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Telestream Flip4Mac Play, import, convert & make Windows Media on your Mac.

August 1, 2013 8:30 am / Leave a comment

Play.

Luminous, high quality media playback

Watch all the popular video formats
With Flip Player, you can play everything QuickTime supports by default such as MOV and MP4/H.264/AAC. More format support can be added through QuickTime components. Flip4Mac is the official Windows Media player on the Mac and adds support for WMV and WMA to Flip Player. Telestream is committed to extending format support in future releases of Flip Player to provide official and legal multi-format support.

Brilliant playback on Retina Displays
With Flip Player, your videos look crisp and clear even on the highest resolution Retina Display monitors.

Non-intrusive navigation controls
Flip Player dynamically fades-in navigation controls only when you need them and never on top of your video. With a simple, uncluttered design, Flip Player makes it easy to navigate through your video. Scrub, fast-forward, rewind, skip, jump or step, without ever obscuring your video content.

Distraction-free viewing
For brilliant and distraction-free video playback, use the Dim Lights feature to dim the background of your screen. Get full pixel-to-pixel fidelity without any scaling or interpolation.

Navigate like a pro  
Professional video editors will love this! Player Pro adds JKL navigation and Command/Period stepping to provide more efficient one-handed playback control. And even if you’re not a professional video editor, these controls are fun to use!

Slow-Motion playback  
Slow down playback of your video to one quarter the speed. Use JKL commands to easily switch between normal and slow motion playback.

Edit.

Upgrade for premium editing features including scale, rotate, crop and trim

Scale  
Scale your video to virtually any size. You can easily type in a custom resolution for your video numerically, or drag from any side to resize. Alternatively, the handy preset menu will let you scale to popular mobile, computer and TV resolutions.

Crop  
Zoom in or change the dimensions of your video with an easy-to-use graphical cropping feature. Like scaling, the cropping feature lets you easily type in a new custom dimension for your video, or drag and drop to graphically change the size. Easily constrain your final viewing window by using the presets for 16:9 or 4:3 dimensions.

Rotate  
Click a button to rotate your video 90 degrees within your player window. Simple and fast.

Trim  
Trim the beginning, the end, or any portion out of the middle of your video. Simply use your mouse to set in and out points or use I/O shortcuts. For frame-accurate trimming combine with JKL navigation and frame stepping controls – just like a professional editor!

Convert.

Easy export capabilities for import into iMovie, iTunes, iPhoto, Mail,
iPhone Ringtone and Final Cut Pro

Convert your videos
The free Flip Player allows you to convert your media using easy-to-use export templates optimized for import into applications such as iMovie, iTunes, iPhoto, or Mail; or for watching movies on your iPhone, iPod, or Apple TV.

Add additional export options  
Upgrade to Player Pro for additional export options to iPhone Ringtone and Final Cut Pro, plus you can convert WMV and WMA to other formats via the included Flip4Mac.

iPhone ringtone export  
Create a ringtone from your favorite video or audio clip! In Trim mode, set in and out points quickly and export your favorite movie scene to the iPhone Ringtone preset.

Telestream product integration
Export to other Telestream applications that you have installed, such as Episode, ScreenFlow, and Wirecast.

For more information about the Telestream family of products, or to place an order, call (310) 922-1631

SkyTech Media Solutions is proud to be a reseller for CATDV Asset Management Solutions

July 30, 2013 1:30 pm / Leave a comment

CatDV Digital Asset Management

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CatDV is a digital asset management system with production management capabilities.

For companies that create or manage a large volume of digital media CatDV helps teams organise, communicate and collaborate.

Its simple, yet powerful tools support some of the world’s most sophisticated media workflows and provide the flexibility to work your way. CatDV brings value to single user installations through to large, dispersed teams in the world’s largest firms.

Unlike many asset management systems CatDV is easy to learn and deploy, has one of the lowest costs of ownership in its sector and has unrivalled ability to integrate with other products, platforms, formats, hardware and software.

systemDiagramUltimately CatDV helps companies find and reuse their media assets, helps teams to collaborate and to get more done, saving both time and money.

Over the last 12 years, CatDV has hundreds of successful deployments across some of the best known names in the media and entertainment world as well as in education, sports, non-profit and commercial settings. At the same time CatDV is used by several thousand individuals.

CatDV’s key strengths are its flexibility, power, simplicity and cost :

  • Flexibility: It can fit with your existing workflow and provides round trip metadata management with many different asset types (video, stills, audio, subtitles, documents etc), video formats, NLEs, storage systems, database systems, operating systems and archiving systems. There are APIs and flexible importers / exporters for customers & integrators to further extend the product.
  • Power: the CatDV worker can automate many tasks in a workflow, including ingest, file naming, file organisation, media logging and transcoding. The worker can also integrate with a wide variety of hardware and software tools so that existing investments are maximised
  • Simplicity: CatDV’s desktop interface is clean and straightforward. The complexity that comes with the flexibility and power of the product is hidden from the user who can focus on getting their job done. CatDV also has web clients that present a subset of CatDV functions, improving usability further.
  • Cost: CatDV is cost effective and pricing is tiered from stand alone, single user clients to systems that support hundreds of users across large, distributed organisations.

Blackmagic Design Video Recorder $149

July 25, 2013 7:30 am / Leave a comment

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Quick and easy H.264 encoding all in realtime!

Capture video direct to H.264 video files for your iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, YouTube and even full resolution video backups! Only $149

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Video Recording for a New Age!

Now you can capture analog video from VHS, Video-8, video cameras and more, direct to the H.264 file format as used by iPod™, iPhone™, Apple TV™ and YouTube™. Blackmagic Video Recorder plugs directly into your computer’s USB and includes easy to use software. Get the highest quality video capture from any component video or regular video device. Blackmagic Video Recorder eliminates time consuming processing because it captures into the native file format of your mobile device. It can even copy to iTunes ready for syncing!

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Highest Quality Video Capture

Regular video input is included, plus you can select super high quality component video for incredible quality movies. Use regular video input to capture from VHS machines, televisions, Video-8 cameras, and any other composite video device. Use super high quality component video for capture from set top boxes, DV cameras or DVD players*.

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Easy Cropping Tools

Sometimes analog video has black borders, or VHS switching at the bottom of the picture. Easily adjust the cropping to make perfect movies every time! Simply slide the cropping tool along until any artifacts are removed. This means all your captured media will be pixel perfect without annoying black lines at the edges.

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Exciting Recording Options

For recording videos automatically, you can set the recording time so you can walk away and recording will stop at a specific time. If you’re uploading movies to YouTube, then you can select to auto segment files into 9 min segments, or if you want to put captured videos on CD’s you can also select to segment recording into 700 MB sized files.

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Capture Direct for your Mobile Device

To make capture easy, simply select the device you want to capture for. The Video Recorder software will automatically set the size and quality for you! If you’re using a custom device, then just enter the resolution and data rate you need for your media files, and Video Recorder will take care of all scaling.

Blackmagic Design Intensity Pro $199

July 22, 2013 12:50 pm / Leave a comment

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ncredible quality HDMI capture and playback!

Intensity lets you capture and playback in the most incredible quality HDMI and component analog video in both SD and HD. Smash the quality barrier for your video work because Intensity is not only the highest quality, but also affordable! Intensity features all the video connections you need to connect to video cameras, set-top boxes, game consoles, large screen TVs and projectors. Intensity is available in a choice of models featuring PCI Express, USB 3.0 or lightning fast Thunderbolt™ technology! From $199 View models >

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Highest Quality Video

Most consumer video cameras compress HD video to fit longer recordings on to tape and discs. For video editing compressed media needs to be decoded to play back each frame of video and this puts additional strain on your computer’s CPU and limits real time editing effects. Capturing directly with Intensity bypasses camera compression by recording directly from the camera’s image sensor, so a low cost consumer camera can be used to capture full HD resolution video in broadcast quality!

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PCI Express, USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt™

It’s easy to add the amazing quality of Intensity to your laptop, desktop or computer workstation! Intensity is available in different models that connect to computers with the fastest PCIe, USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt™ technology. Intensity uses the latest USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt™ technology with the fastest data transfer speeds. Now you can capture the highest uncompressed 1080HD video with portable devices that are powered from the computer connection! That’s truly portable!

Choose from a great range of Intensity models!

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Intensity Pro

Intensity Pro is a PCIe card for workstations. HDMI connections are built into the card and a breakout cable with RCA connectors is included for all your analog video and audio equipment.
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Intensity Shuttle

Intensity Shuttle is perfect for portable use or moving quickly between computers. Available in two versions featuring either the latest fast Thunderbolt™ or USB 3.0 technology.
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Intensity Extreme

Intensity Extreme is machined from a solid piece of aluminum and is both super tough and beautifully designed. Connects to your computer using fast Thunderbolt™ technology.
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Professional Video Standards

Intensity offers the flexibility of working with compressed and uncompressed video in standard definition PAL/NTSC up to full 1080HD video. Now it’s possible to capture live game play, archive family movies and create amazing videos in full broadcast quality video! Blackmagic Design’s Media Express software is included for a complete capture and playback solution without the need for any additional software.

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True HDMI Digital Connections

Intensity features the highest quality HDMI connections that are the worldwide standard for consumer digital video equipment. HDMI connects full HD video quality and digital audio to TVs and more. Read more >

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Highest Quality Analog Connections

All Intensity models feature RCA connectors so you can use all types of analog video and audio equipment. Get full compatibility with analog component, composite and S-Video, in NTSC or PAL and with analog audio. Read more >

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Use Popular Video Software

Video files are fully compatible with popular editing and design software including Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Photoshop and After Effects.
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Record your Game Play!

Connect Intensity to game consoles for amazing live action game play recording! Intensity features the same high quality electronics as Blackmagic Design’s high end broadcast capture and playback solutions! Now you can capture live game play with full quality and full motion without dropped frames. Archive your gaming forever in digital file
formats that are easy to edit, store and playback.

For more information about Blackmagic Design products, or to purchase, call (310) 922-1631 or

Blackmagic Decklink from $145

July 22, 2013 12:20 pm / Leave a comment

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DeckLink

The world’s highest performance capture cards for Mac, Windows and Linux.

DeckLink capture and playback cards are used every day in the production of television commercials, music videos, episodic television programs and Hollywood feature films. With cutting edge technologies built in, you get the highest quality video and maximum reliability. No other capture cards support more applications and more platforms than DeckLink, so you can always work with your favorite software. Every DeckLink PCIe card can be installed in Mac, Windows and Linux based workstations and media servers to give you ultimate flexibility!

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Perfect for Post Production

SD, HD, 3D and Ultra HD 4K!

Work with any video format and resolution that you need! Capture from cameras, decks and live feeds directly into editing, effects and design software applications. DeckLink 4K Extreme features 4:4:4 image quality, 3D stereoscopic and high resolution Ultra HD 4K for advanced feature film

visual effects, editing and color correction. There are DeckLink models to support either file or tape based workflows to precisely deliver perfect monitoring in editing and grading suites using professional SDI monitors, HDMI televisions and even video projectors.

Select your Favorite Model!

There are multiple models of DeckLink to choose from. The high performance DeckLink 4K Extreme model features the latest advanced video technology including Ultra HD 4K, Dual Link 3G/6G-SDI, HDMI 4K, 4:4:4, 1080p60 and stereoscopic 3D. DeckLink Studio is great when you need lots of analog connections as well as SD/HD-SDI connections and DeckLink SDI is the perfect SDI only design for input or output of SD/HD-SDI video with support for embedded SDI audio.

Learn more about DeckLink models >

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Highest Quality Connections

Every DeckLink card features the highest quality connections so you get pristine video and audio quality and can connect to the widest range of professional SDI equipment. DeckLink 4K Extreme includes Dual Link 3G/6G-SDI, HDMI, analog video, as well as 2 channels of AES/EBU audio and 2 channels of balanced analog audio in and out. DeckLink Studio includes HD-SDI, HDMI, analog component, S-Video, composite video,

channels of AES/EBU audio and 4 channels of balanced analog audio in and out. You also get a down converted SD output. Decklink SDI is perfect for high quality 10 bit SDI use only. All models include black burst/tri-sync reference and serial deck control. All models switch between SD and HD, while the DeckLink 4K Extreme pushes new technical standards with 6G-SDI and HDMI 4K connections for Ultra HD and 4K.

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Unrivaled Video Quality

DeckLink lets you work with compressed video formats such as ProRes and DNxHD as well as 10-bit uncompressed video. When working with uncompressed video, all images are a mathematically perfect pixel-for-pixel clone of the source, without any generational loss, so you have the confidence you’re working at the absolute highest quality possible.

Get sharper keying with green screens, cleaner compositions, superior color correction and more! Support for industry leading file formats ensures that you can maintain high quality throughout post production should you need to use video compression.

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Advanced Technology

The DeckLink 4K Extreme model includes all the connections of other models plus the most advanced video technology available today! The built-in Dual Link 3G/6G-SDI operates at 4 times the speed of a regular HD-SDI connections. You can use this speed for stunning Ultra HD and 4K and full color resolution 4:4:4 video that’s great for cutting edge video effects. The built in Dual Link SDI connections allow dual stream 3D

capture and playback from individual left and right eye sources. You also get the latest HDMI support that allows Ultra HD 4K and 3D stereoscopic capture and playback all through a single HDMI cable. No other solution has such advanced technology for precise and efficient monitoring; making DeckLink 4K Extreme the perfect choice for DaVinci Resolve color correction for any format or resolution.

Use your favorite software

DeckLink cards work with the software you love to use!

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Mac OS X Support

No other capture and playback cards are supported by more software applications for Mac OS X. Get drivers that work with fantastic editing software such as Avid Media Composer, Apple Final Cut Pro X, Apple Final Cut Pro 7, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Symphony and Avid News Cutter. For visual effects get full compatibility with Adobe After Effects, The Foundry Nuke and Adobe Photoshop. For audio get compatibility with ProTools, Steinberg Nuendo and Cubase. For streaming use Flash Media Encoder, Wirecast, Livestream Procaster.

Linux Support

DeckLink cards are open standard capture cards and are perfect for the development of Linux based video applications. The availability of a free well documented SDK makes it easy for you to develop specific solutions to meet your needs or to work with solutions that have been developed by others. Blackmagic Design Media Express is also available for capture and playback when using DeckLink with Linux operating systems.

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Windows Support

For Windows you get access to a massive range of software because DeckLink supports WDM, DirectShow and QuickTime! For editing you can use Avid Media Composer, Avid News Cutter, Adobe Premiere Pro, Sony Vegas Pro, Corel VideoStudio, CyberLink Power Director and MAGIX Video Pro. For visual effects use After Effects, The Foundry Nuke, Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop. Audio software supported includes Steinberg Nuendo and Cubase. When streaming you get compatibility with Flash Media Encoder, Xsplit Broadcaster, Wirecast and Livestream Procaster.

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Capture and Playback

Install DeckLink cards into workstations and media servers for the highest quality video editing, color correction, streaming and more!

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Use Popular Software

DeckLink cards work with all popular video software on Mac OS X, Windows and Linux so you can use the software you love!

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Connect to Anything

Capture from cameras, decks and live feeds and monitor with professional SDI and low cost HDMI televisions and projectors.

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Advanced Video Technology

DeckLink 4K Extreme includes 3G/6G-SDI and HDMI 4K for stunning Ultra HD 4K that’s 4 times bigger than 1080HD

For moreinformation, or to purchase BlackMagic Design products, call (310) 922-1631 or

New Features in Premiere Pro CC 7.0.1 Update!

July 12, 2013 6:33 pm / Leave a comment

by Josh on July 10, 2013 in Editorial, Premiere Pro with 2 Comments

Well, it seems Adobe has kept their promise to use the new Creative Cloud platform to deliver a whole slew of new features. Now I don’t just mean bug updates as we had seen in the past with the Creative Suite, I mean upwards of 25 new features. In this video we go through the biggest changes to Premiere Pro CC and what you should know and expect from these new features.

And yes, I don’t talk about in this video and I haven’t tested it myself, but there is a fix in this update for the horrible Multicam bug that a lot of users were experiencing!

Check out the video as these really are some big new features.

For a full list of features visit this link.

July 12, 2013 9:08 am / Leave a comment

Applying The Video Limiter in Adobe Premiere Pro CC

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http://www.larryjordan.biz – Wondering about how to protect your black and white levels? In this excerpt from our recent “Adobe Premiere Pro CC: Reading Scopes & Color Correction” webinar we take a look at how using the Video Limiter can take care of this. For more, go to our store and purchase the full download of our “Adobe Premiere Pro CC: Color Correction” webinar! – http://www.larryjordan.biz/app_bin/St… – Enjoy!

10 Changes in Media Composer 7 You’ll Want to Use Right Now (Part 1) Media Composer 7

July 11, 2013 10:09 am / Leave a comment

ByWim Van den Broeck on Monday, July 1st, 2013

he following is a guest contribution from editor, Wim Van den Broeck. With almost a decade of Media Composer experience in Belgium and Spain, Wim is currently a freelance editor in Madrid. He has a huge passion for the Avid Product Family, his main tool to achieve the best possible results for his clients. You can follow him as @editorbelga on Twitter.

With the launch of Media Composer 7 comes a whole bunch of exciting new features and enhancements that will improve your editing workflow. And while Avid always encourages you to read the What’s New document, we all know that editors don’t have time to “read manuals”.

That’s why I made 10 short video summaries of my top changes that come with Media Composer 7. Just a fast, quick, “What’s New” run-through to get familiar with this new release. Check out my first five below.

1. FrameFlex | Color Management

2. Dynamic Media Folders

3. Background Transcode/Consolidate

4. Cached Waveforms | Vertical Scroll Timeline

5. Audio Mixer | Clip Gain in Timeline

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You can try out these changes with the free 30-day Media Composer 7 trial. If you have more questions about specific features, don’t hesitate to post them on the Avid Community.
Skytech Media Solutions is a reseller of Avid Software and Hardware. For more information call 310-922-1631

16 Video Editing Sites You Should Be Reading

June 14, 2013 3:03 pm / Leave a comment

16 Video Editing Sites You Should Be Reading

Video editors, check out these great websites that are a wealth of knowledge for all things post production. From great tutorials to quick tips, these sites will help you stay on top of your post production game!

Post Production and Video Editing

In a previous post, we rounded up the best filmmaking websites, but with all the great post production and video editing sites, that topic is surely deserving of it’s own hit list. In this roundup, we’ve picked the best video editing sites in 2013, great daily reads when you’re waiting on a render or have a few minutes to spare. Bookmark these!

Know a video editing site that didn’t make the list? Share it in the comments below!

Stay up to date with the post production industry, and pick up some new tips and skills in the process. In no particular order, the best post production and video editing sites:

Little Frog in High Def

Little Frog in High Def

Shane Ross shares his experiences as a television editor in LA. An active post production voice on Twitter, Shane’s blog documents his “insider view” on the process of editing TV shows. He works mainly with Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro, but his insights on workflow are helpful for any editor.

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Oliver Peters Digital Films

Oliver Peters is a veteran film editor and colorist who shares his insights on post production. On his video editing site you’ll find a nice balance of tutorials, behind the scenes editing workflow and insightful thoughts on the industry.

Philip Hodgetts

Philip Hodgetts

Philip Hodgetts blogs about technology relating to post production and distribution. Philip is the mastermind behind many video editing plugins and software tools and he’s on the forefront of the future of post production. His blog is a fascinating read that covers topics both creative and technical.

Creative Impatience

Creative Impatience

Bartlomiej Walczak writes about post production and color grading on his video editing blog, “Creative Impatience”. He focuses on the Adobe post production tools: Premiere Pro, After Effects, & SpeedGrade. He also offers useful free plugins (feathered crop, vignettes) for Premiere Pro & After Effects.

Monica Edits (Sh*tting Sparkles)

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The name of this video editing blog comes from a common joke about editors making crappy video look good. The blog is a first-person account of a pro video editor, Monica Daniel. She shares her stories from the edit suite, everything from project breakdowns to picking an ergonomic mouse for editing.

A Nonlinear Editor’s Blog

A Nonlinear Editors Blog

Michael is a German video and sound editor who shares his tips on video/audio post production. The blog is a mix of helpful articles, product reviews and tutorials, with a good bit of focus on working with audio in your video editing projects.

SpliceVine

Splicevine

Eric Wise covers different video editing and post production subjects each month and often features expert guest writers. The content focuses on delivery and transmedia as well as editing and color grading. Be sure to check out the free email newsletter, as well as the SpliceVine monthly post production podcasts.

Chris Hall Color Correction Blog

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If you’re interested in color correction and color grading, Chris Hall’s color blog is chocked full of useful info. He offers a series of video tutorials “Anatomy of a Grade” on creating specific looks in DaVinci Resolve. This post production blog is recommended for those learning Resolve (there is a free Lite version) and wanting more control over their grading.

Norman Hollyn

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Norman Hollyn is film editor and Professor who shares his thoughts on the industry. Subjects cover technique, theory, and technology.

Jonny Elwyn (Toolbox)

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Jonny Elwyn is a a London based Editor (and fellow Premiumbeat blogger ) who shares his experiences and thoughts on post production. Jonny dishes up his own insight into editing and working with clients, and shares videos and interviews from leaders in the industry. He often compares the differences in video editing applications, like his popular series on switching to AVID Media Composer.

Alexis Van Hurkman (Thinking Aloud)

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Alexis Van Hurkman is a well known colorist who wrote the Apple Color and DaVinci Resolve manuals, as well as several other books. On his own site he shares his knowledge of color grading, and he recently started another blog at Pro Video Coalition.

Editblog

Editblog

Scott Simmons has been an active online authority on post production and video editing for several years now. He writes a frequently updated blog on ProVideo Coalition called The Edit Blog, where he shares his thoughts on the industry, as well as product reviews and video editing tips/tricks.Be sure to follow him on Twitter as well.

Art of the Guillotine

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Art of the Guillotine (AotG) is an aggregate of the best post producution articles. On the site, film professor and post production pro Gordon Burkell reposts useful video editing and production related posts from around the web. The site is a hit list of relevant info for industry pros.

BONUS SITES

Here are 3 popular sites you may already know and are certainly worth checking out:

  • ProLost is the blog of Stu Maschwitz ( Creative Director for Red Giant’sMagic Bullet). He writes about editing, color correction, and digital cinema.
  • Digital Rebellion have a blog and “weekend read” that cover editing, industry news and their workflow apps.
  • Tao of Color Offer a free weekly newsletter on color grading. Patrick saves you a lot of time and gathers great resources from the web.

Courtesy of Premium Beat http://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/video-editing-sites-you-should-be-reading/

SkyTech Media Solutions Is Proud to be a Reseller for CATDV Media Asset Management Systems

June 12, 2013 5:19 pm / Leave a comment

SkyTech Media Solutions Is Proud to be a Reseller for CATDV  Media Asset Management Systems

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CatDV is a digital asset management system with production management capabilities.

For companies that create or manage a large volume of digital media CatDV helps teams organise, communicate and collaborate.

Its simple, yet powerful tools support some of the world’s most sophisticated media workflows and provide the flexibility to work your way. CatDV brings value to single user installations through to large, dispersed teams in the world’s largest firms.

Unlike many asset management systems CatDV is easy to learn and deploy, has one of the lowest costs of ownership in its sector and has unrivalled ability to integrate with other products, platforms, formats, hardware and software.

systemDiagramUltimately CatDV helps companies find and reuse their media assets, helps teams to collaborate and to get more done, saving both time and money.

Over the last 12 years, CatDV has hundreds of successful deploymentsacross some of the best known names in the media and entertainment world as well as in education, sports, non-profit and commercial settings. At the same time CatDV is used by several thousand individuals.

CatDV’s key strengths are its flexibility, power, simplicity and cost :

  • Flexibility: It can fit with your existing workflow and provides round trip metadata management with many different asset types (video, stills, audio, subtitles, documents etc), video formats, NLEs, storage systems, database systems, operating systems and archiving systems. There are APIs and flexible importers / exporters for customers & integrators to further extend the product.
  • Power: the CatDV worker can automate many tasks in a workflow, including ingest, file naming, file organisation, media logging and transcoding. The worker can also integrate with a wide variety of hardware and software tools so that existing investments are maximised
  • Simplicity: CatDV’s desktop interface is clean and straightforward. The complexity that comes with the flexibility and power of the product is hidden from the user who can focus on getting their job done. CatDV also has web clients that present a subset of CatDV functions, improving usability further.
  • Cost: CatDV is cost effective and pricing is tiered from stand alone, single user clients to systems that support hundreds of users across large, distributed organisations.

For more information about CATDV and asset management, Please contact me or fill out the information be,ow and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

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