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Final Cut Pro X: My first impressionsWritten by David Tames on June 23, 2011
Filed Under Apple, Editing, Final Cut Pro, Reviews, Video Production
There’s been a lot of excitement in the air about Final Cut Pro X since the SuperMeet at NAB in Las Vegas many weeks ago. It’s been like a friend telling you about someone they want to set you up with on a date, and they... Continue Reading...
Summer Documentary Film School at MassArtWritten by David Tames on April 26, 2011
Filed Under Camera, Courses, Documentary, Editing, Producing
This summer MassArt is once again offering its popular four-week summer documentary mini-film school. Session runs June 6, 2011 through July 1, 2011. This is an excellent opportunity to learn in a hands-on, intensive, focused environment... Continue Reading...
MassArt’s Summer Film School, 2010Written by David Tames on June 10, 2010
Filed Under Art, Camera, Documentary, Editing, Events & Screenings, Filmmaking
Summer is upon us and I would like to remind you there is still time to register for most of the Summer Film School classes at MassArt. If you don’t live in the Boston area, MassArt is offering an affordable residential option... Continue Reading...
Viva La Difference: mixing media formats with Final Cut Pro 6Written by David Tames on February 16, 2008
Filed Under Apple, Editing, Final Cut Pro, Macintosh
Having to render any media that does not match the format of the sequence is a problem that has plagued Final Cut Pro versions 1 through 5. With Version 6 (bundled with Final Cut Studio 2, no longer available as a stand-alone application)... Continue Reading...
18th Annual Pro Video ShowWritten by David Tames on February 14, 2008
Filed Under Camera, Documentary, Editing, Events & Screenings, Filmmaking, High Definition, New Media, Podcasting, Presentation, QuickTime, Video on the Web, Web
The 18th Annual Pro Video Show (hosted by the Camera Company with the participation of the Boston FCP User Group, SMPTE/NE, and NPVA/NE) will be held Friday and Saturday, March 7-8, 2008 at Stonehill College (Sally Blair Ames Sports... Continue Reading...
Comparing MacBook Pro external drive performanceWritten by David Tames on July 20, 2007
Filed Under Editing, Filmmaking, Macintosh, Video Production
Yesterday I wrote about using SATA drives with a MacBook Pro. Is it worth the trouble going the external SATA route with a MacBook Pro for editing? It’s certainly valuable when doing media ingest in the field (e.g. P2) direct... Continue Reading...
Using SATA drives with a MacBook ProWritten by David Tames on July 19, 2007
Filed Under Editing, Filmmaking, Macintosh
UPDATE: The SIGG ExpressCard-M card has compatibility problems with Leopard (Mac OS X 10.5.x) so I switched to using the Tempo SATA Express 34 card, however, it does not support access to SMART status like the SIGG card did (March... Continue Reading...
Just a few days left to register for Making Media NowWritten by David Tames on May 26, 2007
Filed Under Business, Documentary, Editing, Events & Screenings, Filmmakers, Filmmaking, Media Literacy, The Media, Video on the Web
Filmmakers Collaborative will present a full day conference at Boston University on Friday, June 1, 2007 consisting of master classes, panel discussions and keynote speakers focused on new technologies and the opportunities they... Continue Reading...
Reel Now OnlineWritten by David Tames on May 1, 2007
Filed Under Camera, Documentary, Editing, Filmmaking, Lighting, Music Video, Video on the Web
I finally got around to moving my reel from DVD-R to the web. Of course, the DVD is still available, and the images look much better played off the DVD on a good 16:9 television, but the web is where it’s at these days. Special... Continue Reading...
Do production values matter?Written by David Tames on March 8, 2007
Filed Under Art, Camera, Editing, Events & Screenings, Filmmaking, Media Literacy, Video, Video on the Web
We had an interesting discussion at the last Boston Media Makers meeting on the topic “Do Production Values Matter?” We set aside 30 minutes for the discussion, and a lively discussion ensued that went on for over an hour.... Continue Reading...
