Category Archives: Software

Canon T2i and Magic Bullet Grinder – Perfect!

Posted on June 23, 2010 by adriel

The perfect tool for getting clips from your Canon T2i (550D) into Final Cut Pro? Magic Bullet Grinder. Here’s why.

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Getting DSLR Video Into Final Cut Pro

Posted on April 26, 2010 by adriel

Yes, DSLR’s shoot amazing video. And, yes, most of the video files from these cameras need to be transcoded so they will edit smoothly. Here’s a complete workflow that will get your Canon 5D Mark II footage into Final Cut … Continue reading →

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Color 1.5 Scone Looks™

Posted on January 8, 2010 by adriel

Bob Sliga is a colorist with years of experience. He was involved with the development of Apple Color and recently went out on his own. He’s got a set of awesome pre-built looks for Color that will either do the … Continue reading →

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Download Free Color Grades

Posted on January 7, 2010 by adriel

Want more info about using Apple Color? Here’s a link to an online resource for learning lots more about color grading. Plus they have an online resource for downloading free presets you can use in Color either to do the … Continue reading →

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Color Grading Effects Demystified

Posted on January 6, 2010 by adriel

Apple Color and the other tools I’ve been talking about can do a lot more to than just fix problems. They can help you make a good shot extraordinary. Here’s an excellent tutorial on color correction using pretty well every … Continue reading →

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Kick Up Your Production Value with Red Giant Mojo!

Posted on January 5, 2010 by adriel

If you’re looking to add some Mojo to your project, this is the place to start.

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Want Great Color? Shoot Flat…

Posted on January 4, 2010 by adriel

January is often a gray, kind of dismal month. Especially after all the color and zing of the holiday season. So I decided to bring some color into the mix by talking about color grading your projects. Most people spend … Continue reading →

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Final Cut Assistant

Posted on November 26, 2009 by adriel

I always love finding a tool built by somebody who faces the same issues I do. It’s so different than something developed for a market. It solves a problem that somebody has faced enough times to make it worth the … Continue reading →

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Do you need to de-interlace your video?

Posted on November 18, 2009 by adriel

Interlaced video- progressive video – why do you need to know the difference and what to do about it?

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