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A Different Point of View

Larry — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 03:55:40 +0000

So, there I was. Feeling pretty darn good about being able to share some news about the next version of Final Cut Pro, when Greg Clarke, over at Intelligent Assistance, sends me a link to the movie he just created.

Sigh…

After I picked my jaw up off the floor, I had to admit it was pretty darn funny — and I wanted to share it with you.

Larry

P.S. If you missed the original blog, you can view it here.

More on the Debate of Shooting 24 fps

Larry — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:55:08 +0000

I’ve gone on record saying that in most cases, shooting 24 fps video material is not appropriate for most situations. I’ve read that the only reason shooting film at 24 fps was selected by film producers in the 1920’s was that it was the slowest frame rate (i.e. spend less on film stock) that gave the illusion of animation while still guaranteeing the sound track would not wobble (which happened when you hand-cranked a camera).

Especially for effects or green-screen work, shooting video at 24 fps causes far more problems than it solves. In short, unless you are planning to output your work to film, shooting 24 fps is not a good idea.

However, it will probably not surprise you that others disagree. And, recently, I came across a blog from Stu Maschwitz that was just lyrical. And, while I disagree with some of his comments, he still says many interesting things that I wanted to share with you.

You can read his posting here: http://prolost.blogspot.com/2009/02/slumdog-millionaire.html

The world is changing. Old rules no longer apply. Never assume that simply because something “has always been done this way” that it needs to continue being done that way. And, above all else, test your ideas before committing your budget.

Is RED Oversaturating the Market?

Larry — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:34:10 +0000

Philip Hodgetts sent me a fascinating blog post from Justin Evans, who is both a filmmaker and camera rental house owner.

In it, Justin suggests that the total number of RED cameras currently in the market exceeds the number of films being shot.

Whether you agree or disagree, he makes some very thought-provoking points. If you are planning a project, in the market for a camera, or just trying to keep up with our industry, this is something I suggest you read.

Here’s the link:
http://newbreed.workbookproject.com/2008/12/red-one-rentals-impending-crash/