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Media Composer 5

Posted: September 16, 2010 in media
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Hi all, Well just back lecturing at LIT and low and behold we have Avid Media Composer 5 installed on all the suites. We have been running tests today to see if the intergration works with the Avid Unity server and so far there have been only a few small path issues which have been sorted.

The interface is pretty much the same folks, Avid is a bit like Porsche in that they tend to leave the look of the product the same but only tweak the performance and price as it suits them.

With the positioning of the tools on the left of the timeline and a few graphical changes MC5 seems to have pretty much the same build performance as its previous version.

MC5 does have a few new tricks however… this is taken from the http://www.avid.com website. It make interesting reading. Enjoy.

  • Directly access and edit RED files through AMA, without transcoding (images are scaled to HD frame size)
  • Work natively with QuickTime video formats, including Apple ProRes and H.264
  • Edit video and audio by dragging and dropping elements in the timeline
  • Keep high-end finishing projects in-house and gain great color precision with HD-RGB support (including dual-link I/O support with Nitris DX systems)
  • Monitor video externally with support for the Matrox MXO2 Mini
  • Mix and match frame sizes and aspect ratios — in addition to formats, frame rates, and resolutions — in the same timeline
  • Take a break during long renders and have your system email you when the job’s done
  • Import AVCHD files directly from cameras and other devices
  • Capture to and edit XDCAM HD and DVC PRO HD formats from baseband without additional hardware
  • Access low-res XDCAM proxies for offline work, with full-quality audio
  • Import text-based ancillary data and embed it in the video signal with the new “Data Track” and SMPTE 436M support using Nitris DX- and Mojo DX-based systems
  • View stereo audio tracks as single channels in the timeline for easier handling
  • Create high-quality sounds and mixes with support for RTAS audio processing plug-ins
  • Natively access and edit 4:2:2 MPEG-2 media from the new Canon cameras using AMA

You can read about these new features in more detail here:

http://www.avid.com/US/products/Media-Composer-Software/features

Sony Up the Speed of the SxS Card

Posted: September 13, 2010 in media
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Sony have announced the uping of the speed of their SxS Cards. See this link for more details.

http://www.sony.co.uk/biz/content/id/1237479154347/section/ibc2008-press-releases

SxS Cards

Video Production Night Course @ LIT

Posted: September 12, 2010 in media
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This course offers an introduction to basic video production, including camera operation, audio recording, directing, producing and post-production techniques, including editing and effect creation.
Students will learn how to create a professional short documentary and explore the theory of video production by analysing a variety of television programmes.
Having successfully completed this programme, the learner will have an understanding of:
1. Video and Audio mediums.
2. Television styles and formats.
3. Camera operation.
4. Shooting techniques.
5. Directing talent and crew.
6. Video Lighting including 3-point setup.
7. Recording sound for video, working with the camera or recording separately, recording wild track or ambient sound.
8. Editing operation including introduction to Avid Media Composer or Adobe Premier.
9. Post-production effects and outputting to numerous mediums such as TV, DVD, Websites, Mobile Devices, etc.

Introduction to Video and Audio mediums; Television styles and formats; Camera Operation; Shooting techniques 1: camera operation; framing; rules of third; mise-en-shot & mise-en-scence; Shooting techniques 2: composition, white balance, lenses, focus, camera movement; Directing talent and crew; Video Lighting including: 3-point setups; Recording sound for video, working with the camera or recording separately, recording wild track or ambient sound; Editing operation including introduction to Avid Media Composer (Broadcast Industry Standard) or Adobe Premiere; Editing theory and styles; Post-production effects and outputting to Numerous mediums such as TV, DVD, Websites, Mobile Devices etc.

There are no formal entry requirements to take this module, however this is not an introductory level modules and some familiarity with the area as well as a level of independent study would be expected for successful completion.

Contact: Simon McGuire
Tel: 061 208802 (ext 445)
Email: simon.mcguire@lit.ie

Scumbag Millionaire Short

Posted: September 11, 2010 in media
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Shooting continues again today on the short, ‘Scumbag Millionaire’ starring Francis Ryan, Zeb Moore and Nigel Mercier.

The story tells of Danny, a criminal gang member, who is trying to move up the ladder only to find his own gang turning on him. With the sudden win of the Lotto, his gang become interested in him again however a rival gang have also got plans for Danny and what he holds dear to him.

Update to follow…

Danny is put in his place by Nigel

Applebites episode now released

Posted: September 10, 2010 in media
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In this week’s Apple Bites – St Mary’s Parish form an Umbrella Group for Community Awareness, and Limerickman and Atlantic Rower Sean McGown seeks a local buyer for his boat Tess.
In News in brief Occupy Space There is also a preview of Limerick’s Culture Night 2010.

see:    http://www.vimeo.com/14864242

Avid segment tool explained

Posted: September 10, 2010 in media
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Avid Media Composer (@MediaComposer)
10/09/2010 20:32
What’s the diff. between segment INSERT and OVERWRITE tools? Learn in this lesson from GETTING STARTED training: http://youtu.be/E-g9i-v5Q0k

Avid News

Posted: September 10, 2010 in media
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10/09/2010 14:32
Just announced @IBCShow Avid DS 10.5, the first software-only version of Avid’s all-in-one VFX, finishing, conforming solution #AvidBuzz

2nd Annual LIT Film Festival Dates announced

Posted: September 8, 2010 in media
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Hello all,
This is a pre-launch announcement of the dates for the 2nd Annual LIT Film Festival 2011.
April 14th and 15th 2011 have been chosen for the event and will consist of the following:

April 14th @ Limerick Institute of Technology
– An Industry Exhibition including major manufactures of Professional Video Equipment (To be confirmed at a later date)
– Workshops from a number of Industry professionals including Directors.

April 15th @ Millennium Theatre (LIT)
– Awards Ceremony for the LIT Film Festival. This event will be again filmed by the students of the Video and Sound Course of LIT and streamed live on a dedicated website.

The Application Forms and Admission details will be released in the coming weeks at the official Press Launch.

There will be an official Blog and Facebook page to come but if you wish to keep up to date you can follow the event on its twitter account which is @litfilmfestival

More soon!

Simon.

RTE Look for Xmas Shorts

Posted: September 8, 2010 in media
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From IFTN Website: “RTÉ Young Peoples Programmes wish to commission both a series of Christmas ‘Shorts’ which will be broadcast throughout the Young peoples’ schedule on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Stephens Day and a series of reports highlighting the build-up to the Young Scientist Competition 2011, for broadcast weekly as part of Two Tube from early November 2010, and on our YPP Young Scientist website online.”

http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4283340&tpl=archnews&force=1

Applebox Media blog

Posted: September 6, 2010 in media
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Check out the blog for applebox media. Everything from the latest happenings and events in Limerick city from the news to the media industry.
See http://www.appleboxmedia.net/

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