5 THINGS - Simplifying Film, TV, and Media Technology - Audio Only
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsMichael Kammes answers 5 THINGS about technologies and workflows in the media creation space. Production, post production, reviews, gear, tech, and some pop culture snark.
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AI Tools For Post Production You Haven’t Heard Of
January 23, 2024 16:52 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBMany of the AI tools out there simply don't work for Post Production. But what tools do and how can you use them? I'll introduce you to a few tools that you probably haven't heard of and that are just perfect for post-production. 1. StoryToolKitAI 2. Twelve Labs 3. Curio Anywhere 4. CodeProject.AI Server 5. Pinokio
Hollywood Filmmaking in 2030 – According to the Studios
September 08, 2023 21:23 - 19 minutes - 22.2 MBHollywood's big 5 studios told us years ago how filmmaking would be done in 2030. Wait...you didn't get the memo? 1. What is MovieLabs? 2. A New Cloud Foundation 3. Security & Access 4. Software-defined Workflows 5. Are we on Track?
A.I. in Post Production – Your Questions Answered
July 31, 2023 15:02 - 16 minutes - 22 MBMichael takes a deep dive into AI for Post Production. He'll answer YOUR top 5 Artificial Intelligence questions so you’re prepared for the creative new world order with AI. 1. Current AI Tools 2. Adapting to AI Evolution 3. Ethics in AI Usage 4. Societal Implications of AI 5. AI Evolution & Impact
How to Edit Remotely with Adobe Premiere Pro
October 20, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 22 MBMichael takes a deep dive into the various ways to edit remotely with Adobe Premiere Pro, when you or your team, plus your computers and media just can’t be in the same place at the same time. 1. Team Projects 2. Adobe Productions 3. All in the Cloud 4. Remoting into the office 5. Hybrids
Editing Remotely with Avid Media Composer
April 19, 2020 18:00 - 16 minutes - 18.7 MBAll of you are asking the same thing. “How can I edit remotely or work from home?” Today we’ll look at the options you have with Avid Media Composer. 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
An Intro to Using the Cloud for Post Production
November 13, 2019 15:02 - 20 minutes - 24.8 MBOn this episode, 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
Blackmagic eGPU Pro & 2018 Mac Mini vs FCPX, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Avid Media Composer
December 09, 2018 22:54 - 24 minutes - 29.9 MB2018 Apple Mac Mini Blackmagic eGPU Pro Apple FCP X and Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer Conclusions The post 5 THINGS: Blackmagic eGPU Pro & 2018 Mac Mini vs. FCPX, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Avid Media Composer appeared first on 5 THINGS - Simplifying Film, TV, and Media Technology.
Blackmagic eGPU Pro & 2018 Mac Mini vs. FCPX, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Avid Media Composer
December 09, 2018 22:54 - 24 minutes - 29.9 MBWe’re checking out the new 2018 Mac Mini from Apple, and the new eGPU Pro offering from Blackmagic and …well, Apple. We’re also running benchmarks against your favorite NLEs! 1. 2018 Apple Mac Mini 2. Blackmagic eGPU Pro 3. Apple Final Cut Pro X and Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve 4. Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer 5. Conclusions
YouTube Tips And Tricks For Your Media
September 12, 2018 13:28 - 13 minutes - 15.9 MBI’ve got a few tricks that you may not know about that will help you upload, manage, and make YouTube do your bidding. 1. Upload Tricks 2. Captioning Hacks 3. Playback Shortcuts 4. Audio Secrets 5. Advertising Tips
Building a Hackintosh
June 19, 2018 07:01 - 23 minutes - 27.3 MBHave you ever thought about using a Hackintosh? Wondering how they perform? Or maybe you wanna build one? Fear not my tech friends, for in this episode, we’ve got you covered. 1. Why Build a Hackintosh? 2. Choosing the Right Parts 3. Hardware Build 4. Installing the macOS 5. Performance and Conclusions
LiveU Solo vs Teradek VidiU Pro
April 19, 2018 13:30 - 13 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode, we’re going to dive deep into live streaming. My friends at LiveU asked me to do a deep dive on their Solo streaming device. I suggested, “why not a shootout between the LiveU Solo and the Teradek VidiU Pro?” 1. What do they do? 2. Setup and Connectivity 3. Flexibility and Usability 4. Streaming Quality 5. Conclusions
Building a Roku Channel
October 25, 2017 09:44 - 17 minutes - 20.1 MBAlways dreamed of having your own TV Channel? With Roku's new "Direct Publisher" you can - and I'll show you how to with a no-coding walkthrough! 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?
AJA Helo - Review
September 28, 2017 14:00 - 12 minutes - 16.4 MBWhat does it do? How do I use it? How do I control it? How is the quality? Who should use it? The post 5 THINGS: on AJA Helo – Review appeared first on 5 THINGS - Simplifying Film, TV, and Media Technology.
AJA Helo – Review
September 28, 2017 14:00 - 12 minutes - 16.4 MBAJA has a brand new all-in-one portable, recording, and streaming device - the AJA Helo! 5 THINGS did a review. 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?
Post Production Myths Vol. 2
September 18, 2017 21:07 - 13 minutes - 16.7 MBVolume 1 was so popular that we've done a sequel! Special guest Vince Rocca rejoins Michael to set the story straight on 5 more post myths! 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
Post Myths Vol. 2
September 18, 2017 21:07 - 13 minutes - 5 MBYouTube needs compressed video Bare drives are safe for storage You can’t create ProRes on Windows Editors only need to know how to edit Video needs to be action and title safe The post 5 THINGS: on Post Myths Vol. 2 appeared first on 5 THINGS - Simplifying Film, TV, and Media Technology.
The 5 THINGS Webseries Workflow
August 13, 2017 17:56 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MB1. Pre-Production 2. Production 3. Post Production 4. Distribution 5. Improvements
Webseries Workflow
August 13, 2017 17:56 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBPre-Production Production Post Production Distribution Improvements The post 5 THINGS: on Webseries Workflow appeared first on 5 THINGS - Simplifying Film, TV, and Media Technology.
The Truth About Video Editing Software in Hollywood
July 12, 2017 08:01 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBEveryone has their favorite video editor. But what do Hollywood Film and TV editors use? What do others use? I break down all of your favorite NLEs here. 1. Avid Media Composer 2. Apple Final Cut Pro X 3. Adobe Premiere Pro 4. Everything Else 5. The Future
Prepping for Post Production Audio
May 03, 2017 08:01 - 11 minutes - 13.4 MBHelp make the post audio person's day with these tips on prepping your audio tracks in your video editor correctly! 1. Track Layouts 2. Sync 3. Video 4. OMF and AAF Exports 5. Odds and Ends
Prepping For Post Audio
May 03, 2017 08:01 - 11 minutes - 13.4 MBTrack Layouts Sync Video OMF and AAF Exports Odds and Ends The post 5 THINGS: on Prepping for Post Audio appeared first on 5 THINGS - Simplifying Film, TV, and Media Technology.
5 THINGS Update – NAB 2017, Appearances, Meet-Ups, Rampant Dance, and more!
April 18, 2017 13:40 - 2 minutes - 3.44 MBAppearances at NAB 2017, meet-ups, a live 5 THINGS episode, contests, and more!
Update - NAB 2017: Panels, Meet-ups, and Contests
April 18, 2017 13:40 - 2 minutes - 3.44 MBAppearances at NAB 2017, meet-ups, a live 5 THINGS episode, contests, and more! The post 5 THINGS: Update – NAB 2017, Appearances, Meet-Ups, Rampant Dance, and more! appeared first on 5 THINGS - Simplifying Film, TV, and Media Technology.
Transcoding in Post
March 08, 2017 07:01 - 16 minutes - 18.9 MBOnset and Editorial Review and Approve, and Audio VFX and Color Distribution Tips The post 5 THINGS: on Transcoding in Post appeared first on 5 THINGS - Simplifying Film, TV, and Media Technology.
Transcoding in Post Production
March 08, 2017 07:01 - 16 minutes - 18.9 MBTranscoding is required in many areas of post-production - which is why you should know about the process! 1. Onset and Editorial 2. Review and Approve, and Audio 3. VFX and Color 4. Distribution 5. Tips
Live Streaming
February 07, 2017 07:01 - 12 minutes - 14.5 MBAre you interested in live streaming, and want to go larger scale than just your smartphone - and don't know where to start? You start here! 1. What components do I need? 2. CDNs?! 3. Common software solutions 4. Common hardware solutions 5. Tips and considerations
Post Production Myths Vol. 1
January 11, 2017 07:01 - 10 minutes - 12.7 MBThere's a ton of misinformation out there on technology in post-production. Let's set the record straight on 5 of 'em! 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
Post Myths Vol.1
January 11, 2017 07:01 - 10 minutes - 12.7 MBTranscoding to a better codec will improve quality Log formats are the same as HDR You can grade video on a computer monitor You can fix audio distortion Storage is the same as capacity The post 5 THINGS: on Post Myths Vol. 1 appeared first on 5 THINGS - Simplifying Film, TV, and Media Technology.
Offline and Online Workflows
November 01, 2016 18:57 - 11 minutes - 13.4 MBWhat is an offline/online workflow? What are some examples? What are the benefits? What are the downsides? Is there a hybrid? The post 5 THINGS: on Offline / Online Workflows appeared first on 5 THINGS - Simplifying Film, TV, and Media Technology.
Offline / Online Workflows for Film, TV, and Media
November 01, 2016 18:57 - 11 minutes - 13.4 MBOffline and Online workflows are used throughout the industry. Let's dive in and see if they'll work for your project! 1. What is an offline/online workflow? 2. What are some examples? 3. What are the benefits? 4. What are the downsides? 5. Is there a hybrid?
Choosing The Right Video and Audio Editing Computer System
October 05, 2016 00:04 - 13 minutes - 15.8 MBIs it time for a new edit system? Great! Let's dive into what components you're going to need to know about in order to get the most bang for your buck! 1. Mac, PC, Linux? 2. CPU 3. GPU and RAM 4. Boot "Drive" and Internal Storage 5. What would you choose?
Choosing The Right Editing System
October 05, 2016 00:04 - 13 minutes - 15.8 MBMac, PC,...Linux? CPU GPU and RAM Boot "Drive" and Internal Storage What would you choose? The post 5 THINGS: on Choosing The Right Editing System appeared first on 5 THINGS - Simplifying Film, TV, and Media Technology.
Audio Restoration for Video Editors
August 03, 2016 15:39 - 13 minutes - 15.3 MBWanna improve your audio inside your video editing software? Michael brings 5 awesomely easy tips from his post-production audio editing days in this episode. 1. Dialogue Clarity 2. Noise Reduction 3. Reducing Reverb 4. Levels and Placement 5. Last Tips
Media Archive
July 12, 2016 16:01 - 9 minutes - 11.3 MBArchiving media is not as easy as it seems! There are many options and considerations when choosing an archive strategy. 1. What is Archive? 2. What does Archive fit in? 3. What Archive options are there? 4. How do I plan for Archive? 5. How much does Archive cost?
Archive
July 12, 2016 16:01 - 9 minutes - 11.3 MBWhat is Archive? What does Archive fit in? What Archive options are there? How do I plan for Archive? How much does Archive cost? The post 5 THINGS: on Media Archive appeared first on 5 THINGS - Simplifying Film, TV, and Media Technology.
Asset Management
June 21, 2016 14:39 - 12 minutes - 14.5 MBLet's face it - we're creating (and thus saving )more and more media. This means we need to search and retrieve it easily. Asset Management can do this - and a ton more! 1. What is Asset Management? 2. What's the difference between DAM, MAM, and PAM? 3. What options should I be looking for? 4. How do I prepare for asset management? 5. How much does asset management cost?
VR and 360 Video
May 17, 2016 15:58 - 12 minutes - 14.4 MBVR and 360 videos are the new tech sexy. Let's take a look at how we shoot, edit, and watch VR! 1. What is VR? 2. How do I shoot VR? 3. How do I edit VR? 4. How do I watch VR? 5. What's the future for VR?
LTO
April 19, 2016 14:01 - 10 minutes - 12.5 MBLTO is a cheap and secure way to store large amounts of media. Let's look into why LTO is a great fit for post-production. 1. What is LTO? 2. Why should I care? 3. What are the downsides of LTO? 4. What tech do I need to use LTO? 5. How much does LTO cost?
HDR - High Dynamic Range
March 15, 2016 18:28 - 10 minutes - 12 MBWhat is HDR? How do I shoot HDR? How do I edit HDR? How do I view HDR? What's the future of HDR? The post 5 THINGS: on HDR appeared first on 5 THINGS - Simplifying Film, TV, and Media Technology.
HDR – High Dynamic Range
March 15, 2016 18:28 - 10 minutes - 12 MBHDR is the next evolution of video. It can be difficult to work with - but *less* difficult after checking out this episode! 1. What is HDR? 2. How do I shoot HDR? 3. How do I edit HDR? 4. How do I view HDR? 5. What's the future of HDR?
Storage Part 3: Management, Permissions, and Support
December 09, 2014 07:01 - 10 minutes - 5 MBWhy do permissions matter? How do I share projects and media? What management features should I look for? What kind of support do I need? What shared storage solutions do you recommend? The post 5 THINGS: on Shared Storage Part 3: Management, Permissions, and Support appeared first on 5 THINGS - Simplifying Film, TV, and Media Technology.
Shared Storage Part 3: Management, Permissions, and Support
December 09, 2014 07:01 - 10 minutes - 12.7 MBIn part 3 of a 3 part series, we look into shared storage for media. In this episode, we focus on management, permissions, and support. 1. Why do permissions matter? 2. How do I share projects and media? 3. What management features should I look for? 4. What kind of support do I need? 5. What shared storage solutions do you recommend?
Storage Part 2: Drives, Size, Spindles, and Protection
November 25, 2014 07:01 - 17 minutes - 19.8 MBWhat do I need to know about drives? Where do I house the drives? What is a RAID and why should I care? How much storage do I need? What are your recommendations? The post 5 THINGS: on Shared Storage Part 2: Drives, Size, Spindles, and Protection appeared first on 5 THINGS - Simplifying Film, TV, and Media Technology.
Shared Storage Part 2: Drives, Size, Spindles, and Protection
November 25, 2014 07:01 - 17 minutes - 19.8 MBIn part 2 of a 3 part series, we look into shared storage for media. In this episode, we focus on drives, size, spindles, and protection. 1. What do I need to know about drives? 2. Where do I house the drives? 3. What is a RAID and why should I care? 4. How much storage do I need? 5. What are your recommendations?
Shared Storage Part 1: SAN, NAS, Bandwidth, and Connections
November 11, 2014 07:01 - 11 minutes - 13 MBIn part 1 of a 3 part series, we look into shared storage for media. In this episode, we focus on SAN, NAS, bandwidth, and connections. 1. What is a SAN and NAS? 2. What is bandwidth and why is it important? 3. How much bandwidth does my video take up? 4. How many streams of video can I play? 5. What else do I need to know about bandwidth?
Storage Part 1: SAN, NAS, Bandwidth, and Connections
November 11, 2014 07:01 - 11 minutes - 13 MBWhat is a SAN and NAS? What is bandwidth and why is it important? How much bandwidth does my video take up? How many streams of video can I play? What else do I need to know about bandwidth? The post 5 THINGS: on Shared Storage Part 1: SAN, NAS, Bandwidth, and Connections appeared first on 5 THINGS - Simplifying Film, TV, and Media Technology.
Codecs
October 28, 2014 07:01 - 14 minutes - 16.3 MBWhat is a codec? What do I need to be aware of when choosing a codec? What codec should I edit with? How do I convert from one codec to another? How do I get the best look for _______ ? The post 5 THINGS: on Demystifying Video Codecs appeared first on 5 THINGS - Simplifying Film, TV, and Media Technology.
Demystifying Video Codecs
October 28, 2014 07:01 - 14 minutes - 16.3 MBToday we're delving into the wonderfully geeky realm of codecs, the fundamentals of usage in post, and best practices. Let's roll up our sleeves and get ready for some acronyms. 1. What is a codec? 2. What do I need to be aware of when choosing a codec? 3. What codec should I edit with? 4. How do I convert from one codec to another? 5. How do I get the best look for _______ ?
Nexidia Dialogue Search
October 14, 2014 07:01 - 11 minutes - 13 MBToday we're looking at Dialogue Search from Nexidia. Indexing and searching for content, based on audio. 1. What is Dialogue Search? 2. Where is Dialogue Search used? 3. How does Dialogue Search work? 4. How accurate is it? 5. How much does it cost?
4K
September 30, 2014 07:01 - 11 minutes - 12.8 MBToday we're looking at UHD and 4K. What you need to know for production and post-production, and how you can use it. 1. Why 4K? 2. Why not 4K? 3. How do I shoot in 4K? 4. How do I edit in 4K? 5. What else do I need to know about 4K?