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November 18, 2013
We Make Movies’ Sam Mestman reviews the iZotope RX 3 for this week’s DIY Monday blog post.
June 24, 2013
A relatively large 3rd party ecosystem has sprung up around Final Cut Pro X (FCPX). Here are some of the programs, apps and FCPX plugins I really enjoy.
4K
May 21, 2013
If you were walking around the floor this year at NAB, you probably noticed that 4K was everywhere. 4K will become the new standard delivery format in the next few years.
April 3, 2013
This final installment is going to be all about how to finish your Final Cut Pro X/RED movie at the highest quality, whether you’re delivering in SD, HD, or even 4K.
March 20, 2013
I’ll talk about the finishing process, using a combination of REDcine-X, Final Cut Pro X/RED, and DaVinci Resolve to get the most of out of your RED images.
March 6, 2013
Pretty much everyone I come across is dumbfounded when I tell them that Final Cut Pro X/RED (FCP X) is my non-linear editing platform of choice.
January 21, 2013
If the rules don’t make sense, a happy hustler (and every independent moviemaker must be a hustler) knows to disregard the rulebook.
November 19, 2012
Indie director Sam Mestman discusses his inspiration for launching We Make Movies, a film collective designed to help up-and-coming filmmakers.