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The Editblog on PVC by Scott Simmons

Veteran Avid editors will notice quite a few new things with this upgrade

With any big software upgrade there’s going to be changes. Some visible, some not so visible. Personally, I love those changes … as long as they add new or needed functionality without getting in the way. One of the big things we often worry about with big upgrades are interface changes that might clutter up a clean design or impart on the editor additions or subtractions that might seem more like a step backwards. Of course much of this type of thing is subjective. One editor’s productivity enhancement is another editor’s unnecessary feature. With that said, here’s a look at some of the bigger interface enhancements that I noticed upon first working with Avid Media Composer 5.0. Continue reading »

DV by Jay Holben

The Canon EOS 7D has its frustrations, but this DSLR is an exceptional production tool.
 I take great pains with my reviews to be as thorough as possible to consider all the angles and to put the tools through real practical testing. I had the chance to do all of this with the Canon EOS 7D Hybrid DSLR/HD camera – and more. Due to Canon’s generosity, I’ve had the camera in my hands for much longer than most reviews would ever merit and I’ve had the opportunity to do several tests, still shoots as well as shoot a short film for director Jamie Neese. Continue reading »

Ken Stone’s FCP by Richard Taylor

The iPad looks to be another big hit device for Apple. Over one million sold so far in the USA alone. At some point you probably will be producing videos for this device. I’m going to show you how you can make Compressor settings and Droplets to encode video optimized for the iPad. Continue reading »

By Philip Bloom

I never thought I would say this but i am learning how to cut in Premiere. I aways dismissed it as an amateur tool. Much preferring my Final Cut Pro. All because this CS5 is damn amazing. You do need a powerful MAC with the right graphics cards. My new i7 17?MBP works great with it. Continue reading »