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BuZZ Show and Podcast for January 1

This week’s episode of the world’s only interactive talk radio for Digital Production, Post Production and Distribution is filled with great information and entertainment designed for the independent filmmaker, producer or editor.

Joining Larry Jordan this week to celebrate the New Year is:

Norman Hollyn, who chairs the Editing track at the USC Film School. He has a new book out covering the craft of editing. As Norm says, “technology is a given, how do you improve your art?” In this discussion, Norm presents ways you can structure your production to improve your story-telling.

Philip Hodgetts, CEO of Big Brains for Rent, joins us to look forward at some of the technology we should expect in 2009. Including why the economy may help stifle continuing development of incompatible video formats.

Bruce Nazarian, President, DVD Association, looks at whether the world is moving to Blu-ray optical media, or digital downloads; and what we need to do to make the most of it.

Jonathan Handel, Of Counsel at Troy Gould, talks about 2009 being defined by the potential SAG strike, the impact of the digital transmission switch-over in February, and coming legal trends.

Stacey Parks, CEO, Film Specific, shares her thoughts on the challenges to distribution during this last year. How can we make money on our projects when the economy is in the tank?

Michael Horton, Head-Cutter, Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group, shifts out of his co-host role into that of industry analyst. Mike shares his thoughts on what it takes for creative people to succeed given all the problems today in the industry. If you are a free-lancer, you’ll appreciate his comments.

Brent Altomare, Founder of Groovy Like A Movie, drops in to discuss how he built his production company from a standing start and how to keep it running in the face of an economic headwind.

You can’t find people or interviews like this anywhere else! It’s another fascinating show – all the information you need now to know what’s coming next!

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Zacuto Announces Zwing-Away

Zacuto is excited to announce the release of the Zwing-away, our highly anticipated new product for 2009. Light (only 6.75 oz), inexpensive and simple to use, you can easily attach the Zwing-away to your already existing 15mm lightweight rods. By then attaching your existing matte box to the Zwing-away adapter rods, your matte can quickly swing-away. There is no need to throw away your current matte box to achieve the swing-away design, just purchase the Zwing Away adapter to convert your existing matte box to a swing away in seconds! It’s all about keeping your camera package light, making quick camera modifications, while keeping your matte box off the ground.

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Learn how to use Mocha in After Effects CS4

http://creativesuitepodcast.com/index.php?post_id=415021

Imagineer Systems Mocha: Learn how to use Mocha in After Effects CS4

Chapter: Compositing Tools and Techniques

Topic: Motion Tracking and Stabilizing

In this episode special guest and After Effects wizard Steve Whatley shows us how to use the NEW Mocha plug-in that ships with After Effects CS4!

http://creativesuitepodcast.com/index.php?post_id=415021

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Adobe After Effects: Learn how to use Mocha in After Effects CS4

Chapter: Compositing Tools and Techniques

Topic: Motion Tracking and Stabilizing

In this episode special guest and After Effects wizard Steve Whatley shows us how to use the NEW Mocha plug-in that ships with After Effects CS4!

http://creativesuitepodcast.com/index.php?post_id=415021

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After Effects CS3 Level 1: Adding a movie with a mask

http://audiovideoproducer.digitalmedianet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=609495&afterinter=true

Easy 3D Video in Photoshop

http://www.geniusdv.com/news_and_tutorials/2008/12/easy-3d-video-in-photoshop.php

Maxon Video Quick Tips: Find and Replace Materials

http://maxonpodcast.de/podcasts/Tip15-FindReplaceMaterials.mov

Adobe After Effects: After Effects CS3 Level 1: Adding a movie with a mask

Chapter: Compositing Tools and Techniques

Topic: Masking or Rotoscoping

In this training video, host Jerry Leer how to add a movie to a composition and adding a mask in After Effects CS3. He shows how to drop the movie onto the timeline in full screen and then goes about showing how to add a mask with the mask tool.

http://audiovideoproducer.digitalmedianet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=609495&afterinter=true

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Adobe Photoshop: Easy 3D Video in Photoshop

Chapter: 3D Modelling and Animation

Topic: Textures and Image Maps

Photoshop CS4 introduces a ton of new 3D capability, which, alongside its surprisingly decent video capabilities, positions it as a useful tool for 3D. It goes beyond the Final Cut Studio’s capabilities, but it’s still worlds easier to use than most more ordinary 3D modeling software. The main tradeoffs are extra render time, zero ability to actually create complex 3D models, and limited control over your finished scene.

http://www.geniusdv.com/news_and_tutorials/2008/12/easy-3d-video-in-photoshop.php

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