Recent content by hurleyreyes

I've got a bunch of films in .avi form (YUV codec). These files are huge and are also not the easiest/most flexible to use on a mac. I'm considering my options for archiving these films. Should I convert them into a smaller (more compressed) format? If so, any suggestions as to codec and...

What is the best workflow to correctly transfer a bunch of video/audio clips that were synched using PluralEyes2 from one FCP Project (and hard drive) to another FCP Project (and new drive)?

Testing out some new equipment I bought. I have Rode NTG-3 connected to Zoom H4n using a 3' audio technica XLR cable into one of the XLR inputs on the bottom of the H4n. If you turn up the volume a little bit on this clip you'll detect, underneath the ambient noise and the occasional handling...

I just bought an NTG-3 mic and an 18cm Rycote Softie (got the 18cm based on the Rycote size chart). Put the softie on the NTG-3 and it fits great. I haven't yet bought my mic mount for the boom pole. My plan was to follow some very positive recs I found here on dvxuser and get the Rycote...

I've noticed that many threads on this board about taking footage from a commercial, DRM protected, DVD and importing it into Final Cut Pro get cut short or sidetracked by legal arguments. I'm a college professor at a public university trying to give my students a complete feature film for them...

Hi all - I'm teaching a college class on post-production and I'm looking for some DVD behind-the-scenes featurettes about editing. I've got some great ones on Sound Design/Editing (Master & Commander and LOTR Special Edition DVDs are terrific) and Visual Effects (LOTR and Bad Boys 2 among...