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Final Cut Pro Tutorial: How to Multiclip Edit

June 26th, 2009 · 3 Comments

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Final Cut Pro Tutorial: Media Manager Part 2

June 24th, 2009 · No Comments

If you missed part 1…here you are.

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My Birthday Wish

May 31st, 2009 · No Comments

As a kid I always wished for more than I deserved, I think we all do that, but I was never disappointed. When you are around friends and family and celebrate the day you were born, it is the best feeling in the world.
May 31st, is my birthday and I have an [...]

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Conversation With Harvey Robinson of Monkeywhale.com Part 2

May 14th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Check out Part 1 here. And always check up what Harvey and the gang are up to at Monkeywhale.com.
It was a pleasure Harvey…looking forward working with you in the future.

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What To Charge For Your Services

May 5th, 2009 · 3 Comments

I got a few emails from my last post and I thought now would be a great time to discuss this topic.
What should I charge for my services?
Right now my rate for any service is $50 an hour, with a minimum of $200 to shoot.
10 years ago you had videographers charge [...]

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Final Cut Pro Quick Tip: Select Track Tool

April 26th, 2009 · No Comments

Final Cut Pro Quick Tip: Select Track Tool from Andy Coon on Vimeo.
This is a great tool. You can select 1 or all tracks in front or behind the area you need to edit and move the tracks without manually selecting all the tracks. I explain it a lot easier in the video.

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Upcoming Conversation with Harvey Robinson of Monkeywhale.com

April 21st, 2009 · No Comments

I came across Harvey Robinson’s path through the .matrix Project and was wowed by the beautiful storytelling that he presents in his videos. Monkeywhale is not just Harvey but a collaboration of artists that formed a production company in Greensboro, NC. He is a machine when it comes to creating and I for [...]

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FxFactory Pro Updates to 2.0.7

April 21st, 2009 · No Comments

I’m a huge fan of FX Factory Pro plugins. They keep pushing the limits and are being recognized as some of the best plugins available. What’s new in the update?
Current FxFactory Pro customers get three new plug-ins in this release: the “PDF Animator” and “Perlin Noise” generators, and the “Alpha Merger” filter in [...]

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I’ve Been Harpooned By The Monkeywhale

April 2nd, 2009 · No Comments

I have the hardest time editing me. Harvey, you did a great job, thanks for the plug.

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Bartertown

March 22nd, 2009 · No Comments

Has they economy gotten so bad that we have to begin bartering goods and services to get what we need? I think I do. Just wanted to see if there are any Dentists that would trade services with me. I’ve got a mouthful of bartering to do.

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