Monday, January 27, 2014

My Favorite Video Software Tools of 2013

The preferred video software tools for my post production workflow.
The preferred video software tools for my workflow.
As a video editor, it's important to know more than just a single editing tool. If you're a freelancer, it's very helpful to know all of the major tools that are used in your local market. Sometimes, what you may consider the Best Video NLE Out There, may not be the best system for every workflow. Everyone has their favorite set of tools, but those tools may not be the ones you use for every project.

Monday, January 20, 2014

DaVinci Resolve Round-trip Avid Workflow - BAVUG

Michael Phillips presents roundtrip color correction at the BAVUG meeting.
Michael Phillips presents at the BAVUG meeting.
Last we we discussed an overview of BlackMagic Design at the Boston Avid Users Group January meeting. More specifically, Sid Levin's presentation of the Blackmagic Cinema Camera and the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera. This week we'll talk about Michael Phillips' presentation of the round trip workflow from Avid Media Composer to DaVinci Resolve.

Monday, January 13, 2014

Blackmagic Design at the Boston Avid Users Group

Sid Levin presenting Black Magic Cinema Cameras at the Boston Avid Users Group.
Sid Levin presenting at the Boston Avid Users Group.
I've mentioned it in the past - Professional Video User Group Membership can provide an excellent resource for gaining new knowledge. Last Wednesday's meeting of the Boston Avid Users Group (BAVUG) was no exception.

Monday, January 6, 2014

Top Ten Avid Editing Tips and Tricks - 2013

The top ten Avid Editing Tips and Tricks. 
Another top ten list from the DV Fanatics blog. This week our list is the top ten Avid Tips and Tricks from the last few years. This list was determined in a very non-scientific way. It's in the order of the tips that received the most positive comments.