Wind-Up World Films

11/02/2016

Really great breakdown of how codecs work... So many people use H264, but have no idea how it works or how to use it efficiently.

If you work with video, it's vital to understand how codecs work and how they change your image. In this tutorial, I cover all of the big concepts behind codecs,…

05/02/2016

I know so many 'filmmakers' that claim to understand their workflow. But the truth is, they often don't. Creativity and technology sit hand in hand when making films.
Get to know your codecs, understand how they work on each and how they work in you NLE. It will save you time!

As the title says, Codecs are probably the single most confusing thing in editing, especially in Media Composer. Most editors don't know that Me...

05/02/2016

DaVinci Resolve 12.3 update:
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/support

Welcome to the Blackmagic Design support center. Here you will find the latest software updates, support notes, instruction manuals and all kinds of helpful information. If you need extra help, then please go to our community forum and connect with the incredible experience of the television industr…

04/02/2016

I generally don't class myself professionally as a DoP. I'm largely an offline / online editor by trade. But every now and then I'll get hired to shoot some short films for TV. It's always great to get a budget and hire kit in.
I have a shoot later this month with the C300 MkII and Canon Cinema Primes... Looking forward to shooting with that combination. Just happens to be the right tool for that particular job.

03/02/2016

Resolve colourist training is starting to shine through. Finally figured out loads of technical achievements that have confused me for ages.
Highly recommend using ScopeBox with Resolve too.

02/02/2016

Avid Training today. I've just discovered that Avid now do a monthly subscription rather than the one off payment. Where this might be more expensive in the long run, it makes the industry standard NLE far more accessible for folks like me.
Also, almost finished my Colourist Training. DaVinci Resolve 12 is one of the most splendid post production tolls I've ever used.
Next investment to save up for is a broadcast monitor.

23/01/2016

Rockin' it with the mighty Bo Walton at the Northampton Theatre for Bernie Keith's birthday celebration!
Totally sold out show for Bo... Should be an immense show!
Road Trip movie of Bo's day to be released soon!

12/01/2016

It's been a long time since I've posted anything here. Lots of changes and transitions happening.
I'm currently looking to focus and specialise in Post-Production. Offering the following services:
* Offline Editing
* Online Edits / Conforming
* Colour Grading
* Project Finishing and Master Delivery
It's likely that audio design and mixing will be outsourced, so I'll be contacting good folks I know soon, or if anyone is interested, get in touch.
The idea, eventually, is to have an edit suite (that isn't in my flat) that will be a specialist suite.
In the meantime, I'm going back to the drawing board to look at how I can get some short films made.
Equally, if anyone has any short films that need an editor, please do get in touch and I'd be happy to discuss. I may set aside time to edit a few shorts a year.
All best wishes for the New Year,
Dave

31/07/2015

For any aspiring film editors out there - Eddie Hamilton is one finest home-grown editors working in feature films out there right now. His attitude and way of thinking is incredibly inspiring. Check out this great podcast interview with him...

Eddie Hamilton discuss his journey to becoming one of the most sought after editors working in Film today.

27/07/2015

Anybody using DaVinci Resolve - They've released the Public Beta version of Resolve Studio 12. It has some welcome additions to the release. The editing side of things has come on a long way... Interesting to see how this does in the NLE market in a time where there is NO IDEAL SOLUTION for us editors anymore. Personally, I find that the technolgy is hindering the storytelling process more than ever.
The simplicity of Resolve 12 is very attractive.

The Blackmagic team must not sleep. They just released the first Public Beta for Davinci Resolve 12, which you can download here. Resolve 12 brings over eighty new features to the popular color grading tool, with a host of editing, audio, workflow, and of course, color grading improvements.

27/07/2015

Ramble ramble ramble:

"The monster showed up after midnight. As they do. But it isn't the monster Connor's been expecting. He's been expecting the one from his nightmare, the nightmare he's had nearly every night since ...

16/06/2015

Anyone interested in putting their foot in the door of the film industry... Particularly on the camera dept... This is a good way in:
http://www.pannyhire.co.uk/internship-programme.html