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  • Samy's Camera Final Cut Studio 3 Test Drive
    Samy's Camera Final Cut Studio 3 Test Drive
    Monday, 08 February 2010 17:51 SBFinalCut
    February 25, 2010, 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

    Description:
    Final Cut Studio 3 Test Drive

    Explore the new tools and features of Final Cut Studio 3 in this hands-on classroom environment led by Certified Apple Pro Trainer Jeffery Morse.

    This three hour, hands-on seminar introduces you to the primary feature set and interface of Final Cut Studio. You will see how this suite of applications delivers an integrated post-production solution that allows you to move effortlessly between editing, color grading and motion graphics or audio with multi-format, simultaneous delivery.

    Sponsors:
    Apple Inc.
    Samy's Camera (Santa Barbara)

    Location:
    Samy's Camera - Santa Barbara
    614 Chapala St.
    Santa Barbara, California 93101


    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


  • 2010 Editor's Retreat

    ABOUT THE RETREAT

    An intensive, interactive environment for TV, video and film editors that fosters creativity and the exchange of ideas at the highest level.
    Featuring:

    * Four Days of Sessions in Multiple Tracks.
    * Award-Winning Keynote Speakers.
    * Daily Social Networking with Experts.
    * Numerous Prizes.

    Now in its fourth year, the Editors Retreat has become an annual gathering for the post-production elite. Highly experienced editors from the worlds of film, TV and video come together to network, exchange ideas, share tips and of course, have fun! To ensure that only the best of the best attend, participation is subject to an application and screening process.

    Running for 4 days and 3 nights, the Editors Retreat offers advanced sessions on post, visual and audio techniques and features valuable insight into emerging trends and technologies. An equal amount of time will be devoted to discussing the creativity, craft and business practices of successful editors.

    Past keynote attendees have included such names as Alan Heim, Sally Menke, Stuart Bass, Chris Franklin, David Helfand, Dan Lebental and Maysie Hoy. Other Retreat alumni include representatives from HBO, FRONTLINE, MTV, Lockheed Martin, Harpo Productions and Telemundo, as well as Apple, Avid and Adobe experts.


    Click here for more info on the Editor's Retreat.


  • MC Control - Euphonix Artist Series


    MC Control - Euphonix Artist Series

    MC Control brings the unparalleled speed, resolution and DAW integration of Euphonix's high-end pro consoles to the personal studio in a revolutionary ergonomic, slim-line design. MC Control fits perfectly between keyboard and screen, and can be connected to additional MC Mix units to create a larger mixing control surface. Test drive one of these amazing units last week and can't wait to try it out on the next big project. Thanks Euphonix!


    Click here for the Euphonix website.


  • Final Cut Pro Class at Samy's Camera

    Teaching a Final Cut Pro class in Santa Barbara August 28 / 29 at Samy's Camera.

    Samy’s Camera
    614 Chapala St.
    Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    (805) 963-4100

    August 28
    9am to Noon - Intro to Final Cut Pro
    2pm to 5pm - Final Cut Studio Integration
    August 29
    9am to Noon - Advanced Final Cut Pro
    2pm to 5pm - Final Cut Studio Work?ows

    Cost:
    $200 per day, $300 for both days
    Call to register: 805.886.1324
    Or email: jmorse@deep?eld.net
    Cash, Check or PayPal accepted

    Jeffery Morse is an award-winning
    producer, editor and trainer. Apple
    Certi?ed in Final Cut Studio and
    Aperture, Jeffery specializes in
    post- production work?ows and
    training for video and digital
    photography.

    Email or call to register:
    805.886.1324
    jmorse@deepfield.net

    Click here for more information.


  • SBFinalCut Community
    Happy to announce a big makeover at SBFinalCut.
    Finally migrated things over to a new website.
    Some things are still becoming active but the majority of features are there.

    Check it out and let me know what you think.

    Click here for the new and improved SBFinalCut.


  • Get the CalDigit RAID Card for Only $349 for a Limited Time!


    For a limited time only CalDigit is offering the CalDigit RAID card for only $349. Don't miss your opportunity to take advantage of this once in a lifetime deal. Users are now able to get the 100% hardware RAID, high performance, CalDigit RAID Card for just $349. That’s an incredible savings of $200!

    For more information about the CalDigit RAID card visit CalDigit. You must act fast to get in on this limited time offer, that’s a saving of $200 on the powerful CalDigit RAID Card. Get yours today. Use this special SKU 760600.


    Click here for more information on the CalDigit RAID card.


  • Mike Curtis on the New Red


    Today Red announced 8 (yes, EIGHT) new cameras. Sensors range from 2/3” to 186x56mm (yep, that’s 7 1/3 by 2 1/5 INCHES), with resolutions from 3K to 28K, with prices from $2500 to $55,000 for the “brains” of the units (more on that below). Incredibly modular to a Legos or Erector Set degree. There’s a HUGE amount of information up on Red’s website here, but after the jump I’ve organized/summarized, have some analysis, and answers to questions not found on their site. Continues after the jump....

    Click here for the rest of the article at Pro Video Coalition.


  • High quality YouTube video hack


    You may have noticed that the video of Burn-E I embedded looked a bit better than a normal YouTube video. YouTube has been quietly offering high-quality versions of some of their videos for quite some time via a "watch in high quality" link just underneath the player. It's not HD, but it's definitely an upgrade of YouTube's legendarily crappy video quality. By default all videos on YouTube and embedded on other sites load at normal quality, but there's a way to set your default viewing quality to high, link to high quality video, embed HQ video, and even save HQ videos for later viewing.

    Click here for more from Kottke dot org.


  • Going to DV Expo?
    Stop by the FCP UG SuperMeet at DVExpo.

    Where? - LA Convention Center Room, 502A
    When? Wednesday, Nov 5, 7:00PM - 9:30PM
    Why? Because we need somplace to hang out and wait for traffic to die down. And you need to learn something and we need to learn from each other.
    How Much? - Free
    Any raffle prizes? Of course. $2.00 per raffle ticket or 3 for $5.00

    Click here for more info.

    Click here to register for DVExpo.


  • Photoshop for Video Available from the Focal Press


    Real-world solutions for making graphics for video, motion graphics, and DVD authoring
    Expanded coverage of High Def video 16-bit and 32-bit image processing techniques for greater color fidelity Integration guides for top selling Editing, Motion Graphics, and DVD software Automation and shortcut methods that cut production time and improve final product

    This isn’t a book about using video in Photoshop. Rather, it’s a basic Photoshop training manual designed for folks who work primarily in video programs and want to add Photoshop to their arsenal. Focusing on those aspects of Photoshop that pertain to video, this book does an excellent job of explaining such topics as pixel aspect ratio; the differences in image size and color for NTSC, PAL, and HD; and transparency for video.” –Peter Bauer, Photoshop User Magazine

    Click here for the Focal Press website.