Log & Transfer Clip Naming

One of my favorite new features of FCP7 is the fact that you can now almost completely customize the automated naming process in Log & Transfer.

Previously, you could tell it which of the 5 or so categories you wanted it to include in the name, and then each incremental clip would get a number at the end.

Now there’s a Naming Preset dropdown menu at the top of the L&T window that has a handful of basic presets, and the ability to edit them and create new templates of your own.  Click it and select Edit or New to bring up the plethora of options now available to you. … Continue Reading

Average Joe’s Huntin’ Show Premiere

Don’t forget to set your DVRs!  Average Joe’s Huntin’ Show premieres June 28th, 2010 on the Pursuit Channel (DirecTV 608 or contact your local cable provider).  It’s been a fun show to edit, their crew is a great bunch of guys.

For you techy folks out there, they’re shooting with a variety of cameras.  A Sony HDV camera, a few different Panasonics … Continue Reading

AJA Video Customer Support

Throughout the last several years, there’s been a very cordial, quiet battle between fans of BlackMagic Designs and AJA products.  The battle always seems to have less to do with the products and features as they have been about customer support.  I just wanted to offer up this little anecdote to the battle.

DISCLAIMER: I have absolutely ZERO experience with BlackMagic Designs hardware, hence I have never dealt with they’re customer support team.  This is not a bash on BlackMagic Designs.

Now for the story: … Continue Reading

Ronnie Montrose DVD

Getting ready to send out a quick sampler of the Ronnie Montrose DVD so we can move forward on getting that out and into your hands!  Good Rockin’ Tonight indeed!

Final Cut Freakout

Well, the interwebs are all abuzz these last couple days about a horribly unthought out post on Apple Insider, claiming that Apple is dumbing down Final Cut Pro to appeal more to prosumers.  I’m tired of talking about it, but I thought I’d lay out my thoughts and concerns quick before I move on.  I will point out now that I am basing this all on my thoughts and opinions, some basic facts, and the state of today’s market. I have no inside information, and I do not claim to have any sort of secret knowledge like some of the other interweb asshats do.

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Use what you want and leave me alone

I just posted a comment on Shane Ross’ blog that was so long I decided to make it a post here.  :)  Sorry Shane.

First of all, why is editing natively such a big deal? Drives are cheap. Convert those files to a format that is smooth as silk to work with.

Second of all, who really cares how many people are editing on a certain platform? Are you really so insecure that you feel the need to get as many people as you can on your platform? I have worked in the worlds of AVID, Premiere, Vegas, Media100, and Final Cut Pro. I’ve landed with FCP and I’m staying because I like the hardware, the features, the price point, it just does what I need it to do. If you want to work on FCP, that’s great. If you don’t, I could really care less. It doesn’t affect me at all. At. All. … Continue Reading

New System Setup Part Deux

Okay…back at it for the night.  Moving right along…

In case you don’t know what I’m talking about, or need a quick refresher, check here.  Otherwise, here we go.  Tonight’s process: … Continue Reading

New System Setup

Okay, by popular demand (meaning I had one request), I’m going to create my log for setting up my new system.  This is really going to be step by step.  Part for your reference, part for mine.

Editor’s Note: While all steps are performed I am listening to Ramsey Lewis, Dexter Gordon, and other great jazz on the turntable.  I think it helps.

Here goes: … Continue Reading

‘New’ Mac Pro

Well, my new Mac Pro has arrived.  I’m using the term ‘new’ loosely.  I should have it up and running just in time to read all about the new updated Mac Pro impending release.  Yay.

I’m actually considering doing a really nice unboxing and setup video for archival purposes.  Not that people haven’t seen a Mac Pro before, but, quite frankly, this could be the last Mac Pro of this generation ever made.  So maybe there is somebody out there that cares.  Wait, did I just say that out loud?  hehe. … Continue Reading

Luca Visual FX Film FX Transitions Pack 1.0

Luca Visual FX has just released their Film FX Transitions Pack 1.0.  There’s a nice launch special offer good until April 15th.

I’ll probably pick them up and report back once I’ve had a chance to play with them.  Seems to be video clips to overlay, not true FCP transitions.  But that also makes them compatible with more than just FCP.