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DaVinci - NEW ! | Cinefilm'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 |
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DaVinci - NEW ! | Blackmagic 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 |
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DaVinci - NEW ! | Blackmagic 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 |
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Sony Vegas | Sony Vegas Pro 9
In this article, CreativeCOW's Jim Harvey takes a look the new release of Vegas Pro 9 and determines ...This is one of the most comprehensive editing suites out there and certainly the most comprehensive version of VEGAS to be released.
Review 07/19/2009
Author: Jim Harvey |
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Indie Film & Documentary | DreamSpeakers On Tour: Budding Aboriginal Filmmakers
In this article, VASST's Douglas Spotted Eagle, takes COW members inside the DreamSpeakers On Tour. DreamSpeakers is a three-weekend project where students meet with professionals in the film/video industry and learn their craft, beginning from the ground floor of film making. Budding Aboriginal filmmakers and Dreamspeakers work together to produce first films for youth, by youth, and the program has kicked off to a great start.
Feature, People / Interview 04/16/2009
Author: Douglas Spotted Eagle |
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Event Videographers | Stack Tracks: Layered Digital Music
In need of some high-end royalty free music that can fit any media professionals budget? Creative Cow Contributing Editor Stephen Smith explains why Digital Juices StackTraxx layered music library can be the perfect solution for your next project.
Review 05/20/2008
Author: Stephen Smith |
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Sony Vegas | Excalibur 6.0 Custom Command for Sony Vegas Pro 8
If you read the review of Excalibur 4.5 from Jim Harvey in 2005, you know that he liked the plug in very much. So much so that he gave it the full 5 cows. So it will come as no surprise that Jim likes the newest edition as well. In this review, Jim points out that there are some very nice and useful additions to the toolset that will interface seamlessly with the new Vegas Pro 8 editing package.
Review 04/29/2008
Author: Jim Harvey |
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Sony Vegas | Vegas Pro 8 Collection
In this review, CreativeCOWs Jim Harvey takes a look at The Vegas Pro collection which combines Vegas Pro 8, DVD Architect Pro 4.5, and Dolby(R) Digital AC-3 encoding software to offer an integrated environment for all phases of professional video, audio, DVD, and broadcast production.
Review 04/03/2008
Author: Jim Harvey |
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Sony CineAlta - XDCAM | Mastering the Sony PMW-EX1
In this review, CreativeCOW's Jim Harvey takes a hard look at Mastering the Sony PMW-EX1 from Vortex Media. See why he says: ...''if you are planning on purchasing a SONY PVM-EX1, or want to learn more about tapeless workflow and acquisition, this Workshop course will be an invaluable addition to your knowledge base.''
Review 02/21/2008
Author: Jim Harvey |
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Sony Vegas | Vegas 8 Pro, Raylight and Windows Vista
Creative Cow Leader Michael Hurwicz looks at DVFilm's Raylight plug-in, which provides transparent support for Panasonic MXF files in Sony Vegas. Testing Vegas Pro 8 running under Microsoft Vista, Michael finds Raylight to be an elegant and reliable solution.
Review 01/30/2008
Author: Michael Hurwicz |
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Art of the Edit | The 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 |
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Compression techniques | Jim 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 |
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Sony Vegas | Sony Vegas 8: What's New, What's Required & More
Edward started the Vegas + DVD Tips, Tricks, and Scripts newsletter to cover all topics from the beginning basics to the more advanced features. The goal is to provide extended information on individual topics beyond what a quick forum answer could cover and to provide a repository of information for quick access. The September issue introduces the new features in the much-anticipated Sony Vegas 8.
Review, Feature 09/10/2007
Author: Edward Troxel |
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Adobe After Effects | Andrew Kramer's Riot Gear
In this article, CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Jim Harvey takes a look at Andrew Kramer's latest offering: Riot Gear. Riot Gear is a collection of 150+ visual elements including paint, ink, grunge , tv noise, and much more.
Review 07/30/2007
Author: Jim Harvey |
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HD High-End | Building 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 |
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HDV Format | Sony Vegas 7
In this article, CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Jim Harvey reviews Sony Vegas 7 and concludes, ''...It Just Keeps Getting Better. For the money, you 'd be hard pressed to find a better editing program.''
Review 12/08/2006
Author: Jim Harvey |
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Sony Vegas | The VEGAS 6 COMPANION
CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Jim Harvey reviews The Vegas 6 Companion Training Series and comments, ''Gary Kleiner knows VEGAS. He has been working with the program since dirt was a new idea, and in that time, he has uncovered all sorts of big and little secrets about the program that make working with VEGAS that much more productive and enjoyable... {there is a} wealth of instructional help that Gary can provide for you. His prices are extremely reasonable and the quality of the training is top notch.''
Review 02/14/2006
Author: Jim Harvey
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Sony Vegas | Sony Vegas and The 20th Annual Stellar Awards Broadcast
In this article, Creative Cows Timothy Duncan explores how Northstar Studios used Sony Vegas, the Excalibur plug-ins, multi-cam wizard for Vegas and SD-Connect video converter from Convergent Design to help create this years 20th Annual Stellar Awards broadcast -- a ten camera shoot recorded January 15th in Houston, Texas. With a deadline of delivery by 8:30am on January 20th, Timothy had his work cut out for him to edit and fine-tune the shows pacing using these three tools offline for later finishing on an Avid|DS system. How did these tools perform together? Read on for the complete story...
Review, Feature 12/17/2005
Author: Timothy Duncan |
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Sony Vegas | Excalibur 4.5 Vegas Plug-In
In this article, CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Jim Harvey reviews Excalibur 4.5 Scripting plug-in for Sony Vegas and writes...''Ed Troxel is well known to anyone who has even a passing knowledge of Vegas. His program Excalibur is a marvelous plug-in that takes well-written scripts and allows the user to automate many different effects with the press of a key. Ed has done the work of writing, debugging, and finalizing the scripts so that you don't have to.''
Review 08/26/2005
Author: Jim Harvey |
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Sony Vegas | Sony Vegas 6
Michael Hurwicz looks at Sony's Vegas 6.0 video/audio editing software, picking up where Jim Harvey left off.
Review 07/05/2005
Author: Michael Hurwicz |
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Sony Vegas | Sony Vegas 6.0 Reviewed
CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Jim Harvey reviews the exciting new release of Sony Vegas 6.0 and says, ''It's here and I'm loving it! The release of Sony Vegas 6.0 has been eagerly awaited by previous users as well as those just embarking on the NLE adventure. Sony has stepped up to the plate with the new Vegas with new tools and functionality the promise to make constructing your video project as effortless as possible.'
Review 06/16/2005
Author: Jim Harvey |
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Adobe Premiere Pro | TBC 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 |
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Adobe Premiere Pro | Marco Solorio reviews Post Holes Prematted Stock Clips
Don't have time or budget to shoot various people in a blue or green screen studio cyk? Also don't have the time or the software to create a perfect chromakey and/or rotoscope to pull that perfect matte? If this is the case, Post Holes may be the solution you're looking for. Marco Solorio reviews their latest 2-disk DVD set available on NTSC SD.
Review 02/14/2005
Author: Marco Solorio |
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Sony Vegas | Jim Harvey reviews Vegas 5 from Sony Pictures
Last year Jim Harvey considered himself fortunate to review Vegas 4, but when Sonic Foundry was acquired by Sony Pictures, everyone wondered what would happen to Vegas -- Jim included. Many doubted that Sony would continue developing Vegas but Vegas 5 has proven the nay-sayers wrong. Not only has Sony Pictures not abandoned Vegas, but they've given it a full numbered uprade. Read on to find out what Jim has to say about this new offering from Sony Pictures.
Review 06/02/2004
Author: Jim Harvey |
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Sony Vegas | Matrix style Bullet-time effect in Vegas Video
In this tutorial, Satish Kumar demonstrates the famous Matrix style Bullet-time effect in Vegas Video: A man leaps in the air with a gun, fires a shot, and then hovers in the air while the camera moves around him 180 degrees. To create this effect, we have the shot of the man leaping in the air as a video and 6 still shots of him in the air at different angles. We will morph between the still shots using the WinMorph plug-in for Vegas. This morphed video is composited with a moving background giving the 180 degree camera rotation effect.
Tutorial 12/17/2003
Author: Satish Kumar |
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Sony Vegas | Glenn DeLaune takes a look at Vegas 4 Editing Workshop
Videographer Glenn DeLaune takes a look at Vegas 4 Editing Workshop by Douglas Spotted Eagle and concludes "...This book is a must have for anybody that owns Sony Vegas 4 editing software. From the beginner to the master, Douglas Spotted Eagle uncovers many secrets and tricks you can use on your next video editing job. Whether you are a video hobbyist or a full-time editor, if you are using Vegas 4, get this book. It will definitely be a good investment." This book is published by CMP Books and is part of their DV Expert Series.
Review 10/21/2003
Author: Glenn DeLaune |
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DVD Authoring | Jim Harvey reviews Sonic Foundry DVD Architect Ver. 1.0c
Jim Harvey always sent his finished work out for someone else to make the DVD if the client requested it. It just seemed there were too many problems, too many questions until he discovered Sonic Foundry's Vegas + DVD. Now it's ''Need a DVD? Great. No problem with DVD Architect.''
Review 06/24/2003
Author: Jim Harvey |
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Sony Vegas | Smoke and Fog in Sony Vegas
In this tutorial, Bryan Block will walk you step by step through the creation of an opening title reminiscent of the ''X-Files'' television show using Photoshop and your NLE.
Tutorial 05/22/2003
Author: Bryan Michael Block |
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Sony Vegas | Jim Harvey reviews Vegas 4
In the never ending war of which NLE is the best, it appears that Sonic Foundry has quietly set into motion a program that threatens to rock the NLE world and turn it all on its head. Jim Harvey takes a good look at Vegas 4 to see what everyone's been talking about.
Review 02/14/2003
Author: Jim Harvey |
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Sony Vegas | Compositing Images in a Bubble in Vegas Video
The primary aim of this tutorial will be to create a composite image of a bubble with moving/still images inside. The secondary objective is to demonstrate to the user the convergence of 3D modeling with compositing and non linear editing applications. James Green will demonstrate that this is a very basic but useful composite that is designed to provoke creative thought towards potential applications.
Tutorial 10/07/2002
Author: James Green |
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