Post it Notes

Post it Notes

Our interview in Screen Magazine touches on some of the issues we are tackling in the post industry here in Chicago. I will be writing more in the coming months about our approach and the ways we are helping our clients leverage the “lower barrier to...
Compression for the Web

Compression for the Web

I recently received this note from an editor, Mike, who was familiar with some of the web series we’ve done. More and more, TV and industrial post guys are being asked to deliver for the internet. My answers sum up some of the techniques I’ve learned in...
Why Encore CS4?

Why Encore CS4?

Jeff says: As President of the Chicago Final Cut Pro Users Group (CHIFCPUG) I’m responsible for programming the monthly meetings. In March I highlighted one of my recent jobs that used Adobe’s DVD authoring software, Encore CS4. Encore is extremely...

FilmFellas – Webisode 5

Ed says: Check out our latest episode of FilmFellas produced by Steve Weiss at Zacuto USA, maker of fine camera equipment. I’ve worked with Steve on and off for many years and was thrilled when he asked me to help him edit this new web series. Steve Weiss and...
The FedEx Run

The FedEx Run

Jeff Says: Years ago, one of my clients thought it would be a great idea to start a reality series called “The Editor.” The tails of Joe the everyday editor. Last night I lived through one of the editor episodes first hand. Titled: “The FedEx...