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 powerful and...

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FilmFellas – Webisode 5

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.

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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 Run" 6:30pm Fade up from...

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FilmFellas Trailer

I plan to write more about this web series we just started work on. I’m happy to report it’s getting lots of buzz. Episode 1 of Cast 2 is due out on Monday. Right now I’ve got to get back to work…

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Mission Coffee CAN

Mission Coffee CAN

As an editor, often it is most important to just step aside and let the pictures work for themselves. Pat Sinnott did that in this web trailer with a few simple images in her rough cut. I was happy to add a little polish.

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This is for the Blue…

This is for the Blue…

The Big Ten Network hasn’t been in town for long, but boy they sure have been doing some great programming. We just finished an awesome doc for them “Hail to the Victors: The Greatest Stories of Michigan Football”. It should be released on DVD just in time for the holiday season.

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Jack’s Big Music Show – Emmy Nomination

Jack’s Big Music Show – Emmy Nomination

I just learned Jack’s Big Music Show was nominated for two Daytime Emmys for “Outstanding Original Song – Children’s and Animation” and “Outstanding Pre-School Children’s Series”
This is marvelous new for guys at Spiffy Pictures, and an honor for me to have been Lead Editor and and Post Production Manager for both seasons of JBMS.

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Cafèzinho

Cafèzinho

It was all coffee brewers, all the time with Kevin and Pat Sinnott, long established independent producers here in the Chicago production community. Kevin’s other expertise is coffee. He’s been seen as a guest coffee expert on Good Morning America, the Oprah Winfrey Show and has had many articles published as a consumer coffee writer and reviewer.

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2008 Houseware Show – Planning is Key

We were tasked with capturing the excitement in daily highlights videos, edited overnight, that would tease the next day’s activities and provide a sense of the show floor. The videos were then looped for guests in-room at over a dozen local hotels and available on the internet to help people keep up with the show, which is one of the nations largest.

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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 powerful and...

FilmFellas – Webisode 5

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.

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 Run" 6:30pm Fade up from...

FilmFellas Trailer

I plan to write more about this web series we just started work on. I’m happy to report it’s getting lots of buzz. Episode 1 of Cast 2 is due out on Monday. Right now I’ve got to get back to work…

Mission Coffee CAN

Mission Coffee CAN

As an editor, often it is most important to just step aside and let the pictures work for themselves. Pat Sinnott did that in this web trailer with a few simple images in her rough cut. I was happy to add a little polish.

This is for the Blue…

This is for the Blue…

The Big Ten Network hasn’t been in town for long, but boy they sure have been doing some great programming. We just finished an awesome doc for them “Hail to the Victors: The Greatest Stories of Michigan Football”. It should be released on DVD just in time for the holiday season.

Jack’s Big Music Show – Emmy Nomination

Jack’s Big Music Show – Emmy Nomination

I just learned Jack’s Big Music Show was nominated for two Daytime Emmys for “Outstanding Original Song – Children’s and Animation” and “Outstanding Pre-School Children’s Series”
This is marvelous new for guys at Spiffy Pictures, and an honor for me to have been Lead Editor and and Post Production Manager for both seasons of JBMS.

Cafèzinho

Cafèzinho

It was all coffee brewers, all the time with Kevin and Pat Sinnott, long established independent producers here in the Chicago production community. Kevin’s other expertise is coffee. He’s been seen as a guest coffee expert on Good Morning America, the Oprah Winfrey Show and has had many articles published as a consumer coffee writer and reviewer.

2008 Houseware Show – Planning is Key

We were tasked with capturing the excitement in daily highlights videos, edited overnight, that would tease the next day’s activities and provide a sense of the show floor. The videos were then looped for guests in-room at over a dozen local hotels and available on the internet to help people keep up with the show, which is one of the nations largest.