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Making Big PlansMaking Big Plans

Today, South Africa. Tomorrow, the world. Eugen and his colleagues at 3DTree carefully plan every job, plan how to extend their creativity - and yes, their expansion into Hollywood.

Feature, People / Interview   10/15/2009
Author: Eugen Olsen
Art of the Edit
Molecule Fueled ImaginationMolecule Fueled Imagination

Film? Television? Production? Post? Visual effects? Animation? Stereoscopic 3D? Interactive design? By answering Yes, all of the above, The Molecule keeps its eyes beyond the horizon.

Feature, People / Interview   10/15/2009
Author: Chris Healer
DaVinci - NEW !
Cinefilm's Ron Anderson: da Vinci User Since 1986Cinefilm's Ron Anderson: da Vinci User Since 1986

In this article, Tim Wilson talks with da Vinci user Ron Anderson in his Part Three look at Blackmagic Design's acquisition of da Vinci Systems. Ron Anderson’s relationship with da Vinci has also taken places over several decades, starting as a customer, and evolving into demo artistry even while he continues working with da Vinci systems at Atlanta’s Cinefilm.

Editorial, Feature, People / Interview   09/08/2009
Author: Tim Wilson
DaVinci - NEW !
Blackmagic Design Buys the Power of daVinci: Part 2Blackmagic Design Buys the Power of daVinci: Part 2

In this article, Tim Wilson continues his series with his Part Two look at the big news leaking from IBC 2009. Blackmagic Design has acquired da Vinci Systems and with that acquisition comes what Tim refers to as The Power of da Vinci. And for the many that have used da Vinci over the years, they know full well the power of which Tim writes. And for those who might need an introduction to this power, Tim offers these words...

Editorial, Feature, People / Interview   09/08/2009
Author: Tim Wilson
Stereoscopic 3D - NEW !
Perception and The Art of 3D StorytellingPerception and The Art of 3D Storytelling

By working in the area between what you see, and what you can see, Brian Gardner is helping re-write the rules of 3D filmmaking - right before your very eyes. In this article, he tells how some of these new rules played out in his work on the amazing movie, Coraline.

Tutorial, Feature, People / Interview   06/02/2009
Author: Brian Gardner
SmartSound - Sonicfire Pro
SmartSound SonicFire Pro 5: Low-cost Scores at The Speed of SoundSmartSound SonicFire Pro 5: Low-cost Scores at The Speed of Sound

The COW's man in Nepal, Jiggy Gaton, has found a balance between easy, automated music production, and high-quality results with SmartSound SonicFire Pro 5. He has also been impressed with how easy it is to create variations of his custom scores, and has come up with some unexpected workflow innovations.

Review   04/14/2009
Author: Jiggy Gaton
Indie Film & Documentary
Running the SaharaRunning the Sahara

Running 4300 miles across the world's largest desert sounds impossible. But once Academy Award-winning director James Moll heard that three guys were going to try, he knew he had to hear - and tell - their story. In this Creative COW Magazine expanded interview, James talks about the incredible journey of both the runners and the filmmakers, while also offering insights into filmmaking, storytelling, and the frame.

Feature   03/25/2009
Author: James Moll
Broadcast Video
South Park: TV's Longest WeekSouth Park: TV's Longest Week

An animated show that completes an entire episode, from writing to air, in only six days? Delivered to the network with only minutes to spare? Meet the producers and editors of South Park, winner of 3 Emmys, a Peabody Award for Excellence and many more, as they take you inside the tools and technologies enabling one of the most pressure-packed workflows imaginable.

People / Interview   03/17/2009
Author: Tim Wilson
Art of the Edit
Surgical Video: The Cutting EdgeSurgical Video: The Cutting Edge

Creative Cow leader Mike Cohen has been working on the cutting edge of surgical video for years. In this expanded version of his article in the Cow Magazines Non-Broadcast Production Issue, Mike answers some of the most frequently asked questions about these techniques from the Cow forums. Its fascinating stuff, but seriously, maybe have some breakfast before you take a look.

Feature   12/30/2008
Author: Mike Cohen
Creative COW Magazine feedback
One Team. Three Network Shows. Every Week.One Team. Three Network Shows. Every Week.

Creative Cow Contributing Editor Zed Saeed has helped create pioneering Final Cut Pro workflows for major feature films and episodic TV production. This year, he and the team at DigitalFilm Tree faced their biggest challenge yet: posting 3 major shows, for 3 different networks, every week -- with the same small team that used to do just one. How do they do it? World-class workflow management.

Feature   12/23/2008
Author: Zed Saeed
Art of the Edit
Metadata & The Future of FilmmakingMetadata & The Future of Filmmaking

In this expanded version of an interview first published in Creative Cow Magazine, Dave describes a possible future for filmmaking -- faster, less expensive, and more creative -- as cameras and metadata come together.

Feature   12/16/2008
Author: Dave Stump
Art of the Edit
Fix it in Pre : Workflow Starts Before the Shooting DoesFix it in Pre : Workflow Starts Before the Shooting Does

Looking for smooth shoots even on extreme locations? Want a pain-free post? 24P, film look, Depth of Field converter, advanced compositing and sound design -- its all here. In this Creative Cow Magazine extra from the Workflow 3.0 issue, Carl Larsen shows you how to avoid problems through planning, along with invaluable tips for cinematic storytelling on a tight schedule.

Feature   11/18/2008
Author: Carl Larsen
Art of the Edit
The Importance of Invisible EffectsThe Importance of Invisible Effects

Steve is a Senior Compositor and 2D Technical Director with over 20 years of production experience. His credits include over 60 films including as Traffic, Blade: Trinity,Ray, Batman & Robin, U-571, Air Force One, TV shows including Deadwood, and over 70 commercial spots. In this Creative Cow Magazine Extra from the Visual Effects issue, Steve talks about invisible effects in projects he has worked on, with ideas you can use for your own projects.

Feature   11/18/2008
Author: Steve Wright
AVID Editing
Avid rolls out lower-priced Media ComposerAvid rolls out lower-priced Media Composer

When most people think of Avid, low cost is not a term likely to be used in connection with the venerable leader in broadcast and film editing systems. But with today's announcements, Avid has both increased their lead in the education sector and has radically dropped the price of its flagship Media Composer software. In this article, Creative COW's Ron Lindeboom explores why we find this great news for both existing Avid customers and those who thought that they could never afford an Avid.

Editorial, Feature   03/17/2008
Author: Ron Lindeboom
Cinematography
Inside HBOs The WireInside HBOs The Wire

Set in Baltimore, Maryland, The Wire will begin its fifth and final season in January 2008 on HBO. As different from standard TV as it gets, the show has received the highest levels of critical acclaim, being referred to by multiple reviewers as the best show on television. In its last issue of 2006 Time Magazine ranked The Wire first on its list of 10 Best TV Shows. And Finally recognized as the best series on TV. Sorry, Tony (Soprano), was Newsweeks description. Creative COWs Nick Griffin spent time on set earlier this year and interviewed one of the shows Producers. Heres his inside glimpse into The Wire and its production.

Editorial, Feature, People / Interview   12/12/2007
Author: Nick Griffin
Art of the Edit
The Sonnet D800 RAID: Speed and SafetyThe Sonnet D800 RAID: Speed and Safety

Jeremy Garchow's business is growing. So was his storage, and the potential for disaster. SATA array are less expensive, but were they safe, even with redundancy? With the Sonnet D800 he's got a terabyte of uncompressed HD, with full protection, for a great price. Read on to see the details of his set-up, and see if SATA and the Sonnet D800 will work as well for you as it has for Jeremy.

Review, Feature   10/17/2007
Author: Jeremy Garchow
Art of the Edit
Ergonomics for COWsErgonomics for COWs

The question was asked in the Avid Editing COW: 'After eight years of working on a computer, my wrist hurts within an hour. Anyone else getting carpel tunnel? What can I do to prevent major damage?' Dave Anselmi, a T'ai Ch'i Instructor for over 10 years and whose friend is an Ergonomics Specialist, was quick to the rescue with this great advice.

Tutorial   08/29/07
Author: Dave Anselmi
Windows Hardware & Software
Evoluent Vertical MouseEvoluent Vertical Mouse

It starts as a slight twinge in the shoulder, or a prickle in the wrist, a dime-sized knot in the forearm or a tingling somewhere up and down the arm. Whatever the symptoms, the cause is usually the same - RSI or repetitive strain injury or its widely publicized brother, carpal tunnel syndrome. In this article, John David Hutton takes a look at the new Evoluent Vertical Mouse. It could be the answer to protecting yourself from carpal tunnel and other strains.

Review   08/28/2007
Author: John David Hutton
Art of the Edit
Exploring the Workflow of Good EatsExploring the Workflow of Good Eats

No matter what a television series is about, producing a series is all about workflow. The credits at the end of an episode list who did a particular task, but how they all work together is a story in itself. For a small part of that story on one show, meet -Good Eats-, the top-rated Food Network series.

Feature, People / Interview   10/13/2006
Author: Tim Wilson
Adobe Premiere Pro
TBC Crossfire X-K3 Non-linear Editing ConsoleTBC Crossfire X-K3 Non-linear Editing Console

DESCRIPTIONWith people continually asking, "what edit desk do you use?" here at the COW forums, Creative Cow forum leader, Marco Solorio hopes to settle this question once and for all with his in-depth review of TBC's Crossfire X-K3 edit console. If you're in the market for a new editor's console or are just curious to know what's "out there", this should give you all the information you need to base your own judgment.

Review   02/25/2005
Author: Marco Solorio
Art of the Edit
Jim Kanter reviews: Nonlinear Editing by Bryce ButtonJim Kanter reviews: Nonlinear Editing by Bryce Button

Jim Kanter takes a thorough look at NONLINEAR EDITING: STORYTELLING, AESTHETICS, & CRAFT by author Bryce Button. This book is in the CMP Books DV Expert Series. Find out why, if you are a filmmaker you should have this book...

Review   06/01/2004
Author: Jim Kanter
Business & Marketing
What is Value?What is Value?

Creative Cows Tim Kolb takes a look at the concept of value -- Its a topic that comes up over and over on the many forums in which Tim participates. In this article, Tim discusses the various factors involved in determining value and how to know if were getting our moneys worth.

Feature, Business   03/18/2003
Author: Tim Kolb
Art of the Edit
Transitions: Voices on the Craft of Digital Editing -- a review by Marisu FroncTransitions: Voices on the Craft of Digital Editing -- a review by Marisu Fronc

Marisu Fronc takes a look at Transitions: Voices on the Craft of Digital Editing published by Friends of Ed.

Review   07/24/2002
Author: Marisu Fronc
Art of the Edit
Alan Levi: From Columbo to E.R. and BeyondAlan Levi: From Columbo to E.R. and Beyond

Tim Kolb explores the career of legendary director, Alan J. Levi. Spanning a career that began in the 1960's and still continues today, Tim discusses the life, work and accomplishments of a talented man whose body of work includes many of the most memorable shows in television history. He is also the inventor of ''video assist'' and is not only hands-on in the artistic side but in the technical side as well. Alan discusses the way that the new technology has changed the face of broadcast production and his own use of nonlinear editing tools. It's a great story and our thanks to Alan J. Levi for granting the interview and Tim Kolb for a great job in writing it.

People / Interview   03/03/2002
Author: Tim Kolb
Art of the Edit
Creating a Better EditCreating a Better Edit

During the past few years, Timothy Allen has had the opportunity to work with some very gifted video producers and editors. In this article he spends just a little time sharing some of the things that he's picked up from them that should help spark your creativity and keep your edits fresh.

Tutorial, Feature   06/03/2001
Author: Timothy Allen
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Timothy Allen (1)
Dave Anselmi (1)
Mike Cohen (1)
Marisu Fronc (1)
Jeremy Garchow (1)
Brian Gardner (1)
Jiggy Gaton (1)
Nick Griffin (1)
Chris Healer (1)
John David Hutton (1)
Jim Kanter (1)
Tim Kolb (2)
Carl Larsen (1)
Ron Lindeboom (1)
James Moll (1)
Eugen Olsen (1)
Zed Saeed (1)
Marco Solorio (1)
Dave Stump (1)
Tim Wilson (4)
Steve Wright (1)


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