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Gear guides, workflows, and all things post-production — servers, storage, editing hardware, and the software that cuts your footage.
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A Project Folder Structure Designed for DaVinci Resolve
A project folder structure built for how DaVinci Resolve actually works, plus where Resolve hides your project files.
The Best Portable SSDs for Video Editing
Craving more speed and performance when it comes to video editing? Check out our list of the top 5 best solid state drives for the job!
Export an ad campaign with 100s of deliverables.
Large video editing campaigns are a beast. Let's figure out how to reduce errors in your exports and improve large project efficiency.
How to build a cost-effective in-house video production studio: Part 1 – Post Production
What gear do you need to create a successful, efficient, in-house video production studio? The best computer for your studio, shared storage, and monitors.
The Best Server Setup for a Freelance Editor (Remote & Secure Access)
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
My exact post-production folder structure: one consistent project tree for every job, plus the file templates that keep hundreds of deliverables on track.
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.