All of you are asking the same thing. “How can I edit remotely or work from home?” Today we’ll look at Avid, as they have many supported options, so you can cut with Media Composer from just about anywhere. Let’s get started. 1. Extending Your Desktop 2. Islands of Media 3. Virtualization and Extending: Media Composer | Cloud VM 4. Streaming Proxies: Media Composer | Cloud Remote 5. Computer, Storage, and Media in the Cloud: Avid | Edit On Demand

On this episode of 5 THINGS, we gonna get hiiiiiigh! In the clouds, with a primer on using the cloud for all things post-production. 1. Why use the cloud for Post Production? 2. Transfer and Storage 3. Rendering and Transcoding and VFX 4. Video and Audio Editing and Finishing 5. Review and Approve

On this episode of 5 THINGS, we’re checking out the 2018 Mac Mini from Apple, and the eGPU Pro offering from Blackmagic and …well, Apple. We’re also running benchmarks against your favorite (or least favorite) NLEs. Final Cut X, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Avid Media Composer. 1. 2018 Apple Mac Mini 2. Blackmagic eGPU Pro 3. Apple FCP X and Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve 4. Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer 5. Conclusions

On this episode of 5 THINGS, I’ve got a few tricks that you may not know about the 'Tube. Little known upload tricks and workarounds, playback shortcuts, captioning hacks, audio compression workarounds, and voodoo that you may not even know that YouTube does. 1. Upload Tricks 2. Captioning Hacks 3. Playback Shortcuts 4. Audio Secrets 5. Advertising Tips

In this episode of 5 THINGS, Michael shows how to choose the correct parts, how to build, and how fast a Hackintosh is against other Apple Computers! Tested: a $2500 Hackintosh vs a $13,000 Late 2017 iMac Pro and a Late 2013 Mac Pro! Render and export benchmarks with Apple FCP X, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Avid Media Composer. 1. Why Build a Hackintosh? 2. Choosing the Right Parts 3. Building the Computer 4. Installing the OS 5. Performance and Conclusions

If you need to stream via Wi-Fi, 3G/4G cellular, or a hard Ethernet line while you're on the go, what's the best portable unit? Which unit has more features? Which is most reliable when live streaming? In this episode, we pit the LiveU Solo vs the Teradek VidiU Pro. 1. What do they do? 2. Setup and Connectivity 3. Flexibility and Usability 4. Streaming Quality 5. Conclusions

In this episode of 5 THINGS, Michael shows you how to create your very own Roku channel, and update it within minutes...with NO CODING! 1. What ways are there to create a Roku channel? 2. How do I use Direct Publisher? 3. What media do I need to create? 4. How do I update my channel? 5. What else do I need to know?

Michael reviews the AJA Helo - an all-in-one portable, recording, and streaming device. Michael answers the questions: 1. What does it do? 2. How do I use it? 3. How do I control it? 4. How is the quality? 5. Who should use it?

Due to the success of the first “Post Myths” episode, Michael is back with special co-host Vince Rocca for “Post Myths Vol. 2”. In this episode, Michael and Vince tackle myths involving YouTube, hard drives, ProRes, technical and creative chops, and cereal…? 1. YouTube needs compressed video 2. Bare drives are safe for storage 3. You can’t create ProRes on Windows 4. Editors only need to know how to edit 5. Video needs to be action and title safe

What does it take to do create an independent web series? From creation to distribution, there is a ton that goes on behind the scenes. Michael takes you though all of the stages – including what gear and tools he uses. There is more going on than you think! 1. Pre-Production 2. Production 3. Post Production 4. Distribution 5. Improvements

“Which video editing software should I learn?” is a common question for those who want to get into “the industry”. But what’s the truth about video editing in Hollywood? Who uses what? Why do they use it? And for how long? In this episode, Michael examines what video editing software(s) you need to learn to have a video editing job in Hollywood and what the future holds. 1. Avid Media Composer 2. Apple Final Cut Pro X 3. Adobe Premiere Pro 4. Everything Else 5. The Future Also...

In this episode of 5 THINGS, Michael covers the essentials for ensuring a smooth handoff from creative editorial to post audio in ProTools. This includes formatting your tracks and preparation within your NLE (Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Apple Final Cut Pro X). 1. Track Layouts 2. Sync 3. Video 4. OMF and AAF Exports 5. Odds and Ends

Lots of news for NAB 2017! 1. Teradek Post Production Panel, in conjunction with Pro Video Coalition. Wednesday April 26th at 11:30 PST. Booth C6025 2. 5 THINGS: live episode, courtesy of Lumaforge. Courtyard by Marriott Las Vegas Convention Center. Wednesday, April 26th at 3:30PM. Followed by a panel discussion: "State of the NLE". Register free at http://lumaforge.com/nab. 3. Meetups: Blue Collar Post Collective and #PostChat Meetup: Sunday, 6:30pm PST at O'Sheas on the...

Transcoding is a necessity in todays moderns tapeless workflow. But what formats do you need to transcode to, and what are the best practices? In this episode, Michael reviews the places in post production where transcoding is necessary, plus what tools are used and the methodologies behind them. 1. Onset and Editorial 2. Review & Approve and Audio 3. VFX and Color 4. Distribution 5. Tips Complete transcript at http://5thingsseries.com. Closed Captioning available. What...

In this episode of 5 THINGS, Michael examines the components and things to think about when building a live streaming rig, and explains the why behind the how. 1. What components do I need? 2. CDNs?! 3. Common software solutions 4. Common hardware solutions 5. Tips and considerations Closed Captioning available. What 5 Things do you want to know about? Let me know! Web: http://5thingsseries.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/5thingsseries Twitter:...

In the first episode of 2017, Michael debunks some popular post production myths and misconceptions. 1. Transcoding to a better codec will improve quality 2. Log formats are the same as HDR 3. You can grade video on a computer monitor 4. You can fix audio distortion 5. Storage is the same as capacity Complete transcript at http://5thingsseries.com. Closed Captioning available. What 5 Things do you want to know about? Let me know! Web: http://5thingsseries.com Facebook:...

What’s old is new again: Offline / online workflows. Michael explores what they are and how to choose which one works best for you. What is an Offline/Online Workflow? What are some examples? What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks? Is there a hybrid?

In this episode of 5 THINGS, Michael explains how to choose the components to go into your audio and video editing system (NLE and DAW). CPUs, GPUs, and more! 1. Mac, PC,...Linux? 2. CPU 3. GPU 4. Boot "Drive" and Internal Storage 5. What would you choose? Complete transcript at http://5thingsseries.com.

In this episode of 5 THINGS, Michael gets you started on audio restoration inside your NLE, and tips and tricks to make that dialogue sound better. 1. Dialogue Clarity 2. Noise Reduction 3. Reducing Reverb 4. Levels and Placement 5. Last Tips Complete transcript at http://5thingsseries.com.

Archive - the final resting place of your media. It's gotta be secure, and it's gotta be reliable. Have you planned for it? Do you know what methodologies or technologies to use? What about the cost? In the latest episode of 5 THINGS, Michael Kammes tackles what you need to know about archiving. 1. What is Archive? 2. Where does Archive fit in? 3. What Archive options are there? 4. How do I plan for archive? 5. How much does archive cost?

Asset Management is vague and boring. But it enables you and your team to spend less time searching, retrieving and repeating the same receptive tasks, which allows for more time to CREATE. In this episode of 5 THINGS, we'll cover: 1. What is Asset Management? 2. Whats the difference between MAM, DAM, and PAM? 3. What options should I be looking for? 4. How to I plan for Asset Management? 5. How much does it cost? Complete transcript at http://5thingsseries.com.