[Tim Kolb]

I think that the biggest hole in many corporate producer’s skillset is being able to learn, and then handle, content. If you want to work for General Electric’s Jet Engine guys, it wouldn’t hurt to bone up a bit…

Keep in mind that as you get new clients, you will have to acquire new knowledge. But knowing what their competitive position is and who their competitors are will help you if you are making a sales video, the industry’s major safety concerns if you’re making a safety video, etc.

Google and the web are the best weapon ever devised for this purpose…

I would start with smaller companies where you may have to do something for free or absurdly discounted to start your reel. Approach these jobs for small clients as you would a large one. You can’t pull in large clients with projects that look like they are low budget (even though they were).

TimK,

Kolb Syverson Communications,
Creative Cow Host,
2004-2005 NAB Post Production Conference
Premiere Pro Technical Chair,
Author, “The Easy Guide to Premiere Pro” http://www.focalpress.com
“Premiere Pro Fast Track DVD Series” http://www.classondemand.net

[Tim Kolb]

I’d agree with Peter, I believe we have 2 or 3 million in liability coverage.

I would also have a qualified engineer checking your decks with some regularity to head off many predictable potential problems.

I might also consider several fire-proof safes to store client raw tapes, etc in…if you burn to the ground, 2 or 3 million may not cover ALL your client’s losses in acquired raw footage.

TimK,

Kolb Syverson Communications,
Creative Cow Host,
2004-2005 NAB Post Production Conference
Premiere Pro Technical Chair,
Author, “The Easy Guide to Premiere Pro” http://www.focalpress.com
“Premiere Pro Fast Track DVD Series” http://www.classondemand.net

[Tim Kolb]

Are there any higher end producers in the area that would give you some “serious” footage to edit as an alternative to their current workflow, or would take a flyer on you for free?

You might offer to do some edits for free for one or some of these types to get the stuff on your reel, but keep in mind…you’ll probably have to turn it fast so they can have their own editor as a “plan B”…

TimK,

Kolb Syverson Communications,
Creative Cow Host,
2004-2005 NAB Post Production Conference
Premiere Pro Technical Chair,
Author, “The Easy Guide to Premiere Pro” http://www.focalpress.com
“Premiere Pro Fast Track DVD Series” http://www.classondemand.net

[Tim Kolb]

If you want to buy an HD”V” camcorder…then you can simply download the Ppro 1.5.1 free upgrade from Adobe and you’re set to go… If it turns out you like some more speed, then you can purchase AspectHD from CineForm to run with PPro and accelerate the process considerably.

If you are considering HDCAM or DVCProHD, then you would need a compatible HDSDI card…I believe that BlueFish444, Decklink and AJA all have models compatible with PPro. I have an AJA.

TimK,

Kolb Syverson Communications,
Creative Cow Host,
2004-2005 NAB Post Production Conference
Premiere Pro Technical Chair,
Author, “The Easy Guide to Premiere Pro” http://www.focalpress.com
“Premiere Pro Fast Track DVD Series” http://www.classondemand.net

[Tim Kolb]

[Redgum] “You said “WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?”
David, lighten up. My comments were meant to be humorous and I am sure Tim was being his useful self.
If I read your background right, 1191 posts on this site and a string of doco’s on your web site, then you should know the limitations of your NLE (Adobe) really well by now.
You could try Avid or Vegas, their management tools may be right up your alley, but with 45 hours of footage I’m sure both programs would give you something to complain about. And I guess the question with Avid and Vegas would be “WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?””

Hi Redgum,

I think David got it…I didn’t take his frustration as being aimed at me…

The Project Window has some rather obvious limitations when you get into any project with a lot of material. I understand that. I don’t think Adobe ignores this stuff as much as keeps trying to work on what they can get done with a relatively tight crew and everyone has their “dealbreaker” issues…but they’re different for everyone, and there just aren’t enough engineers to do everything in one rev. I think the other ssue is that Premiere has had its priority feature list coming from the sort of creative/corporate/in-house/etc. set for years and now that there is really some penetration into the broadcast market, broadcasters, and those who work on television programs and films, have different needs. Thus starts the “new list” and even new directions…

If there is one thing I’ve learned over 20 years in the business, it’s that I haven’t cornered the market on an efficient workflow, and I certainly haven’t experienced every situation that other editors may face. Nobody’s workflow needs are illegitimate…

TimK,

Kolb Syverson Communications,
Creative Cow Host,
2004-2005 NAB Post Production Conference
Premiere Pro Technical Chair,
Author, “The Easy Guide to Premiere Pro” http://www.focalpress.com
“Premiere Pro Fast Track DVD Series” http://www.classondemand.net

[Tim Kolb]

Pentium Ms do work, but get a fast one…large cache…I think if you’re serious about running with a couple of apps open at once, you’ll regret not putting 2 Gigs of RAM in the thing if it will fit.

Also, a large capacity 7200rpm C: drive would enable you to work a bit on the internal if you needed.

…none of that helps battery life much however.

TimK,

Kolb Syverson Communications,
Creative Cow Host,
2004-2005 NAB Post Production Conference
Premiere Pro Technical Chair,
Author, “The Easy Guide to Premiere Pro” http://www.focalpress.com
“Premiere Pro Fast Track DVD Series” http://www.classondemand.net

[Tim Kolb]

[Dave_Graton] ”
Hi Don, Steadymove plugin is bundled with Premiere!!??
Where can I find it?

Also, you mentioned working with HDV footage in a DV project? Is it possible to use an HDV-based project with Steadymove?”

As I believe I mentioned…none of the effects in your effects directory are “DV only”…so why would a stabilizer be? Just as the Color Corrector will work on any project you have in Premiere DV, SD, HD, HDV…320×240 custom frame size…whatever, so will any other effect you have installed…like Steady Move.

Haul out your PPro install disk, the Steady Move plugin is on it. You’ll have an option to install various things including the application…and the Steady Move plug in.

TimK,

Kolb Syverson Communications,
Creative Cow Host,
2004-2005 NAB Post Production Conference
Premiere Pro Technical Chair,
Author, “The Easy Guide to Premiere Pro” http://www.focalpress.com
“Premiere Pro Fast Track DVD Series” http://www.classondemand.net

[Tim Kolb]

If you could just open a floating bin to transfer clips…the “details view” bin structure is very good for column sorts, but a bit like building a ship in a bottle for actually creating new bins and sub-setting material.

TimK,

Kolb Syverson Communications,
Creative Cow Host,
2004-2005 NAB Post Production Conference
Premiere Pro Technical Chair,
Author, “The Easy Guide to Premiere Pro” http://www.focalpress.com
“Premiere Pro Fast Track DVD Series” http://www.classondemand.net

[Tim Kolb]

The basic project settings were based on the available camcorders at the time…the HD100 is brand new.

The AspectHD plugin to PPro from CineForm has a project setting for that camera.

You could download a demo at http://www.cineform.com

TimK,

Kolb Syverson Communications,
Creative Cow Host,
2004-2005 NAB Post Production Conference
Premiere Pro Technical Chair,
Author, “The Easy Guide to Premiere Pro” http://www.focalpress.com
“Premiere Pro Fast Track DVD Series” http://www.classondemand.net

[Tim Kolb]

[paul] “It tries to capture, freezes and closes down the program.
I have tried it more than 10 times and same thing.”

OK, I have a message in on it. Things are pretty busy over Adobe way these days, but I hope to hear something on this soon…

TimK,

Kolb Syverson Communications,
Creative Cow Host,
2004-2005 NAB Post Production Conference
Premiere Pro Technical Chair,
Author, “The Easy Guide to Premiere Pro” http://www.focalpress.com
“Premiere Pro Fast Track DVD Series” http://www.classondemand.net