Does Andrew Bridges Want To Go to Homecoming with Me?

Every year at this time, millions of girls ask themselves this very question.  "Does Andrew Bridges want to go to homecoming with me?" Unfortunately for the millions that ask themselves that question, only one will go to homecoming with the stunning man that is Andrew Bridges.  If you weren't asking yourself this question before you began to read this post, you surely have by now.  However, don't get your hopes up, unless you happen to be Nicole Nemechek.  She has been chosen above all others to go to homecoming with the famed Nwanda.  If you are indeed Nicole Nemechek, send Andrew your response as quickly as possible to end the suspense.  

Editing for Effect: BlackboxTV

The new YouTube channel BlackboxTV does an excellent job of editing for effect.  It is a channel for scary, X-Files like stuff with a number of popular YouTubers like sxephil and iJustine taking lead roles.  Anyway, I found this interesting, and I think you will as well.

As always, watch the Video Editing Tutorial blog for other cool stuff.

iPad and iTV: The Dream Team

Rumors of Apple releasing the iTV in the near future are at an all time high, with many calling it another "game changer."  Anyway, I was interested to read this blurb from the kevinrose blogg.  

The iPad will turn into one big badass remote control: The iPad will be the preferred input device for the iTV. You'll be able to editing videos, control games, and extend the interactive television experience. Imagine watching monday night football on the TV while viewing/exploring other camera angles on the iPad.

http://kevinrose.com/blogg/2010/8/21/why-apples-itv-will-change-everything.html

Can you imagine having the capability to edit TV as you watch it???  Good Lord, this might be a sign of the apocalypse. 

Be sure to watch the Video Editing Tutorial blog for great video editing tips and tricks.

Motion: 4 Point Tracking Demo

This is just a short test to see what I could do with 4-point tracking in Apple's Motion. I simply tracked my school picture from last year to the page of a notebook using the 4 dots that I put on the page. I think the results are pretty good considering I spent about ten minutes on it. If you are interested in a tutorial, just leave a comment, and if there's enough interest, I'll make one.

Lighting

Something we first about all to often.

Export Settings from Final Cut for Vimeo

Surely, many of you have been in the situation where you are unsure as to the perfect export settings to use when uploading your work to a website like YouTube or Vimeo.  These guidelines are from Vimeo.

The problem – the export using HD footage from Final Cut Expresse produced an .mov file with lines throughout or interlaced video.

The solution – recommended by WendyCity Productions here on the vimeo website:

Go to File/Export/Using QuickTime Conversion. Click the “Options” button (next to the Format drop-down window), click the Size button, then check the “Deinterlace Source Video” box at the bottom.

Take a look at the whole article here: http://storydoulatechno.wordpress.com

As always, look to the Video Editing Tutorial blog.  I should be posting something there tomorrow!!!

Why No One Will Watch Your Home Videos

I realize this is really old, but I thought it was kind of funny in the way that everyone who has made home videos has probably felt the same way.

3. No documentaries please. We play reporter with the video camera, capturing every blow, every turn our marathoner makes, every step up Heartbreak Hill (Boston Marathon), all the way until he disappears into the shower stall. Is this video for the archives or for entertainment?

http://www.simplevideoediting.com/video-no-one-watches/120/

As always, be sure to check out the Video Editing Tutorial blog for cool junk.

MysteryGuitarMan: Editing Guru

MysteryGuitarMan of YouTube makes really fun videos usually once or twice a week that I always enjoy watching just to see what editing tools he makes use of. In some of his "making of" videos, I have seen him using Shake, which interests me tremendously. Anyway, take a look at his latest:

Video Editing Tutorial: Vlogging

This is a new article that I just added to Ezine Articles.  Give it a read and tell me what you think!

Anyone who has taken a look at YouTube in the past year will have surely noticed the sheer number of video bloggers. They call themselves vloggers while giving the viewer the rundown on their day-to-day. In this video editing tutorial, you will learn the basics of vlogging.

Also, be sure to watch the Video Editing Tutorial blog for other cool stuff! 

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Just Setting Up Some of My Blogs for Empire Avenue

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The Forums Have Spoken

"Having worked with Avid Media Composer a bit (the full blown professional Avid system), I like FCP's interface much better, but there are areas in which Avid is much more powerful. Premiere is not a bad editor at all, and was/is my choice for a Windows based NLE. That said, FCP has steadily been taking over professional market share for a reason. It actually competes well with Avid's pro systems, but it's priced VERY affordably."
- mduser63

http://forums.macrumors.com/archive/index.php/t-125102.html

Be sure to check out the Video Editing Tutorial blog for more info! 

http://videoeditingtutorial.org/

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AppleShakeGuru: Where I Go for Inspiration

For anyone just starting out in the Final Cut suite, using Shake, or other Mac editing programs, AppleShakeGuru's videos are the best video editing tutorials that I can find.  He knows his way inside and out of all the professional editing software.  But more importantly, he is a good teacher.  I have learned more from this guy for free than I would ever care to read out of an expensive textbook.  Check out his YouTube page, and be sure to watch the Video Editing Tutorial blog for more updates.  

Andrew Bridges is The Best Looking Man This Side of the Mississippi

With a little bit of inspiration from Ed Dale, Andrew "Nwanda" Bridges has risen through the ranks of the ugly and the mediocre to be the best looking man this side of the Mississippi. You're welcome!

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iMovie or Final Cut Express

I have been using Final Cut Express for nearly a year, mostly because I never knew that iMovie contained almost all of the features that I really wanted.  I learned to use Final Cut pretty quickly thanks to a number of Video Editing Tutorials.  I can honestly say that I still have no idea as to the complete capability of iMovie.  The interface seems absolutely ridiculous compared to Final Cut.  I never know where to find what I'm looking for.

Moving up from iMovie to Final Cut Express isn’t an easy decision—Final Cut Express costs $200, while iMovie is free with every new Mac, or $79 as part of iLife. So is it worth it? If your video editing consists of nothing more than the occasional edit of a 45-second clip recorded on your digital camera, then probably not.

But if you work on longer projects, or want access to a wider array of features (including third-party plug-ins), then Final Cut Express is well worth the investment. It may not be free, but the timesaving interface makes it money well spent in my book.

 http://www.macworld.com/article/146782/2010/04/fcevsimovie.html?lsrc=rss_main