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Driving Toward SuccessDriving Toward Success

No matter how unexpected and varied the routes, the roads to success are often marked by customer service, attention to detail, and the imagination to see that success is even possible.

Feature, People / Interview   10/15/2009
Author: Philip Garvin
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 DaVinci: Part 1Blackmagic Design Buys DaVinci: Part 1

In this article, Tim Wilson begins his series on the big news already beginning to leak from IBC 2009. Blackmagic Design has acquired da Vinci Systems and yes, you read that right. BMD owns and will be developing and marketing da Vinci's award-winning colorgrading technology. What's in store? Here's Part One of Tim's look at the fast-breaking news...

Editorial, Feature, People / Interview   09/08/2009
Author: Tim Wilson
HD High-End
HD UnleashedHD Unleashed

In this review from The Creative COW Magazine, Charles Papert, SOC, sets his Steadicam free with wireless, uncompressed HD using the IDX CAM~WAVE.

Review   08/19/2009
Author: Charles Papert
Broadcast Video
Broadcast Quality at Bargain PricesBroadcast Quality at Bargain Prices

Brand new to the market and loaded with high-end features, Flanders Scientific has introduced four high definition LCD panels specifically developed for the pro market. With the help of the COW's Walter Biscardi, Jr. and senior telecine colorist Ron Anderson, Nick Griffin offers a first look at these high definition broadcast monitors from FSI.

Review, Feature   04/10/2009
Author: Nick Griffin
Windows Hardware & Software
HP Unveils The Future:The New Z-Series WorkstationsHP Unveils The Future:The New Z-Series Workstations

Writer and contributing editor, David Roth Weiss, takes us UNDER THE HOOD of HP's powerful new Z800 workstations. With a radical new design inside and out, created in collaboration with the BWM Designworks global design consultancy, the new Z800 is HP's most powerful workstation ever for image and processor-intensive tasks, such as: HD video editing, composting, and 3D animation. As an added bonus, David takes us BEHIND THE SCENES with HP to DreamWorks Animation Studios, where the masterminds behind the incredible new hit film, Monsters vs. Aliens, are reinventing the art of storytelling using exciting new state of the art 3D stereoscopic filmmaking techniques and technologies.

Feature   03/30/2009
Author: Roth Weiss
Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2)
AVC-Intra and the Panasonic AJ-HPX2000AVC-Intra and the Panasonic AJ-HPX2000

In this Creative COW Magazine article, Jeremy Garchow discusses his experience using the AVC-Intra codec and the Panasonic AJ-HPX2000 camera on an overseas production project.

Review, Feature   02/19/2009
Author: Jeremy Garchow
Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2)
Native P2 Editing in Final Cut Pro with MXF4macNative P2 Editing in Final Cut Pro with MXF4mac

In this video tutorial, Creative Cow leader Jeremy Garchow will walk you through a potential P2 workflow complete with metadata and native DVCPro HD editing on a Mac using MXF4macs MXF4QT Import and P2 Flow Contextual Menu (CM). Editing DVCPro HD P2 with no log and transfer.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial   12/04/2008
Author: Jeremy Garchow
AJA Kona
Up-Converting SD for HD Projects and HD Cross-Conversion Using AJA Kona 3Up-Converting SD for HD Projects and HD Cross-Conversion Using AJA Kona 3

Need SD upconversion for HD projects, and HD cross-conversion? Broadcast editor and Final Cut Pro community leader Shane Ross recently had a DVCPRO HD project shot with the Panasonic Varicam and HVX-200 at 23.98 that had to be converted to 1080psf 23.98 for delivery on HDCAM. After long research and experience with many FCP-compatible cards, he concluded that the AJA Kona 3 was the way to go. It even handles SD upconversion too, all in real time. Read why he chose this specific card, and how he got the job done.

Tutorial, Feature   11/25/08
Author: Shane Ross
Sony EX Series XDCAM
On Stage with the Sony XDCAM HDOn Stage with the Sony XDCAM HD

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.

Feature   08/19/2008
Author: Rick Bronks
Cinematography
Finding the Heart of the ARRI D-20Finding the Heart of the ARRI D-20

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.

  02/26/2008
Author: Thomas Burstyn
RED Camera
Dress for Success with REDDress for Success with RED

Not all production with the RED camera is Hollywood-scale. Craig Meadows is in a smaller market, doing mostly local and regional spots. Even though he's only had his RED for a short time, he tells you here about how it works, its workflow, and how it's already making a big difference for his clients.

Feature   01/31/2008
Author: Craig Meadows
Adobe After Effects
Cineon Files: What They Are, and How To Work With ThemCineon Files: What They Are, and How To Work With Them

Expert film compositor Pete OConnell takes you through the world of Cineon files, including exactly what they are, how they work, and how to work with them in Adobe After Effects. If you work with film files or want to, you need to read this article.

High Bandwidth/Large File Warning: Due to the fact that this article deals with film images, the image sizes are large and this article contains 32MB of images in the HTML file.

Tutorial, Feature   12/27/2007
Author: Pete O'Connell
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
Compression techniques
Jim Harvey reviews Creating Web VideoJim Harvey reviews "Creating Web Video"

A DVD about compression gets an enthusiastic 5 Cow rating? Really? Really! CreativeCOW.net Contributing Editor Jim Harvey takes you inside the new Creative Cow Master Series DVD by Aharon Rabinowitz, "Creating Web Video: Internet Killed the Video Star." See why Jim thinks this is one of the most essential --- and enjoyable -- training DVDs you can buy.

Review   10/10/2007
Author: Jim Harvey
HD High-End
HDCAM, XDCAM & DVCPRO HD: Some Questions AnsweredHDCAM, XDCAM & DVCPRO HD: Some Questions Answered

Responding to questions in the Creative Cow "HD High End" forum, Cow leader and contributing editor Tim Kolb lays out key differences between Sony's XDCAM and HDCAM, as well as cameras using Panasonic’s DVCPRO HD. This look at some of the industry's hottest forums will help anyone looking to explore the world of HD production.

Feature   09/25/2007
Author: Tim Kolb
HD High-End
Shane Ross Reports: IBC 2007Shane Ross Reports: IBC 2007

Creative Cow leader Shane Ross saved you a trip to Amsterdam -- further for some Cows than others, but pretty far for most. As always, you can count on Shane to tell you exactly what he thinks about what he saw: AJA, Sony XDCAM EX, Edit Share, and That Other Camera.

Feature   09/18/2007
Author: Shane Ross
AJA Kona
Bob Zelin Looks at The AJA GEN10Bob Zelin Looks at The AJA GEN10

The AJA GEN10 is a cost effective and flexible Blackburst and Tri-level Sync Generator. While reminding you of why blackburst and sync are very, very good ideas, Creative Cow leader Bob Zelin takes you through the GEN10's ins and 7 outs.

Review   09/04/2007
Author: Bob Zelin
CalDigit
CalDigit HDPro: RAID 5 and Beyond!CalDigit HDPro: RAID 5 and Beyond!

Creative Cow Leader Shane Ross shares the great news: both performance and protection with CalDigits new HDPro RAID! Supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, and 6, the HDPro even works with your laptop. Its the answer to Shanes prayers. He thinks it might be the answer to yours too.

Review   09/04/2007
Author: Shane Ross
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
Apple Final Cut Pro
Machine Rooms: The Bob Zelin WayMachine Rooms: The Bob Zelin Way

Walter Biscardi reports on the recent upgrade of his studio by fellow Creative COW leader, Bob Zelin.

Feature   08/19/2007
Author: Walter Biscardi
Apple Final Cut Pro
SAS RAID from Dulce SystemsSAS RAID from Dulce Systems

Creative COW Contributing Editor Bob Zelin talks about the latest step in the Serial Attached Storage revolution: full RAID 5 protection with read speeds over 350 mb/sec. from Dulce Systems. At least that's what Dulce claimed. When he heard the rest of what Dulce had to say, Bob simply didn't believe them. When he put those claims to the test, he got a lot more than he bargained for. Will you?

Review   07/19/2007
Author: Bob Zelin
HD High-End
Building a Modern Professional Editing RoomBuilding a Modern Professional Editing Room

In this Creative COW magazine article Bob Zelin discusses what it takes to build a professional, modern, nonlinear editing machine room. Bob covers storage, monitors, scopes, audio mixers, routing, power, cables and more.

Tutorial, Feature   01/16/2007
Author: Bob Zelin
AJA Kona
Cal Digit S2VRHDCal Digit S2VRHD

CreativeCOW's Bob Zelin tests a Cal Digit S2VRHD with a host card for a PCI-X computer, and a PCI-E computer. He used the incredible AJA Kona System Test, to evaluate the drive speeds. He was determined to 'break it.' Did he? No. He determined that...''If you want to do uncompressed HD, for a fraction of the price of an Apple Xserve RAID, or other hi end SCSI or Fibre Channel drive arrays, THIS IS YOUR BOX.'' Read the rest to find out why.

Review   01/16/2007
Author: Bob Zelin
Adobe OnLocation
Serious Magic DV Rack HD 2.0 reviewedSerious Magic DV Rack HD 2.0 reviewed

DV Rack and later, HDV Rack have proven to be valuable pieces of software for Emmy Award winner, Tim Kolb's field production activities, but like others, Tim is moving through the HD transition. Enter DV Rack 2.0. Tim determines that this version has some important improvements.. Read the rest of Tim's review.....

Review   10/05/2006
Author: Tim Kolb
HDV Format
High Definition for the RoadHigh Definition for the Road

Thanks to formats like DVCPro HD and HDV, High Definition can now be edited pretty much anywhere on just about any computer. Yeah, this is cool and you can really make your friends jealous just cutting away with your super slick laptop. But you know what's really slick? Editing Uncompressed High Definition anywhere. How about an Uncompressed editing workstation in a 25'' square box? No way? Way! Read on to find out about Wally's Traveling Box of Mystery and Intrigue...

Tutorial, Feature   07/29/2005
Author: Walter Biscardi
HDV Format
HDV vs HD: A PrimerHDV vs HD: A Primer

Emmy Award winner, Tim Kolb discusses HDV and its place in the greater scope of HD production formats. Since the inception of the HDV format, we have seen many responces regarding the HDV format and how it fits alongside HDCam, DVCProHD, XDCam and other formats in the greater scope of the HD picture. In this article (which is taken from an HDV Format forum responce), Creative Cow's Tim Kolb gives what we feel is an exemplary job of dissecting the subject and clarifying the many components of the HD universe, HDV being one of those parts....

Tutorial, Feature   06/06/2005
Author: Tim Kolb
HD High-End
LaCie d2 Big Disk ExtremeLaCie d2 Big Disk Extreme

A few months back Walter Biscardi had the eye opening experience of testing one of the first Firewire 800 drives to come along. At that time, he did not believe all the hype about FW800 being able to run Uncompressed video with any reliability. But that test sure made a believer out of him. Now Firewire 800 is making the evolution from a single drive unit, to multiple drive units striped together in RAID format with LaCie introducing the d2 Big Disk Extreme series. In this article, Walter takes this new offering from LaCie for a test drive. Walter Biscardi is a leader in both our Final Cut Pro and Pinnacle CinéWave forum communities where Cow members have long appreciated his friendly and insightful input.

Review   07/20/2004
Author: Walter Biscardi
HD High-End
Laird Telemedia LTM Laird Telemedia LTM

Walter Biscardi is a leader in both our Final Cut Pro and Pinnacle CinéWave forum communities where Cow members have long appreciated his friendly and insightful input. In this article, Walter gives us a quick irst look field review of Laird Telemedias new LTM-LCAM series of cameras. He says, These things ROCK! at a major cost savings. I love this thing and will be getting a second one shortly! Read the review to see what else he says about it.

Review   09/29/2003
Author: Walter Biscardi
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Craig Meadows (1)
Pete O'Connell (1)
Charles Papert (1)
Shane Ross (3)
Roth Weiss (1)
Tim Wilson (2)
Bob Zelin (4)


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