History and Evolution of the Dissolve in film Editing

Something as editors we do everyday,  and interesting look at the dissolve.

How to read the scopes for color correction, Premiere Pro Tutorial with Larry Jordan

At Binary we do alot of color grading for our projects and clients. Want to be a better colorist? Using the scopes within the color program are very important.  Here is a great tutorial with Larry Jordan.

The Art of the Video Interview with Philip Bloom

At Binary Recording Studio we do documentary films. What makes a good doc. film is the interview.
Here is a article about that from Philip Bloom.

LINK: http://themusicbed.com/blog/2013/05/tmb-presents-the-art-of-the-video-interview-with-philip-bloom/

Resources for Filmmakers, POV, PBS

Currently I have a documentary film out that is streaming on PBS called "American Collectors" which is a great format for Documentary films. PBS is very supportive of indie films makers
Point of View, PBS has put together some information to help filmmakers get their films funded and released.  Topics covered:

• Overview
• Submit Your Film to POV
• Resources for Filmmakers
• Calendar (Funding, Festivals, Film News)
• Pitching & Funding
• Production
• Editing & Writing
• Distribution & Marketing
• Equipment & Technology
• Social Media for Filmmakers
• Filmmaker Interviews
  
  
  
  

Film Self Distribution Platform "Reelhouse"

Reelhouse is an online video platform where creators can distribute their content directly to viewers, with the freedom to share, sell, or raise support through their videos.

Reelhouse is an open video sharing community that offers film and video creators a rich toolset to self-distribute their content directly to their viewers via any internet connected device. Creators can choose between a series of monetization models while also leveraging customization, marketing, merchandising and media features that provide an engaging experience for their audience; all within a community specifically for quality entertainment content.    

• Free to Distribute
• Unrestricted access and supply
• More intimate relationship (benefits for both)
• Creative and licensing freedom
• Viewer confidence in helping in the creator directly

Adobe Creative Suite 40% discount offer, Limited Time!

At Binary we use Final Cut and Adobe Premiere as our editing production suites.  Depending on the needs of the client we have both formats.  We enjoy using Adobe because the work flow and features are the way we like to work.  About a month ago Adobe has moved to the Cloud for any purchases or updates with no hard copies available. I am not that happy about this because I like having hard copies of the software I purchase and now have to go to the cloud for any updates.
So if your a adobe user and want to save a little money, this is the time to get on board with the Adobe Creative Cloud.  They are offering 40% off the first year of use. You need to sign up before April 19th.

Here is the link:   https://creativecloud-specialoffer.adobe.com/special-offer/?loc=en_US&cc=us

                                                     

A motorized parabolic track slider for Video Production.

I shoot documentary films often with a small crew. Many times I have to handle the camera, capture sound and interact with the subject. More often than not, I have to settle for a static shot, or hide behind the camera while trying to speak to the person I am interviewing.  Redrock Micro’s has come out with a  new “parabolic track slider” — the One Man Crew — aims to add graceful motion to your shots, while freeing your hands to focus on other aspects of the shoot.  Check this video out:

Remove ambiences and reverb from your audio

Often in working with audio for film, we come across the need to remove some of the ambience found in the track to match another etc....  Sometimes the dialog track is recorded in a big room with lots of reverb that you would like to reduce for some clarity.

I have been using this plug-in called SPL DeVerb, that I think can help, its worth trying it out.  Free to try if you like it buy it. It has two controls knobs, one for reduction and the other is output, what more do you need!

Sound Performance Lab a software audio plugin company out of Germany.

Field Guide for Indiegogo's Crowdfunding.

I have run a few successful Kickstarter campaigns for raising money for film projects and recently wrote a blog on the difference between Kickstarter and indiegogo.  I also have seen some great projects that fail due to not really understanding the format for success in reaching the goal. So when I saw this I wanted to share it!

indiegogo has just released a field guide that I looked at, and believe it is a great tool to help you get the most out of your campaign.  These basic tools mentioned in the guide can work with any crowdfunding project.

Here is the link for the download of the guide. http://landing.indiegogo.com/iggfieldguide/

Screenwriting App, "Highland" free to try!

I am always interested in screenwriting software. If it can make the task more streamline and I can share the process of rewrites on line with producer etc.... I will give it a look.  Right now I am a big fan of Celtix but check out Highland it might work for you.

Highland Promo from Quote Unquote Apps on Vimeo.

New i-Book Release, Binary Studio Production

Just published a new i-Book for all you i-Pad folks called
" In Cecilia's Garden". A multi-touch book with images, audio and video. I really like the i-Book format with its interactive elements. 
 Binary Studio Production.



https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/in-cecilias-garden/id622233520?ls=1