Log & Transfer Clip Naming

One of my favorite new features of FCP7 is the fact that you can now almost completely customize the automated naming process in Log & Transfer.

Previously, you could tell it which of the 5 or so categories you wanted it to include in the name, and then each incremental clip would get a number at the end.

Now there’s a Naming Preset dropdown menu at the top of the L&T window that has a handful of basic presets, and the ability to edit them and create new templates of your own.  Click it and select Edit or New to bring up the plethora of options now available to you. … Continue Reading

Average Joe’s Huntin’ Show Premiere

Don’t forget to set your DVRs!  Average Joe’s Huntin’ Show premieres June 28th, 2010 on the Pursuit Channel (DirecTV 608 or contact your local cable provider).  It’s been a fun show to edit, their crew is a great bunch of guys.

For you techy folks out there, they’re shooting with a variety of cameras.  A Sony HDV camera, a few different Panasonics … Continue Reading

AJA Video Customer Support

Throughout the last several years, there’s been a very cordial, quiet battle between fans of BlackMagic Designs and AJA products.  The battle always seems to have less to do with the products and features as they have been about customer support.  I just wanted to offer up this little anecdote to the battle.

DISCLAIMER: I have absolutely ZERO experience with BlackMagic Designs hardware, hence I have never dealt with they’re customer support team.  This is not a bash on BlackMagic Designs.

Now for the story: … Continue Reading