Krisztian Majdik
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I did, same result.
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I’ve got the same issue with MC 6. I was told this is a bug and I need to update the software. haven’t gotten to it just yet.
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Thanks a lot, your answer was very helpful. I believe resolve is the way to go, or rent a DS to final it. I have no problems dealing with no TC but with well planed file naming conventions.
Thanks,
Krisztian
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It’s an Animation film so there is no camera. Finished colored shots will be exported out of NUKE as DPX. Yea I wasn’t sure if Symphony could handle DPX and 2K natively. AVID DS could handle this, correct? I’ll play around with the Resolve workflow. Thanks!
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The Murch books above are great. Really any book about editing may be useful.
Personally, I never got much out of the books besides inspiration (a lot of it!). I recommend watching a lot of films. Find scenes that you really enjoy, watch them over and over again, turn off the sound and watch just the cuts, etc. Also, reading a lot of literature, screenplays and short stories will help you form a good understanding of storytelling.
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I believe the most important thing for you is to go to each and every networking event you can find. Join the Union roster/follow their websites about events, go to NAB, etc. Be friendly, mingle and show real enthusiasm without being pushy and jump on any opportunity to be a PA, runner and even unpaid intern.
Reality TV has often a lot of entry level opportunities as well but you will get stuck easily in it…
My advice is, figure out what you really want to edit (TV, Film, music videos etc) and then make a list of all the post houses and production companies that fit that bill and contact them about available positions or part time internships (work in the liquor store on the side to make money, or at nights). Meanwhile, learn AVID (and FCP/premiere) inside out and focus on learning what an AE or 2nd AE does. Learn how to do basic compositing, sound mixing and such.
Good luck! It took me 4-5 years fighting through odd jobs and cheap work to get a break. Don’t give up!
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There are 3 steps you need to follow:
1. get an immigration lawyer with experience in getting visas for artists in film & TV
2. get an immigration lawyer with experience in getting visas for artists in film & TV
3. get an immigration lawyer with experience in getting visas for artists in film & TV
Unless you get a fulltime job at a post house who will sponsor you for an H1B (deadline is april 4th I believe), you will need to apply for a EB-1 greencard or a O-1 VISA (I am currently on an O-1, and it takes some time to prepare the application). With both, you have to prove that you are an artist of “extraordinary ability” in order to qualify for the VISA. It’s not easy to qualify but a good lawyer will help you with the process and it’s absolutely a necessity to have a lawyer.The O-1 requires a sponsor, I am unsure if you need one for the greencard.
Hope that helps,
Krisztian
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I also suggest to watch movies and scenes you find interesting with the sound turned off. You’ll be amazed how suddenly your focus shifts from spectator to analyst. Then rewatch certain scenes with the sound on, break the scene down, figure out why they cut it in a certain way and how the music and SFX helped the scene.
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I switched to Avid MC 5.5 right as the news came out about FCPX and now I slap myself in the head why I didn’t switch earlier. It’s an amazing piece of software, precise, well thought out and just a joy to work with. And I am saying this as a long time FCP fanatic that vehemently defended apples software against AVID and premiere.