Category Archives: Editing

Final Cut Pro X – Perhaps the photographers dream

In case you weren’t already aware, Hollywood’s film editors have been besieging Apple’s headquarters demanding they reinstate Final Cut Pro 7 as there are so many professional features missing from Final Cut Pro 10. This they have now done, however … Continue reading

Shooting & Editing with Multiple Cameras

Once you’ve shot your first few productions you’re going to be keen to develop your skills and improve the overall quality of your work. Introducing a second camera to you live event coverage brings many advantages but also introduces another … Continue reading

Apple speak about missing FCPX features

Apple have issued a press release effectively acknowledging the huge number of complaints they have received from the the pro editing community. It seems many of the short comings are to be addressed in forthcoming updates, with others fixed by … Continue reading

Final Cut Pro X – Fan boys to the rescue?

I cant believe people are trying to defend Apple! Of course Version 10 is supposed to be an upgrade from version 7! When, in the history of software, has a new version of a professional product been released with half … Continue reading

FCPX – Apple leave the Pro Editing market?

The new version of Final Cut Pro has arrived to almost universal criticism from professional cutters. I cant remember Apple making such a big error since Steve Jobs returned to the helm. Read more at just about any site read … Continue reading

DVC releases Edius 6 Tutorial

DVC’s long-awaited EDIUS 6 tutorial is now shipping. For those of you who are regular readers of my columns and blog you will know I’m a huge fan of Grass Valley’s Edius. I have often said it’s the industries best … Continue reading

Shooting for the Edit

Incorporating video production into a still photographic business is relatively simple. While undoubtedly there are many new skills to learn, the ability to spot the moment, set up shots and light them are the basic tools of any still photographer. … Continue reading

The New 2011 MacBook Pro

Some upgrades are incremental and some are larger. The latest 2011 MacBook Pro’s have taken quite a power leap over last years models. Faster processors, much improved graphics and even the Thunderbolt i/o. I’m after a small and light laptop … Continue reading