This post is on how and why you would need to delete your Avid Media Composer database files in order to re-index your media. Simply put, re-indexing your media the most likely and easiest way to get offline media back.
Simple Tutorial on the Clone Stamp Tool in Photoshop
This tutorial is on how to use the Clone Stamp Tool in Photoshop. I’ll remove a object from the sky in a picture I took of the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto, Japan.
Focus, Lists and Spirals
Two quick updates before we get into today’s post:
#1 – I finally moved into my new edit bay at the office! Here’s a picture of phase 1. Next up is phase 2, which is all about decorations. Any ideas on what I should put up?
#2 – I got featured on Pro Video Coalition! How crazy is that?! Scott Simmons is doing a post production quick tip everyday this month and he offered to let me write one. Read it here!
Okay, on with today’s post about Focus, Lists and Spirals…
Have you ever felt like there is so much you have to do but then instead of doing one of them you decide to sit down and start watching TV? That’s where I’ve been for the past couple weeks. There is sooooo much going on and I haven’t gotten anything done because I don’t know where to begin.
I really want to get back on track, if I was ever actually on track, with writing more how-to or instructional posts about editing. However since this feeling is so over-whelming at the moment I feel like I should share this struggle with you, tell you what I’m doing about it and get your thoughts on the topic.
Entrepreneuring Video Editing
I want to get this off my chest.
I want to make money from this site and brand.
That isn’t a secret I’ve been keeping. It’s just something I’ve never fully and openly disclosed. I’d like to take the next ~thousand words to talk about it.
Replace Layer Shortcut in After Effects
This tutorial is on how to replace a layer in After Effects. I’ll show you a simple shortcut that’ll keep all the properties of a layer when you replace it.
Why I Have an Awful Logo
I have the worst logo ever for a creative professional and I don’t care one bit. Zero. In this post I’ll tell you why and why a logo could be holding you back from doing your best work.
How to Use Favorite Bins Feature in Avid Media Composer
This tutorial is on Favorite Bins in Avid Media Composer. You’ll learn what Favorite Bins are, to create them, to customize them and more.
Turn Off the Clock, Get More Done
On Monday I worked 100% distraction-free for hours for the first time in recent memory. I was completely sucked into my work and it all happened by accident. I’ll tell you how in this post.
Create a Soft Drop Shadow on Titles in Avid Media Composer
This tutorial is on how to create a soft drop shadow on a title in Avid Media Composer. We’ll go through how to create a title, add a stroke, add a drop shadow, how to soften the drop shadow and how to save the title and insert it into a sequence.
Is Timecode Important?
The answer is yes. Timecode is still important. It’s a vital and fundamental skill that still has impact when shooting or editing in virtually every kind of video.
Monday night Shane Ross, one of my favorite editors to follow on Twitter, tweeted this:
This escalated to a remarkably civil discussion on the matter between him and a few other editors. I’m with Shane though. Timecode is incredibly important despite not being used in as many ways as it used to.
This post will go through a brief overview of what timecode is, some antiquated uses that I used it for and why it remains important to know and understand today.