It is with a heavy heart that we announce we will no longer be updating Aotg.com. Back in 2007, when we started, there was a lack of access to information about film, television, and commercial editing. We wanted to fix that by creating a central location for content about editing to be stored.
Since then, we've watched the amount of content about editing on the internet grow exponentially. We've also watched social media tools come and go with that growth. Does anyone remember Google Wave!? These social media tools changed how people access and search for media and information. People tend to turn to Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for their news and information, and those are all great tools to promote your sites, but as a site that aggregates links to other sites for users, it just doesn't work for us.
We will keep the site live but archive the ability to add links and comments. We will keep our database live with the links for those who desire to use it to search for editing information and research.
Our podcast, The Cutting Room, will move over to the Filmmakeru.com website and will continue to be a place for interviews with editors and other film professionals.
Everyone who worked for Aotg.com loved what we created and are proud that we could help so many editors find content that spoke to them.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the various post events worldwide in the coming years!
Yours truly,
Gordon Burkell
Aotg.com Founder
October 19, 2016, 02:42 PM
http://nofilmschool.com/2016/10/razer-buys-thx-cal...
Gaming computer manufacturer Razer has bought the technical certification company THX, famous for its "deep note" trailer and dedication to picture and audio quality.
October 19, 2016, 01:53 PM
https://thedcpmaster.com/2k-4k-dcp-resolution/
Wondering if you should master in 2K or 4K? The DCP specification has two official resolutions: “2K” and “4K”. The majority of films shown in theatres currently are in 2K. In most cases you should create your DCP to match the resolution of the master version of your film. 2K will be your likely best bet if the file (or videotape) source image is 2048 x 1080 (or less). 4K will be a better option for any native size higher than that.
#dcp#4k#2k#kdm#encryptionOctober 19, 2016, 07:25 AM
http://jonnyelwyn.co.uk/film-and-video-editing/cre...
Learn how to give your footage that real film look thanks to FilmConvert's easy to use plugin, that works inside your NLE of choice in this detailed review.
#film grain#colour grading#film look#film convert#plugin reviewOctober 19, 2016, 05:20 AM
http://www.indiewire.com/2016/10/paul-verhoeven-el...
With Cannes and New York Film Festival entry “Elle,” Paul Verhoeven’s first French-language film (and France’s foreign-language Oscar submission), the director combines his fascination with sex and violence in a throwback to his early Dutch period. Thus the rape revenge thriller (Sony Pictures Classics, November 16) is more character-driven than “Basic Instinct,” yet has wry humor like “RoboCop."
October 17, 2016, 06:36 PM
http://nofilmschool.com/2016/02/how-pull-off-coen-...
Because, you know, someone putting a guy through a wood chipper is not actually funny, but for some damn reason when the Coens do it — with that stupid leg hanging out — it's comedic genius! Well, there is a method to their madness, namely in how they shoot dialog. Their approach to filming these classic shot/reverse shot sequences is explained in this video essay by Tony Zhou, from which we've highlighted the 5 things that the directors do to create that carnivalesque, "I'm terrified, but I...
October 17, 2016, 09:23 AM
https://www.fxguide.com/quicktakes/the-death-of-po...
When fxguide was established there were two mainstays of our industry in Australia, as there were in many other countries. Broadcast and post-production were the cornerstones of our industry. At NAB these were the two camps that brought major equipment and employed the most staff. In Sydney there were three major post houses and three big commercial TV networks.
October 17, 2016, 05:50 AM
http://www.awn.com/news/rodeo-fx-brings-jungle-ani...
MONTREAL -- Rodeo FX completed nearly 200 visual effects shots for The Legend of Tarzan, including action sequences with CG hippos and crocodiles, where realistic water interaction was critical for the success of the shots. The studio’s VFX work helped lift these animal sequences to a level where they look like scenes from a nature documentary. This is the first major production on which Rodeo FX has created CG creatures, adding to its repertoire of VFX skills.
October 15, 2016, 07:42 AM
http://nofilmschool.com/2016/10/6-factors-play-hug...
Though these elements technically apply to virtually all films, the horror genre (as well as thrillers, sci-fi, etc.) tends to take everything up a notch when it comes to sound. So, let's take a look at several concepts talked about in the video that you should pay special attention to when designing the sound for a horror film.
October 14, 2016, 04:30 PM
https://www.inverse.com/article/22234-special-effe...
odzilla has been gracing our screens for more than 60 years. We’ve watched the monster ravage whole cities and fight some memorable adversaries over the years, and thanks to the franchise’s long run, we’ve also seen in these films the progression of cinema history.
October 14, 2016, 12:11 PM
https://www.aotg.com/character-animator-brings-live-animation-to-the-ma/
One of the most groundbreaking and mind-blowing presentations to come out of Adobe Video World was the new Character Animator demonstration. By tracking movements on your face, this new application can simulate a live animated figure mimicking your facial expressions and head movements. However, in recent months, the focus of the platform has shifted in a much more revolutionary direction.
Daniel George McDonald sits down to discuss creating the finale for Cheer Season 2.
Gordon sits down with the editorial team of The Black Lady Sketch Show to discuss their approach to ...
Gordon sits down with Philip to discuss his work with Tyler Perry and his latest film A Madea Homeco...
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