learning

How to Shoot & Post 3D in the Real World

by Dan Ochiva August 4, 2010

Topics include: When to choose 3D; Where will anyone see my work?; and A look at budgets for independent filmmakers in 3D.

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Classes & Events

A Better EditFest

by Dan Ochiva June 28, 2010

James Cameron was not only the third member of their editing team, but both editors spent much of their nearly three years on the job on the set…

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Classes & Events

Jamie Stuart’s Humorous Take on EditFest

by Dan Ochiva June 23, 2010

Jamie Stuart offers a fun look at the recent EditFest in this short video leavened with a bit of snark….

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Top Stories
Shine a Better Light on Your Next Production
by Dan Ochiva June 22, 2010

Want to brush up on your ability to quickly light a scene without spending too much on lighting?

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Profiles
Story Rules at 2 Reel Guys
by Dan Ochiva June 20, 2010

This past week Hollyn launched a web site–2 Reel Guys– that takes on one of his pet peeves…

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Gear & Software
Free Webinar featuring Autodesk Smoke 2011
by Dan Ochiva June 13, 2010

While this won’t be of much interest to established Smoke users, anyone curious about the workings of the latest version (2011) of Autodesk’s finishing and compositing system will want to turn in…

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Top Stories
Recommended – SCORE Search Engine Marketing Talk
by Dan Ochiva June 5, 2010

I’ve been to a previous talk given by Jennifer Shaheen of the Technology Therapy Group and can say she’s sharp and delivers the goods even with that tight time limit…

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Top Stories
Free Webinar on rotoscoping and tracking
by Dan Ochiva June 2, 2010

Starting at 1pm EST, the webinar will rely on Imagineer’s Mocha, a well-regarded planar tracker app…

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Classes & Events
How to Reach and Engage a Mobile Audience
by Dan Ochiva May 26, 2010

But if you’re curious about moving your media to the web, you might want to tune in to hear presenters including…

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Top Stories
Two-Day RED Production Workshop
by Dan Ochiva May 24, 2010

This two-day intensive workshop, taught by director/DP Jon Firestone, gives you a chance for some hands on time with a RED rig.

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Gear & Software
Free Adobe Creative Suite Seminar Tuesday, May 18th
by Dan Ochiva May 17, 2010

Adobe is on a nationwide tour with its new Creative Suite 5 Production Premium. First stop? NYC on Tuesday, May 18th.

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Top Stories
EditFest NY Returns in June
by Dan Ochiva May 14, 2010

The idea behind EditFestNY? To allow those just starting out in the craft to mingle with and get some useful mentoring from some of the best known and highly regarded east coast film editors.

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