Pro Video Podcast

James Cowen is a designer, animator and filmmaker. Running his own studio ‘[Yes Captain](http://yescaptain.net/)’ and founding Australasia’s first Motion Design festival ‘[Node](http://www.nodefest.com.au/)’. He discusses the work the studio produces as well as what Node offers the motion design community.

James Cowen:

[Yes Captain](http://yescaptain.net/)

[Node](http://www.nodefest.com.au/)

[Node 2016 Videos](http://www.nodefest.com.au/sessions/)

Pro Video Picks:

[Frank Carrilho](https://www.instagram.com/frankcarrilho/)

[Visual Fodder](https://www.instagram.com/visual.fodder/?hl=en)

[Attraction VFX Breakdown](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5Qw9TTZTKE)

Motion Sites:

[Elastic](http://elastic.tv/)

[Studio Breeder](http://www.studiobreeder.com/)

[Raoul Marks](http://www.raoulmarks.com/)

[Antibody](http://www.antibody.tv/)

[Luxx](http://luxx.tv/)

Training Sites

[Helloluxx](http://helloluxx.com/)

[Fxphd](https://www.fxphd.com/)

[Learn Squared](https://www.learnsquared.com/)

Software and Renderers:

[Cinema 4D](https://www.maxon.net/en/)

[Redshift](https://www.redshift3d.com/)

[Octane](https://home.otoy.com/render/octane-render/)

[Arnold](https://www.solidangle.com/arnold/)

Cloud Render Sites:

[Ranch Computing](https://www.ranchcomputing.com/en?gclid=CL29-t2PmdQCFZcHKgodp6UA7g)

[Rebusfarm](https://us.rebusfarm.net/en/)

Online Groups:

[Pro Video Slack](https://provideogroup.slack.com/shared_invite/MTgyMDM1NzU3MTU5LTE0OTQzODUzMzgtNDRhOGNlNWM3OA)

In-house offerings at Agencies for professional video has exploded. The level of quality and the number of people who work at agencies has dramatically increased over the past decade. This week Amanda Sasano (Y&R) and Shaun Madgwick (Augusto) join host Blair Walker (FCB). The conversation covers the type of work being produced internally at agencies as well as their roles within the process of creating video content at all levels.

Show Links:

[Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/)

[Feedly](https://feedly.com)

[Motionographer](http://motionographer.com)

[Wine After Coffee](https://vimeo.com/channels/wineaftercoffee)

[Motion Designers](https://www.instagram.com/motiondesigners/)

[Alice Rawsthorn](https://www.instagram.com/alice.rawsthorn/)

[Halt And Catch Fire](http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/halt-and-catch-fire/)

[Node Fest](http://www.nodefest.com.au/sessions/)

[FutureDeluxe - Bananas](https://vimeo.com/album/4074487/video/171576283)

[American Gods](https://vimeo.com/210821729)

[Shaun Madgwick](https://vimeo.com/shaunmadgwick)

[Amanda Sasano](https://vimeo.com/sasano)

[Blair Walker](https://vimeo.com/blairwalker/videos)

Mettle are developers of 360/VR tools for After Effects and Premiere Pro. Chris Bobotis, owner and Creative Director of Mettle shares the latest updates and developments of their tools, as well as where the company is heading in the future.

[Mettle](http://www.mettle.com/)

[Teach NZ 360 Video](https://vimeo.com/216108210)

[FCB New Zealand - Escape My House](https://www.escapemyhouse.co.nz/)

[Fugitives](http://fugitivescreative.com/)

Media Design School produces world class talent for 3D and Visual Effects. James Cunningham explains how the course sets students up for success with the short films they produce.

Companies:

[Media Design School](https://www.mediadesignschool.com)

[Digi Post](http://www.digipost.co.nz/)

[Weta Digital](https://www.wetafx.co.nz/)

[The Third Floor Visualization](http://thethirdfloorinc.com/)

[Double Negative](http://dneg.com/)

Short Films:

[Media Design School: Vimeo Channel](https://vimeo.com/mdsnz/videos)

[Media Design School: YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTOF7Lsom8Y&list=PLHtYNLasNR4b7I_L5tCkGlhM8mfPzsaqe)

[The Dragon’s Scale](https://vimeo.com/208408397)

[Accidents, Blunders and Calamities](https://vimeo.com/172490277)

[Escargore](https://vimeo.com/143703730)

[Over the Moon](https://vimeo.com/108943364)

[Shelved](https://vimeo.com/45684858)

[Dr Grordbort Presents: The Deadliest Game](https://vimeo.com/36370552)

[Rotting Hill](https://vimeo.com/25010746)

[Das Tub](https://vimeo.com/13497499)

[Time For Change](https://vimeo.com/12191214)

[First Contact](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpKjuDm1P0c&index=12&list=PLHtYNLasNR4b7I_L5tCkGlhM8mfPzsaqe)

[Christian Rivers - Feeder](https://vimeo.com/131278692)

[Dave Whitehead - Possum](https://vimeo.com/203547316)

James Cunningham’s Links:

[James Cunningham - Poppy](http://www.poppyfilm.com)

[Lester Banks](http://lesterbanks.com/)

[Every Frame a Painting](https://www.youtube.com/user/everyframeapainting)

[NZ On Screen](https://www.nzonscreen.com/)

[Buster Keaton - The Art of the Gag](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWEjxkkB8Xs)

[Edgar Wright - How to Do Visual Comedy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FOzD4Sfgag)

Conferences:

[FMX](https://www.fmx.de/)

Blair Walker, Chris Barr and Jon Waters reviewing the announcements from NAB 2017.

NAB 2017 Show Links:

[Blackmagic Davinci Resolve 14](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/nz/products/davinciresolve)

[Mevo Camera by Livestream](https://getmevo.com/)

[Sling Studio](https://www.myslingstudio.com/)

[Newtek NDI](https://www.newtek.com/ndi/)

[Newtek TriCaster TC1](https://www.newtek.com/tricaster/tc1/)

[Panasonics secret surprise camera](https://www.provideocoalition.com/panasonics-secret-surprise-camera-nab-2017-video/amp/)

[Apple hire Tim Dashwood](http://appleinsider.com/articles/17/04/23/apple-hires-3d-360vr-toolbox-developer-tim-dashwood-to-final-cut-pro-x-team)

[GoPro Fusion 5.2K VR Camera](https://gopro.com/news/Fusion-Pilot-Program)

[Adobe Creative Cloud Video Updates](http://news.adobe.com/press-release/creative-cloud/adobe-creative-cloud-propels-video-forward-nab-2017)

[DJI Goggles](https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/nab-2017-dji-announces-new-goggles/)

[DJI Cadence Remote](http://www.newsshooter.com/2017/04/24/dji-cendence-remote/)

[DJI Ronin 2](http://www.newsshooter.com/2017/04/24/dji-ronin-2/)

[iPhone Gimbals](https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/nab-2017-future-iphone-gimbals-for-video/)

[Atomos Sumo 19” Monitor](http://www.4kshooters.net/2017/04/23/nab-2017-atomos-sumo-19/)

[Blackmagic HyperDeck Studio Mini](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/hyperdeckstudiomini)

[Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicursaminipro)

[Blackmagic Television Studio](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/atemtelevisionstudiohd)

[Blackmagic Web Presenter](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicwebpresenter)

[Blackmagic Panels](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/nz/products/davinciresolve/control)

[FilmConverts Cinematch](http://nofilmschool.com/2017/04/never-color-match-again-filmconverts-cinematch)

On this episode Blair Walker talks with his good friend Adrien Lawrence, Associate Creative Director at Future Deluxe. Adrian discusses the creative process as a Motion Director when working with talented teams producing high end motion design.

Blair Walker: https://twitter.com/blairwalker

On this episode Blair Walker discusses owning your own professional video business with Jon Waters and Simon Wade. Both have successfully transitioned from full time staff positions to owning and operating their own company. Doing this for a number of years has given them both insights into the balance of lifestyle and work. They also cover the pitfalls of jumping too quickly into going out on your own.

Blair Walker: ​https://twitter.com/blairwalker

Simon Wade: ​http://6twenty.com/

Swoon Media: ​http://www.swoon-video.co.nz

Jon Waters: ​https://twitter.com/Swoon\_Jon

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School of Motion Hot Keys:

http://www.schoolofmotion.com/after-effects-hotkeys-part-1-absolute-essentials/ http://www.schoolofmotion.com/after-effects-hotkeys-part-2-what-the-pros-know/ http://www.schoolofmotion.com/after-effects-hotkeys-part-3-hidden-gems/

Pro Video Picks:

Motionographer: ​http://motionographer.com/

Psyop: ​http://www.psyop.com/

​In this Episode Blair Walker talks with James MacLachlan, ​2D Lead Flame & Nuke artist at The Mill London. They discuss ‘Pure Imagination’ the latest project James worked on for Audi and directed by ‘Gmunk’ Bradley G Munkowitz. James also elaborates in detail on a lot of the process from the selection of music through to bringing a high profile directors treatment to life. The conversation moves to the workflows the Mill implements from filming, 3D and compositing.

Social Media:

LinkedIn - ​https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-maclachlan-0797b951

Vimeo - ​https://vimeo.com/jamesmaclachlan

Website ​http://jamesmaclachlan.co.uk/

Company Links:

The Mill - ​http://www.themill.com/

Pure Imagination -

http://www.themill.com/portfolio/3399/pure-imagination?q=Pure%20Imagination

The Mill Black Bird - ​https://vimeo.com/171939943

FX Guide Black Bird Feature -

https://www.fxguide.com/featured/the-mills-incredible-blackbird-at-gdc-the-future-of-virtual-produ ction/

Deep Compositing - ​https://www.fxguide.com/featured/the-art-of-deep-compositing/

Software:

Flame - ​http://www.autodesk.com/products/flame/overview

Nuke - ​https://www.foundry.com/products/nuke

Shake - ​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shake\_(software)

Fusion - ​https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/fusion

Unreal - ​https://www.unrealengine.com/what-is-unreal-engine-4

Pro Video Picks:

Drew Tetz Business Cards - ​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1\_V1co3BCY

Behance - ​https://www.behance.net/

Gizmodo - ​https://www.gizmodo.com.au/?r=US

This episode I’m talking with Jonny Kofoed, Motion Director at Assembly. We discuss Assembly’s recent work ‘Inside Out’ for Anchor’s latest campaign. A truly unique film bringing to life world slam poetry champion Harry Baker's’ poem. We also discuss Jonny’s career and the differences of owning your own business.

Work:

Assembly - [http://www.assemblyltd.com/](http://www.assemblyltd.com/)

‘Inside Out’ - [http://www.assemblyltd.com/work/anchor-inside-out](http://www.assemblyltd.com/work/anchor-inside-out)

Women's Refuge ‘Donate Your Word’s’ - [http://www.assemblyltd.com/work/donate-your-words](http://www.assemblyltd.com/work/donate-your-words)

Inspiration:

Zach Lieberman - [https://www.instagram.com/zach.lieberman](https://www.instagram.com/zach.lieberman)

Motionographer - [http://motionographer.com/](http://motionographer.com/)

this is colossal - [http://www.thisiscolossal.com/](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/)

On this episode Blair Walker talks with Jon Barrie from Adobe and Jon Waters from Swoon Media. They discuss their favourite new features from the latest versions of Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro X and Motion. Also they share some useful resources for these applications and why we all benefit from having strong competition.

Companies:

Adobe - [http://www.adobe.com/](http://www.adobe.com/)

Swoon Media - [http://www.swoon-video.co.nz/about-swoon-media/](http://www.swoon-video.co.nz/about-swoon-media/)

Twitter:

Jon Waters - [https://twitter.com/Swoon\_Jon](https://twitter.com/Swoon_Jon)

Jon Barrie - [https://twitter.com/TheJBFactory](https://twitter.com/TheJBFactory)

Blair Walker - [https://twitter.com/blairwalker](https://twitter.com/blairwalker)

Facebook:

Adobe Pro Video User Group New Zealand - [https://www.facebook.com/groups/APVUG\_Nz](https://www.facebook.com/groups/APVUG/)

Adobe Pro Video User Group - Australia - [https://www.facebook.com/groups/#APVUG\_Oz](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1538465399720634/)

Moving to Premiere Pro - [https://www.facebook.com/groups/premierepro/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/premierepro/)

Software:

Apple Final Cut Pro - [http://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/](http://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/)

Apple Motion - [http://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/motion/](http://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/motion/)

Adobe Premiere Pro - [http://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.html](http://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.html)

Adobe After Effects - [http://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects.html](http://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects.html)

Inspiration:

IGERS Melbourne - [http://instagram.com/igersmelbourne](http://instagram.com/igersmelbourne)

Legojacker - [http://instagram.com/legojacker](http://instagram.com/legojacker)

Casey Neistat - [https://youtu.be/BQ\_z48aJD5o](https://youtu.be/BQ_z48aJD5o)

GreyScaleGorilla - [https://greyscalegorilla.com/](https://greyscalegorilla.com/)

Podcasts & Audiobooks:

Managing Oneself - Peter F. Drucker - [http://www.audible.com.au/](http://www.audible.com.au/pd/Business/Managing-Oneself-Audiobook/B00FNY1HWS?source_code=M2MORSH040815001Y&gclid=CMKHnaiXj9MCFQl9vQodZDoADw)

The ONE Thing - Gary Keller - [https://www.the1thing.com/](https://www.the1thing.com/)

FCPX Grill - [http://digitalcinemacafe.com/category/fcg/](http://digitalcinemacafe.com/category/fcg/)

Final Cut Pro Radio - [http://fcpradio.com/](http://fcpradio.com/)

Go Creative - [http://gocreativeshow.com/](http://gocreativeshow.com/)

GreyScaleGorilla Podcast - [https://greyscalegorilla.com/podcasts/](https://greyscalegorilla.com/podcasts/)

Resources:

Colour Finale - [http://try.colorgradingcentral.com/colorfinale/](http://try.colorgradingcentral.com/colorfinale/)

LUT Gallery - [https://www.colorgradingcentral.com/lut-gallery/](https://www.colorgradingcentral.com/lut-gallery/)

Mettle Skybox Studio - [http://www.mettle.com/product/skybox-studio-v2/](http://www.mettle.com/product/skybox-studio-v2/)

Finisher FCPX - [http://www.crumplepop.com/finisher-fcpx-plugin/](http://www.crumplepop.com/finisher-fcpx-plugin/)

Mt Mograph - Motion 2 - [http://www.mtmograph.com/motion/](http://www.mtmograph.com/motion/)

Jarle’s Deadpool Presets - [http://premierepro.net/editing/deadpool-handheld-camera-presets/](http://premierepro.net/editing/deadpool-handheld-camera-presets/)

Freely - [https://feedly.com](https://feedly.com)