11 has been the worst version ever of Vegas, not only for the bugs and constant crashes but for the changed
RED footage mono audio playing only out of left speaker
by Brandon Adams 2 months ago
I'm editing some RED footage and I'm having trouble with the audio. Playing a clip in the Source window: the audio is centered. Putting that clip into a sequence: the mono track only plays out of the
Re: RED footage mono audio playing only out of left speaker
by Lance Bachelder 2 months ago
Did you check the mixer Is the audio panned Lance Bachelder Writer, Editor, Director Irvine, California
After months, I'm still trying to resolve MainConcept render errors wigh GPU enabled.
by Gilles Gagnon 2 months ago
Hey everyone, After months, I'm still trying to resolve MainConcept render errors (stops at 0%) when GPU is enabled. My card is an AMD ATI radeon 4800 512 MB. There is this post on Sony but it's ambig
Re: After months, I'm still trying to resolve MainConcept render errors wigh GPU enabled.
by Lance Bachelder 2 months ago
Has anyone ever had this working with a particular graphics card or is it just not working period As far a dust settling, there is no excuse for this Steve, Sony does not get a pass from me on all the
What to do at NAB
by Rich Rubasch 3 months ago
Ok, let's start populating this thread with some of your favorite things to do at NAB, from vendors and floor highlights to social events and parties....this is only my second one and I don't want to
Re: What to do at NAB
by Lance Bachelder 2 months ago
A little coffee tip at the South Hall: there is always a HUGE line for the Starbucks outside the lower South Hall. If you're just drinking drip coffee - head inside to food court - they have Starbucks
FCPX problem!!!
by Theo Hall 2 months ago
so i just finished my edit in FCPX and i realize that after i export there is at least 3 mintues of black it just goes to after my edit is done, i checked to see if a gap was in there but there wasnt,
Re: FCPX problem!!!
by Lance Bachelder 2 months ago
Yikes, I hope you wrong too. I'm not getting your hook up with versions and exporting a section The two have nothing to do with each other. There's always times working on a show when a section needs
how will I get to the North hall to see the new HP Z820 workstation
by Bob Zelin 2 months ago
Look at the lineup in the south lower hall (in addition to AJA, Adobe, AVID, RED, and Blackmagic) - Western Digital Highpoint AIC Arista Networks Creative Cow !!!!!! Tolis Group Studio Network Soltion
Re: how will I get to the North hall to see the new HP Z820 workstation
by Lance Bachelder 2 months ago
I loved the HP booth last year right upstairs in the South Hall - with those cushy recliners - I watched presentations I didn't even want to see but didn't want to get out of the chair... Lance Bachel
Easiest Way to Do a Batch Render
by Sam Caino 2 months ago
I have over 100 .mts files that I need to convert to AvidDNxHD. What would be the most painless way to do this All the Vegas scripts I have fall short because they require me to create a separate Vega
Re: Easiest Way to Do a Batch Render
by Lance Bachelder 2 months ago
If you use batch render script in Vegas - make sure you set up your Dnx pre-set exactly how you want it in the render window before you launch the script tool. Lance Bachelder Writer, Editor, Director
Sneak Peek: Photoshop Extended 3d Workflows
by Alex Udell 2 months ago
cool: http: www.youtube.com watch v=Y4nr4MZ56mQ Alex Udell Editing, Motion Graphics, and Visual FX
Re: Sneak Peek: Photoshop Extended 3d Workflows
by Lance Bachelder 2 months ago
Very cool. Current 3D in Photoshop very simple and slow so this will be welcomed improvement. Lance Bachelder Writer, Editor, Director Irvine, California
#JohnAdobe
by Shane Ross 2 months ago
Looks like the Conan show editors are digging Adobe CS6... Shane Little Frog Post Read my blog, Little Frog in High Def
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Re: #JohnAdobe
by Lance Bachelder 2 months ago
Maybe they can leave the comedy to their boss. Lance Bachelder Writer, Editor, Director Irvine, California
Why is PPro not suited for feature films?
by Benjamin Lundin 2 months ago
I've been thinking about this for a while now. How come people don't use Premiere Pro for feature films What really got me thinking is that there are many people that are changing from FCP to PPro. So
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Re: Why is PPro not suited for feature films?
by Lance Bachelder 2 months ago
I don't think the 64 bit thing is a factor, though it can be a huge help. FCP 7 and earlier and Media Composer 5.5 and earlier are 32 bit app's and have been used for years on feature films and TV. It
Where to stay in Las Vegas for NAB
by Ralph Hajik 3 months ago
Hi, Where to stay for the NAB convention Rooms are booking fast. I usually stay at the Gold Coast but, the cheaper rooms are already booked. The Orleans is the sister hotel and they have some rooms st
Re: Where to stay in Las Vegas for NAB
by Lance Bachelder 2 months ago
Keep in mind if you book one of the hotels listed on the NAB site - even if you get a better deal somewhere else - you'll have a free shuttle to the convention center. If you stay off strip add the co
Performance questions for FCP with RED footage
by Brandon Morris 3 months ago
We have a 12-core 2011 Mac Pro with 64GB RAM, ATI Radeon HD 5770, and 4 7200 RPM hard drives. We also have an 8-core 2008 Mac Pro with 8GB RAM, ATI Radeon HD 2600, and 4 7200 RPM hard drives. We use R
Re: Performance questions for FCP with RED footage
by Lance Bachelder 3 months ago
I only mentioned the cheaper route because PPro supports Red files natively than Mercury would be easier than Red Rocket for Red users. Though I have never compared performance between GPU and Red Roc
Premiere previews gone wonky....any ideas?
by Dave Hiebert 3 months ago
My previews in Premiere CS5 used to work great...I could play 3 or 4 HD video clips each at less than 100% opacity simultaneously. I could use Dynamic Link thru After Effects and work quite efficientl
Re: Premiere previews gone wonky....any ideas?
by Lance Bachelder 3 months ago
Have you done an update to PPro since last edit Since you don't have an approved CUDA card you may have to apply the hack I've heard tell about to get real-time Mercury stuff going... Lance Bachelder
Bidirectional / Assymetric trimming... possible?
by Trevor Asquerthian 3 months ago
What's the best way of approaching this functionality (or is it even possible ) Thanks
Re: Bidirectional / Assymetric trimming... possible?
by Lance Bachelder 3 months ago
Cool - never tried it in FCP - though I've rarely used it but made great demo in MC. Lance Bachelder Writer, Editor, Director Irvine, California
PPro CS4 & Beyond Trust
by Michael Mohr 3 months ago
I posted this in Adobe's forum also. Who can answer this first Has anyone had any experience luck running CS4 PPro AME Encore without admin rights If you got it to work... HOW Our IT dept is taking aw
Re: PPro CS4 & Beyond Trust
by Lance Bachelder 3 months ago
Gotta love IT Depts. IT did the same thing on my last series but they had to give it back - we had to have Admin Priv in all edit bays - they hated that but had no choice since we kinda did need to de
A glimpse of the future?
by Steve Connor 3 months ago
https: vimeo.com 36746428 Steve Connor "FCPX Agitator" Adrenalin Television
Re: A glimpse of the future?
by Steve Connor 3 months ago
Alan Lacey "Looks like a lot more work flying arms around than a simple A5 wacom" Might keep us a bit fitter though! Steve Connor "FCPX Agitator" Adrenalin Television
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Length of shots in trailers
by Anthony Atkielski 3 months ago
I'm trying to make some trailers for short videos I've created. Obviously an important goal of a trailer is that it has to be a lot shorter than the original video, so I'm cutting out most of the orig
Re: Length of shots in trailers
by Lance Bachelder 3 months ago
If you go to Apple site and download a variety of trailers and play them back frame by frame, looking at show length and especially how sound and visual transitions are built. You'll see single frames
Isn´t this funny?
by Armando Ciurana 3 months ago
Some how I fell the people at apple are trying so hard to make FCPX as good as FCP7 was! They are adding some "cool" new features as multi cam, xml export, maybe they are going to add in a near future
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Re: Isn´t this funny?
by Sean Thomas 3 months ago
Exactly Tom. What's funny are the people running from Apple and FCP7 and X to some other NLE. They can't see past their noses. Just think, only 2-3 months ago, many FCP7 users went to NLE's because X
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Final Cut Pro X User Guide
by Craig Seeman 3 months ago
Finally as PDF from Apple http: manuals.info.apple.com en_US final_cut_pro_x_user_guide.pdf
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Re: Final Cut Pro X User Guide
by Lance Bachelder 3 months ago
Over 500 pages...nice! There is also a cool little guide for FCP7 to X transition: http: images.apple.com finalcutpro docs Final_Cut_Pro_X_for_Final_Cut_Pro_7_Editors.pdf Lance Bachelder Writer, Edito
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Tutorial: FCPX INs and OUTs - Multicam Part TWO
by Andy Neil 3 months ago
Apple FCPX Techniques FCPX INs and OUTs - Multicam Part TWO This is part two of a two-part tutorial on the new multicam feature added to the 10.0.3 update for Final Cut Pro X. In this part, Andy Neil
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Re: FCPX INs and OUTs - Multicam Part TWO
by Kevin Young 3 months ago
After cutting your video, when you export are you exporting all of the streams It takes some time to export share 7 streams. Is there a way to include only the angle that were cut to during the export
10,0.3 is up
by Mark Morache 3 months ago
downloading now --------- FCX. She tempts me, abuses me, beats me up, makes me feel worthless, then in the end she comes around, helps me get my work done, gives me hope and I can't stop thinking abou
Re: 10,0.3 is up
by Lance Bachelder 3 months ago
Same! Not a multi-cam guy but the video on the Apple site looks pretty "pro" to me... Lance Bachelder Writer, Editor, Director Irvine, California
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Tutorial: Advanced Tips for FCP X: Editing During Playback
by T. Payton 4 months ago
Apple FCPX Techniques Advanced Tips for FCP X: Editing During Playback One of the features of FCP X that goes largely unmentioned (and is mostly undocumented) is the ability to edit during playback.
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Re: Tutorial: Advanced Tips for FCP X: Editing During Playback
by Lance Bachelder 4 months ago
Another great tutorial T! Lance Bachelder Writer, Editor, Director Irvine, California
Issues with getting FCPX to even work...
by Seán Eric Harris 4 months ago
Okay... I am in need of some assitence. I have a new install of Final Cut Pro X, and almost everything works perfect, EXCEPT the viewer. I can not view anything Im trying to do. Everything looks like
Re: Issues with getting FCPX to even work...
by Lance Bachelder 4 months ago
How are you running USB 3.0 on a Mac Mini Is this a 3rd party thing What graphics card is in the mini I have found making sure you have an approved graphics card the #1 issue with FCPX. Not sure what'
importing xdcam files
by peter christensen 4 months ago
got the browser and log and transfer from Sony... cant seem to bring in footage... anyone have a work around
Re: importing xdcam files
by Lance Bachelder 4 months ago
Also make sure you've done the Pro Apps update which lets FCPX see all the various XDCAM flavors. Lance Bachelder Writer, Editor, Director Irvine, California


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