Post Production

Post production begins when your camera stops rolling. The following articles will help you make the most of the footage you captured by providing you with plenty of tips and tricks, as well as picture and sound editing techniques to help with your post production needs.

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Sound Effects Every Audio Editor Should Know

mhageman - Wed, 10/31/2012 - 9:06am

Using a simple audio effects software in your video editing program, every audio editor can learn a few simple filters and effects to match even the best sound effects library. These four will get you started.
Sony's F5 and F55 Announced - Compact Cinema Cameras

Jackson Wong - October 30th, 2012

The PMW-F5 and PMW-F55 are due in February of 2013, in case you were wondering.
4 Questions to Ensure your Criticism is Constructive

Greg Olson - October 29th, 2012

4 Questions to Ensure your Video-Making Criticism is Constructive
Autodesk Smoke 2013 Visual Effects Software Review

mhageman - Fri, 10/26/2012 - 2:01pm

Smoke 2013 is a very powerful tool and a great step forward. Plan to put some time into learning everything about this deep program.
Final Cut Pro Update on Version X Adds Audio Controls and More

Jackson Wong - October 24th, 2012

Final Cut Pro Update on Version X Adds Audio Controls and More
Behringer MS40 2-Way Monitors

mhageman - Wed, 10/17/2012 - 9:07am

The Behringer MS40 Monitor Speakers are a set of two active studio monitors, designed for use primarily in computer studios and audio or multimedia workstations.
Viewfinder: In-Camera Editing

mhageman - Mon, 10/15/2012 - 9:49am

In-camera editing has become a lost art. It can, however, save time and money for hobbyists and professionals alike.
CoreMelt Motion Graphics Box V2

mhageman - Fri, 10/12/2012 - 8:00am

The CoreMelt Motion Graphics Box V2 is a video effects plug-in program designed to allow a user to add extra special effects when editing videos on a Mac computer.
Directing Stunts for Green Screen

mhageman - Wed, 10/10/2012 - 3:15pm

Hollywood creates realistic stunts and effects using green screen tricks. Using shots with dynamic motion and perspective, you can make movie stunts just like the pros.
Counterpoint: Technophilia or Laziness? I DON’T Miss Analog Media

Mike Wilhelm - October 10th, 2012

Yesterday Videomaker’s own Jennifer O’Rourke wrote an article professing her love of analog media. While I respect and acknowledge her many good points, I just can’t get on board. I learned to edit video using the linear tape-to-tape method, and trust me, there are no rose tinted glasses here. The thought of having to go back to the days of capturing video from tape nearly gives me an anxiety attack. Tape vs film?