The.Point

ThePoint No.53

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:04:50 -0400

Macs-Final Cut Pro-Post Production-Audio, Podcast for Oct. 31 2007.

On this edition of The.Point I share a few interesting product announcements from iZotope. I also make reference to a cool free plugin by Solid State Logic.

Additional program segments include: a first look at Apple Logic Express 8, Soundtrack Pro 2 Multitrack Audio Support, and how to implement a noise gate into a production workflow to achieve real time dynamic level attenuation.

Lastly, I announce support a new group of dynamics processing plugins created and distributed by Flux.

The.Point Inception

ptfigg@mac.com — Sun, 20 May 2007 10:35:51 -0400

Macs-Final Cut Studio-Post Production Audio, Podcast for May 20 2007.

This broadcast features a brief story. I talk about what has transpired over the past few days. Final Cut Studio 2 is here ... stay tuned for future episodes that will focus on various aspects of Broadcast, Podcast, and New Media Production.

ThePoint No.52

ptfigg@mac.com — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 14:38:16 -0500

Macs-Final Cut Pro-Post Production-Audio, Podcast for Dec. 01 2006.

On this edition of The.Point podcast, I mention audioFile, the sleek and simple media file player that I will be releasing as shareware. Also, have you ever wondered how motion picture film projects are edited on computer workstations? As promised, I explain how Cinema Tools helps manage this process.

Lastly, I discuss the process of Dithering digital audio: what is it, and how it will help you to maintain maximum resolution and fidelity.

ThePoint No.51

ptfigg@mac.com — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 18:11:57 -0400

Macs-Final Cut Pro-Post Production-Audio, Podcast for Sept. 14 2006. I mention a new set of plugins and software updates provided by Digital Heaven, and DV Monitor, a cool application that will transform your Mac display or portable computer into a field monitor. Also, we take an in depth look at Frameline 47, a powerful and stylish media asset annotation and management tool.

ThePoint No.50

ptfigg@mac.com — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 18:00:26 -0400

Macs-Final Cut Pro-Post Production-Audio, Podcast for Aug 14 2006. I mention iAspect, a free utility that is used for aspect ratio numerical conversions, and FootTrack, a sleek software tool that will help you catalogue and organize digital video media. This broadcast also features a special interview with Joel Johnson, product manager for Electrovoice and Blue Wired Microphones. We discuss the longevity of the RE-20 Dynamic Broadcast Microphone.

ThePoint No.49

ptfigg@mac.com — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 10:22:08 -0400

Macs-Final Cut Pro-Post Production-Audio, Podcast for Jul 06 2006. With the acceleration in popularity of video podcasts, pro applications like Final Cut Pro are very accessible, and will enhance your post production work-flow. I offer some personal insight on how to approach the process of teaching yourself Final Cut Pro. Also, I discuss how to integrate a digital telephone hybrid with an audio interface. I recommend BigTime, a new application from Digital Heaven, and MovieGate, a $15 DVD authoring tool developed in France. Lastly, I mention a future review of a new application called Musicbed DV.

ThePoint No.48

ptfigg@mac.com — Mon, 22 May 2006 00:27:09 -0400

Macs-Final Cut Pro-Post Production-Audio, Podcast for May 21 2006. I mention The Public Radio Exchange, a fantastic resource for independent radio producers, program directors and listeners. I recommend DH_Fade, a plugin filter offered by Digital Heaven. This filter simplifies the process of adding fades to multiple clips in a Final Cut Pro or Final Cut Express project. I spend some time explaining the difference between Online and Offline editing. I point you to Quicktime Movie Note Taker, a free application that consists of an embedded text editor for logging proprietary notes according to specific time-code references. I briefly mention Compression Master by Popwire, the industrial strength media encoder, and recommend 'The Production Value of HD', an online seminar provided by Apple Computer.

ThePoint No.47

ptfigg@mac.com — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:26:31 -0400

Macs-Final Cut Pro-Post Production-Audio, Podcast for Apr 18 2006. I mention the new Sound Effects Series bundle by Sony Pictures, and the fantastic audio plugins offered by Nomad Factory. Also, I reference an interesting theory form Bob Katz, the mastering engineer and author of 'Mastering Audio: the art and the science', in reference to balanced vs. unbalanced signal chains. I describe the process of converting .BWF [broadcast wav files] into a compatible file format using BWF2XML for Final Cut Pro integration. Lastly, I explain how to extract audio from non-licensed, produced DVD's for client program post production*. [* I am not suggesting, and do not support performing this process with licensed, copyrighted material].

ThePoint No.46

ptfigg@mac.com — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 08:37:49 -0500

Macs-Final Cut Pro-Post Production-Audio, Podcast for Feb 26 2006. I mention a few free and handy audio utilities including Audioleak, an application used to measure RMS values, and Switch, a well designed audio file converter. Also, new studio upgrades, including the Marantz PMD 570 CF digital recorder, and The Bias Master Perfection software plugin suite.

ThePoint No.45

ptfigg@mac.com — Sun, 08 Jan 2006 09:37:05 -0500

Macs-Final Cut Pro-Post Production-Audio, Podcast for Jan 07 2006. I discuss software compressors by Anwidasoft and PSP Audioware. Also, a very useful CD burning application called BurnX Free, and a cool multitrack recording tool by Vosgames. Lastly, I mention a very interesting white paper published by Bias Software which documents the quality of sample rate conversion performed by Peak and many other audio applications.

ThePoint No.44

ptfigg@mac.com — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 23:07:16 -0500

Macs-Final Cut Pro-Post Production-Audio, Podcast for Dec 08 2005. I mention the new 'Entry System' I designed at Podcastrigs.com, and two cool Mac applications for video encoding and mp2 management. I also discuss a few similarities and differences between Bias Peak and Apple Soundtrack Pro, and why I recommend having access to both applications if cost factor is not an issue.

ThePoint No.43

ptfigg@mac.com — Sat, 19 Nov 2005 21:49:22 -0500

Macs-Final Cut Pro-Post Production-Audio, Podcast for Nov. 19 2005. I discuss various issues covered during my sessions at The Podcast Academy and The Portable Media Expo, including Pro Audio Cables, the MP2 file format, and the Heil PR-40 Broadcast mic. I also mention Digital Heaven, the UK based post production application resource.

ThePoint No.42

ptfigg@mac.com — Sat, 05 Nov 2005 08:25:49 -0500

Macs-Final Cut Pro-Post Production-Audio, Podcast for Nov. 05 2005. I discuss a new Knowledge Base Article in reference to proper Time-Code Frame Offset Calibration and various aspects of Actions and Flattening Actions in Apple Soundtrack Pro.