In Memoriam: PAUL JOHN HAGGAR, 1928-2011

February 27, 2012, 11:13 AM

http://www.cinemaeditormagazine.com/2012/02/in-mem...

On December 7, 2011, Paul Haggar, former Executive Vice President of Paramount Pictures Feature Post-Production, died suddenly and with him passes away the last vestige of classic Hollywood. He was unique among post-production heads, a legendary icon who ran Paramount's department with a firm hand. When I first came to the...

Thoughts on the (near) future of Metadata

February 27, 2012, 11:12 AM

http://www.philiphodgetts.com/2012/02/thoughts-on-...

Until we get more computer derived metadata the focus needs to be on getting the metadata early and easily.

Editor's Take on FCPX: Stuart Bullen

February 27, 2012, 11:06 AM

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FinalCutWhiz/~3/s8B...

Let's see what Stuart Bullen from Creativity-In-Motion.com thought about Final Cut Pro X. This is part of a series that shares different editors' opinions on Apple's Final Cut Pro X. These editors have taken time out of their schedule to provide their thoughts on the application. The views and expressions in this blog post may...

We Need to Talk About Kevin

February 27, 2012, 11:06 AM

http://www.cinemaeditormagazine.com/2012/02/we-nee...

An Interview with Lynne Ramsay and Joe Bini By Michael Cameron The new film We Need To Talk About Kevin pairs two equally unique and masterful talents, director Lynne Ramsay and editor Joe Bini, to create one of the finest films of 2011. Ramsay is one of the greatest filmmakers of her generation, which may...

Getting iMovie projects from an IPad to FCPX

February 27, 2012, 11:05 AM

http://www.fcp.co/final-cut-pro/tutorials/747-gett...

A thread appeared on our forum over the weekend on the possibility of taking iMovie projects off an iPad or iPhone and into FCPX. It's possible and we post the steps you'll need to take.

Simulated Rack Focus for Believable Composites

February 27, 2012, 11:00 AM

http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/editingpost...

Who's On First? - YOUNG ADULT

February 27, 2012, 10:59 AM

http://www.cinemaeditormagazine.com/2012/02/whos-o...

The term "rare breed" is oft over used, but in this case it's disturbingly fitting. It's been my firm belief for some time now that more people should be familiar with the brain of Ryan Murphy. You'll see why for yourself in his answers to the "Who's On First?" questions. He's captained the assistant chair on Syriana, Factory Girl (2006), Stop-Loss and Adventureland to name a few favorites.

Tense Circus: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

February 27, 2012, 10:59 AM

http://www.cinemaeditormagazine.com/2012/02/tense-...

When the Swedish horror film Let the Right One In emerged stateside in 2008, its quiet ferocity and fresh take on the vampire subgenre made it a crossover hit in the American foreign film market. Director Tomas Alfredson co-edited the film with editor Dino Jonster, SFK, and their celebrated work steered...

Getting Started with Final Cut Pro 7 - Workshop

February 27, 2012, 10:59 AM

http://events.creativecow.net/event/1077/getting-s...

If you want to edit video professionally, this workshop is a great introduction to Final Cut Pro 7, no experience required! If you're ready for something more than iMovie, start editing with Apple's legacy non-linear editing application.

Adobe announces support for MPEG-DASH

February 27, 2012, 10:58 AM

http://blogs.adobe.com/ktowes/2012/02/adobe-announ...

You have to love standards, imagine a world where your toaster used a different power supply than your refrigerator , or your plumbing be a mish mash of pipes, or when you go the hardware store to get a new door knob, it didn't fit in your door. Imagine now preparing videos 4 or 5 times for different devices and imagine if you just had to do it once.