Macvideo Expo
Thanks to everyone who attended MacVideo Expo, October 18, 2011.
Huge thanks to those who appeared in the panel discussion, featuring Barry Stevens, Jonathan Eric Tyrrell, Rick Young and hosted by Simon Walker. Content online very soon on MacVideo.tv
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CalDigit AV Drive
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Interviews
King of the camera lights: Ledzilla
01/02/2012
Rick Young
Dedo Weigert, inventor of the Dedolight, talks about Ledzilla - a portable camera light which is amazingly flexible. This high output light can be focussed to either spot or flood; features in-built tungsten and diffuser filters, and is fitted with a solid pair of barn doors. Battery powered, one can get over 5 hours of continuous light.
Editing with Smoke on the Mac
24/01/2012
Rick Young
Autodesk’s, Marc Hamaker, talks about editing on Smoke on the Mac. While the system is undeniably as finishing tool, Smoke also features a full-blown editor, enabling uncompressed 4:4:4 or 4:2:2 output, and a host of capabilities not found in a standard editing application.
MTF Services show off EOS adapter with adapter control for large sensor video cameras
23/01/2012
Rick Young
Shown at IBC 2011 is a protype of a soon-to-be-available EOS to lens mount adapter with manual aperture control. 3 mounts will be available with controller box, for different large sensor cameras. The mounts will be available for the Sony PMW-F3, the Sony NEX-FS100; and the Panasonic AF100/101.
Inventor of the Glidetrack: Alastair Brown
17/01/2012
Rick Young
Glidetrack offer several different tripod mounted dollies for DSLR and video cameras. These are small and portable and produce smooth motion on location, without needing a huge amount of gear. The guy who came up with this concept talks about how this has changed the industry.
Dealing with archiving: Sony introduce 100GB and 128GB XDCAM discs
10/01/2012
Rick Young
Storage and backup has been a problem which the production world has had to deal with since editing went non-linear. To help deal with this problem Sony introduce robust media of 100 and 128GB, designed for archiving, with lifetime of 50 years +.
Best of MacVideo Interview 2011
29/12/2011
Rick Youjg
Featuring: Impressions of Final Cut Pro X: Steve Martin; Ned Soltz; Walter Murch talks about Final Cut Pro X; Gary Adcock - views on FCPX; Adobe; Avid; Smoke on the Mac and more; MTF electronic lens adapter for Canon EOS lenses available imminently for large sensor video cameras; Jon Thorn talks Thunderbolt & more; Sony NEX-FS100: Den Lennie, F-Stop Academy
Atomos founders, Jeromy Young and Ian Overliese
21/12/2011
Rick Young
Two hot products of 2011 have been the Ninja and Samurai ProRes recorders by Atomos. In this interview the two founders of Atomos, Jeromy Young and Ian Overliese, explain what they had to deal with to bring these products to market; how a small team of people came together to produce high quality video equipment which improves both acquisition and post production workflow and image quality.
MTF electronic lens adapter for Canon EOS lenses available imminently for large sensor video cameras
13/12/2011
Rick Young
First shown as a prototype at IBC 2011, is the soon-to-be-available EOS lens mount adapter with manual aperture control and optical stabilisation for Canon EOS lenses. Mounts will be available with controller box for the Sony PMW-F3, the Sony NEX-FS100; and the Panasonic AF100/101.
Episode 6: King of the Encoders
06/12/2011
Rick Young
Telestream Product Manager, Kevin Louden, talks about Episode 6, which is regarded as being one of the fastest and highest quality encoders on the market. With a staggering array of encoding presets which can be customised to the user needs, Episode 6 offers a complete encoding solution for Mac and/or PC.
Greg Estes, NVIDIA: The Quadro 4000
28/11/2011
Rick Young
Why spend the money on an expensive graphics card? Greg Estes, NVIDIA's Industry Executive for Media and Entertainment, explains the advantages which a powerful graphics card can bring to the video post-production environment. The right graphics card in combination with software which will takes advantage of what the graphics card offers, can serious accelerate and boost system performance.
Exclusive Interview: Walter Murch talks about Final Cut Pro X (part 3)
21/11/2011
Rick Young
Walter Murch talks openly about Final Cut Pro X; the reaction of the editing community; and his thoughts on what he has seen of the latest incarnation of Final Cut Pro. Walter is highly regarded as someone who breaks boundaries and explores different approaches to filmmaking and the technology behind the process.
Exclusive Interview: Walter Murch talks about Final Cut Pro X (part 2)
14/11/2011
Rick Young
Walter Murch talks openly about Final Cut Pro X; the reaction of the editing community; and his thoughts on what he has seen of the latest incarnation of Final Cut Pro. Walter is highly regarded as someone who breaks boundaries and explores different approaches to filmmaking and the technology behind the process.
Exclusive Interview: Walter Murch talks about Final Cut Pro X (part 1)
07/11/2011
Rick Young
Walter Murch talks openly about Final Cut Pro X; the reaction of the editing community; and his thoughts on what he has seen of the latest incarnation of Final Cut Pro. Walter is highly regarded as someone who breaks boundaries and explores different approaches to filmmaking and the technology behind the process. His thoughts regarding the direction Apple has chosen to go are definitely worth hearing.
Panel discussion: hosted by Simon Walker: The state of post-production on the Mac
31/10/2011
Rick Young
Panel discussion: The state of post-production on the Mac: discussing Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer. Featuring: Simon Walker: Apple Certified Master Trainer and Adobe Certified; Barry Stevens: Editor, Avid Certified Instructor, Adobe Certified Instructor; Jonathan Eric Tyrrell: filmmaker and Pro Apps Mentor Trainer for Apple; Rick Young: Producer/Director; Founder the UKFCUG; Founder MacVideo.tv
Jonathan Richards: Shooting with the Panasonic AF101
23/10/2011
Rick Young
Jonathan recently made the decision to purchase the Panasonic AF101: considering budget, and the needs of himself and clients, this model offers a broad range of features, including: large sensor, interchangeable lenses, SDI output and good form factor. Jonathan goes into detail explaining just why this camera was the best option for his needs. From shooting out of helicopters, to set-up interviews, Jonathan talks about and shows footage to prove just what this camera is capable of.
Flying camera: When the sky is your limit
16/10/2011
Rick Young
Watch the amazing flying camera in action - suspended beneath a balloon, with full remote operation, this provides a gentle, controlled movement. Developed by Andy Galeazzi, CEO at Andy's Crew, Italy, this provides means to achieving spectacular, moving shots in controlled locations.
Gary Adcock talks camera technology
10/10/2011
RIck Young
Gary Adcock talks about the current state of camera technology, including Alexa, Red, F3, Weisscam and more. Gary is the force behind Studio 37, a Chicago based Consultation Service for Film and HD Production and Post Production needs.
Adobe Premiere Pro & CS5.5; professional video apps.
03/10/2011
Rick Young
At IBC 2011 it was reported that sales of Adobe's professional video applications had shot up 45% since Apple released Final Cut Pro X. In this interview with two of the Product Managers from Adobe, we find out the latest from Adobe of where the suite sits now, with a hint of things to come in the future.
Gary Adcock - views on FCPX; Adobe; Avid; Smoke on the Mac and more...
26/09/2011
Rick Young
Gary Adcock gives his views of the current state of post production. In-depth discussion covering Final Cut Pro X and the shake-up which has resulted since its release; the surge of Adobe; the strength of Avid Media Composer; and power of Smoke on the Mac. Gary is well known in the digital video scene, having spoken all over the world & consulted for clients at the highest levels. He is the force behind Studio 37, a Consultation Service for Film and HD Production and Post Production needs.
MTF Services show off EOS adapter with adapter control for large sensor video cameras
19/09/2011
Rick Young
Shown at IBC 2011 is a protype of a soon-to-be-available EOS to lens mount adapter with manual aperture control. 3 mounts will be available with controller box, for different large sensor cameras. The mounts will be available for the Sony PMW-F3, the Sony NEX-FS100; and the Panasonic AF100/101.
