Tools We Use

• Here's a really nice roundup of popular image processing filters for the major NLE packages.Source: DigitalFilms.wordpress.com

• Here's a slightly different approach to the Avid vs Final Cut discussion.Source: NeilSadwelkar.blogspot.com  via @dylanReeve

• Competition for the DreamColor display? It's an NEC 10bit display (pdf download). 
  Source: nec-display-solutions.com  via  @hurkman

• Inexpensive solutions for backing up your data. I'll be looking into those Webitech trayless drives.Source: chrisFenwick.com

Breaking It Down

• Here's Part II of the walk-through of color grading the indie feature 'The Lie'.Source: PrepShootPost.com

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The Crystal Ball

• Jeff Steele takes a look at Netflix's stunning subscriber numbers and its streaming service. His conclusion: It won't be long before Netflix starts their own Original Productions unit.Source: FilmClosings.com

• The HTML5 video tag does more than just offer playing video. This post offers a quick roundup of open-source HTML-5 video players. Be sure to click through to the last item, which scatters playing video across the screen... and pulls it back together. Flashy, without the Flash.Source: minnets.blogspot.com

The RearView Mirror

• Done deal. Xbox Live has more paid subscribers than Comcast.Source: gigaom.com  via  @philiphodgetts

• Kodak's stock price rose after they announced their losses... which were less than expected - thanks to increased profits from... inkjet cartridges. Their film-based products? Not so good...Source: celluloidJunkie.com