How can I add summary data to my video files? [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 4 answers

I looked around and didn't see anything that asked this question. I respect this community and thought it could help, as I feel overwhelmed. I am looking for a desktop PC that will help me edit my home movies. I have Sony Vegas 8 and a HV20 HDV video recorder, both high end stuff. My current PC does not seem to be able to handle the heavy lifting of editing and storing. I have 1200 dollars to spend, and I am not sure what media center type PC works best for what I want to do. Googling the net just gives me varied opinions from thinly disguised salesmen. Thanks for any help or advice.
posted on Jul 22, 2008 - 16 answers

Anyone ever worked as an editor/proofreader for science and mathematics articles not written by native English speakers? [more inside]
posted on Jul 20, 2008 - 8 answers

I am using GIMP and having the simplest difficult just cutting out an object (such as a briefcase). I want to cut object out and then place them in a different image....I can simply drag an entire layer to a new image but really need to know how to image-edit....I don't really know how to do it. I resorted to making a layer below and trying to erase around the object and that didn't work. I know how to do it in Photoshop but no longer have access to it in my office. If it matters I am on an IMac. I am kinda embarassed that I cannot figure out such a simple yet important procedure. Any help? Thanks so much for your input and time!
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 4 answers

What are some examples of great slow motion in narrative cinema and experimental video? [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2008 - 18 answers

MS Word 2004 for the Mac: Annoying unexpected behavior when editing tables. [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 3 answers

Is there free video editing software that can edit audio as well? If so, how do I remove a specific sound from my video? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 7 answers

What software are people (most likely) using to create custom videos for Colbert's McCain green screen project?
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 5 answers

Help me cover my ass. [more inside]
posted on Jun 24, 2008 - 17 answers

Where can I find a copy-editing telecommuting gig? [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm very interested in becoming an editor, please help...yes, I've read the previous posts. [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2008 - 33 answers

How do I delete the audio track from an mvi. file? [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2008 - 2 answers

I want to recreate, as closely as possible, the Busby Berkeley effect where the faces go all kaleidoscopic and hazy, like in 42nd street. Here is a still. Does anyone have any ideas on how to do this, via plugin, or motion paths? Also, for extra credit, how did they do this in the 1930's? I use After Effects and Premiere.
posted on May 10, 2008 - 7 answers

How can I make the cursor stay in the right place to mark something in Adobe Audition? [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 7 answers

Copy editors or grammar natzi's: I am pre-copy editing a manuscript for my friend. Is it acceptable to start a sentence with the word "but"? I am leaning towards no but I can't remember. Also what are the rules about mentioning name brands in novels? such as "Hilton" or "Boston Red Sox" or "Boston Globe"? Thank you so much!
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 22 answers

Help me find this NPR story about making movies from video game footage. [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 7 answers

I'd like to find some tutorials or general guides for editing and creating music on the computer. [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 6 answers

What's the deal with linux-rt? I know that it's Linux with realtime extensions, and that it's recommended for low-latency audio editing. I'm planning on doing some recording for a while (hopefully with something better than my built-in mic) and I'm wondering if apt-get install linux-rt will be more trouble than it's worth. [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 7 answers

Working in the US film industry as a foreigner. Please explain... [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 4 answers

FINALCUTPROFILTER: Is there such a thing as a firewire DVD player that is controllable by final cut pro? [more inside]
posted on Mar 31, 2008 - 3 answers

Please help me choose newer video editing software for my current situation and needs. [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2008 - 12 answers

[Attention-Citation-Officers-Filter]: I am clueless as to the proper way of citing financial documents in the course of my writing. The Chicago Manual of Style has left me high and dry. Hope me! [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 19 answers

A few models from OneModelPlace & ModelMayhem have contacted me in regards to photo editing. They are asking for my prices and for the last 6-7 years or so, I've always done them for free for my friends and people I worked with. What are the prices like for photo editing via Photoshop/Lightoom? How much could I charge? [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2008 - 9 answers

I’ve always wanted to be a writer. Always wanted… but never actually worked towards it, so I have no writing-specific experience or training. I’d like to transition to a career that somehow involves writing, but I’m not sure how I can get my foot in the door. [more inside]
posted on Feb 29, 2008 - 12 answers

i'm looking for a site like jamglue, but one more focussed on the indie-rock/acoustic stuff, and way less consumed by hip-hop? what are similar web-based, track editing/mixing alternatives? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 2 answers

Any Australian mefites out there with tax accounting knowledge for film/tv workers? I am so confused about this "income averaging" thing everyone's talking about. I get the theory of why and how income averaging works, but I'm a bit confused about who is eligible, as I've been hearing conflicting stories... [more inside]
posted on Feb 26, 2008 - 4 answers

Post-collegefilter: I'm trying to figure out what I want to do with my life, and have decided I want to try to break into the publishing industry. Are certificate programs the way to go? [more inside]
posted on Feb 26, 2008 - 17 answers

I am looking for recommendations on a good photo editing application for a Mac. Specific needs inside. [more inside]
posted on Feb 26, 2008 - 14 answers

Trying to make a video in Ulead VideoStudio, but am stymied on a few things. Help? [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2008 - 6 answers

I have an idea for a project I want to do for school but I can't seem to find a high-rez video of Puff Daddy - Victory I need to basically re-edit this video. Anyone know how I can find it? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2008 - 2 answers

How should I improve the our small publication’s production schedule/process? [more inside]
posted on Jan 24, 2008 - 3 answers

I need help choosing a new motherboard around a used Intel P4 chip. [more inside]
posted on Jan 4, 2008 - 14 answers

What are "heading notes"? This is a book publishing question, not computer programming. [more inside]
posted on Dec 16, 2007 - 5 answers

I need new MIDI sequencing/editing software. Something as close to Logic as possible, given that I'm using a Windows PC at home. [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2007 - 12 answers

How can I a) crop off the whole bottom half of a video, b) zoom in on my subject after I've already made the video, or c) hide the face of someone in the video? While I'm asking, how about taking a video made on a Canon (designed for stills, so their video actual size is small, which means it pixilates horribly when you put it on youtube) and making it stay actual size when placed on the web? I'm on a windows notebook and hoping any of this is even possible. Thanks! [more inside]
posted on Dec 12, 2007 - 5 answers

How do I edit audio in a MPEG1 without going through a video re-encode? [more inside]
posted on Nov 13, 2007 - 7 answers

Best Video-Editing Software for Windows XP? [more inside]
posted on Nov 9, 2007 - 10 answers

Is there a free/cheap program for PC/Mac (preferably PC) that will split a .MOV into separate files? [more inside]
posted on Nov 3, 2007 - 9 answers

I need to change the name of a font that is embedded in the font itself. Any suggestions for free or cheap, basic font editing software? I don't need something over the top like Fontographer, just something with the ability to change the name.
posted on Oct 30, 2007 - 3 answers

PDF editing - batch processing on a large number of pages? [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2007 - 7 answers

I am applying to grad school. The deadline is approaching. Where can I go to get my letter of intent (personal statement) read and critiqued? [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2007 - 16 answers

Adobe Acrobat question: Is it possible to show nonprinting (invisible, hidden) characters? How? [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2007 - 3 answers

I need to know how to do some exceedingly simple animation. Problem: I'm an idiot. [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2007 - 14 answers

I want to find work as a film editor in the UK. Would it be better to find a permanent job, or freelance? Would I need an agent? If so, do you have any recommendations? [more inside]
posted on Oct 5, 2007 - 2 answers

Who are some people in the film industry I should be looking for in regards to Director of Photography vs. Film Editor? I've already watched movies specifically for the actors and directors. [more inside]
posted on Sep 26, 2007 - 27 answers

I've just finished my first novel, now how do I revise this thing? [more inside]
posted on Sep 26, 2007 - 17 answers

I need to replace the unskippable intro (before the menu) of a DVD with something else. How do you successfully modify a DVD's content? [more inside]
posted on Aug 31, 2007 - 13 answers

Creating/editing Yamaha midi files? [more inside]
posted on Aug 27, 2007 - 3 answers

Is there anyway to have "versions" of a RAW file in Adobe Bridge? [more inside]
posted on Jul 29, 2007 - 5 answers

I want to download a bunch of videos from Youtube and edit them together for re-uploading. I've done this a few times in the past but it was time consuming. There must be better tools out there now? [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2007 - 3 answers