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Paul King

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July 6th 2002
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Render each clip separately.
by Ramin Doostan 4 months ago
I'm working on another feature film. I'm trying to use the collaboration between AE and PR for the first time (I've used it for small commercial promo videos and I liked it). For this particular proje
Re: Render each clip separately.
by Paul King 4 months ago
Hi Ramin I'm not a fan of Dynamic link, I got burnt by it when it first came out. The other issue is that there is double rendering, ram preview in AE and re rendering in Premiere. However if you ram
Long Compression Time Question
by Kevin Sio 4 months ago
For client review, I am outputting a 40 min timeline with a timecode burn in. The original media is P2, I am outputting to WMV. I am putting a pretty good squeeze on it with the Media Encoder, from 19
Re: Long Compression Time Question
by Paul King 4 months ago
Hi Kevin can you check your CPU usage in task manager while you're exporting See if it's low - say around 25%. If this is the case, turn off GPU rendering in Project settings and retry.
media encoder and sequence editing
by Brian Cooney 4 months ago
I know it's possible to export a sequence from PPro to media encoder and continue to work in PPro while that is happening in the background. But is it also possible to make changes in the sequence you
Re: media encoder and sequence editing
by Paul King 4 months ago
Brian Don't you hate it when people who don't know the correct answer, give you an answer like they do. The correct answer is that you can. When you round trip to Adobe Media Encoder, a copy of your p
Black Shadow layer not rendering out when exporting?
by dan caz 4 months ago
I am using Premiere Pro CS5.5 and I have this reoccurring problem. I have 3 video tracks. On 3 (top)I have my subject shot on a black background. On 2 (middle) I have a feathered shadow (Photoshop fil
Re: Black Shadow layer not rendering out when exporting?
by Paul King 4 months ago
Hi Dan It's in Project settings. There's a drop down under Video Renderer and Playback. Thanks Paul
Premiere CUDA acceleration does not work correctly
by Paul King 4 months ago
Hi All There are some significant quality issues in Premiere when running the Mercury engine though a qualified GPU. Files (image files) with alpha channels that have softness (soft drop shadows) are
Re: Premiere CUDA acceleration does not work correctly
by Paul King 4 months ago
Hi Ryan There is no emotion in these emails only facts. I beta tested for Adobe for 6 years. They fix bugs that are easy and avoid comment on bugs that are hard. They had to be badgered to fig importa
Best Video workstation? (under 5k)
by Kim Reynolds 5 years ago
I've looked everywhere I can, and I'm not finding any simple answers to the question "What is the best video editing workstation (for under 5k). I've done enough AFX work to know that computers the Ge
Re: Best Video workstation? (under 5k)
by Paul King 5 years ago
Haven't posted to Cow in ages, but I'm doing a 3D job so I needed something to do during the renders. HP is fine, but they dont sell video workstations, just workstations. Same with PC builders, they
A Centillion number of formats and standards
by Paul King 5 years ago
I have a question. I beta test for a couple of different companies in the NLE area. I keep hearing complaints about support for this format and what about that new camera Why are we putting up with So
Re: A Centillion number of formats and standards
by Paul King 5 years ago
Hi Uli My point is the the NLE guys should not have to keep supporting as many formats as the camera guys can think of. It would be the same as asking the camera guys to save their file formats in all
A Centillion number of formats and standards
by Paul King 5 years ago
I have a question. I beta test for a couple of different companies in the NLE area. I keep hearing complaints about support for this format and what about that new camera Why are we putting up with So
Re: A Centillion number of formats and standards
by Paul King 5 years ago
Hi Ron Ron} Sure! It's so obvious that you'll kick yourself for not seeing it. In one word, "VTRs." Actually I would have said greed (VTR is three words). Ron NLE Manufacturers will just have to keep
A Centillion number of formats and standards
by Paul King 5 years ago
I have a question. I beta test for a couple of different companies in the NLE area. I keep hearing complaints about support for this format and what about that new camera Why are we putting up with So
A Centillion number of formats and standards
by Paul King 5 years ago
I have a question. I beta test for a couple of different companies in the NLE area. I keep hearing complaints about support for this format and what about that new camera Why are we putting up with So
Re: A Centillion number of formats and standards
by Noah Kadner 5 years ago
I have nothing to help you with other than I wanted to use the word Centillion in a post. That said, people are working with cameras from Panasonic and Sony all day long in NLE's like FCP and Avid. "B
A Centillion number of formats and standards
by Paul King 5 years ago
I have a question. I beta test for a couple of different companies in the NLE area. I keep hearing complaints about support for this format and what about that new camera Why are we putting up with So
Re: A Centillion number of formats and standards
by Rich Fletcher 5 years ago
Well, I agree that it's nuts regarding standards. But I had to jumpt in. I looked at everything at NAB last year. Researched all the wonderful anecdotal data on the Cow, and talked with my friends in
rendering times
by Jerel Peterson 6 years ago
One of the strong points of the x100 was that it could export to mpg in real time. I assumed that the X2 would be the same, but I have seen some posts indicating that this is not even close to being r
Re: rendering times
by Paul King 6 years ago
I have found RTX.2 and Axio to be able to export CBR at between 2 and 3 times RT, depending on system CPU and FX complexity. The guy reporting slow exports has not even considered he might be doing so
dave freind, are you on an axio in msp stp area? would like to demo same
by Bob Flood 6 years ago
DF using fcp and hating it, wanna know about axio, email me off forum if you like bee eph"I like video because its so fast!" Bob Flood Greer & Associates, Inc.
Re: dave freind, are you on an axio in msp stp area? would like to demo same
by Paul King 6 years ago
Hi Bob If you know AE so well I'm surprised to here you say FCP has a steep learning curve. I actually find the NLEs to be a bit too simplistic. Nice to here someone comparing Motion and Live Type wit
Xena Version 2.5 Software Released!
by AJA Kona-PC Support 6 years ago
We have a new version of the Xena software out there for everyone to download now! You can get the new version here: http: www.aja.com ajashare XENA_setup-2.5.zip. The new version contains a bunch of
Re: Xena Version 2.5 Software Released!
by Paul King 6 years ago
Confirmed here in PAL also. This is really poor quality for a release driver. Low quality in the VGA program monitor. Video image flipping during transitions. Not a good impression.
AXIO 2.5 is still has low quality in PiP Effects
by gescal 6 years ago
I have installed AXIO 2.5 but there is a problem The PiP effect still has very low quality Where is the problem HP xw8200 3.4G*2 4G RAM ATI 1900XT
Re: AXIO 2.5 is still has low quality in PiP Effects
by Paul King 6 years ago
Guys can we be a bit more specific Are we talking picture quality bellow 50% Edge quality Softness Thanks Paul
Axio Utils 2.5 ...
by Lyn Norstad 6 years ago
... released to dealers today. Matrox Axio.utils version 2.5 NEW (December 4 , 2006, 3.37 GB) Matrox Axio.utils version 2.5 provides the following new features:
Re: Axio Utils 2.5 ...
by Paul King 6 years ago
Matrox, should be on the site today. Thanks Paul
Qucktime
by Jim Smith 7 years ago
Does the Axio and or Axio LE handle Qucktime files in realtime
Re: Qucktime
by Paul King 7 years ago
Hi Lyn I found the same thing, however I wouldn't really consider it RT as you go into render land as soon as you add Matrox FX. Thanks Paul
Multibridge Pro HDMI and SD
by Francis 7 years ago
Hi I just purchased a Multibridge Pro to use as a standalone bi-directional AD DA converter with my Axio HD system. I thought the HDMI output was a great idea and purchased the HDMI input board for my
Re: Multibridge Pro HDMI and SD
by Paul King 7 years ago
Hi Francis Apparently not when it converter mode. I am just firing mine up in capture mode (PCIe connection) because I have been advised that it will work this way. I am hoping it will still behaive a
DeckLink & Multibridge Windows 5.7.1 drivers released -- JPEG support
by Luke Maslen 7 years ago
Hi, The DeckLink 5.7.1 and Multibridge 5.7.1 Windows drivers have been released and include the following features:
Re: DeckLink & Multibridge Windows 5.7.1 drivers released -- JPEG support
by Paul King 7 years ago
Hi Luke Does this get the S-video IO working as a stand alone converter as advertised or is this feature still MIA Can the Multibridge work as a bidirectional converter in Decklink mode Thanks Paul
Matrox AXIO LE has low quality in PiP effects
by gescal 7 years ago
when using picture in picture it has very low quality what's the problem
Re: Matrox AXIO LE has low quality in PiP effects
by Paul King 7 years ago
Hi There Also Axio LE PIP quality is directly related to the graphics card. I have seen picture quality issues before that are corrected by uninstalling and then reinstalling the display driver. Thank
Does anyone know of a good moderately priced video editing monitor
by AndyG 7 years ago
I need a quality monitor for editing video. I have a high resolution 1200x1600 21" Samsung 213T for my computer monitor and I can get the picture looking perfect on it BUT when I play it through firew
Re: Does anyone know of a good moderately priced video editing monitor
by Paul King 7 years ago
I think the Toshiba LCDs look better. The JVC range of professional CRTs are a good buy too. Thanks Paul
All the new toys
by Steve Connor 7 years ago
I went to Video Forum here in the UK today and got a chance to see all the low budget HD cameras in one place JVC HD100 - very nice form factor, the lens is nowhere near as bad as I have read, picture
Re: All the new toys
by Paul King 7 years ago
Well that sounds about fair, 4 times the power, 4 times the price. What are you using Steve, FCP Paul
DT-V1910
by Paul King 7 years ago
Hi This is for Steve, did you get a chance to check your DT-V1910 to see what peak white looks like on it I have to run mine with the contrast flat out and it still looks under. Thanks Paul
Re: DT-V1910
by Paul King 7 years ago
Hi Steve Nah this isn't right. I have gone back to JVC here in Australia to sort it out. Low price It's more expensive than a Sony PVM. Picture quality is subjective but white is white, not grey. We s
DV-T1910
by Paul King 7 years ago
HI all For those that have one could you check out this thread on the HD high-end forum. http: forums.creativecow.net cgi-bin new_read_post.cgi forumid=126&postid=855583 Thanks Paul
Re: DV-T1910
by Paul King 7 years ago
Hi Steve Did you have a look at your monitor Thanks Paul
For those of you wating for the intel macs...
by Jeremy Garchow 7 years ago
http: www.macnn.com articles 06 02 01 adobes.mac.commitment
Re: For those of you wating for the intel macs...
by Paul King 7 years ago
I would like to see it up against the Quad Opteron. Paul
HD monitors on a budget
by Richard chin 7 years ago
I am seeing more and more displays not unlike the 3 listed below that seem to be in the 3000 dollar range and offer 1080p resolutions. Are these adequate enough for a budget online HD suite (using HDV
Re: HD monitors on a budget
by Paul King 7 years ago
Looked at the Sharp Aquos and it's got all the typical problems of an LCD. The TVC logic would be a better choice but it's SD is pretty noisey. However all LCDs have a problem displaying SD. Paul
AE Benchmark for you! (and me)
by Thierry Fortier 7 years ago
Hi! 2 weeks ago I decided to make a little after effects scene with some 3d solid rotating and post it on cgtalk.com. here a link to the post if you wanna run the scene and post the result: http: foru
Re: AE Benchmark for you! (and me)
by Paul King 7 years ago
You should check CPU usage. Then get Nucleo and rebenchmark. Thanks Paul
best plug-ins for fire/explosions
by Michelle De Long 7 years ago
We have never really delved into the realm of compositing realistic effects, but we are there now. We are working on a low budget feature film, shot on HD. Need to create an explosion when a molotov c
Re: best plug-ins for fire/explosions
by Paul King 7 years ago
Sorry, I thought I saw them on the website. Sorry Paul
Matrox Axio Vs. Decklink
by Darya 7 years ago
Hello: I'm trying to decide on a HD system. My current fork in the road is between The Matrox Axio system or the Adobe premier on Decklink. Anyone with any experience on these systems Thanks Darya
Re: Matrox Axio Vs. Decklink
by Paul King 7 years ago
Yes I have had experience with both systems. I cant compare them because they're not comparable. The Axio is not just a frame buffer. Neither is the Decklink, however the Axio is as different in perfo
PAL field order render
by Mike Newman 7 years ago
I am editing HDV in 25 fps PAL using Premiere Pro v1.51. If I add plain clips and do export movie, setting lower field first in the render options, then all works fine. The problem comes when I add fi
Re: PAL field order render
by Paul King 7 years ago
Actually better LCDs are including field processing these days. I think interlacing will be hear until all P devices can electronically simulate shutter blur. Paul
Input cards for JVC monitor
by Priit Poldmaa 7 years ago
We are considering to purchase a JVC DT-V1910CGU monitor. I remember that here in Cow was mentioned a cheaper HD input card from third parties. I did research but find only Ross Video card for Sony mo
Re: Luma Problem with JVC Monitor
by Paul King 7 years ago
Hi Ken I found the same thing. Then I put the monitor next to a 3 Sony PVMs and an LCD and realised that the JVC monitors white was definately under. I would look at yours next to another monitor with
What does it take to do highend HD
by Morten Raarup 7 years ago
Hi I'm running a small Posthouse where we do highend postproduction, in SD. What does it take to move up to HD We are useing FCP 5 and Shake 4. We have a Dual 2,7 Ghz G5 and a 2,0 Dual G5, Huge scsi r
Re: What does it take to do highend HD
by Paul King 7 years ago
Hi Morten I am setting up HD and have some advice. A lot of people here have mention the cabling, however I would imagine that you are only going to add one suite at the moment so I dont see a great n
HD Monitor - too sexy???
by Chris Bové 7 years ago
Just purchased new 23" high res LCD monitor for our edit bay. I'd like your opinion if we bought a monitor that's too good (thus too sexy) for our needs... We'll be using: - Avid Adrenaline HD 8-bit
Re: HD Monitor - too sexy???
by Paul King 7 years ago
I dont know either of the monitors you mention, however does the LCD show fields If not then you would be better served with a CRT - JVC DT-V1910. Paul
2 gig limit?
by Eyal Gordin 8 years ago
I was given a DVD with a 3.2 gig file that was done on a Mac. On my PC, with Win XP Pro, it reports the file as 1.99 gig and won't open it I was sent another file of 1.76 gig from a Mac and it opens f
Re: 2 gig limit?
by Paul King 8 years ago
Hi The limit relates to audio, not video. The issue is that any audio file (32bit - WAVs etc) can only be 2GB in size or about 3 hours. If your Mac friend sends the file seperated into and Mpeg2 video
Dual Power supplies ?????
by Greg Paterson 8 years ago
I need to add a few extra HDDs to my Win2k system but the power supply cannot meet the demand. I would like to place 3 SATA drives in a Single case with lots of cooling (these are on 2 sata PCI cards)
Re: Dual Power supplies ?????
by Paul King 8 years ago
I have done this for a system with 21 drives. Originally I did it with a seperate AT PSU. However later I obtained a device which triggers an ATX PSU from a molex connector on the primary PSU. I used


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