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Re: Avid - Mac or PC?
by Ed Cilley on Nov 7, 2009 at 3:41:11 am
in the AVID Editing Forum
[Baz Leffler] "So maybe I too am a little biased." Isn't that what this is all about? :) That's what Anthony is looking for - your biased opinion. Go ahead, buy the Mac and enjoy using Leopard print or Snow kitty (once Avid approves it). Avi
Re: Avid - Mac or PC?
by Baz Leffler on Nov 7, 2009 at 2:54:48 am
in the AVID Editing Forum
FWIW - I have a Mojo SDI/MC 3.1.2 which I use on both MacBookPro and a Vista Quad core system. It runs more reliably (and I think faster) on the Mac but I haven't really done the tests; just a feeling. But I have been a PC user most my life and have
Aliasing when I compress .flv with deinterlacing
by Eric Olson on Nov 7, 2009 at 2:48:02 am
in the Compression techniques Forum
I am trying to compress a 16:9 video out of Avid into an .flv. I have read that you should deinterlace your video for the web, but when I do this it actually CREATES interlacing problems. Anyone have any idea what is going on here? Here are sp
Re: Audio captured separately to recorder, drifting - I'm losing hair.
by Bryan Roberts on Nov 7, 2009 at 2:37:37 am
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
Changing the percentage in the "rate" window... FCP / AVID EDITOR Features : Television www.DefiningFilms.com
Re: Whats the best HD Codec to use for TV quality that transcodes quickly?
by Adam Smith on Nov 7, 2009 at 2:32:53 am
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
I found that the Turbo.264 only works with the supplied built-in presets... which may be just fine for your project considering you probably don't need any specific settings to play off the laptop. It's a cool device, it just wound up mostly usele
Re: Audio captured separately to recorder, drifting - I'm losing hair.
by Adam Smith on Nov 7, 2009 at 2:23:47 am
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
I'm guessing 100.1% duration as opposed to playback speed. FCP always gets me with that when I'm trying to tweak speed on video clips - the percentage is the opposite of what I naturally think to do. - - - Video Photographer / Avid & Final C
Re: Avid - Mac or PC?
by Shane Ross on Nov 7, 2009 at 1:33:13 am
in the AVID Editing Forum
Avid 4.0 is only supported on Leopard print...Snow Kitty is a no no. Shane GETTING ORGANIZED WITH FINAL CUT PRO DVD...don't miss it. Read my blog, Little Frog in High Def
Re: Avid - Mac or PC?
by Scott Cumbo on Nov 7, 2009 at 1:32:06 am
in the AVID Editing Forum
these days Avid runs great on both platforms, so it's really which you like to work on, mac or PC. I prefer PC, just because the mac OS annoys me. by the way if you've been working on XP once you get to vista/windows 7 or a mac with whatever os t
Re: Avid - Mac or PC?
by Shane Ross on Nov 7, 2009 at 1:24:18 am
in the AVID Editing Forum
To say that historically Avid is associated with PC seems odd. I have cut on Avid for over 15 years, and in all shows but TWO, I was on a Mac. Avid MC 5.5 back in 1994...on a Mac Quadra. Then on Powermac 9600s, then on G3's, then G4's with the Mer
Re: Audio captured separately to recorder, drifting - I'm losing hair.
by Bryan Roberts on Nov 7, 2009 at 12:47:41 am
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
Strangely enough, I had to change the audio to 100.1% rather than slow it down to make it sync... weird. FCP / AVID EDITOR Features : Television www.DefiningFilms.com
Re: Audio captured separately to recorder, drifting - I'm losing hair.
by Bryan Roberts on Nov 7, 2009 at 12:35:03 am
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
Sorry, and thank you. FCP / AVID EDITOR Features : Television www.DefiningFilms.com
Re: AVID Project in FCP
by Shane Ross on Nov 6, 2009 at 11:41:15 pm
in the Apple Final Cut Pro basics Forum
[Duane Fulk] " Is it possible to open AVID projects with all the timeline and effects that are in the original?" No. You can export an EDL of the cut and then use Automatic Duck to import, then recapture. Or export an AAF of the cut, and then FC
Re: HD and Pro Res Workflow
by Shane Ross on Nov 6, 2009 at 11:01:51 pm
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
[Julien Rosskam] "The editor is very gung ho for using the pro res codec but I had hesitations because of the slight quality loss most of the footage would have" We are talking REALLY slight here. It is comparable to Avid's DNxHD codec. I mean,
DVD output
by Michael Volkening on Nov 6, 2009 at 9:59:21 pm
in the AVID Editing Forum
One of my regular clients has XPRESS PRO 5.6.7, Sorenson Squeeze and Sonic ReelDVD. All of their finished shows, ranging from 30 - 60 minutes, are output to DVD. The standard workflow has been, from the timeline to a Quicktime Reference Movie, into S
Re: Uncompressed vs. ProRes: Paging Bob Zelin
by Matt Riley on Nov 6, 2009 at 9:46:32 pm
in the AJA Kona Forum
Wow, no DS love here... Speaking as a former (still sometimes) DS user, I can tell you that for a time, those systems were great. They still are, in many ways, wickedly powerful. Way back when, the DS was ahead of its time and had some interesting
MXF format HELP!
by Christian Fauteux on Nov 6, 2009 at 9:28:08 pm
in the Adobe Premiere Pro Forum
Hi Everyone! I recently recorded an interview with P2 cards on Panasonic cams. We were then given the files on an external drive and they are in MXF format. Here lies the problem, I understand how MXF containers work, but how do I convert them to
Re: Avid - Mac or PC?
by Antony Christie on Nov 6, 2009 at 9:22:22 pm
in the AVID Editing Forum
Thanks Ed I'm on XP at present, this machine would be purely for video editing and outputting so no other software issues really (I use AE/PS on another PC), I'll look at the HP Z line (David suggested that too!) I'm cutting HDV at the moment (
Re: Avid - Mac or PC?
by Antony Christie on Nov 6, 2009 at 9:10:03 pm
in the AVID Editing Forum
Thanks David I do use Adobe software (DW, PS & AE) frequently but on a different machine to my Avid - I keep my Avid PC solely for MC, Sorenson, Avid FX, Boris, by Sonic and SmartSound, and when I upgrade my machine I'll probably put my ProTools L
Re: Avid - Mac or PC?
by Ed Cilley on Nov 6, 2009 at 9:03:34 pm
in the AVID Editing Forum
[Antony Christie] "I have just upgraded to Media Composer v4" So what platform are you on now if you are upgrading? Like the last post said, you may already have software for a particular platform. I have cut with Avid on both PC and Mac and bot
Avid - 320 Mediadock LVD Shuttle , Drives
by Kurt Warner on Nov 6, 2009 at 8:23:12 pm
in the Classifieds, For Sale Forum
Avid - 320 Mediadock LVD Shuttle , Hard Drives 4 - is146/320 $100 per 4 - is73/320 $50 per Contact : kurtw@thecreativeadvantage.com 518 370-0312 ext 114
Re: Workflow issues DVCProHD 23.98 over 59.94
by Simon Egleton on Nov 6, 2009 at 8:12:45 pm
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
Hi Shane, thanks for your speedy response. I should have mentioned that I have 120 hours of tapes to load for a documentary edit, hence the SD offline mindset. I did check the time code on the front of the 1200 deck with a 29.97 test clip and the
Re: Frustrating times with audio automation
by Mark Hollis on Nov 6, 2009 at 6:43:52 pm
in the Adobe Premiere Pro Forum
What is it that you cannot do in Premiere Pro? I'm assuming you are working with real audio and not foley and ADR and you don't need to do sound design. Sound designers I have worked with have always worked in Digidesign's ProTools (part of Avid)
not work vitascene and boris title
by soom kuttu on Nov 6, 2009 at 6:12:43 pm
in the Avid Liquid Forum
I using avid liquid 7. but does not work prodad Vitascene,adorage fx not transition and boris title tool kit1.1. I install all plugins this path : c/program/avid/avid liquid 7/plugin My system windows 7,gigabyte motherboard,gigabite geforce 7100gs 5
Re: Avid - Mac or PC?
by David Braswell on Nov 6, 2009 at 5:56:35 pm
in the AVID Editing Forum
I've never ran Avid on Mac, so saying the platform wars are over may be a bit shortsighted. With that disclaimer, the platform wars are over :-) Consider your graphics, audio, and DVD authoring workflow first. Do you have thousands of dollars investe
Re: Avid Xpress 4.0.1
by Ryan McAfee on Nov 6, 2009 at 5:10:28 pm
in the AVID Editing Forum
I don't know what you usually edit on but I feel your pain. I used everything under the sun before I used avid. It was a big learning curve for its style of editing but once you get used to things and the get the program the way you want, its not t
Re: .VOB import
by Ryan McAfee on Nov 6, 2009 at 5:02:53 pm
in the Adobe After Effects Forum
Like I said sometimes it works. Just throwin ideas out there. Unfortunately there is really no easy way of importing VOB files, though, it is getting better with Adobe and Avid. I tried opening a VOB with premiere and I could get the video to work
Re: Working Uncompressed
by Joseph Owens on Nov 6, 2009 at 4:58:06 pm
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
"So why don't you give them an EDL/cut list/use automatic duck and have them recapture to whatever they want from tape? " I think because the media has been "treated" already in AE and recapturing from original source would mean re-creating that t
Avid - Mac or PC?
by Antony Christie on Nov 6, 2009 at 4:50:01 pm
in the AVID Editing Forum
Hi Guys I'm not quite ready to part with hard cash yet but I have just upgraded to Media Composer v4 and will want to upgrade my hardware next. I'm interested in your valued professional opinions on which platform to use. I have always used Avi
Re: Uncompressed vs. ProRes: Paging Bob Zelin
by Arnie Schlissel on Nov 6, 2009 at 4:31:03 pm
in the AJA Kona Forum
[Bob Zelin] "I still see idiots that think that the AVID Meridian systems are the best thing AVID ever made, and continue to use them. " Of course they do! If they're still paying them off, they may as well continue to use them! Arnie Post prod
Re: import from omga drive
by Peter Ovens on Nov 6, 2009 at 4:05:29 pm
in the AVID Editing basics Forum
Yes they are mxf and were put there from a Vegas 8 edit system. there are also avi files on there and I can import them into Avid no problem. thanks Peter Ovens
Re: Finally! A great editing system.
by Dan Monro on Nov 6, 2009 at 3:58:28 pm
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
Hey Don, Nice to see your face. Good deal on the new system. Can we do some Rodeo spots now? With 8 versions per city.....? Dan Monro FCP, Avid, AfterFX, Atlanta MacBook Pro 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GB ram Mac OS X 10.5.7 GeForce 8600M GT F
Avid Xpress 4.0.1
by Joshua Long on Nov 6, 2009 at 3:27:56 pm
in the AVID Editing Forum
The point of this email is two-fold. First, it is typical in that if anyone has suggestions or advice it is more than welcome. Second, it is an alert to current and potential future users of this Avid Xpress 4.0.1 software. EFFECTS: 1. Granted,
Re: crashing while rending
by Dale Spetz on Nov 6, 2009 at 3:18:32 pm
in the Sony Vegas Forum
I have 8 gigs of ram on an i7. The max 16 threads should make no difference on a system that perceives itself as an 8 core, but it seems to. In my case, it works, so I stick with it. Nor, do I understand the relationship between Dynamic Ram se
AVID Project in FCP
by Duane Fulk on Nov 6, 2009 at 2:23:48 pm
in the Apple Final Cut Pro basics Forum
We are considering buying FCP to replace one of our AVIDs. Is it possible to open AVID projects with all the timeline and effects that are in the original? Also, what is the best way to transfer AVID media to FCP. Quicktime is obvious, but what is
Re: traveling with pro gear
by Matthew Sonnenfeld on Nov 6, 2009 at 8:01:16 am
in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum
http://www.filmtools.com/pelican-1510-loc-overnight-case-black-1510loc.html http://www.filmtools.com/cinebags-revolution-backpack-cb-25.html http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/340292-REG/Petrol_PCBP_1_PCBP_1_Papoose_Mini_DV.html or if you
Re: What am I missing on the pricing for a Panasonic AG-HVX200A?
by Matthew Sonnenfeld on Nov 6, 2009 at 7:46:42 am
in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum
You won't be disappointed. I got a 170 in January and I could not be happier. The warranty on the camera is also fantastic. don't forget to register!!! 5 year warranty from panasonic! that's a beautiful thing! Also, check out the scene files on
Re: Uncompressed vs. ProRes: Paging Bob Zelin
by Shane Ross on Nov 6, 2009 at 12:52:30 am
in the AJA Kona Forum
[Bob Zelin] "I still see idiots that think that the AVID Meridian systems are the best thing AVID ever made, and continue to use them. " Well, I know plenty of places that used them and made good use of them until the DX line came out. because th
Problem with P2 Export MC 4.02 macbook pro over AJ-PCD 20
by Jens Hoppe on Nov 6, 2009 at 12:13:12 am
in the AVID Editing Forum
Dear community, i would like to export a avid sequenz (in this case HD AVC-I in 720p50) to a P2 Card over the AJ-PCD 20. The Export is only possible in DVCproHD - so far so good. But when I look in the CONTENTS folder on the P2 Card, the clip name
Re: Media Manager weirdness
by Don Wilson on Nov 5, 2009 at 11:44:48 pm
in the AJA Kona Forum
This is a project that the "artist' ingested himself. There are multiple clips with the same friggin' name, i.e. "Clip 1". I spent lots of time doing just what you said and found there was no logical way to define which of the four or five similar na
Re: Will FCP save time and eliminate steps from our Vegas workflow
by walter biscardi on Nov 5, 2009 at 11:13:44 pm
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
I have never worked with Vegas. [Larry Watts] "Final Cut appears to solve a ton of issues. What benefits do you see? " If you've done your research and have determined that FCP will save you a ton of issues, then I think you've already answered
Re: DNxDV Codec Problems
by Kevin Camp on Nov 5, 2009 at 11:00:40 pm
in the Adobe After Effects Forum
this is just a guess, but maybe there is a slight difference in versions of the codecs. try installing the same version of the codecs on the avid... i think avid has recently released version 2 of their codecs. Kevin Camp Senior Designer KCPQ,
Re: DNxDV Codec Problems
by Lou Borella on Nov 5, 2009 at 8:43:09 pm
in the AVID Editing Forum
So what you are saying is that AVID's own codecs are incompatible with each other!!! Don't they realize that installing software on corporate PCs in large workgroups is frowned upon? How do I determine what version of the codec I am running on th
Re: DNxDV Codec Problems
by Job ter Burg on Nov 5, 2009 at 8:18:39 pm
in the AVID Editing Forum
You will need to install the newest version of the codec on the system at NBC. There has been a modification in the codec with the introduction of v4. If you have downloaded the latest version of the codec at home, it can be incompatible with the cod
DNxDV Codec Problems
by Lou Borella on Nov 5, 2009 at 6:55:15 pm
in the Adobe After Effects Forum
Im working on a Avid Media Composer v3.5.4 at NBC. Some of the footage I'm trying to incorporate is SD and they are AVI files. I need to upconvert everything to HD 1920x1080 but the AVIs use a codec that is not avail on the PCs here. So I brough
DNxDV Codec Problems
by Lou Borella on Nov 5, 2009 at 6:54:48 pm
in the AVID Editing Forum
Im working on a Avid Media Composer v3.5.4 at NBC. Some of the footage I'm trying to incorporate is SD and they are AVI files. I need to upconvert everything to HD 1920x1080 but the AVIs use a codec that is not avail on the PCs here. So I brough
Re: Studying for the business - looking for helpful advice
by Mike Cohen on Nov 5, 2009 at 5:16:20 pm
in the Business & Marketing Forum
The fact that you have come to the COW seeking advice for your future career shows that you have a good brain inside your head already! Excel in your course work. And I mean be the best. Sometimes (always) college video assignments can be hokey an
Re: How the f@%^ can I delete audio mixer settings AND the clip out of my timeline in one "delete" k
by Bryan Roberts on Nov 5, 2009 at 5:05:27 pm
in the AVID Editing basics Forum
Sweet Jesus, thank you lord! :) That's exactly what I've been looking for (on the mac it's "command" + x) but that's perfect. Lately, I've been working on several shows at once, some in Avid and some in FCP (not by choice, whatever the post house
database issues after capturing
by Steve West on Nov 5, 2009 at 4:57:24 pm
in the AVID Editing Forum
Our system has 10 Avid MC 3.5.1 systems networked to a Unity. We have one virtual drive set up for the users to capture to and one drive set up for project files. For the longest time now we have been finding large amounts of media files to be offli
Re: broadcast monitor playback
by Mitch Ives on Nov 5, 2009 at 4:13:06 pm
in the AJA Kona Forum
[Jeremy Garchow] "Avid usually transcodes files upon import, a process very different to FCP. At that point, you aren't playing back h264 files, but rather Avid codec files. " good point... Mitch Ives Insight Productions Corp. mitch@insightpr
Re: [PAID] Video Editor Wanted in South Florida
by Joan Lawson on Nov 5, 2009 at 3:19:51 pm
in the JOBS Offered - Low/No Pay Forum
thanks for your post. Award winning editor!! I have several edit systems available to you. Avid HD Nitris, Media Compose, final cut...we are a full service video production company located in Golden, CO. However, we travel extensively to florida for
Boris FX
Using Boris Continuum Complete 6 Animated Presets with Adobe and AvidUsing Boris Continuum Complete 6 Animated Presets with Adobe and Avid

Boris Continuum Complete 6's new Custom Animated Presets feature lets you save and re-use every parameter animation in every BCC filter - even across host applications and platforms. For the first time, you can animate BCC filters in Adobe After Effects and transfer the animation to the Avid timeline while preserving After Effects keyframes. BCC 6 AVX includes hundreds of factory-installed animated presets. Animated presets are now saved in industry-standard XML format and can be edited by any XML-compliant text editor. Watch this video tutorial and learn more.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Author: Dirk de Jong
AVID Editing
MediaMover: Adding Power to an Avid StrengthMediaMover: Adding Power to an Avid Strength

Dennis Kutchera looks at MediaMover by Random Video. This third-party utility written by an editor, Tony Black, addresses a need unique to using an Avid. MediaMover greatly expands the powers of Avid's respected Media Management tools -- already an Avid strongpoint -- made even stronger by this powerful utility. With longtime Avid expert Dennis Kutchera as your guide, Avid editors will greatly benefit from this look at an Avid 'must have.'
Review
Author: Dennis Kutchera
AVID Editing
A Talk with Medéa and AvidA Talk with Medéa and Avid

An exclusive report from the Creative COW Magazine, a talk with Andy Dale of Avid & Martin Bock of Medéa, regarding Avid's recent purchase of Medéa Corporation. What does Avid see ahead for the company that changed the video hard drive market forever?
People / Interview
Author: Walter Biscardi
Apple Final Cut Pro
Avid versus Final Cut Pro: One Editor's Perspective: 2006Avid versus Final Cut Pro: One Editor's Perspective: 2006

Longtime professional editor, Patrick Inhofer -- whose work has included many stints on systems like Smoke, Avid and newer tools like Final Cut -- explores the differences between Avid Composer and Final Cut Pro. With his experience, Patrick explores workflow and feature comparisons of areas where they are both similar and dissimilar. Whether you agree or disagree with Patrick, we guarantee that you will find his perspective to be well thought out and full of information gained from years in the editing booth. This article has been entirely rewritten to reflect where we stand today, the start of 2006.
Feature
Author: Patrick Inhofer
AVID Editing
Using Avid Xpress Pro and Mojo by Bob DonlonUsing Avid Xpress Pro and Mojo by Bob Donlon

Creative Cow's Bob Donlon tears open Avid Xpress Pro and Mojo in this in-depth report. Bob explores Xpress Pro's uncompressed editing options, multi-cam capabilities, the new "DNA" (digital nonlinear accelerator) hardware capabilities found in Mojo and the five streams of realtime available for users working in DV25. Bob also gives readers a look at configuring the system for maximum performance and concludes that the Xpress Pro / Mojo combination is a powerful combination worthy of a 4 Cow rating.
Review
Author: Bob Donlon
Apple Final Cut Pro
Avid versus Final Cut Pro: One Editor's PerspectiveAvid versus Final Cut Pro: One Editor's Perspective

Longtime professional editor, Patrick Inhofer -- whose work has included many stints on systems like Smoke, Avid and newer tools like Final Cut -- explores the differences between Avid Composer and Final Cut Pro. With his experience, Patrick explores workflow and feature comparisons of areas where they are both similar and dissimilar. Whether you agree or disagree with Patrick, we guarantee that you will find his perspective to be well thought out and full of information gained from years in the editing booth.
Feature
Author: Patrick Inhofer
AVID Editing
AVID rolls out HD, 10bit and SpectraMatteAVID rolls out HD, 10bit and SpectraMatte

Creative Cow's Bob Donlon reports with up-to-the-minute news for Avid users who have wondered where the company was going in the world of HD and 10-bit support. In this report, Bob offers Cow members all the news penned within hours of attending Avid's New York City December 8, 2004 press event. While attending, Bob not only watched as Avid not only rolled out their HD plans and their 10-bit support for Media Composer Adrenaline users but Avid had another big surprise up their sleeves -- the just-announced SpectraMatte chroma keyer. Read on for all the latest from the Avid mothership in Tewksbury...
Review
Author: Bob Donlon
AVID Editing
Avid Liquid 7 -- a review by broadcast designer Mark HarveyAvid Liquid 7 -- a review by broadcast designer Mark Harvey

Mark Harvey, longtime leader in Creative Cow and a noted broadcast designer/editor, gives readers a look at the new Avid Liquid 7 -- acquired when Avid bought Pinnacle Systems and given many new features in this latest version now rolling out under the Avid name. Mark gives this system much praise for its powerful background rendering and wide feature set, as well as many new features like its HDV capabilities rolling out for the first time in v7.
Review
Author: Mark Harvey
AVID Editing
Avid Xpress Pro for Windows and Macintosh (Visual QuickPro Guide)Avid Xpress Pro for Windows and Macintosh (Visual QuickPro Guide)

In this article, CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Josh Martin reviews Avid Xpress Pro for Windows and Macintosh (Visual QuickPro Guide) by James Monohan and published by Peachpit Press, 712 pages, Published 2003, Copyright 2004, ISBN: 0321145976. Josh explains why the sub-title, Visual QuickPro Guide works so well with this book, "Coming into this review, I had absolutely no AVID experience. I had done some very minor non-linear editing in Adobe Premiere, but that's where my "knowledge base" ended. I'm happy to report that thanks largely in part to James Monohan's book, I am happily editing on our AVID setup...."
Review
Author: Josh Mrtin
AVID Editing
Inside Avid Xpress ProInside Avid Xpress Pro

In this article, Alex Alexzander takes a thorough look at Inside Avid Xpress Pro hosted by Steve Bayes and published by Digital Media Training Services.
Review
Author: Alex Alexzander
AVID Editing
Difference Matting within the AvidDifference Matting within the Avid

In this tutorial, Ra-ey Saleh will show you how even without shooting Green Screen you can replace the background of a shot whilst keeping the moving foreground undamaged. He'll use a technique called 'Difference Matting' and do it all within the Avid!
Tutorial
Author: Ra-ey Saleh
Boris FX
Boris Continuum Complete AVX 5: Unleash Your Avid!Boris Continuum Complete AVX 5: Unleash Your Avid!

Emmy Award-winning editor Vivek Narayan takes a closer look at the latest version of Boris Continuum Complete, a comprehensive set of filters and effects for leading NLEs as well as After Effects. Although it works largely the same in all hosts, Vik digs deepest into BCC operating inside Avid. He finds that the 180 filters here more than give others a run for their money: it beats out some of the industry's favorites. See why he calls buying BCC AVX 5 a no-brainer.
Review
Author: Vivek Narayan
AVID Editing
ArtFXual Avid Marquee DemystifiedArtFXual Avid Marquee Demystified

In this article, Alex Alexzander takes a thorough look at Avid Marquee Demystified from artFXual and hosted by Steve Bayes.
Review
Author: Alex Alexzander
AVID Editing
Avid rolls out lower-priced Media ComposerAvid rolls out lower-priced Media Composer

When most people think of Avid, low cost is not a term likely to be used in connection with the venerable leader in broadcast and film editing systems. But with today's announcements, Avid has both increased their lead in the education sector and has radically dropped the price of its flagship Media Composer software. In this article, Creative COW's Ron Lindeboom explores why we find this great news for both existing Avid customers and those who thought that they could never afford an Avid.
Editorial, Feature
Author: Ron Lindeboom
AVID Editing
Avid XPress Pro & DV by Steve Hullfish, Chris Phrommayon & Bob DonlonAvid XPress Pro & DV by Steve Hullfish, Chris Phrommayon & Bob Donlon

In this article, CreativeCOW.net leader Alex Alexzander reviews Avid XPress Pro and DV On the Spot written by Steve Hullfish, Chris Phrommayon & Bob Donlon, and published by CMP Books, 256 pages, September 1, 2004, ISBN: 1-57820-254-X. "As I write this, I have this big grin on my face. You see, you're in a forum reading this review, and the fact that you are in this forum reading this review is exactly what makes this book so perfect for you. Allow me to explain. We all go to forums, like this one, because from time to time we have a question. Sometimes we're not clear on how to accomplish a certain task or achieve a certain goal. Perhaps you're on the other side of this coin, and you arrived here to help others with their questions. No matter where you fit into this forum, you are no doubt someone who likes tips, shortcuts, and learning new techniques."
Review
Author: Alex Alexzander
AVID Editing
Avid Xpress Studio, DVD Basics in Avid Xpress StudioAvid Xpress Studio, DVD Basics in Avid Xpress Studio

The goal of this project by Alex Alexzander is to provide a very simple overview which describes how to go from the Avid Xpress Pro timeline to finished DVD using tools available in Avid Xpress Studio and Adobe's Photoshop.
Tutorial
Author: Alex Alexzander
DaVinci - NEW !
Blackmagic Design Buys DaVinci: Part 1Blackmagic Design Buys DaVinci: Part 1

In this article, Tim Wilson begins his series on the big news already beginning to leak from IBC 2009. Blackmagic Design has acquired da Vinci Systems and yes, you read that right. BMD owns and will be developing and marketing da Vinci's award-winning colorgrading technology. What's in store? Here's Part One of Tim's look at the fast-breaking news...
Editorial, Feature, People / Interview
Author: Tim Wilson
RE:Vision Effects
Frame Rate Conversion with TwixtorFrame Rate Conversion with Twixtor

Often times you need to make your edit in Premiere, Final Cut Pro or Avid and then import in After Effects to finish it or simply to do the final render, using tools such as Automatic Duck to import the project. This Tutorial demonstrates how to quickly setup large edits to do frame rate conversion with Twixtor in After Effects. In particular, we use footage from the Canon 5D Mark II that can only shoot 30 FPS and convert our edit for a 24P delivery, but this method can be applied to any frame rate conversion.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Author: Lori Freitag
DaVinci - NEW !
Blackmagic Design Buys the Power of daVinci: Part 2Blackmagic Design Buys the Power of daVinci: Part 2

In this article, Tim Wilson continues his series with his Part Two look at the big news leaking from IBC 2009. Blackmagic Design has acquired da Vinci Systems and with that acquisition comes what Tim refers to as The Power of da Vinci. And for the many that have used da Vinci over the years, they know full well the power of which Tim writes. And for those who might need an introduction to this power, Tim offers these words...
Editorial, Feature, People / Interview
Author: Tim Wilson
Windows Hardware & Software
HP SkyRoom: Sharing is NiceHP SkyRoom: Sharing is Nice

You might look at HP SkyRoom and see a videoconferencing system, which indeed it is. But it is also a powerful tool for desktop sharing and collaboration, taking advantage of advanced technologies for maximum performance.
Feature
Author: Tim Wilson
Red Giant plug-ins
Creating a Motion Graphics Film Title TreatmentCreating a Motion Graphics Film Title Treatment

In this tutorial, Motion graphics designer and director Chad Bonanno helps you recreate the titles he designed for the feature film Dreamgirls. You'll learn how to create a cool shimmering confetti effect with Trapcode Particular, as well as how to reveal text with Knoll Light Factory Pro.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Author: Chad Bonanno

Podcasts

boris fx tutorials podcast
Boris Continuum Complete 6 - Animated Presets with Adobe and Avid
BCC6's new Custom Animated Presets feature lets you save and re-use every parameter animation in every BCC filter - even across host applications and platforms. Animate BCC filters in Adobe After Effects and transfer the animation to the Avid timeline.
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Episode #043 - October 01, 2008
Episode 043 - Engaging the Audience with Norman Hollyn, head of the editing track at USC Film School; Avid goes RED; Cakewalk Sonar 8; Windows Cloud OS; iPhone; YouTube updates; and more creative tech news, interviews and reports - www.creativecow.net
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Episode #053 - December 09, 2008
Indie Movie Promotion with Anthony Brownrigg, Nikon D3X, MacBook RAM issue, 2009 color, FontShuffle, Sapphire 3.0 for Avid, Zbrush training and more creative news and interviews - creativecow.net
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Episode #047 - October 28, 2008
Inside George Lucas' Lucasarts with Michael Rubin, end of VHS, Avid buys Softimage, Microsoft Azure, RED rumors, Panasonic VariCam 2700 and more creative news and interviews - creativecow.net
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Episode #079 - June 08, 2009
Motion Graphics with Scott Frizzle, Adobe BrowserLab, Boris 3D, Avid and Final Cut share, stereographic 3D comes to iPhone, nVeil SVG, Sony Blu-Code 3.0, GPU Flash acceleration, Twitter income with SuperChirp, Panasonic HDC series debut and more.
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