To The Aotg.com Community,

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

Understanding and Using Mental Ray in Maya

April 19, 2014, 02:27 PM

http://lesterbanks.com/2014/04/understanding-menta...

With the latest release of Autodesk Maya came the ability to use (easily) the new mental ray layering shader library, or MILA as it is known. Although MILA is not really new, its has been brought forward and, MILA in Maya 2015 has been integrated into the Maya interface.

FCPX Performance Test 2: Realtime Speed

April 19, 2014, 02:27 PM

http://www.macprovideo.com/hub/final-cut/final-cut...

In our recent comprehensive speed test of FCP X performance, we looked at how quickly modern Macs can render, export and compress a variety of different files. Those numbers are certainly important, in that you can extrapolate them to larger video projects fairly readily. But what about real time performance? Can your Mac keep up with you? That’s what we’re going to look at here.

Rob Papen Concept Design For USB Controller

April 19, 2014, 02:26 PM

http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/home-page/2014/4/1...

In the current design Rob says it will be 43cm (17inch) x 23cm (9inch) and the layout is based on what he believes is essential to have under your fingers when using synthesisers. As it is now, it is pretty well laid out. The only thing to consider is whether to have is a vector stick, instead of the X and Y control dials. One thing is for sure, it will not have endless rotary dials as he feels that only the waveform dial needs to be endless.

Animatiing the Oscillating Effect - Blender

April 19, 2014, 02:26 PM

http://lesterbanks.com/2014/04/animating-oscillati...

Sardi Pax offers a look into how one would go about animating a cord or string’s oscillating vibrations, as if it were plucked or struck. In Sardi’s example he uses the cord of a crossbow, but this will also work for a guitar string or any cord that is contained on both ends. Sardi starts off by using Blender’s ShapeKeys as the premise for the animation.

Átomos announces Shogun 4K 4:2:2 recorder/monitor

April 19, 2014, 02:26 PM

http://provideocoalition.com/atepper/story/atomos-...

At NAB 2014, Átomos announced its under-US$2k Shogun 4K 4:2:2 recorder/calibratable 7" 1920x1080 monitor with scopes, HDMI and 12G-SDI, and XLRLemo balanced audio breakout cable. (More about that cable ahead in this article.) Átomos also made a joint announcement with Sony regarding the A7s 4K camera, which is aimed to compete with the Panasonic’s GH4, both of which work with the Shogun. Details ahead…

From Edison & Beyond - The History of Cinema

April 19, 2014, 09:32 AM

http://nofilmschool.com/2014/04/video-series-will-...

Knowing about the history of cinema is a great first step in becoming a well-rounded student of film, and though it’s pretty simple figuring out where to start (at the beginning), sometimes it’s a little bit intimidating navigating the timeline to find out which parts were pivotal in the development of the industry and art. The Ministry of Cinema has taken the guesswork out of it by breaking down cinematic history into its most integral parts in a 6-part video series entitled A Timeline of W...

The Fly Vfx Breakdown

April 19, 2014, 09:32 AM

http://www.cgmeetup.net/home/the-fly-vfx-breakdown...

These are five shots I recently worked on. Even house flies drop dead because of boring and bad quality programmes on TV!

Pro Tools Fundamentals - Pro Tools Session Struct

April 19, 2014, 09:32 AM

http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/home-page/2014/4/1...

One of the most common mistakes I come across with new users of Pro Tools is confusion around the difference between the Pro Tools session file and the Pro Tools project folder. People who misunderstand the role of the Pro Tools session file (.ptx file) will at some point open a session and be presented with a missing files dialogue and ultimately a session with no audio present, just grey blocks showing where your audio would have been if it were available.

Investment Basics

April 19, 2014, 09:32 AM

http://animationguildblog.blogspot.ca/2014/04/inve...

The longer I invest for retirement, the more I realize that most people (me included) should make the program as simple, easy and stress-free as possible, then stick with the program.

Running out of Dresses

April 19, 2014, 09:32 AM

http://animationguildblog.blogspot.ca/2014/04/runn...

... Toys, dolls, and clothes have always been a big part of strategy at Disney, the world’s largest licensing company. Even so, it’s hit an unexpected merchandise jackpot with Elsa, the Snow Queen of Arendelle, and her ice gown. “It took everyone by surprise worldwide,” says Stephen Berman, chief executive officer at Jakks Pacific (JAKK), a manufacturer that sells to chains such as Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) and Target (TGT). “This is a new Disney princess franchise. It happens maybe once o...

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