Post Production
Blackmagic Design purchases DaVinci
Written by DVi News on September 9th, 2009
The world’s greatest color correction systems and film restoration products from DaVinci are now part of Blackmagic Design’s family of high quality post production tools!
IBC 2009, Amsterdam, Netherlands – September 10, 2009 – Blackmagic Design today
announced the purchase of all assets of DaVinci Systems LLC. This purchase means Blackmagic Design will now offer DaVinci Resolve [...]
CineForm Announces CineDDR
Written by Chris Hurd on July 23rd, 2009
CineForm has launched a new product family called CineDDR. Developed in partnership with Drastic Technologies, CineDDR provides direct-to-disk recording of HD video sources as an alternative to tape-based recording whose workflows are common for feature film and television post production.
CineDDR offers visual quality equivalent to or exceeding that of the respected HDCAM [...]
A Smooth HDV Workflow for iMovie / Final Cut Pro HD
Written by Frederic Haubrich on January 22nd, 2005
Last night I was playing with the new iMovie 5 ($79, free on new Macs) and figured out a very nice HDV workflow for Mac users. First of all, it is important to mention that when installing the new iMovie, the Apple Intermediate Codec shows up in the QuickTime codec list. This portion is key to this solution. Here’s the workflow:
Review: Contour Shuttle Pro NLE Jog-Shuttle Controller
Written by Edward Troxel on September 9th, 2003
For about a year, I heard about this interesting input device but had never had an opportunity to test its capabilities. Well, I finally attached one to my laptop and gave it a test drive in Vegas. In a word, I think I can simply say “Wow.”
Review: Final Cut Express
Written by DVi Guest Author on March 31st, 2003
With the introduction of Final Cut Express, Apple is clearly aiming for the legions of dv camcorder users around the world who find iMovie too limiting, and Final Cut Pro too intimidating…
Tutorial: Simulating 35mm Motion Picture Color Saturation, Part One
Written by DVi Contributor on January 28th, 2003
Hello, and welcome to my “CineAlta” tutorial. I call it that because while most would consider this a film-look tutorial, I am actually going for the HD 24p look. To be truthful, I am one of the new technology buffs…
Tutorial: Simulating 35mm Motion Picture Color Saturation, Part Two
Written by DVi Contributor on January 28th, 2003
Welcome to Part Two of my “CineAlta look-alike” tutorial (see Part One here). By using the following process, you can achieve great levels of detail and rich color with your Mini-DV footage. However, you must take special notice of one important detail…
