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3D Creation is (not quite) Consumer

This more of a tech note than dissertation. JVC, Hyundai, Sony, Panasonic, and the like – are all coming out with 3D monitors. And they’re all flat. And they’re all shiny and sleek. Other subjective features aside, many of the ones you’ve been eyeballing don’t quite cut the mustard when used in the edit bay. Here’s [...]

Final Cut Pro 8: A Wish List

On the heels of the recent uncharacteristically Apple statement about the future of Final Cut Pro, and then a fantastic post by a fellow Hollywood Tech Neighbor Philip Hodgetts, speculation has one again fanned the flames of excitement within the collective Final Cut Pro Kool-Aid drinkers. Thus, I thought I would examine the [...]

Avid 5.0, ProRes, and You

I’ve been getting massive web traffic and emails from people looking to use ProRes within Avid, as well as outputting ProRes from Avid. With Avid Media Composer 5.0 due to be released next month, the two playing nice with one another will be paramount. I drew up this short Q&A for fellow coworkers at Key [...]

Conceptual: Eliminating Bleeping of Words During Broadcast

Problem: My viewing experience is tainted by the “cleansing” of perceived foul language and/or content by network and cable censors. Issues to consider: No station is going to simulcast 2 streams of video and/or audio just for language. This will eat up satellite bandwidth and cost millions. You don’t fuck with the FCC. Thus, we are left to [...]

When a soft whisper becomes a loud echo – Digidesign

Unfortunately folks, the post will not be back up. Despite my best attempts to keep a clear cut delineation between my fantastic day job at Key Code Media and Michael Kammes dot com; my post appears to have blurred that line and ruffled some feathers. Therefore, the post is down to keep the peace. I appreciate the [...]

POST Magazine: What everyone starting out should know

I penned a tongue in cheek article for a blog post for Post Magazine, and they decided to print it. Since I can’t seem to find it on their website, I present it here: I’m actually in a very unique position. I have the privilege of meeting editors and seeing facilities which run the gamut [...]

DIGITAL PRODUCTION BUZZ: NAB 2010: Blu-ray

Listen to the report from the NAB BuZZ: nabbuzzshow.com; Thursday, 10am show. (apparently I’m unflappable!) Transcript: I’ve always been a huge proponent of the optical disc format, even after my ill fated investment in DVD-RAM back in the late 90’s. However, as of late, my interest was beginning to wane, after not getting nearly as much client [...]

DIGITAL PRODUCTION BUZZ: Trends at NAB 2010: Openness

Listen to the report from the NAB BuZZ: nabbuzzshow.com; Tuesday, 5pm show. or See my article from POST Magazine here. Transcript: There’s been an emerging trend in the post realm over the past few years and it’s not surprising that this year at NAB continues this trend…the trend of openness. While companies and their technology proved to be much [...]

POST Magazine: NAB 2010: Making Legacy Gear Future Friendly

Listen to the report from the NAB BuZZ: nabbuzzshow.com; Thursday, 9am show. See my article from POST Magazine here. Transcript: There are several reasons to attend NAB. 1) See where your co-workers and clients work now – because most likely they’re with some other company, doing the exact same thing. 2) Be a geek, and yet be able to [...]

DIGITAL PRODUCTION BUZZ: NAB 2010: Day One Home Runs

Listen to the report from the NAB BuZZ: nabbuzzshow.com; Wednesday, 3pm show. Transcript: I came to NAB to submerge myself in all that is geek, and thus far I have not been disappointed. I thought I’d share the things that have really piqued my interest and if you haven’t yet checked them out yet– do so! 1) Cineform. [...]