Hollywood Reinvented | The Technology & People Creating Digital Entertainment

Canon Going Hollywood?

Last week I received an invitation to a special event from Canon USA to be held in November at Paramount Studios in Hollywood. Today, Broadcast Engineering.com is reporting that Canon is establishing a new Professional Technology and Support Center on the Sunset Gower Studios lot to serve the needs of the motion …

iDebacle: How Apple Took the “Pro” Out of FCP X

By Lawrence Jordan If you’re an editor working with Apple’s Final Cut Pro, you’re probably well aware of the controversy and debate surrounding its latest release, which the company has dubbed Final Cut Pro X. If you haven’t heard about all the drama, pull up a chair and, in this …

Becoming a Professional Film & Video Editor

5 Tips to Think About When Getting Started as an Editor By Lawrence Jordan The craft of the film and video editor is one which combines both technical proficiency and the eye and ear of an artist. The explosion of inexpensive digital editing tools, along with a growing demand for …

Peter Broderick: A Declaration For Independents

You’ve Made Your Film; Peter Broderick Shows You How to SELL It! In honor of this fourth of July holiday, I wanted to bring your attention to a revolutionary thinker, writer, speaker, teacher and champion of independent filmmakers and artists, Peter Broderick, principal at Paradigm Consulting. For those not familiar …

FCP Guru: FCP X 1.0 “Won’t Be Ready” For Pro Use

FCP Changing Direction [Updated] In a somewhat stunning announcement, FCP teacher and trainer Larry Jordan told a group of users at the LA FCP Users group meeting in April that “Final Cut Pro X 1.0 will not be ready for professional use.” While that statement might be accepted in the …

Apple Reinvents Final Cut Pro

For many, Final Cut Pro X will not disappoint. From its redesigned interface, to its 64-bit rebuild, the software is packed with many new and incredibly inventive features that have the potential to fundamentally change the post production workflow, how editors work and in fact, the definition of what it means to be an editor.

AMPAS Names Indie Leader Hudson New CEO

In what some are calling a surprise and bold move, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has named Dawn Hudson new CEO, replacing long-time honcho Bruce Davis who is retiring at the end of June.

HDSLR Educational Series with Shane Hurlburt, ASC

B&H Photo’s “HDSLR Hub” in association with Hurlblog (funky name eh?) is presenting an educational series on HDSLR cinematography. It’s a six part series which runs 2-28-11 through 4-4-11 and looks to be an interesting and educational program from one of Hollywood’s most well known cinematographers. For anyone interested in …