Film Studio

What Really Went Wrong With Final Cut X

Posted by David Barrett on February 27, 2012 | Featured

I can remember when nobody knew what Final Cut Pro was. In fact, I can remember when Randy Ubillos and Tim Meyers were working to move an unnamed video project from a company called SuperMac to Adobe. Those were really … Read More

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Using a DSLR for HD video production changes the game

Posted by David Barrett on February 23, 2012 | Featured

When we first acquired our first DSLR about 18 months ago, it was done as an experiment. Could what looks totally like a still photographer’s tool be used for video production? How would this new style of camera integrate into … Read More

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The Initial Bits of Our Auto Web Series Pilot

Posted by David Barrett on February 5, 2012 | Featured

So, we’re developing a web series pilot. It’s called Auto Obsession and it’s about the people who own various types of vehicles and how… um… unique they all believe they are. Think of People Magazine or US for vehicle owners. … Read More

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Leaping into the New Year

Posted by David Barrett on January 5, 2012 | Featured

As we push our way into 2012, the coming year is already filled with expectations and variations from the norm. What will you do on February 29? Will you take advantage of the extra three days prior to filing taxes? … Read More

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Don’t Forget to Listen to Your Customers

Posted by David Barrett on December 3, 2011 | Featured

As 2011 winds down, I spend considerable time evaluating where we’ve been and where we need to go in the coming year. As much as possible, I visit with clients and ask questions, so I can get a better feel … Read More

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Our Farewell to Steve Jobs

Posted by David Barrett on October 7, 2011 | Featured

I learned about Steve Jobs passing while at our data center. I saw the image on the Apple website, displayed on an Apple display, being powered by a Macintosh MacBook Pro. In the hours that followed, I texted, chatted, and … Read More

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iSad

Posted by David Barrett on October 5, 2011 | Featured

At the moment, there are no words, except “we’ll miss you. You have truly changed the world.”

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