I’ve been promising for a while to copy out some of the more useful links I know about – so here they are. It’s not a comprehensive list, just a starter list but if you have a couple of favourite really useful links please let me know and I will post them on the MediaNet home site
Apple tutorials online
Final Cut Studio 2 suite
http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/tutorials/
Apple’s own site with some basic video tutorials about the entire FCP Studio Suite
http://digitalcommons.psu.edu/some useful tutorials from the Penn State University on all aspects of Digital Film making
http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/fcp_homepage_index.html
A “Must Visit” site for anyone using FCP and creating digital film
Final Cut Pro users Groups
are extreamly useful for getting your questions answered and for tutorial material and articles about all aspects of FCP
Vancouver - http://www.vfcpug.org/
LA final Cut users Group - http://www.lafcpug.org/
DVCafe – part of the dvshop site is full of useful info and articles and also useful for checking out Canadian prices for a variety of equipment http://www.dvshop.ca/dvcafe.html
DVD burning and DVD Studio Pro – lots of the user groups have articles about DVD burning as well but here are a couple to get you started http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/fcp_homepage_index.html#dvd
http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/dvdstudiopro/
DV production and resources – some great sites for learing about and coming to understand digital filmmanking
http://www.adamwilt.com/
http://www.dvuser.co.uk/index.php
http://www.dvshop.ca/dvcafe/canada/canfilm.html
filmmaking.com (article links are at the bottom of the page) http://www.filmmaking.com/
camcorder links
-great site for consumer level camcorders http://www.camcorderinfo.com/
http://www.sony.ca/view/homepage.htm
Mac links
http://www.themacattack.us/
Podcasts – are a great new resource. Just open up iTunes on your computer and go to the iTunes store and do a search for a term like “Final Cut Pro” or “Soundtrack” or “photoshop” and you will be surprised by the number of free podcasts available.
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C Ruffell // February 7, 2008 at 10:49 pm |
Hey there!
I’m answering the call for the input regarding Media-Net’s equipment acquisition strategy. ( http://medianettech.wordpress.com )I’ve been a Media-Net member since 2005, and a Cinevic Member since 2004 or thereabouts and have been very active in content creation and collaboration around the camera.
I’ll cover a few topics about what Media-Net might consider if a move is made to supplement the gear that is already owned while offering greater resources to artistic members! These are simply suggestions – would like to hear what others think as well!
Camera Gear:
> If another camera is desired to complement the 3 current Media-Net HD cameras, the Sony Z1U, Sony FX1 and Canon HV20, I’d recommend following the standards be met for a new camera: The camera should be a Sony so that it operates much like the Z1U, FX1 and PD-170 so the learning curve will be shallow, it should be HD as it’s now standard for most semi-professional cameras, and it should be broadcast-level in order to break down existing production ‘glass ceilings’ that have limited artists’ potential in the past! A broadcast worthy camera will open up new opportunities to Media Net members.
The camera that fits this bill perfectly is the acclaimed Sony XDCAM EX1. This camera’s offering of an extra-clean image frees the artist from the former confines of previous murkier, digital video. With 1000lines of resolution, this increased clarity provides a clear window to the director’s story or documentary setting, and the subject can better be realized. Excellent for low light artistic pieces, documentaries, short and long films, for-television broadcast, web video, etc.
Just a handful of Advantages: Similar in operation to Sony PD-170, and FX1, Z1U, broadcast standard video codec and ½” sensor sizes, incredible 1000lines of resolution, progressive sensors and frame rates (good for web-videos and down-scaling HD video to SD for DVDs) solid-state system (no tape system to break). Previously, these kind of specifications were only available to those investing $25,000 or more into their cameras.
A detailed 6-page review of the Sony XDCAM PMW-EX1 by the respected videographer Adam Wilt can be read here:
http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/awilt/story/review_sony_pmw_ex1_1_2_3_cmos_hd_camcorder/
B) Support Camera Gear:
> To offer a better hand-held camera support system (to make up for the lack of shoulder-mounted camera options), the “IndiBrace Pro” is a fantastic solution.
> Another desirable piece of equipment is the “IndiSliderPro”. This is essentially a miniature replacement for the useful dolly and track system used in productions today.
Both can be seen at IndiSystem’s website:
http://indifocus.com/products.htm
C) Editing and Production Suites:
> Base 20inch iMac upgraded to 2GB of RAM: This computer is inexpensive compared to any other Apple offerings, has a clear, large screen built-in, is more powerful than the current G5 Macs at Media Net, can handle HD video with ease, and has everything an editor requires. Also, with their wireless cards, no more long Ethernet cables will be required for Internet use! I’d recommend buying the iMacs with 2 GB of RAM.
Why all-in-one iMacs? Media Net doesn’t require expensive Mac Pros as the current G5 towers at media net have proven that the expansion slots aren’t needed, hard drives haven’t been added, etc. An iMac will provide everything that one needs in terms of hardware.
http://www.apple.com/ca/imac/