| Issue CDXXXIX: The Virtual NAB Edition |
| The Tao of Color Grading Newsletter |
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Curated links of news, reviews, thoughts, career advice, and humor
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This week we're back and it seems the news spigot is turning back on. Lots of items and I've decided to include them all, rather than hold some back.
Don't try reading everything!
Instead, scan through to see what's in here. Then, circle back to the items that really interest you.
Let's get to it! I'll see you next Sunday.
Stay busy. Stay healthy.
Happy Grading!
(and remember - if you have a story that's a fit for this Newsletter, hit reply or email it to '[email protected]'! Include a quick reason for the suggested link.)
- Patrick Inhofer
Colorist | Publisher | Coach
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the team!
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Featuring the work of creative craftsmen, the theory of color, and industry news. Learn practical workflows, useful theories, and actionable insights from existing (and emerging) leaders and teachers in our industry.
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This post covers the gamut of remote collaboration: Gear, client relations, time tracking.
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An interesting look at using Resolve Studio to edit and finish a stereoscopic VR documentary - and the workflow behind it.
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(webinar) From the Hollywood Professional Association comes this webinar recorded this week, "There are a variety of opportunities to draw on government aid during this time. How can you determine which is the best option for your business?"
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(podcast) A Newsletter reader recommends this 90-minute podcast about creating a financial plan for weathering the current health-induced crisis. It's hosted by Hollywood editor and mental health advocate, Zack Arnold. (via Vivian Pimenta)
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(webinar) On April 22, "Interested in learning how the Interoperable Master Format (IMF) standard simplifies next-generation content mastering, QC, management, manufacturing, and delivery?"
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If you're a big-brained colorist or color scientist, "Abstracts Due 30 April and Full Manuscripts for Shortlisted Entries Due July 10, With Final Paper Selection by Early August".
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Our craft keeps changing. And growing. Learn about updates to your favorite software. Discover new tools to help you work faster or more creatively. Build your tool chest with new techniques and approaches.
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The folks at Abel are hosting SGO for a webinar on Mistika 10. Thursday, April 23 at 3p PDT.
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(videos) Luke Ross is building out a series on the 101 of Baselight. There are 6 videos posted averaging a pithy 5 minutes each. If you're interested, don't just click through. Subscribe.
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"Here’s a round up of all the biggest post production news and announcements, live-streamed events as well as some exclusive discounts codes and offers during NAB 2020, the online version at least!"
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"NAB may be canceled, but the sales must go on! Bookmark this page, we will keep it updated with sale offers beginning April 19th."
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Are you jonesing for some live NAB-style Adobe geek speak? This page has Adobe's full schedule of Livestreams recorded this past week. If your workflow (or your clients) is centered around Creative Cloud then you'll find several interesting discussions on the latest Adobe workflows for digital video professionals.
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Frame.io has been producing quite a bit of content during the coronavirus lockdown. Rather than linking to all the bits and pieces, just visit this page for their various articles and stories on the topic. There are good ideas in here.
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Create a 'Zoom Conference' look in Fusion using this script.
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Through August. Details and FAQ at the link.
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If you were a Puget customer and had a problem with your Windows Update then what steps would they take you through to solve it? They've documented their workflow for the rest of us.
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"In the 14.2 Beta for Premiere Pro, Adobe has added support for H264/HEVC hardware encoding with both NVIDIA and AMD GPUs. How well does this feature work, and is it any faster than the existing implementation using Intel Quicksync?" The short answer: The speed benefits are significant.
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"The new release of Flame expands A.I. capabilities with new machine learning human face segmentation, introduces Dolby Vision HDR authoring and display for streaming workflows."
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"For 2 weeks, starting April 20, 2020, Boris FX will be hosting a Virtual NAB filled with live streams and webinars featuring Boris FX team members, guest artists, and more." Click through for the full schedule and RSVP the events you find interesting.
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(PDF) From MonoType's newsletter, this link is a direct PDF download of 5 typographic rules that also apply to on-screen graphics. (via Dermot Shane)
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Brilliant: "Seen a font in use and want to know what it is? Upload an image to WhatTheFont to find the closest matches in our database."
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Like the web version of their font identification service... but on your mobile device.
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Do you know how editors are always looking for the 'auto' color grading tool? Well, finishing colorists who need to mix for final delivery may need an 'auto' audio mixing tool. Enter from stage right, Levelmatic: "Dynamically adjust playback levels so that no part sounds too loud or too quiet."
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Maybe you recognize the name of colorist and developer Nikolai Waldman? He brought us the nifty and useful ResolveCollect utility. Now he brings us a new solution that is selling at a 50% discount during the COVID crisis, "DejaEdit is a collaborative editing solution for Avid Media Composer, Avid Nexis, and EditShare. Media and timelines are automatically transferred between you and your co-workers around the world without the need to be online at all times."
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I'm pleased to see that Cinedeck is extending its free license program through April 30th, 2020. If you've missed me talking about this app previously, click through to check it out. It's a nifty utility for anyone rendering files on a deadline, with last-minute revisions. Their licensing options cover even occasional use.
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This update fixes crashing issues in FCPx and is highly recommended to install.
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In the remote, work from home reality that we find ourselves in, how can you deliver color-accurate real-time streams to clients? Learn how in this Insight.
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Learn how to use the flexibility of Adobe Premiere to overcome the limitations of its native color correction toolset using control surfaces.
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Through June 15, professors/adjuncts can provide free streaming access to Mixing Light for their students.
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Stay updated on the latest hardware that's shipping - because the craft of color grading isn't just about software. Plus, keep an eye on future equipment trends and hardware odds-and-ends.
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What can you do with FOUR GPUs inside the 2019 Mac Pro? You can go FASTER if you have the right software.
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"If you opt instead for an even more powerful PC using an AMD Threadripper 3970X, you can get up to 50% higher performance compared to the Mac Pro for roughly a quarter of the cost!" Click through for their methods and metrics.
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This is a deep review of an interesting solution.
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An in-depth review that concludes, "While I don’t think the Loupedeck CT is quite as useful in Final Cut Pro X as it is in Adobe Premiere Pro it is still incredibly useful."
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A new spec is rolling out for 800Gbps ethernet. Click through for details on how they plan to implement this kind of speed.
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This article by a friend of the Tao, Scott Simmons, details the low-rent version of remote collaboration in the era of portable (and FedEx'able) hard drives.
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Random thoughts, tidbits, and fun stuff that caught my attention this week. Maybe it's color grading related. Maybe not. Ya got'ta read to the end of the Newsletter to find out.
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A first look at the iWheels unboxing. Really, where else can I put this in the Newsletter than under Fun(nies)? Now let's wait for the blogosphere's alternative PC builds of these wheels for $12 and half a gallon of gas to your local Home Depot.
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(video) Neither fun nor funny. Simply: Fascinating. Especially when you realize this footage is being recreated across the entire planet.
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| Th- th- th- that's all folks! See you next Sunday. |
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