[Tim Baker]

Yeah…without a Mac version…it really wont work for me…especially for the onsite stuff I am getting ready to do.

Don’t want to make my Mac mad by hauling in a PC to set next to her…hehehehehe!!!

Does anyone know a similar software that is for the Mac? Or how would the swish do on a PC laptop? I could take my PC laptop to the onsite gig, but it is more of a workflow than I would like.

Thanks,

Tim Baker
Chameleon Mobile Video Productions
(239)849-3295
“It is not the light at the end of the tunnel that we should seek…it is the courage to take the next step in the dark that we must find.”

[Tim Baker]

Yeah…I did a search before posting this and did not find anything from the past two months.

So I should buy Flash itself and then I can do the conversion from within it? Does Compressor not do any Flash codecs?

Thanks,

Tim Baker
Chameleon Mobile Video Productions
(239)849-3295
“It is not the light at the end of the tunnel that we should seek…it is the courage to take the next step in the dark that we must find.”

[Tim Baker]

Wow…I did not even think about using Motion…doh!

Thanks,

Tim Baker
Chameleon Mobile Video Productions
(239)849-3295
“It is not the light at the end of the tunnel that we should seek…it is the courage to take the next step in the dark that we must find.”

[Tim Baker]

There is a lot of stuff about this on the Apple Motion forum…if any of it works…I will let you know.

One thing that seems to be working for some is: Open Font Book and look for duplicate fonts(signified with an astrisk to the right of it)…have the Font Book resolve the duplicates and then do the verify fonts. This has worked for some, but not me.

Good luck and I will keep posting if I get something to work.

Tim Baker
Chameleon Mobile Video Productions
(239)849-3295
“It is not the light at the end of the tunnel that we should seek…it is the courage to take the next step in the dark that we must find.”

[Tim Baker]

Cool…I may just call Apple tech today…I really need to be able to use my Motion for this project.

I will keep you posted, as well.

Thanks.

Tim Baker
Chameleon Mobile Video Productions
(239)849-3295
“It is not the light at the end of the tunnel that we should seek…it is the courage to take the next step in the dark that we must find.”

[Tim Baker]

Chris…sorry…you already answered the time questions…thanks for all your help.

Tim Baker
Chameleon Mobile Video Productions
(239)849-3295
“It is not the light at the end of the tunnel that we should seek…it is the courage to take the next step in the dark that we must find.”

[Tim Baker]

I got serious issues, but you guys are helping!!!

Man keep the info coming…this is all fabulous. This is a new arena for me.

Chris…what would be…in your view…a workable rate. I have been told that they are working on basically a “Napolean Dynamite” budget…roughly $400 to $500,000. Is there a % of that they should expect to pay or is there a “going rate” for Indy post? I am just used to the corporate/commercial world that usually has deep pockets. I know most HD post suites here in my area go for around $150.00 per hour…so I know my hourly rate of $120.00 us well under theirs, but again…feature world is a different beast altogether.

I don’t know if they are planning on dailies(they said that was up in the air right now)…when should I plan on being on the set/location? I figure if they don’t do dailies…I could let them get several days shot and then I could jump into it. They did mention they planning on 35 days shooting with 3 contingent I think. Should I plan on at least a day of post per shooting day if we do dailies…and then how many days post following the wrap of shooting? A week or so for final master…following audio sweetening, color correct, etc?

I hate to sound so stupid on this…this is where I really want to progress with my company…I have always wanted to edit a feature…I appreciate any and all help.

You guys are awesome.

Tim Baker
Chameleon Mobile Video Productions
(239)849-3295
“It is not the light at the end of the tunnel that we should seek…it is the courage to take the next step in the dark that we must find.”

[Tim Baker]

The director seems to have some pretty good creds…he was the assistant to Mastroiianni for “Celestine Prophecy” and he is using this project to try to use as his “break through”.

He seems really cool, but I have only spoken on the phone with him. I expect low pay, but need to be compensated…you present some good questions though. What would you see as a workable weekly rate…my usual day rate is $1200 per day at home office…$1400 a day if I edit on-site in my production trailer. I would be willing…for the credit and if a residual deal is a possibility for an editor…to do it for say a weekly rate of $4000.00. Especially if it is going to be 30+ days…what do you think?

I think I can be pretty brutal when I have to be, but tactful. I am just not aware of the actual job description for being the editor…I mean if it just is not working and the scenes suck or the one principal is just blowing it for everyone, but she is the DP’s wife…do I and should I ethically for the sake of the project speak up. I am well versed in set etiquette for the world of video production, but am green to the film and the indy film arena.

Tim Baker
Chameleon Mobile Video Productions
(239)849-3295
“It is not the light at the end of the tunnel that we should seek…it is the courage to take the next step in the dark that we must find.”

[Tim Baker]

Anyone have any suggestions on how to handle the 60p? I shot a football game in the HDV-SD60 16×9 setting thinking that it would be great for fast action sports at 60fps, but now I don’t know how to get it in my FCP properly to be able to use it.

The footage looks great in camera…the camera really has exceeded my expectations…I can’t duplicate any of the abberations or issues that were in early posts. I just need to know how to post what I shoot now.

Thanks all for your suggestions.

Tim Baker
Chameleon Mobile Video Productions
(239)849-3295
“It is not the light at the end of the tunnel that we should seek…it is the courage to take the next step in the dark that we must find.”

[Tim Baker]

As far as the chamber…rather than a mailer…my local chamber offers an auto emailing alternative. See if they have that for you…I have had more luck with that…more possibility of them reading it if it comes via a Chamber email notice if they are serious chamber members.

Tim Baker
Chameleon Mobile Video Productions
(239)849-3295
“It is not the light at the end of the tunnel that we should seek…it is the courage to take the next step in the dark that we must find.”