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❝ Creative editors are receiving a wide range of formats , rasters and colour space footage that needs to be processed and edited .❞
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Next-gen systems
Polaroid provides stability in video capturing
Polaroid has released two new camera stabilisers for “ sharp and stable ” video capturing . The Polaroid handheld three-axis electronic gimbal stabiliser is designed for action cameras , complete with three independent motors for automatic camera stabilisation . The Polaroid power handgrip / stabiliser , on the other hand , can be used with a wide range of digital and action cameras , and simultaneously charges the camera while keeping it steady when shooting on-the-move .
Camera devices help take creative shots
Matthews Studio Equipment ( MSE ) has introduced two camera support mounting devices that allow the shooter to capture more creative shots . The Wedge , a simple three-point triangular stand , is designed to allow users to quickly and easily attach their film , video or DSLR cameras on the mount to capture low POV shots and more , said MSE . The CAM Tank , on the other hand , accepts both large camera plates and direct mount , and is another option
for extremely low shots — without taking away the ability to pan and tilt the camera . It is also an option for Dutch angles when mounted to a fluid head or shots designed to be pointed straight down off a fluid head or jib .
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While editing systems have come a long way since the days of tape and reel recordings , what constitutes the next generation of editing systems ? Shawn Liew discovers more …
When Michael Rubin published his Nonlinear : A Guide to Digital Film and Video Editing handbook in 1991 , it coincided with the gradual availability of files on video servers or hard disks , thus setting in motion the wane of tape or reel recordings . The onset of HD in the early 2000s further pushed linear editing towards obsolescence , as nonlinear editing ( NLE ) systems began to take pride of place in production houses and facilities around the world .
However , with most editing conducted in the digital domain today , is “ non-linear ” an increasingly extraneous descriptive term to retain ? As new technologies and formats continue to emerge , what are some of the key features that will make up the “ next generation ” of editing systems ?
As technology advances , it is continually affecting the way content creators and post-production crews work alongside the speed at which they put content together , observes Hiroyuki Takahama , assistant general manager , Content Creation Solutions Marketing , Professional Solutions Company ( PSAP ), Sony Corporation of Hong Kong .
In particular , Sony sees “ soaring interest ” for editing in the cloud , Takahama tells APB . He advises : “ As we look into the next generation of editing systems , including editing in the cloud , there are certain key features to consider . These include storage and archiving capabilities , compatibility and operability with a large range of products and systems , enhanced footage quality , accessibility and data security , among others .”
Sony ’ s manifestation of these features comes in the shape of the Vegas Pro 13 , which is designed for “ complete creative control ”, balancing powerful features with a beginner-friendly interface and workflow . Vegas Pro 13 is equipped with advanced archival tools , audio metering capabilities , DVD Architect Pro 6 , Dolby Digital
workflows
Avid ’ s Media Composer Cloud allows creative editors to collaborate anywhere in the world .
Professional Encoder and plug-ins from FXHOME , NewBlueFX and iZotope .
A key feature that Takahama is keen to highlight is the Proxy-First Workflow , which offers real-time saving benefits — beneficial for large production teams working on tight deadlines . He explains : “ The editor achieves improved editing performance as the Proxy-First Workflow automatically swaps large clips with smart proxies and is extremely useful for reviewing footage on location , without interrupting the capture workflow . Furthermore , Vegas Pro 13 ensures that the audio of the footage is EBU R128 / CALM Actcompliant and ready for broadcast using new loudness metering tools .”
The Vegas Pro Connect mobile iPad companion app further provides a review system alongside a gesturedriven control surface to combat the collaboration challenges during video production , reveals Takahama . He adds : “ This genuine breakthrough in project collaboration and control provides users with well-channelled editorial content , as well as a more direct and meaningful involvement in the creative process .”
Not surprisingly , one company that knows a thing or two about editing systems is Avid , an early pioneer of NLE systems . At the 1989 NAB Show , Avid / 1 , the first incarnation of the Avid Media Composer , was made public . Today , both the Media Composer and the Avid MediaCentral platform are key components of every major broadcaster and film editor in the world , declares David Colantuoni , senior director , Product Management , Creative Tools and Storage , Avid .
He relates to APB : “ Avid ’ s unique
❝ Creative editors are receiving a wide range of formats , rasters and colour space footage that needs to be processed and edited .❞
— David Colantuoni , Senior Director ,
Product Management , Creative Tools and Storage , Avid
advantage is tying together editorial and content creators through the MediaCentral platform . We also offer multiple options in editorial through Media Composer , which has gone through a renaissance of re-engineering over the past few years .”
Like Sony , Avid is seeing a pick-up in cloud-based editing , leading the company to offer Media Composer Cloud , which allows creative editors to collaborate anywhere in the world . Furthermore , Media Central UX , a cloud-based , Web front-end to the MediaCentral platform , allows for edit ing through a Web browser , enabling cloud interactivity and collaboration from any location .
“ The future of editing lies in the cloud and collaboration ,” Colantuoni predicts . “ Avid is dedicated to using the MediaCentral platform as a conduit to matching creative editorial for video , audio and music creation , so users can interact and allow their creativity to prosper .”
Crucially , Avid is a firm believer of the need to adapt to customers ’ needs , which Avid believes currently evolves around the requirement for remote collaboration , with the ability to access key assets anywhere in the world . Colantuoni continues : “ Our customers want to collaborate with their peers and clients on a worldwide basis . Avid has enabled this collaboration through the MediaCentral platform services .