A meeting reminder. Thursday October 15 at Ozzie's
by Ray Palmer
on
Oct 13, 2009 at 7:21:36 pm
AZ Final Cut Pro User Group Meeting!
Thursday, 10/15/2009
Broadcast Rentals
2343 W. University Dr., Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85281 (MAP)
doors 5:30, meeting 6-9:00pm.
Canon DSLR HD
Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras are rapidly adopting high-definition video. The Canon 5D MkII made a huge splash at NAB this year. It seemed that everywhere you looked, there was a Canon DSLR outfitted with a shoulder rig / follow focus / rods / mattebox.
The allure of using off-the-shelf existing 35mm still camera lenses is very attractive to many. And the form factor makes these cameras very compact compared to an ENG style camera (as well as presenting some challenges). Also, despite the H.264 compression, the quality of the image may surprise you.
Earl Sisson of Broadcast Rentals will demonstrate these cameras, show off some stunning footage they've shot, and walk us through the Final Cut workflow for these cameras.
Come see the future of video - in a still camera!
Parking / Directions
Broadcast Rentals is on the South side of University, 1 block East of the Hohokam Expressway (143). Ample parking is available.
Here's a Google Map of the area
We don't have any expenses so we don't charge any dues or fees.
Everyone's welcome for an evening of sharing regarding video production and FCP in AZ.
Contact information-
Scott Anderson 480-619-1593 cell or azscott@gmail.com
Ray Palmer 602-809-1471 cell or ray.palmer@srpnet.com (blackberry)
Respond to this post • Return to posts index
Current Message Thread:
• AZ Final Cut Pro User Group Meeting: Thursday, October 15th at Broadcast Rentals - "Canon DSLR HD" by Scott Anderson on Oct 1, 2009 at 8:08:22 am
Ray Palmer, Engineer
Salt River Project
Phoenix, AZ
602-236-8224 office
Violence may not be the answer but it sure cuts down on the questions.
Re: A meeting reminder. Thursday October 15 at Ozzie's by Brad Bussé on Oct 15, 2009 at 2:20:17 am
I work for a video game developer in town as a video editor. During heavy crunch times, my work load has been increasingly overwhelming, so I'm looking to connect with local individuals and build a pool of talent who may be available in the future for contract work. Unfortunately, I've just wrapped up a summer of crunch, so I don't have an immediate need, and I don't know when I next will. But if you'd like to connect, I'll be at the meet. Here's what I'm looking for:
1. Final Cut Pro: A demonstrated talent for the art of the short-form edit. A thorough understanding of efficient workflows, and an intimate knowledge of how to retain consistency of gamma, aspect ratios, pulldowns, et. al.
2. After Effects: A good eye for composition and design in motion graphics. Animator approach to timing of keys and taming of f-curves. Comfortable with 3D multi-plane workflows.
3. Camera Operator: I'm currently using an HVX200 and I may have need for other operators for multi-cam shoots, or to fill in for me if I'm out of the office. Some work would be run-and-gun field work, some would be studio/green screen.
At this point, I'd be looking for individuals with a good amount of professional experience under their belt, who have hardware that's up to the task at hand for quality and timely content creation and rendering, and who can help out in a pinch. There may be the possibility of doing work onsite using company hardware and software. Cameras would need to be HVX200 quality or higher, with the operator comfortable with shooting in a knee-less cinelike gamma, preferably in shutter angles and utilizing variable frame rates if the job calls for it. Current studio lighting is a set of 3 Biax 8s; MicroBeam 128 LED on-camera.
Again, I'd like to reiterate that I don't have anything lined up now or in the near future; right now I'm looking to connect with local contractors who would like to be added to the pool for consideration in the not so near future. I will be there tomorrow wearing a t-shirt with a sketched character on the front, if you'd like to interface and trade cards.
Re: A meeting reminder. Thursday October 15 at Ozzie's by Phil Hoppes on Oct 16, 2009 at 1:57:38 pm
Brad,
We did not get a chance to meet up after the meeting but I am a local freelance motion graphic artist working in 2D and 3D. After Effects and Maya are my two main apps as well as FCP, Shake, Photoshop and Illustrator. You can reach me at phil@philfx.com.
Great turnout last night by Ray Palmer on Oct 16, 2009 at 2:25:51 pm
Thanks to all that participated in last night's meeting. We had more than 42 people that attended, the largest turnout that we ever had.
Thank you Earl and Bill for leading the discussion and it was great to see so many new faces.
Later,
Ray Palmer
Ray Palmer, Engineer
Salt River Project
Phoenix, AZ
602-236-8224 office
Violence may not be the answer but it sure cuts down on the questions.
