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How To Start Your Editing Business
The seven basic ideas you need to think about before starting your own creative company. Continue reading
Changes to Website
We are making changes to our website to make it easier to find stuff – especially for members. Continue reading
Trends in Digital Storage
A 12-page report summarizing media storage and archiving trends from Coughlin & Associates. Continue reading
A Worthwhile Book on Editing
An interesting book on editing that analyzes the editing of Star Wars. Continue reading
First Look: Autodesk Smoke 2013
This is a first-look at Autodesk Smoke 2013, Pre-Release Trial 1; what it is and how to get started. Continue reading
Permission Guidelines for Reposts
Here are my guidelines on reposting articles from my website. Continue reading
A Different Perspective On The Cloud
Jack Rickard sent me a very thoughtful analysis of why he is a fan of the Cloud that I want to share with you. Continue reading
Os X Lion Is Now Shipping — What Editors Need To Know
The latest version of OS X — Lion — is now shipping. While many people are excited, I recommend taking a cautious approach to upgrading any systems that you depend upon for editing. Continue reading
Hot News: New Thunderbolt Technology From Apple (and Intel)
For people pushing pixels (or waveforms) Thunderbolt is a high-speed, data storage birthday present. Continue reading
Quick Note On PluralEyes
PluralEyes was specifically designed to sync clips and create multiclips based upon their audio. However, it can also sync clips in a sequence – even if there are timecode breaks in the clips – by aligning the audio. Continue reading
A Commentary on the Importance of Training
Ben Balser, an Apple-Certified Trainer for Digital Media, sent me the following commentary on investing the time to get trained. By way of background, Ben is a long-time educator and trainer. Continue reading
Transition from Analog to Digital Television
The National Association of Broadcasters sent me the following memo, which I am posting as it has relevance for all of us involved in media production. Continue reading
