New Avid NEXIS PRO Pricing and Multi-Unit Bundles
By Jim Bask
Save BIG when you Bundle the Avid NEXIS | Pro with a Dell Network Switch…
Save Even More with Multiple Units!
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Webinar Schedule for the Week of 3/6/17
By Jim Bask
Thur, March 9th
Introducing NewBlue FX Filters 5
- NewBlue Titler Pro 5
- Titler Pro Live and integration with Wirecast Gear
- NewBlue Total FX and other NewBlue products included in there
- Special Broadfield & NewBlue FX Dealer SPIF Promotion for March Sales
Epiphan AVIO 4K USB 3 Video Capture Test 60fps
By Jim Bask
Testing out the Epiphan USB 3.0 AVIO 4K video capture device at 60fps on the Tagarno microscope with X-Split.
SmallHD Debuts Billion-plus Color 17-inch Monitor
By Jim Bask
The 1703-P3 is designed to serve the color display demands of both on-set and post production color grading professionals.
HPA Tech Retreat takes on realities of virtual reality
By Jim Bask
Thomas Coughlin wrote this great piece for Post Perspective regarding the future of VR
The HPA Tech Retreat, run by the Hollywood Professional Association in association with SMPTE, began with an insightful one-day VR seminar— Integrating Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality into Entertainment Applications. Lucas Wilson from SuperSphere kicked off the sessions and helped with much of the organization of the seminar.
The seminar addressed virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR, a subset of AR where the real world and the digital world interact, like Pokeman Go). As in traditional planar video, 360-degree video still requires a director to tell a story and direct the eye to see what is meant to be seen.
NAB 2017 Product Announcements
By Jim Bask
We’re previewing major new versions of Sapphire and Continuum at NAB featuring significant updates in keying, licensing, tracking, and 360/VR. Our engineers are busy working on your top requested new features.
LiveU Solo Introduction
By Jim Bask
LiveU Solo offers the best-in-class ‘plug and play’ live streaming bonding solution, bringing LiveU’s broadcasting expertise to the online media market. Now available at Broadfield Distributing.
Mocha VR 360 video plug in for Avid Media Composer
By Jim Bask
Mocha VR introduces the exciting new capability to work on 360 video projects inside of Avid Media Composer.Mocha VR
New! Mocha VR is a groundbreaking new software tool bringing high-end visual effects and post-production workflows to 360°/VR filmmaking.
My ScriptSync Story Started With “Glee”
By Jim Bask
Avid ScriptSync makes the process of reworking and re-cutting my scenes so much more efficient.
It frees up more of my time to focus on creative aspects of my cuts, instead of spending excess time searching through footage. Once I’ve watched all the dailies, I know what’s there. But just because I can remember a certain line reading in my head, doesn’t mean I can quickly and precisely navigate to it. But with ScriptSync, I’m able to find it faster.
The Best External Hard Drives for Video Editors
By Jim Bask
The professional video editor or filmmaker depends on a reputation for organization and reliability. Nothing can ruin a client relationship or career quicker than lost footage, files or assets — especially without backups.
As such, it’s essential to invest time and money in a good data backup system. Here are some of the most reliable external hard drives to consider.