The present and future of post production business and technology

Month: April 2019

  • Metadata is Expensive

    As big a fan of all metadata as I am, I do acknowledge that the most useful metadata is also the most expensive to obtain. Technical metadata from the camera comes at almost no cost: set the camera correctly and metadata on frame size, codec, frame rate, Timecode, Time of Shoot, etc comes effectively free.…

  • The Terence & Philip Show Episode 83: Revisiting Machine Learning

    After a year we revisit the role Machine Learning applied to production and distribution.

  • With a Little Bit of Luck

    Over the last five years I’ve been learning to sing for my own enjoyment. Over that time I’ve met many talented students of the same vocal coach. It’s a constant reminder that there are way more talented people, than there are parts and fame for them! The opening montage in A Chorus Line also demonstrates how few…

  • There are no small decisions!

    We rightly focus on the “big” decisions of life: high school major, college choice, partner, where to live, what job to take, etc. These are important decisions and will affect your future. The funny thing is, some of the smallest decisions I’ve made, have had the biggest affect on my life. Deciding to leave a…

  • How to teach a Machine

    In a follow up Tweet to my comments about Resolve 16, the Tweeter suggested they could use the Neural Engine to “improve translation of XML from other apps,” which led me to spend a little time (oversimplifying) how we train Machines for Machine learning. There are three approaches: training sets, oppositional training, simple goal. Most…

  • Resolve 16 and Machine Learning Thoughts

    While I’m still to see a demo, there are few announced features that I definitely think are in the right direction, particularly those driven by Resolve’s “Neural Engine.” It seems, like Adobe Sensei and Apple’s CoreML, to be a playback engine that implements the Machine Learning models in practical tools. Improved retiming, facial recognition, color…

  • What Drives NLE Choice?

    One of the best things about conferences (like NAB) is the opportunity to discuss topics of the day with other smart people. I frequently imagine that the best part of being in a larger company would be the robust discussions during feature development. In one of those discussions, I found myself saying “Track based NLEs…

  • Some Reflections on NAB 2019

    NAB 2019 was almost like returning to the past as were were podcasting from the show floor, just like 2004 – 2007! Back then it was DV Guys/Digital Production BuZZ and we had a huge case of gear for an audio only show. Fast forward a decade and a half, and we’re live streaming with…

  • I Am Grateful for My Friends

    Driving back from NAB last week I realized how grateful I am to my friends, not only for their friendship, but what I’ve learnt from them. From Larry Jordan I’ve learned to be a better talk show guest. Larry always makes sure his audience “keep up” with the conversation, and has frequently guided me to…