Dominate the Keyboard When Logging Video in Final Cut
by Eric on October 26, 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 (…)
Final Cut workflows for the Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon D300
by Eric on October 19, 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 (…)
Final Cut Pro Wishlist #2
by Eric on October 18, 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 (…)
Family Kocktail, MediaStorm Workshop #5
by Eric on October 10, 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 (…)
Driftless wins at Online News Association
by Eric on October 5, 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 (…)