Intermediate
Work faster with Smart Folders
Thursday Apr 7, 2011 12:03 am by Eric Wise 07 04
These are “virtual” folders that don’t actually store any files. They automatically fill themselves with links to files based on the criteria you’ve defined. This kind of filtering can be a real time saver when you are working on … Continue reading
Create a simple project wiki on your iPhone
Wednesday Apr 6, 2011 11:50 pm by Eric Wise 06 04
Never have to worry about scrolling through a tangled email thread for vital video project information. An example would look something like this: Download and install MyWiki from iTunes When you launch the app you … Continue reading
Use password algorithms for added security
Wednesday Apr 6, 2011 11:28 pm by Eric Wise 06 04
Create a password algorithm. Store your passwords in SplashID. Encrypt. Export to the cloud. Rinse, repeat. We editors have to keep track of a lot of passwords. By using an intuitive and easy to implement password management system, we … Continue reading
Use your iPad as an extended monitor
Wednesday Apr 6, 2011 10:56 pm by Eric Wise 06 04
With Air Display you’re no longer locked into the narrow confines of your laptop or desktop monitor. You’ll be able to wirelessly stream your desktop to your iPad. For example, you can do things like put your Final Cut … Continue reading
Create cloud-based presentations for your post projects
Wednesday Apr 6, 2011 10:48 pm by Eric Wise 06 04
Use Google Presentation to communicate more contextual and collaborative information on post-production. A couple of examples: Give approval images more context
Encrypt your text on Evernote
Wednesday Apr 6, 2011 10:37 pm by Eric Wise 06 04
Sometimes you don’t need to encrypt an entire folder or even a whole file. It may be helpful and even necessary to be able to see part of a document but have the ability to hide other parts. For … Continue reading
Create a Post Project Analysis form
Wednesday Apr 6, 2011 10:03 pm by Eric Wise 06 04
This is a great way to get anonymous and constructive feedback to from your clients and collaborators after you’ve completed your video project. Using Google Forms, the survey should be constructed based on who the recipient will be. For … Continue reading
Create “living spreadsheets” for your editing projects
Wednesday Apr 6, 2011 10:01 pm by Eric Wise 06 04
By using Google Spreadheets to track processes specific to video editing, projects will go a lot smoother. (Note: Because of layout constraints these some of the spreadsheet examples are separated onto 2 lines). It’s essential that every project have … Continue reading
Create a searchable flickr database of your screenshot settings
Thursday Mar 31, 2011 8:42 pm by Eric Wise 31 03
Take Flickr to the next level. Start using it as a searchable, taggable and sharable database. Sure it’s not as sexy as your Tahoe pictures, but they’ll be interesting year ’round. Dial in the settings for the software … Continue reading
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