Archives for October, 2009
Dominate the Keyboard When Logging Video in Final Cut
Monday, October 26th, 2009
Using the mouse to log video is deadly slow. I know, I’ve been there.
Fortunately, I learned a time-saving technique while slogging my way through 150-plus hours of reality TV footage, many years ago.
First, put all video from a single source tape on to one sequence. Label the sequence with the same name as the original [...]
Final Cut workflows for the Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon D300
Monday, October 19th, 2009
Since its release, the Canon 5D Mark II has become the de facto video camera for many photojournalists. Despite some technical challenges, the visual quality is simply stunning. Prosumer video gear just can’t touch its filmic look or depth-of-field.
For examples, check out the gorgeous work of Jeff Hutchens and Nacho Corbella in the MediaStorm workshop [...]
Final Cut Pro Wishlist #2
Sunday, October 18th, 2009
Final Cut desperately needs the ability to create watch folders.
Here’s what I’m talking about. Usually I export my images from Aperture to the Finder. Then, I drag that folder of pictures straight in to the FCP browser. What happens though when I need to go back to Aperture and export new images to that same [...]
Family Kocktail, MediaStorm Workshop #5
Saturday, October 10th, 2009
I had the good luck to work with Deanne Fitzmaurice, Doug Grant, and Stan Alcorn for the fifth MediaStorm Advanced Multimedia Reporting Workshop. As the team’s coach and producer it was truly a treat to work alongside such talented and generous people. Doug reported, Stan edited, Deanne and Doug shot some pretty glorious [...]
Driftless wins at Online News Association
Monday, October 5th, 2009
Danny Wilcox Frazier’s Driftless, which I produced and edited, was honored with an Online Journalism Award in the small size category.
From the ONA’s description:
This is a stark, black-and-white tale of an Iowa family of farmers. It feels extremely original, the camera work seems expert and the interviews will break your heart while never lingering on [...]