FCPX 101 - Understanding Libraries

January 21, 2014, 11:02 AM

http://news.doddleme.com/blogs/post-production/fin...

When Final Cut Pro X was updated to 10.1 in December, with the release of the ultra-fast Mac Pro, Apple did away with Events and Projects, for the most part, and introduced Libraries.

FCP X Quick Tip: Capturing Footage Via Firewire

January 21, 2014, 05:58 AM

http://thefcpxeditor.tumblr.com/post/74033125922/f...

Final Cut Pro X will automatically create a new clip every time it senses a break in the footage. This is usually fine if the source was a newer/cleaner camera. It’s a big problem when capturing from an older source.

January 20, 2014, 05:44 AM

http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/home-page/2014/1/2...

In part one of this article I asked about the value of channel strips and in particular the Avid Channel Strip, I promised in part two to say what I like and dislike about the Avid Channel Strip, so here goes!

Final Cut Pro Post Production for the Coen Brother

January 20, 2014, 02:54 AM

http://nonlinearpost.com/final-cut-pro-post-produc...

The Coen brothers tackle post with a workflow that is specific to them. I had a chance to dig into that world with Katie McQuerrey, who is credited as an additional editor on Inside Llewyn Davis. McQuerrey started with the Coen brothers as they transitioned into digital post, helping to adapt their editorial style to Apple Final Cut Pro.

End of film: Paramount first to stop film prints

January 18, 2014, 08:42 AM

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/coto...

In a historic step for Hollywood, Paramount Pictures has become the first major studio to stop releasing movies on film in the United States.

Final Cut Pro goes 10.1.1!

January 17, 2014, 11:06 AM

http://www.motionvfx.com/mblog/final_cut_pro_goes_...

Shortly after the release of 10.1, and quite unexpectedly, Apple has just announced that 10.1.1 is available for download. The new patch does not include any new features - it's all about bug fixes and resolving stability issues. Yet it's good news nonetheless that Apple responds to problems reported by FCPX users that quick. There are more issues though, and we hope to see next update soon.

Schoonmaker on Cutting Long Movies

January 17, 2014, 05:54 AM

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/19/movies/thelma-sc...

Continuing what’s become something of a yearly tradition, films of considerable length have colonized American movie screens this Oscar season, from Hollywood releases like “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (2 hours 41 minutes) and “The Wolf of Wall Street” to art house fare like “Blue Is the Warmest Color” (both 2 hours 59 minutes long).

Oscar Analysis: Is the Academy’s Split Decision

January 16, 2014, 10:54 AM

http://www.btlnews.com/awards/oscar-analysis-is-th...

Often, come Awards night, the Academy doles out multiple statues to a general “above-the-line” favorite, while another “below-the-line” leader gathers its own momentum. And while no one knows for sure what surprises “the envelope please” will bring this year, it’s possible that two centers of “Gravity,” are shaping up already.

Quick Tip 7: Cutting object into fragments

January 15, 2014, 11:02 AM

http://philipppavlov.com/quick-tip-7-cutting-objec...

In this video I will show you a few interesting techincs which I used when creating floor animation for my reel’s intro.

Another Update on Adobe CC

January 15, 2014, 06:01 AM

http://allbetsareoff.com/2014/01/another-update-on...

Last year, when Adobe announced a subscription-only model and that, as a result, customers would thus no longer be able to (maintain the illusion that they could) outright buy and own their software for eternity, there was a lot of hullabaloo. At that time, I did my research on both sides of the issue, and did my best to present a clear and objective understanding of the situation in two blog posts, HERE and HERE.