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A little disclaimer first. I own a closed captioning, subtitling and audio description company and I have been servicing broadcasters for a while now. I have also worked with a number of independent distributors and producers but I haven't been able to put a finger on whose responsibility in the...

I am using Premiere CS5.5 and need to export my edited 1080p 24fps (Canon dSLR) timeline to NTSC (4:3) I would like to keep it widescreen and I am fine with exporting with black bars at top and bottom. I also need to re-export the NTSC file into a timeline, create break bumpers and put some...

I have a built in Realtek HD sound card and was editing some DSLR video with H4N audio. I was just wondering if my sound card will affect the sound quality once I am ready to export the video? It was all recorded in 48khz preset, and I can export in the same, but as a kick ass sound card will...

Selling a Rode Lavalier used only once. I tried the moleskin on top of the foam and damaged it, so it is without the top foam, but that can be easily replaced (under $10). I don't need the mic anymore as I am using Rode pinmics. Price: $220 (includes the micon-3 connector which is sold...

I was thinking up names for a new TV series what is the process of acquiring the name so that I don't end up with a lawsuit.

So I recently shot a series on the Canon T2i, and recorded everything on Zoom H4N and H1. Now I have huge video and audio clips lying around. I will be asking someone to sync them up. Is there a way the audio from h4n can be synced to the raw .mov files? I want to escape the whole timeline...

I will begin editing soon on a new project shot at 1080p 24p Canon T2i. I will be editing in Adobe Premiere CS5. What external HDD should I buy which will help in the whole process. I am looking at a 1TB. thanks

I will be shooting a 6 part 20min miniseries end of December. This is my current kit Canon T2i Zoom H4N Zoom H1 Sennheiser G2 wireless kit Now I am looking for some good lavs to go with it. I don't want to go the boom route, cause most of the shoot will be guerilla and I want to keep...

I need to get a lavier that plugs in directly into 60D or T2i. I might get a Zoom H4N later, but need to directly plug it in 60D/T2i for starters. Any recommendations for a lavier mic under $250. Thanks

So I am planning to get my first dSLR for my video needs. I am not a DOP, but a content creator, so the dSLR will primarily be used by me on my own projects. As I will be editing it, so will have control in case there are some technical issues during the shoot. So I need help in choosing what...

I have been a user of DVX100 and am planning to rent a Canon 7D with audio equipment to shoot an interview and some generic shots. I have never used a DSLR before, and wanted to know whether the learning curve will be too steep? What type of lenses I should definately carry, any tips on...

I have created a custom transition (wipe) on after effects. A transition wipe layer wipes over a blue layer to reveal alpha underneath. This is exported as a quicktime RGB + Alpha movie and imported into Premiere CS4. Now I need to place this wipe from one scene to another, but I will need...

I am planning to get HPX500, but a question lingers in my mind. Is the HPX500 footage uncompressed HD. Some of the broadcasters require that, so I don't want to shut myself out due to that reason.

I wanted to know what are the general rates for hiring production staff in Canada. Is there a good source, where I can find rates for different positions (Production Assistant, Assistant Director, Director/Producer, Cameraman etc.) The level of the documentary will be something on the lines of...

I am planning to upgrade from DVX100B to an HVX. However, I am still working on a lot of SD productions, so I was wondering whether I will have any advantage shooting HD content and then outputting in SD. I am hoping that I can import HD footage in an SD environment and then have the advantage...

I shot some widescreen footage and wanted to import it in a 4:3 timeline, with black bars at the top and bottom. When I import them now in 4:3 timeline, it squeezes the footage horizontally. Any possible ways to do this? Thanks in advance

I am exporting quicktime in 720x480 format from AVID. Basically following this guide http://www.geniusdv.com/weblog/archives/how_to_export_from_avid_to_create_a_dvd.php But once I import it in Adobe Encore 2.0, it displays it fullscreen (squished) on 4:3 TV Screens. Though it does display in...

I am planning to buy a digital camera and as I am in love with the color gradients of DVX100, I was wondering if there is a digital camera which emulates the film look. I am talking about regular consumer digital cameras (not SLRs etc.) i want my pictures to look more filmic rather than...

My friend has a Sony HVR-V1U and I am planning a shoot with it. But for capturing I have a minidv camera. Does the Sony HVR-V1U accept miniDV (non-HDV) tapes and if not then can i play it back on a non-HD minidv camera? (I will check if i can shoot in sd mode with the Sony HVR-V1U)

I made some animation in after effects where there is a lot of fast movement. Now when i export it in 29.97 fps it jerks in places where the movement is very fast. I tried changing the composition settings to 60fps and exported it in NTSC 29.97 fps and the jerks were still evident. When i...