Last week's webinar on Advanced Features in Adobe Premiere Pro went very well. However, I won't have it edited until mid-week due to schedule conflicts. I'll also provide links to the title in my store in next week's newsletter.
As I was preparing last week's webinar, I discovered that motion tracking in Adobe Premiere has gotten much worse recently. Here's a look at the problem, along with a workaround.
Last week's article on how to
get DVD Studio Pro working on older systems generated hundreds of views. The steps Dick had to go through highlights the importance of keeping older gear around and in working order. Software - and hardware - obsolescence is a fact of life, which is made even more maddening by our need to repurpose assets from years, even decades, ago. Without older gear, assets which may be vital to future projects will be lost forever.
It is also a good idea to upgrade older media to current codecs, such as ProRes, as a means to preserve access. This is a good task to give to a production intern. For any older media shot with a camera, ProRes 422 is an excellent option. Widely supported on Windows and Mac, highly efficient to edit and older media can be easily transcoded into it. Consider using Handbrake on any older system that can play the media.
Also, where possible, be sure to create an XML version of any FCP project that you intend to retain. XML files can be read by multiple NLEs and are a good way to protect your edit.
Until next week, stay healthy, stay safe and edit well.
