Wed, Nov 15, 2006
Relaunch of the Avid Podcast with new host, Matt Feury, Avid product marketing manager for advanced post products. In this episode, highlights of an interview with Dean Gonzalez, music video editor at Sunset edit where he talks about working in the industry, and with Media Composer, as well as with bands like Green Day, Aerosmith and others.
Mon, Dec 18, 2006
In part I of this two part series, Norm Hollyn, Editing Track Head at USC's School of Cinematic Arts, discusses how USC uses Avid products to prepare the new students of the digital age for their careers in film and television. Norm also provides insight into the coming trends in the media industry - "Content is King!"
Fri, Dec 29, 2006
In part 2 of this two part series, Norm Hollyn, Editing Track Head at USC's School of Cinematic Arts, talks with Matt about using the craft of editing to create moments in his films that affect the audience's emotions. "By applying the basics of storytelling and editing you can create these 'moments of change'". Norm also shares his advice to graduating seniors entering the job market and his take on managing the chaos in the edit room.
Mon, Jan 15, 2007
In this installment of the Avid podcast, director Ray Tintori and editor, Par Parekh talk about resurrecting Ray's original thesis project at Wesleyan University as a film submission to the Sundance Film Festival. Originally shot in 16mm and edited on a Steenbeck, Ray and Par tell us how they took this adaptation of L. Frank Baum's story, "The Tin Woodsman of OZ", to the world of non-linear editing. They also bring us up to date on their latest project, Glory at Sea, currently on location in New Orleans.
Thu, Jan 18, 2007
This story of loss and survival in rural Oklahoma is a radical change in direction for 29 year-old reality TV editor David Michael Mauer. In this installment of the Avid Podcast, David talks about achieving a film look with HD, and the differences and challenges between unscripted and scripted storytelling..
Thu, May 3, 2007
Surrounding themselves with great talent and technology Fontastics/Mightydots are able to bring superb graphics onstage and on-air to millions of viewers of some of the most prestigious broadcasts on television today. Allan Wells, Executive Producer with Fontastics, takes us through the rigors of designing and preparing for such broadcasts as the Grammys, Emmys and Oscars. Each year, Fontasics/Mightydots, an LA based broadcast design firm, shift into high gear to create countless graphics and show elements for the big awards shows using Avid Deko.
Mon, Jun 4, 2007
Sean Valla and Joe Virzi takes us through the post production process from the assistant editor's perspective, for this Spring's blockbuster Spiderman 3. With over 900+ effects shots, almost a million feet of film and several story lines, you can bet that it was no easy task to keep it all together. Sean and Joe tell us their own unique stories of coming to work on this third installment of the series.
Wed, Oct 24, 2007
Stephen Semel shares some anecdotes and stories from his career spanning from his role as assistant editor on films such as "Apocalypse Now" to editor of the smash hit "Lost" and all his stops along the way. Stephen also sheds some insight on working with multiple editors and keeping consistency in the edit on such shows as "Lost".
Mon, Oct 29, 2007
Patricia Barnett talks about her career editing shows such as Hearts Afire, Everybody Loves Raymond, and her current hit, the New Adventures of Old Christine. Listen in as Pat takes us through the process of creating primetime sitcoms from the "table read" to the sometimes "last minute edit" and some insight into how she got to where she is today as an award winning editor.
Mon, Jan 14, 2008
Editor Chris Kroll discusses the Sundance 2008 indie film "Good Dick." Chris shares his thoughts on breaking into the industry, how to approach a film's preview process and why everyone loves a quirky story. His credits include the upcoming film "Mad Money" and span a variety of genres from teen comedy to sci-fi.