Why Listen to Me? Understanding AI Voice Cloning As a multimedia producer with over a decade of experience, I’ve faced countless post-production challenges. AI tools like Adobe Podcast and ElevenLabs have transformed the way we handle audio problems, making what was once a tedious task more efficient and seamless with their advanced features. Whether you’re […]

Introduction This year we marked our eighth time sponsoring the Silver Medal Award for AAF Madison. The primary way we sponsor the award is by creating a short video vignette of the winner featuring soundbites from friends, colleagues, and family, some storytelling from the winner, and some fun b-roll that adds to the story and helps to […]

I am no Lamborghini or a Hollywood star, nor do I condone being tipsy while driving a car… BUT I do love sushi so I guess Alexis Rose and I have that, our sense of impeccable style and our first name in common. Interestingly enough, when I first started watching “Schitt’s Creek” with my family, […]

As a beginner or seasoned editor, it’s always useful to have a handful of shortcuts, and tips and tricks under your belt. Ryan, Jeff, and John discuss useful tools for film editors that you may not have heard of! FreeFileSync Keyboard Shortcuts Motion v2 Frame.io

This is one of those topics that can be classified as a “gray” area when it comes to opinion, due in part to many believing any edited piece represents the quality of an editor’s work. However, one thing to keep in mind is, often times the work shown within a video is not of the editor’s. […]

I’m sorry…what is this article about? Yes, yes, yes…I know what you’re saying – “Jeff, I’m an editor. I work on testimonial videos, commercials for products or events, or maybe (if I’m lucky and have an unrelenting desire to work on a single project for 9 to 12 months) a movie. I don’t DO musicals. That’s…that’s […]

Position: Lead Editor One word that best describes how you work: Organized Current mobile device: iPhone 6 Current computer: Custom built PC running Windows 10 (surprisingly it’s good) What apps, software, or tools can’t you live without? 3DS Max, Celtx, and Spotify are the three biggest. I’ve been actively using 3DSMax (an industry standard 3D […]

Watch the Video Below An editor’s job is an important step in the film making process. People have said that the post-production stage can easily make or break a project, but why is that? When it comes down to it, an editor is a writer. Not seeing the connection? Both are forms of storytelling albeit […]

The Setup Our hero having just fought off a series of highly skilled ninjas, finds himself trapped as more close in on him. He backs up carefully, eyeing up each fighter and deciding which one to take on next. Before he can attack, he hits an unmovable force behind him. Turning around, he finds himself face […]