Cutting Edge: A conversation with editor Lee Smith

February 9, 2011, 08:33 AM

http://flickeringmyth.blogspot.com/2011/01/cutting...

Lee Smith began his career in the movie industry as a sound designer for internationally respected directors such as Phillip Noyce (Dead Calm), Jane Campion (The Piano), George Miller (Lorenzo’s Oil), and Peter Weir (Green Card). "I was fortunate enough to be working for a company that would let me do sound and picture work," Lee informs me.

After Effects Apprentice Free Video: UI Overview

February 9, 2011, 08:23 AM

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As we mentioned earlier, we’re creating a video training series based on our popular beginner’s book After Effects Apprentice, which progresses from "I haven’t used it before" through core skills including keyframing, masking, text animation, and 3D space to advanced techniques such as motion tracking, green screen, and expressions.

Vitec Says it Will Beat Profit Expectations

February 9, 2011, 08:20 AM

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UK-based Vitec Plc, which owns a large number of brands in the broadcast industry, said recently that it has had strong trading results and that it expects to report underlying pre-tax profits that are ahead of analyst consensus estimates.

A Closer Look at 3D from Bridgethink.org

February 8, 2011, 08:29 PM

http://bridgethink.org/blog/2010/03/18/podcast-wit...

S.A.G.E. Workflow Event

February 8, 2011, 03:50 PM

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SAGE UPGRADES presents: Digital Workflows Tracey Williams (Director of Post-Production, Refinery) will take us through the Digital Workflows of getting a film onto the big screen in digital format or 35mm print. Cost: - Students [R30,00] - SAGE members [R50,00] - Affiliates [R80,00] - R100,00 at the door Banking details: - ABSA Melville branch - South African Guild of Editors - Acc. # 4056302496 Please RSVP with your name & the workshop date to secure your place.

ACE Honors Michael Brown and Michael Kahn

February 8, 2011, 12:18 PM

http://www.btlnews.com/awards/ace-honors-michael-b...

American Cinema Editors (ACE) will honor veteran editors Michael Brown, A.C.E. and Michael Kahn, A.C.E. with the organization’s prestigious Lifetime Career Achievement Award at the 61st Annual ACE Eddie Awards, Feb. 19 in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The Lifetime Career Achievement Award honors veteran editors whose body of work and reputation within the industry is outstanding.

Narnia and 3D conversion with Trixter

February 8, 2011, 10:47 AM

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Since 1998, TRIXTER has been creating outstanding visual effects and digital character animation for feature films, television and commercials. From the early days, TRIXTER established itself as a major player in the field of emotive character animation, both for fully computer generated animated features as well as live-action productions. In the past few years, TRIXTER has been broadening their expertise into visual effects and...

Editor Michael Kahn reflects on his work

February 8, 2011, 09:29 AM

http://www.postmagazine.com/Publications/Post-Maga...

"Steven was looking for an editor after Jaws," recalls film editor Michael Kahn, as to how his creative partnership started 34 years ago with moviemaker Steven Spielberg. "[Irvin] Kershner and Owen Roizman, the DP, recommended me to Steven. Steven had probably talked to every editor in town by then, but he talked to me. It was a short visit, but it worked out well. He called me and I was on Close Encounters [ of the Third Kind]."

Larry Jordan’s TIPS & EDITING ARTICLES

February 8, 2011, 09:28 AM

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Here’s a large list of free FCP articles written by Larry Jordan, a pro in the industry. Click on the logo link below for a more expanded list of his articles, including...

Content supply chain management will shape post

February 8, 2011, 09:25 AM

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