Cinema Redux
This is fantastic. Every 8 by 6 image represents one minute of runtime and is meant to show how color and tone change throughout a film. I love it.
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The Ozone Plug-in Error
I ran into this recurring problem recently which, in turn, spurred my semi-annual hunt for information on what it means and how to make it go away.
My search ended when I realized the problem was simply an animated vector graphic that was just too large for my video card to handle. I solved the issue by baking the animation into a movie clip then re-importing it into Motion.
For future reference, and anyone else looking for answers, here are the articles I found to be the most helpful — ordered by helpfulness.
Helpful Articles regarding the Ozone Plug-in
- Fixing the Ozone Problem via Industrial Revolution
- Troubleshooting Tips via AppleMotion.net
- Motion 3.0.2 Update Beware via FCProducer
- Discussion Thread via KenStone.net
- Discussion Thread via Apple
- Another Thread via Apple
- Discussion Thread via MacRumors.com
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HD Rentals in iTunes
I’m pretty excited to see HD films coming to iTunes. For $4.99 I can watch a new release in HD on my TV just by connecting my MacBook Pro (which is something I do almost daily anyway). I have a Netflix subscription, but I don’t have a Blu-Ray player, so the only time I really get HD content is either over-the-air broadcasts or online.
I can’t imagine renting more than a couple a month, and the bump in quality probably isn’t worth it for a lot of films, but it’s nice that HD films are no longer limited to just Apple TV owners.
Now, if only they offered Mythbusters in HD too.
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Superhero on The Best Shorts
Last Thursday a short film I shot last year was featured on one of my favorite Internet-based serial shows, The Best Short Films in the World.
The always delightful and endlessly depressed Bobby Miller hosted the show as Dr. Manhattan in honor of their super hero-themed episode.
It’s good for a laugh if you have a few minutes, and I’d encourage you to subscribe and watch some of the other IndyMogul stuff. I don’t anticipate SOLMI updating anytime soon, or I’d suggest you subscribe there as well. But there are over 25 episodes just bursting with juicy funniness waiting to be consumed. It’s perfect if you’re just looking for something to kill the time between now and tomorrow’s iPhone announcement.
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Introducing Screencasts
Great movies start with great footage. It’s the foundation editors need to be able to work their magic. Because as the saying goes, you can’t polish a turd (unless you’re the Mythbusters, of course).
It’s important to understand how your camera works, so you can capture the kind of footage editors typically only dream of. These screencasts focus on filming and lighting techniques that will enable you to get the most out of your camera. Whether you’re a beginner or somebody looking to brush up on your shooting skills, you’re sure to find something that will help you turn your home videos into quality productions.
The first screencast covers shutter speed, and how to use it effectively in different lighting situations. If there’s something I left out of the original video, or if there’s another area of filmmaking you’d like to see covered, please let me know.
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