Here’s a video I shot and edited for a couple who were renewing their wedding vows.
THE AVID EVENT – July 13, 2011 – Little Frog in High Def
14 JulOne thing that I have taken from the NLE wars is this…be on your toes. Don’t be content with one system. You do a great disservice to yourself by being proficient on only one system. When Avid fumbled, I was familiar enough with FCP from all the small side work I did, to be able to pick up the ball and keep running without missing a step. Now that Apple fumbled, I can pick up the ball with Avid and again continue without stumbling about. I am also learning Adobe Premiere Pro, just in case I need to use that in the future on some job, or in case Avid stumbles again. Be on your toes…be knowledgeable with multiple tools. You only make yourself more employable.
via THE AVID EVENT – July 13, 2011 – Little Frog in High Def.
One Cut to Rule Them All via The Final Rewrite
14 JulOne Cut to Rule Them All The Final Rewrite.
For all the editors and LOTR fans out there… I LOL’ed.
Why Final Cut Pro X shows Apple doesn’t know how to handle pros
27 Jun
Apple released Final Cut Pro X to the world on Tuesday, and in the 6 days that have passed since then, there has been a major push back from users, mostly professional editors. Their complaints can be summarized as follows:
- no legacy support, so no ability to open projects from the previous Final Cut Pro
- removal of numerous inter-application import/exporting options like XML, OMF, to Color, or an EDL (Edit Decision List)
- removal of features like multicam edit, the audio mixer
In all of this, one of the things that I wonder is if Apple knows what to do with professionals. In releasing a new product with functionality removed, while at the same time discontinuing the old version, what is Apple saying to pro users? Our way or the highway?
The reality is this isn’t an improved version of Final Cut Pro 7. It’s a completely new program.
Initial Impressions of the Panasonic AG-AF100
31 MaySo I’ve had the camera for a week now, and had a chance to play with it a bit. I haven’t used it on a real shoot yet, will be doing that on Sunday. Matt used it for a wedding on Saturday and it performed pretty well.
In terms of handling and functions, it follows the same kind of control layout and button arrangement as other Panasonic cameras before it. I’ve used the DVX-100 quite extensively, so I felt right at home, everything is pretty much where I’m used to looking for it.
Panasonic AG-AF100 unboxing
21 MaySo I just picked up my new camera yesterday, the Panasonic AG-AF100. It’s a beauty, and I thought I’d share some initial unboxing photos with you. I haven’t had a chance to shoot with it yet, maybe today, as it’s a gloriously sunny spring day here in Toronto.
The Panasonic AG-AF100 box. It says AF100P, not sure what the P is for. I know in different regions it’s the AF101, or the AF105. Same camera though.
The top of the box has a plastic insert, protected by a cardboard insert. Intense.
It’s in there somewhere!
Unwrapping the bag for a peek inside…
I love that there’s a Neutral Density filter knob, that’s so cool. Turn the knob for 1/4, 1/16, and 1/64 filters.
That handgrip is pretty big, and I agree with other people that it’s a bit awkward. I’m glad I can remove it. Hopefully there will be some other accessories I can bolt on there instead.
Here the front, with the body cap still on. No lens attached yet.
The familiar Panasonic 4-way toggle switch for navigating the menus.
The Accessories box was underneath the camera.
Manual, battery, charger, cables, eyecup, mic mount, pretty much what you’d expect.
I give you, “Frankencamera”! Here you can see the Novoflex Nikon to micro four thirds adapter, with my 50mm 1.8 lens attached. The microphone holder is attached to the handle mount. This photo is not as nice as the other because it was taken with my iPhone 3GS. The lens on the camera is my only lens for my DSLR, so I can’t take any pictures with it while it’s attached to the AF100! 
Music Video
17 Maypiano vocal demo from Eugene Huo on Vimeo.
This was shot for a local Christian worship leader/artist.
Panasonic DVX100A cameras were used in 24P Advanced mode, letterbox, thin detail. Audio was from the Shure Beta58 vocal mic and a AKG3000B about two feet out from the piano, directly into the camera. Two cameras. Sync’ed with a handclap… old school. 
How we got here…
17 MayRhythms of Grace Productions is the company I started when I first got into the recording industry nearly 15 years ago.
Since then I’ve had a great time, working with many artists, producers, and writers. Some of the highlights were meeting jazz legend Phil Nimmons, and bassist Dave Young. An album I worked on even won a Juno Award in 2003, Toronto Mass Choir’s recording Instrument of Praise.
A lot of indie artists that I worked with also needed photography, and being handy with a camera I offered to shoot their cover photos.
Now I’m starting something new. On top of recording, and photography, I’m adding videography to my toolkit. I’ve been working for a few years shooting and editing for a large church, learning the ins and outs of lighting and filming, editing and encoding for the web.
I’m taking delivery of my first video camera, my very own precious, the Panasonic AG-AF100, this week. To say I’m excited would be an understatement. I’ll post my impressions and so forth here later.
So here we are. I’m putting out my shingle. Videographer. That’s me.
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