http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog Cowdog's library of tutorials, articles, reviews and more for media professionals world wide. en-us Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT PHP Script webmaster@creativecow.net webmaster@creativecow.net http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine-new-tools.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine-new-tools.php There are a lot of new products designed with your heavy lifting needs in mind. Here are a few that have recently managed to catch our eyes. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:29:13 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_pushing_daisies.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_pushing_daisies.php Visual Effects Supervisor William Powloski helped create one of the most eye-popping worlds ever seen on TV, as part of a feature film aesthetic on a TV budget and schedule. Although it was canceled after only two seasons, it remains one of the most beautiful and innovative programs to ever air on US television. In an extended version of the original article in The Visual Effects Issue of Creative COW Magazine, here is an exclusive look at how he and his team helped pull it off. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:23:25 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/ADR.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/ADR.php Correcting dialogue is one of the most important parts of the old saying, fix it in post. They're part of a process called ADR -- Additional Dialogue Recording, or Automated Dialogue Replacement -- that has been going on since movies had audio, and is still being done today, from the smallest indie films to the biggest blockbusters. Here's an overview of the world of ADR, some of the Cows who are working in this field, and where to go when you are ready to ADR to your own productions. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:51:15 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_stereoscopic_3d.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_stereoscopic_3d.php The tools for creating 3D stereoscopic movies are now amazingly affordable. A few challenges remain, but you can easily see the possibilities. In this Creative COW Magazine article Christopher Werronen takes you through the process of making a movie destined for Stereoscopic 3D. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:55:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/its_all_your_fault.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/its_all_your_fault.php Sound business advice is more precious than ever, and you can find TONS of it from the businesspeople at Creative Cow. Our very own Cowdog has gathered some of the best tips for building your business from around the Cow, including getting deadbeat clients to pay you, creating strong contracts, protecting your onscreen talent from accidental explosions...and a reminder that, as far as the client is concerned, everything is YOUR fault. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:48:59 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_improvising_visual_effects.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_improvising_visual_effects.php On-set circumstances changing fast? Improvise! In this Creative COW Magazine article Mark Allen discusses how he overcame the complications in a recent short film production by improvising the visual effects. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:15:26 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_cows_around.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_cows_around.php The 'W' in COW stands for 'world,' and we really mean it. Here are reports from Cows in Russia, India, the Netherlands and Canada about what they do, and what they're working on. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:24:05 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_westward_ho.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_westward_ho.php A wild ride of an edit: shot on film, projected onto five screens. In this Creative COW Magazine article Mike Sullivan discusses some of the problems such as lighting and color interaction he faced in a project he did for National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:42:03 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_worlds_biggest.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_worlds_biggest.php When your corporate clients are as big as Wembley Stadium, a small camera will not do. Besides, Rick Bronks was not interested in HDV or in tapeless shooting that cost more than tape. Enter XDCAM HD. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:10:11 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_stadium_sports.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_stadium_sports.php In this article from The Creative COW Magazine, Matt Montemayor gives a behind the scends look at BravesVision, the in-house video production team for the Atlanta Braves baseball team. Matt describes the parts and process that makes the whole show happen from the switchers and software to the stats display and the largest HD display in the world. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:16:17 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_real_estate.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_real_estate.php In this article from The Creative COW Magazine, George Cohn discusses his real world experience in real estate video production and how 'No' gave way to curiosity - and then to profit. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:52:23 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_14_terabytes.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_14_terabytes.php Elvis Presley Enterprises took its video production in-house - into Graceland, one of the most famous houses in the world. But with 14TB of archived film and video, they're already running out of room... Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:17:19 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/ccms-new-0608.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/ccms-new-0608.php The 3 newest DVDs in the Creative Cow Master Series, training even artists can afford. Learn secrets of advanced rotoscoping and compositing, real-world motion graphics that you can start using right away, and the CS3 tutorials you need to take your work to the next level from true masters from the craft. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/poets.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/poets.php Creative COW Magazines Music Video issue featured a look at the making of Poets of the Falls Carnival of Rust, one of the most imaginative music videos we have seen. Created in Helsinki, Finland by director Stobe Harju and director of photography Eki Halkka, you can read about the making of Carnival of Rust in our free Music Video issue, and here in this magazine extras page you will find links to the videos, interview podcasts, more on the band, their music, as well as the music videos of Stobe and Eki. Thu, 29 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/automator.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/automator.php Apple Automator is a tiny application included with Mac OS X with big power, quickly and easily creating custom workflows based on the work you actually do - no programming required. Its the perfect way to handle those pesky repetitive tasks in FCP. Do something once, then let Automator take it from there. This handy little tool can make the difference between keeping and losing your sanity -- and making or missing your deadline. Tue, 06 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_arriflex_d-20.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_arriflex_d-20.php With HD, Thomas says he ''has the ability to finesse color, exposure and contrast in the color correction suite. I used to look down my nose at video but RAW 4:4:4 is more creative, efficient.'' In this Creative COW Magazine article, Thomas Burstyn takes a look at the Arriflex D-20 as he films Sci-Fi's Tin Man. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:29:31 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_labor_of_love.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_labor_of_love.php In this article from The Creative COW Magazine, Laurie Pepper discusses her adventures in the movie making industry and her late husband Art Pepper, one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 23:15:39 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_p2_workflows.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_p2_workflows.php Don't be afraid of digital workflows, says Mark. And don't be afraid to spend money on the right camera. In this Creative COW Magazine article, Mark Wagoner discusses workflow when working with the Panasonic HPX500 in comparison to the HVX200 and other cameras. Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:15:35 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_commercial_voyage.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_commercial_voyage.php A major player in some of the biggest commercial campaigns in the last 25 years shares his experiences on one of the biggest: the Max Headroom campaign for Coca-Cola. They're lessons you can learn too. Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:23:38 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_11_deadlines.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_11_deadlines.php Andrea found herself with her hands more than full during an unplanned personnel shortage at WJLA, Washington DC affiliate of ABC: so, responsible for creating all the news promos for the sweeps run of the ABC affilate, 11 times daily, she leveraged all her best methods. What happened at 5 PM on the last day of sweeps? Lets see... Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:22:58 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_commercial_production.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_commercial_production.php Are your spots persuasive enough? Operators are standing by to tell you! Tips for business and commercial production success - cash generating secrets proven in the fire! In this article from the Creative COW Magazine learn how to get a direct response from your work. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:33:25 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_working_crew.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_working_crew.php For years, I've known David McGiffert as an FCP user making his own documentaries. But I had no idea that he had over 40 Hollywood features under his belt until I saw his name in the credits for 'An Officer and a Gentleman.' He wouldn't tell me any of these stories. He finally broke his silence and gives Creative COW readers the story. Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:52:19 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_recording_studio.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_recording_studio.php Here are some tips from a guy who has worked with Ringo Starr, Sting and many others. Sure, there's the easy way. Then there's Doug's way...obsessive, but still on a budget. Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:54:09 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_film_festival.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_film_festival.php In this article from The Creative COW Magazine, J.C. Bouvier give five tips for getting your film into a film festival. Wed, 27 Jun 2007 16:37:39 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_tale_of_cows.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/cowdog/magazine_tale_of_cows.php After we remarked in the January/February 2007 issue that this would be the year of the COW, Barbara Summer Burstyn wrote to tell us about the film she and her husband Tom had made, with cows playing a central role in its theme. Its a fascinating story that sheds light on the challenges of documentary filmmaking. Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:02:46 GMT