Jeff Breuer
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I agree, take a good look at all of the effects going on. There’s a bit there. If you need to do something really cheap, the newer versions of Quicktime have screen capturing capability, but it doesn’t have the great features (even zoom) that Joe talks about in Camtasia. Like Mark said too, I wouldn’t be surprised if these were or had least had some complete mock ups in them.
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I agree with you both. Like Mark said, make sure to get a decent set of headphones with your audio gear. Mark also mentioned some training, a Lynda.com subscription is something like $20 a month and will give you access to enough info to keep yourself busy for a while.
I would also add some grip equipment, especially for the lighting. Having some of the essentials like extension chords, Gaf tape, lens cleaner, diffusion/gels and extra batteries will go a long way. If you are shooting a lot in new locations, I also bring a cheap outlet tester with me so I can be sure an outlet is hot before I set up – especially if I get to scout the location first. Also some packaging and carrying equipment will end up on your list. Maybe a nice pelican case for your audio gear and if you do a lot of moving, maybe a cart or a dolly.
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[Mark Suszko] “It’s my opinion that the advertisers did too many pre-game reveals of the spots, which took away much of the mystery and anticipation once the spots appeared in the game.”
I liken it to opening Christmas presents before the big day. When I was a kid wouldn’t peek even if I had the chance because I loved the thrill of the big day. The anticipation is all part of it, like you said Mark.
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I would like to point out that the award winning Doritos spot “Time Machine” was made here in Phoenix for $200. Great to see local talent hit a big spot like that.
Overall I was a bit underwhelmed in this year’s spots. I noticed a lot of flag waving. Appealing to patriotism and charities, which sometimes rubs me wrong. I love corporations supporting that stuff but sometimes it just feels like they want to buy some sympathy for their million dollar spots. I don’t know, maybe it’s just the pessimist in me.
jeff
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Yes Mark, thanks. Great video. Loved to see them talk about the adrenaline and excitement of the live product. You could clearly see them perk up whenever they talked about those matters. Meant a great deal to them and I can certainly understand!
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Nice Mark! They say the funniest stuff is the most painful. Sadly a very truthful account.
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Great forum!
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OK. A little slow, got it now. Thanks for your help!
Jeff
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OK, so just edit my AVCHD native files in a ProRes sequence and then do a “Match Settings” export for Episode. I was concerned about creating more generation loss by doing that, but now that I think of it, that wouldn’t be any worse than when I would re-wrap my files into ProRes for edit in FCP.
Thanks!
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Do you edit in ProRes as well?