Kevin Sio
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I don’t know what other options you have in the area in which you live. You might try to explore some free-lance opportunities. Maybe get a couple of pro bono jobs, local non-profits are always looking for that kind of thing. If you could get your own edit system together (big $ up front I know) then you might be able to expand your opportunities. Maybe you could cut a deal with your employer to allow you to use his suite. He might pick up more clients that way. If you think you have the chops…simply start looking for other work. Pick a city or region that you might like and go for it. Better to do it when you are young and mobile. And yes, I echo all the above, you are under paid.
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Kevin Sio
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Corporate Communications
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I downloaded a demo version of Vegas. It appears to do everything that I want it to. I am recommending that the client add the cost of the software to the budget.
thanks
Kevin
Kevin Sio
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I have the same problem. I am using a demo version to evaluate the package. Burning to a DVD from the timeline is very important. My sequence is very simple, 6-8 scenes digitized from a home style mini dv camcorder. Black and graphic at head and tail. I have a DVD burner with media in it. My computer came with burning software but it is not running. Here’s something interesting…I loaded alternative burning software and it does not recognize the DVD drive…related?
thanks
Kevin
Kevin Sio
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Corporate Communications
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Many thanks to all for responding. I solved the problem thusly: rescanned at 600dpi-Added an adjustment layer with a level adjust effect (to knock the white down a little) and the video interlace filter-out putted as an OMF. Before I was outputting as a QT at the “animation” quality, the OMF output gave me nice smooth motion and no aliasing. Imported into my Avid Dxpress Pro as a OMF and it looked great.
K
Kevin Sio
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Corporate Communications
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I found a partial answer in the tutorial section with a good piece on an animated stroke.
thanks to all for the suggestions
Kevin
Kevin Sio
Videographer/Editor
Corporate Communications
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Redflag:
Green can be better than blue from a practical point of view because saturated green is not a typical clothing color, while blue is. There maybe other negatives and positives based on keying systems in individual facilities. One thing I have heard is that very large green screens can be unsettling to work around for long periods. Leading to nausea in some people.
Mitch:
Well you are certainly right about the chroma keyer in Avid. However “Keylight” is a full featured package that is equal to anything on the market. So if you have a recent version of After Effects, you have a great keyer built in!
Cheers
K
Kevin Sio
Videographer/Editor
Corporate Communications
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The Lastolite 6×7 green/blue reversible arrived and I have done some tests. From a shooting point of view it should be fine. I had my subject about 6ft from the screen, tho a couple of more feet would be optimal. As long as there aren’t any big hand and arm jestures the size of the background is fine. I have it mounted vertically at the moment. Couple a things about the screen itself…construction seesm to be very good, the metal band that surrounds the fabric is beefy and there are fabric tie straps on the long sides and hand loops on the short sides. As with all of these “foldable” systems…there is a learning curve. I have yet to be able to fold it by myself.
As far as the actual keying, I did tests with my Avid Express Pro system. The Avid “Chroma Keyers” was OK, not great. Avid FX was noticeably better. Then I switched to After Effects 6.5 and used the “Keylight” plug in. This gave great results.
That’s it from snowy upstate NY.
Kevin Sio
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Corporate Communications
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Thanks to all for the recommendations and ideas. I expect this will arrive anyday. I have a shoot scheduled with our company president on the 29th so I will be able to give some initial impressions. I have plenty of stands, clamps and lights so that will not be an issue.
Kevin Sio
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Corporate Communications
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I purchased a Lastolite blue/green 6 x 7 collapsible from B & H. They had cheaper manufacturers but I was not familiar with them and I have personal experience with Lastolite products.
K
Kevin Sio
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Corporate Communications
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Mike
I had a project like this a few years ago. After some experimentation I went to an off white more like pale pale grey seamless paper. The white seamless I had was too white. This helped. In your finished project, if your white background needs to be seamlessly white and totally unblemished from head to foot than you might better use green screen or some other compositing method.
Good luck!
Kevin
Kevin Sio
Videographer/Editor
Corporate Communications
National Grid