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A close up/snapshot of digital mixing board. After the tracks have been recorded, next up is mixing and editing. Working in Pro Tools. I learned a lot about production techniques online. If you ever get a chance, check out videos on YouTube about recording/editing/mixing tracks. Along with drawing s...
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What are your thoughts on this - I'd love to hear them. https://variety.com/2025/film/global/the-brutalist-ai-dialogue-drawings-......
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I think it's a shame, Sam Sokolow. That's one movie X'd off my watch list. The more we let AI into movies, shows, etc., more jobs will be lost. There's no way to sugarcoat it. And I've heard that post...
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I agree with you, Maurice. And let's do remember: 1) the old saying, "Use it or lose it" and apply that to our own brains, art, and craft; and 2) Keep in mind the Butlerian Jihad from DUNE and how great if we could all ramp up our Mentat abilities -- without AI.
After reading this article I support the tool and its use otherwise they could not have finished the film or released an inferior product for it's audience.
I felt a Little uneasy about the voices - won’t they always be part of AI ?
Making a building - seems harmless regarding this action. Only angles - correct ?
Computers are good at math - 1st compiler was math. (Smiles)
I used to go to the movie theater for the big presentation of the make believe. Something that only a movie, a book, or a master verbal storyteller could summon but, maybe one day someone may coin the...
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Post-production artists and VFX enthusiasts, this one’s for you! The Corridor Crew takes on a unique challenge—creating the most satisfying renders possible. From smooth simulations to mesmerizing visuals, this competition highlights just how much creativity, detail, and technical skill goes into cr...
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This is such an impressive and cool list of VFX artists, engineers and scientists who have contributed to the industy this year. These are much deserved accolades. What are you thoughts? https://movieweb.com/oscars-vfx-scientific-technical-awards-2025/...
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How neat, Sam Sokolow!
Hello Post-Production Community,
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into post-production workflows is gaining momentum, offering innovative solutions to longstanding challenges. A notable development is the emergence of AI-driven tools designed to enhance film editing and localization.
On...
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This (workflow improvement) service is unaffordable to me, an independent filmmaker but, it has a bright future
Europe's co-production partnerships and resources continue to evolve as Paris-based The Yard VFX has signed up for membership of UK Screen Alliance, the leading trade association representing the UK’s visual effects, TV and Film Studios, post-production, and animation sectors. Bringing global resour...
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Interesting! That UK tax credit is certainly proving its allure.
Sam Sokolow, with VFX and post-production being such global fields, partnerships like this not only strengthen creative and technical resources but also open up new opportunities for filmmakers and st...
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It was, I think, a few weeks in the studios, both home and onsite, where I wrote, recorded and produced music for PROJECT NIGHTMARE, a C4 Films production. It was a great experience, to watch the footage, while recording/writing the tracks or come up with ideas for certain scenes. After all was co...
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I have edited a lot on a laptop with Adobe Premiere Elements. Time to buy something newer.
I like Adobe Premiere Elements because it is both powerful and easy to use. But I noticed the following with the present version.
1. The program will stop working after 3 years. Competing software don't do tha...
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If you are set on using a free editing software I would highly recommend giving Davinci Resolve another try. There are a lot of tutorials on YouTube that can help you learn. From my experience, Davinc...
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Dear Benjamin, I think I understand how you think. Any more advice?
Happy to help Göran Johansson! At the end of the day, you can do a lot in any editing software. Honing your craft and utilizing the software that you feel best fits your needs is all that really matte...
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Finally, I did buy a new laptop. I realized that none of those I considered would satisfy me. Some had no card reader. For others it was earphones which can't be connected. So finally I chose the chea...
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How does a show like Silo create such a rich and immersive world that feels tangible to audiences? In this fascinating behind-the-scenes video, Visual Effects Supervisor Daniel Rauchweger discusses the unique challenges the VFX team faced in bringing the show’s massive spiral staircase set to life....
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I'm still on Season 1, so I saved the video to watch later, Ashley Renee Smith. Directors can use visual effects to do things with worldbuilding that might be impossible or too dangerous with practica...
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As the wildfires continue to incinerate homes, Annette Bening wants those who work across the entertainment community to know that the Entertainment Community Fund is here to offer immediate short term help.
Entert...
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I was happy to see that Sony did this major upgrade to its ADR facility in Culver City. Human voices and human technicians making the best quality art for our advanced distribution capacities is where its at! https://www.mixonline.com/the-wire/sony-pictures-post-production-service......
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I'm learning so much through stage 32. I had no idea about this facility. Excited to see what they are able to create and bring into the world through the new upgrades.
Thanks for posting Sam, catching up with stuff in the lounges
Quote from cinematography.world: Film Forward is part of ScreenSkills Film Skills Fund’s wider commitment to increasing and improving diversity and inclusion at every level of the film industry regard...
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This is terrific in every direction. Kudos to Film Forward. Forwarding this to a super talented friend who qualifies and will encourage them to apply. Thanks, Amanda Toney!...
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Great share, Rich Terdoslavich. I highly recommend anyone interested in learning more about post-production sound to check out this Stage 32 webinar AUDIO POST-PRODUCTION 101 taught by the award-winni...
Expand commentGreat share, Rich Terdoslavich. I highly recommend anyone interested in learning more about post-production sound to check out this Stage 32 webinar AUDIO POST-PRODUCTION 101 taught by the award-winning sound expert Sefi Carmel, who has worked with R idley Scott and John Woo. Here's a link so you can check it out: https://www.stage32.com/education/products/audio-post-production-101
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Thanks, Sam. Will check it out. Hope you’re well and all the best.