Grading To Extremes
Hollywood DI puts the finishing touches on two indies
Gangsters and horses don't typically go hand in hand, but at Hollywood DI, you can never be sure of what a day's work will entail.
Place Your Bets!
Sony Vegas Pro 11 offers GPU-accelerated performance, as well as stereoscopic 3D tools
In testing Sony Creative Software's Vegas Pro 11, I took advantage of the recent arrival of a loaner HP EliteBook 8560w laptop computer, as well as the HP Z800 Workstation (dual hexacore, 3.47 GHz CPUs, 18 GB, NVIDIA Quadro 5000).
EZFX
Create stunning visuals with affordable visual-effects software
There's a recurring trend in technology's relationship with its users. First, it's very complicated, with dedicated users learning the complications, fixing them and then employing the technology.
Introducing Final Cut Pro X
Apple’s controversial makeover of its landmark NLE system
Has Final Cut Pro X replaced New Coke as the most misguided product launch in history?
The Z-Finder EVF
Zacuto releases an essential HD DSLR tool
We're all aware of the various work-arounds associated with HD DSLRs.
Preserving History Film
Blackmagic Design’s tools help revive both old and new films
I would have thought that all of the films that needed repair or restoration would have been repaired or restored by now.
The Art Of Noises
Foley techniques for independent producers
Named for Universal employee Jack Foley, Foley refers to effects created in sync to match on-screen action.
Data Wranglers
With an abundance of new workflow solutions, the gateway between production and post is looking like the Wild West
Welcome to workflow 2011. Some wags are calling it Deadwood, while others are referring to it as High Noon.