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Gear guides, workflows, and all things post-production. The best server/NAS, editing software, plugins, hard drives, and editing computers for video content.
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You’re a Small Production Company. Which Server Should You Buy in 2021?
Everything from the best NAS-server enclosures, high-capacity server hard drives, SSD cache, and the 10G Networking adapters to bring your team into 2021
You’re a Freelance Editor. Which Server Should You Buy in 2024?
As a video editor, looking for a cost-effective sever can be a daunting task. With this guide, we will cover budget-friendly QNAP servers and SSD cache drives.
RAID: What is it, how does it work, and what do I choose for my server?
What is the difference between RAID 1 & 0. How about RAID 5 & 6? And what is with 10? Let's go over the best RAID setup for your server/NAS.
Take your efficiency to the next level with a professional post-production folder structure
Revised for 2022! Be organized and consistent. When working on multiple projects simultaneously with hundreds of deliverables per project, keeping your assets in one massive folder is just not the way to do things. I walk you through my folder structure and the file templates I created to stay organized.
Why do your exports look different on your iPhone?
Maintain accurate color throughout post-production. Rec. 709, DCI-P3, sRGB, and Rec. 2020 what are these, what do they mean, and how do you make exports look the same on both monitors and iPhones. I also go over the best displays and color accessories to help make videos stellar.
Don’t neglect your audio! Mix on a budget with headphones.
The best headphones and amps for video editing and audio mixing. A bad mix will destroy your film while a good mix will bring it to the next level. Investing in a quality pair of headphones will help you notice those details you’ve been missing and introduce a whole new level of quality to your productions.
How to correctly export a feature film from Premiere Pro.
Lessen the impact from Adobe Premiere Pro crashing mid-export. By using a reel or DPX workflow, you can avoid having to re-render your 90 minutes long video when it fails at 90%. In this article, we look at the best workflow for exporting your feature film for color grading and what file formats to render your final deliverables from.
Portable Power: Mobile Workstations for VFX
Choosing the best laptop for VFX work is a complicated task. However, with RTX and the rise of “content-creation” laptops, we'll dive deep into finding the best laptop for editing or VFX.
The best Premiere Pro hardware for optimal performance.
Ensure your PC components are made for editing in Premiere Pro. We will look at the best GPU for Premiere, RAM needed for 4k video, and a fast SSD for video footage.