http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter Walter Biscardi's library of tutorials, articles, reviews and more for media professionals world wide. en-us Fri, 25 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT PHP Script webmaster@creativecow.net webmaster@creativecow.net http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/NAB_2012-Wrap-Up.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/NAB_2012-Wrap-Up.php Walter Biscardi went to NAB 2012 with every intention of documenting each day and sharing the vast (and often overwhelming) wealth of information he would glean from the NAB SHOW floor. Well, day one left him needing tons of caffeine, and a lot more sleep - so we're wrapping up now, after a flight h Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:00:46 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/NAB_2012-04-16.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/NAB_2012-04-16.php Sometimes, our first impressions are the most powerful, and as Walter Biscardi walked the NAB floor on Day One, he had some definite strong first impressions. Read about what he saw, and reap vicariously the wealth of new information on sparkly new product releases from NAB 2012. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:31:23 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/Autodesk-Smoke.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/Autodesk-Smoke.php "From the moment I saw Autodesk Smoke 2013, I knew the entire post production world as we knew it had changed." So says Creative COW Contributing Editor Walter Biscardi in an overview that covers Smoke's new editor-centered (and Mac-friendly) interface, ease of use, support for FCP 7 and A Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:00:03 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/magazine_29_Apple-Adobe-Avid.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/magazine_29_Apple-Adobe-Avid.php Apple imploding. Adobe ascending. Avid opening up. Who could have seen it coming? Here's Walter's look at what happens when the blinders come off. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:22:36 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/Avid-Media-Composer-6.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/Avid-Media-Composer-6.php Walter Biscardi has been beta testing Media Composer and gives his "Avid from a Final Cut Pro" point of notes in this article. This is not a full review, Walter tells us, but a point by point relay on Avid test systems, AJA Kona support, storage support, promises kept, and where it goes fr Mon, 07 Nov 2011 02:22:03 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/Post-Production-comparisons.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/Post-Production-comparisons.php In this article, Walter Biscardi discusses the state of Post Production as he sees it in these months since the June release of FCPX, including comments on the latest 10.0.1 release. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:54:54 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/FCPX.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/FCPX.php June 21st, 2011, was met with the news that Final Cut Pro X was finally available and what a thrill ride it has been! Professionals all over the COW -- all over the world -- have been debating, scurrying to test and review Apple's newest app. One such pro, Walter Biscardi, ran straight to purchase F Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:37:57 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/Edit-Suite.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/Edit-Suite.php Walter Biscardi of Biscardi Creative Media is often asked about what makes a comfortable and efficient edit suite. After designing five different facilities, each with the same essential design, but each refined and upgraded, we can be assured that Walter knows how to streamline design for an arrang Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:17:31 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/Future-of-Editing.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/Future-of-Editing.php Thousands of members of Creative COW were at the 2011 NAB Show, and we are pleased to bring you some of their reports. In this entry, Walter Biscardi looks at the future of editing, FCP X, AVID, Adobe and what's on the table now for tomorrow. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 01:21:58 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/FilmLight-BaseLight-for-FCP.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/FilmLight-BaseLight-for-FCP.php Thousands of members of Creative COW were at the 2011 NAB Show, and we are pleased to bring you some of their reports. In this entry, Walter Biscardi at NAB 2011, had the opportunity for a 1 on 1 demo of the full Baselight color correction system and it's "little cousin", the plug-in that Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:12:14 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/Kevin-Smith_NAB.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/Kevin-Smith_NAB.php Thousands of members of Creative COW were at the 2011 NAB Show, and we are pleased to bring you some of their reports. In this entry, Walter Biscardi found that Director Kevin Smith has such passion for his craft, with working as a director during the day and cutting at night, and sharing his edits Fri, 22 Apr 2011 02:52:46 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/BCM-FCP-Tip-6.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/BCM-FCP-Tip-6.php It is possible to achieve true broadcast safe using only the tools in Final Cut Pro if you follow the right steps. In this quick tip, Walter Biscardi, Jr. shows you how he has delivered shows to broadcasters worldwide using only the built in FCP filter Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:58:35 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/BCM-FCP-Tip-4.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/BCM-FCP-Tip-4.php There is much confusion about dpi vs. pixels when it comes to still images and video editing. In this short tip, Walter Biscardi, Jr. helps to take some of the mystery out of the process. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:54:43 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/three-a.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/three-a.php As the three companies showing their best wares in the Nonlinear Editing System category vie for attention in the broadcasting and post-production world at NAB 2010, some of the glitter caught Walter Biscardi's eye, but others left him wondering if they can keep up. Read on for more insight on what Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:08:56 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/EuphonixMCColor.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/EuphonixMCColor.php In this article Walter Biscardi, Jr. tries out the new MC Color controller from Euphonix. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:25:09 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/tangent_wave_rev.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/tangent_wave_rev.php In this article Walter Biscardi, Jr. takes an in depth look at the new Tangent Wave Control Panel. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:25:27 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/magazine-big-success.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/magazine-big-success.php Thinking big doesn't always mean having the whole vision at once. For Walter Biscardi, it combines client service, calculated risks, and big investments - especially during down markets. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:14:12 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/media_san.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/media_san.php In this article Walter Biscardi, Jr. shows how he was able to add expandable, shared media storage in his facility for less than you would expect. And he was able to keep all of his current storage options in place, working right alongside the shared array. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:59:38 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/episode_pro.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/episode_pro.php Recently, Creative COW leader and business owner Walter Biscardi needed a very flexible and fast compression tool that also provided extremely high quality end products for his clients. Oh, and it needed to be easy to use. Enter Telestream's Episode and Episode Pro. In this review, he's using Episod Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:24:21 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/running.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/running.php Okay, so youve taken the big plunge and started your own business. Youve got the office set up, youve got the cards printed...now what? In part 3 of his series, Creative COW leader and business owner Walter Biscardi tells you what you need to know to get the word out, how to manage money...and manag Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/fromfcp2color.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/fromfcp2color.php Yes, Apple Color is connected to Final Cut Pro...but not exactly integrated. Creative Cow leader Walter Biscardi, one of the worlds most respected experts on the connection between the two, will help guide your sequences safely from FCP to Color -- and show you why its worth the effort. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/tabs.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/tabs.php Because Final Cut Pro can do so much, it can be easy to get lost inside its interface as you start to do more and more at once. Let Creative Cow leader and Final Cut Pro expert Walter Biscardi show you how to take back control of your workspace and work more quickly and efficiently with FCPs tabs. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/realtime_sequences.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/realtime_sequences.php Its late, youre running late, and you cant figure out why your sequence isnt playing in real time. Fortunately, Creative Cow leader and Final Cut Pro expert Walter Biscardi is here to help. You know that somethings wrong, Walter knows what, and he tells you how to fix it here. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/specs.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/specs.php Your TV show isn't ready to air until the STATION says it's ready to air. The good news is that they're clear about what they want from you. Longtime TV vet and Creative COW leader Walter Biscardi tells you some of the things to look for...and some of the things to look OUT for. Sun, 09 Dec 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/stopstaring.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/stopstaring.php Allow us to introduce one of the most eagerly anticipated DVDs in Creative Cow Master Series history, Walter Biscardi's overview of Apple Color. Building on nearly 20 years of professional editing experience, as well as years of experience with Apple Color (and FInal Touch HD before it), he's got th Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMT