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A Very Quiet National Dumbworld Day at Home with the Family

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 05:12:45 +0000

This year we decided that we would hide out at home and celebrate National Dumbworld Day quietly, instead of braving the the long lines at bars and craziness that such a day usually causes. However you celebrated it, we hope that you had a good time, were safe and remember the real reason why we celebrate.

Rogue River Screening at the Sacramento Film and Music Festival

admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:53:28 +0000

As a follow up to this post, Sacramento area filmmakers, KeJo Production’s thriller Rogue River is screening at the Sacramento Film and Music Festival on July 31st at 8pm at the Crest Theater. There will be an after-party across the street at the Cosmo Cafe, following the screening. Noticeably missing is a trailer for the movie. Come on guys, post a trailer, so I can link to it! But for now, below is a behind the scenes video.

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In addition, here is the schedule for the rest of the Sacramento Film and Music Festival.

Adobe Creative Suite Users, Free Issue of Layers Magazine

dumbworldorder — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:33:34 +0000

At least for now, Layers Magazine , the how-to magazine for everything Adobe, is giving away a free issue.

Free Motion Graphics

dumbworldorder — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:02:34 +0000

Motion Loops gives away a free motion graphic every week. Check it out.

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Independents Lead the Way to Profit in Web Video

dumbworldorder — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:20:09 +0000

from TVWeek, a breakdown of some recent deals for web video content providers, despite the economic downturn:

online video is one of the seven strategies eMarketer has suggested brands use to make it through these lean economic times. Specifically, eMarketer advised brands bring their video content to the Web, such as promotional films, sales demos and customer testimonials. Video makes a site stickier and keeps viewers more engaged with content.

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Larry Jordan's Tips on Organizing Your Audio and Audio Levels for Video Editors

dumbworldorder — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:22:15 +0000

Here’s the most important rule: Your audio levels must NEVER go over 0 dB. Not once. Not ever. The red clip lights must remain dark for your entire project.

There are only three technical offenses that will get an editor fired:

1. Audio levels that go over 0 dB.
2. White levels that exceed 100%.
3. Chroma levels that over-saturate.

Read the rest here