Mark Raudonis
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[Richard Herd] “Are they putting clauses in the contract that say: here is the footage. Deliver an Avid project file. I”
Yes, that is EXACTLY what can happen. Look at some of the delivery requirements from just about any network, and you’ll find that there are are specific references to AVID project files, preferred codecs etc.
Network delivery specs are usually YEARS behind technological developments. For example, their references to LTO archives often ask for “TAR” format… something that is being eclipsed by NTFS used by many vendors to create a “NAS on a tape”.
Trying to swim against the tide of “accepted” Post technology is never easy, but it can be done. Pick the best tool for YOU, and make it work.
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Rather than focus on the “math” perhaps we should focus on the take away from this survey,
which is that in the large project, shared workflow environment, AVID still rules. The people polled for this survey are experienced professionals working on large projects with large teams in shared storage workflows. Naturally, they would favor AVID in that environment.Despite all the noise here on this forum, I have yet to hear anyone champion FCP-X or Premier in a LARGE workgroup, shared media environment. Plenty of tales of specific, individual projects, and much debate about specific features but no tales of “great success” in the arena that I’m familiar with. I’d love to hear about it if you’re working with 25-30 editors on a network show with hundreds of TB of shared storage.
Mark
PS. I do love the multi clip creation feature in FCP-X!
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Cautionary tale here:
Don’t misspell the exec producer’s name in the credits! Not a good career move!
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Lance, I guess you’re right.
I’m sure that X has plenty of retro FX plugin they could have used. “Sawtooth” wipes perhaps?
And imagine the keyword possibilities!
How many different words can you use to describe a shark? Let’s see. Here’s a few
that would get a good work out:Flying shark
Swimming Shark
Land shark (Yes, it happened!)
Baby shark
Snarky shark
Smiling shark
chomping shark (lots of those)Feel free to add to this list.
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Can we get back to the point of this thread… which is that SHARKNADO is two hours of pure, over the top, unbelievably campy, ENTERTAINMENT! I loved it! I don’t care how it was edited… it was awesome!
can’t wait for Sharknado three: Danger in the desert!
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That was WONDERFUL! Thanks for calling attention to it.
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Andreas,
Help me out here. Am I supposed to be the crocodile, the plover, or the wildebeest?
I think I relate mostly to the person who wrote this “Story”. The writer takes a dwindling mud puddle and turns it into a wonderful, dramatic life or death struggle with characters and conflicts as clear as any Shakespearian play. Great stuff. By the way, I think it was edited on film!!! 🙂
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Inertia.
The laws of physics also apply to the actions of humans. An NLE in place tends to stay in place!
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Most networks will specify in their contract “X” amount of days to deliberate on a cut. Typically this is from 2-4 days. If they do NOT get back to us with in that timeframe, then we have the right to request “overages” for the extra time we’re waiting for them.
If you do NOT have language like this in your contract, then , as you’ve noticed, you end up working for free. The ONLY thing that will compel them to stay on schedule is either their own internal deadline (need it for a trade show, internal presentation, etc) or the contractual threat of having to pay overages.
I strongly suggest that you learn from this situation and NEVER fail to include language protecting you again! I understand that payment milestones may not be practical in every situation, but if you DID have them in your contract, then at the very least you can point to them and take the moral high ground.
Good luck!
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I applaud the creator, NOT the critic.