[TaoColorist] Sunday Morning Reading, November 21

Published: Sun, 11/21/10

Newsletter Issue XVIII Tao Of Color.com
The Tao Colorist

The latest news, reviews, thoughts, and humor for professional (and aspiring) moving image Colorists and Finishers.

Resolve Talk

DaVinci Resolve Review
A new Resolve review by an unnamed author, doesn't break any new ground but has a few interesting observations: "This was Moore's Law on Acid. Blackmagic's CEO, Grant Petty's mission to reduce the cost of post-production seemed to have gone to his head."
Source: definitionMagazine

Combining Mattes in Resolve, Part 2
Alexis Van Hurkman's follow-on article on combining mattes to isolate areas of the image for correction operations.
Source: vanHurkman.com   via @hurkman

Source: MacVideo.tv  via  @dantakesphotos


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ICA offers in-person colorist training around the world. This post answers why you should bother... 
Source: iColorist.com

Responding to Spec Work Requests
Source: DavidAirey  via @jimkanter

MPAA Defends Censorship with Blatantly False Claims
"If your business needs intrusive legislation, almost certainly a breach of the First Amendment, then you have already failed."
Source: philipHodgetts.com


Techniques and Workflows

Arri Alexa Post Workflows, Part 2 and Part 3
Part 2 covers Final Cut Pro and Part 3 covers Avid Media Composer 5
Source: digitalFilms.wordpress.com


Prepping DSLR Workflows for FCP
Video tutorial from Red Giant Software using Automator and Grinder to prep DSLR files for FCP.
Source: RedGiantSoftware.com


Inspiration

What Happened To Downtime?
The extinction of deep thinking and sacred spaces.
Source: the99percent.com  via @markmcguinness

How To Navigate the "Exposure Economy"
Doing great work won't get you far without an audience. Here's a look at how to get more exposure, and get more of the creative projects you want.
Source: the99percent.com

I Don't Have Any Good Ideas
"There are more good ideas, right here, right now, for free, than ever before"
Source: SethGodin.typepad.com  via @markmcguinness



Current Colorist Control Surface Drivers
 JL Cooper Eclipse  Euphonix MC Color Tangent Wave Tangent CP200 
 Software: v2.1.4 Software: v2.5.6 Software: v3.7  Software v3.7

Color Plug-in: v 1.0.5


Firmware: v1.9   User Warning
 Updated: Nov. 11 Updated: Nov. 5     

Weekend Warrior  

Wondering how much it'll cost to outfit a new Resolve system? Try the Silverado Systems Configurator and build your ideal system... then rebuild the system you can afford.
Source: Silverado.cc

Gear Up

USB 3.0 For the Mac: Benchmarks
Data rates for both the LaCie and CalDigit USB 3.0 are tested, alongside eSata and Firewire 800.
Source: BareFeats.com

The World's First THX-Certified 3D Projector
Source: electronichouse.com  via  @THX

Display Myths Shattered
I linked to this article in an early edition of The Tao Colorist Newsletter. I ran across it again recently and figured I'd link to it again for all the new subscribers.
Source: MaximumPC.com

Death of the Kuro
Did the Sheriff ride out of town? And other laments.
Source: blog.homeTheater.com

Tangent Discuss Their vWave-lite iPad app
Source: peterSalvia.wordpress.com  via  Color-L mailing list


Sunday Morning Fun(nies)

12 Fun YouTube Hacks
Some interesting sites and hacks for YouTube.
Source: Mashable.com

Hitler Is Not Happy with Steve Jobs
Video Parody
Source: YouTube.com  via  @digitalreb

Videotape Editing With Julia Child
Source: YouTube.com  via  Andy Edwards, FCP-L

Less IMDb
A great little Safari extension the cleans up the IMDb interface.
Source: quoteUnquoteApps.com  via  DaringFireball


'Tis The Season

Holiday Gift Guide
10 must-have apps for a new Mac
Source: tuaw.com  via  @1password


Apple Talk

The Lost Children of iLife
Reading this article makes me wonder how easy it'll be to rewrite this article for the next version of Final Cut Studio? Which FCS app do you think will make the 'do not resuscitate' list?
Source: KenSegall.com


The Next Step Is A Doozy

In The Future,You'll Focus Your Camera in Post
This is a video of a technology demo from Adobe on a special lens... which doesn't have a focus ring. Stick with it, it pays off.
Source: nextWaveDV.com


A Step Too Far?

The iLens
A peek into Apple's plans for augmented reality.
Source: iLookForwardTo.com  via  @garyphayes
 


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Blog Post: Controlling Magic Bullet Looks

  • This video tutorial covers controlling Magic Bullet Looks to get live updates to an external monitor - in real time on FCP. It also features a quick little demo using Knoll Light Factory with Magic Bullet Looks to create a 'dream sequence' feel. 

Blog Post: Magic Bullet Denoiser 1.0

Refining Your Color Grading Chops

  • Learn how to prep for a color grade, match shots across a scene, develop a 'look', and manage clients. And do this while looking over the shoulder of a professional colorist. Check out TaoOfColor.com for full details. We're still running a special offer. Jump in before the price increase.
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