Digitalfilms | A Blog By Oliver Peters
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Hello, I'm Oliver Peters, an independent video/film editor, colorist, post-production supervisor, & consultant. To date, I've worked on nearly two dozen different brands & models of edit systems over the years. This blog is an opportunity to revisit many of the topics & articles I've written about over the years, plus provide another avenue for my current articles & reviews. Along..
Digitalfilms | A Blog By Oliver Peters
4d ago
In the audio world there are frequent discussions around classic mixing desks – SSL, Neve, API, MCI, Harrison, etc. Most often the debate centers around Neve versus Solid Sate Logic (SSL). But modern mixes are more often than not done “in the box” using only DAW software and plugins. Many professional mixers augment this with ..read more
Digitalfilms | A Blog By Oliver Peters
1w ago
Blackmagic Design has been building cameras for over a decade – many with a DSLR form factor. The latest of these is the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K, launched at IBC 2023. This camera is designed as a serious filmmaking tool that offers some similarities to an ARRI Alexa Mini LF or a RED Komodo, but ..read more
Digitalfilms | A Blog By Oliver Peters
2w ago
A decade ago I wrote about the wider collection of apps that you might need as part of a broader Final Cut Pro-centric ecosystem. But it’s time for an updated look. In the waning years of Final Cut Pro “legacy” the Apple pro applications were bundled as Final Cut Studio. With the introduction of Final ..read more
Digitalfilms | A Blog By Oliver Peters
1M ago
Wow! That was my reaction upon reading the news on Thursday morning that Nikon will be acquiring RED. While these things take time to be finalized, according to the Nikon statement, “RED will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nikon.” This news was unexpected by the industry and is bound to fuel chatter at next month’s ..read more
Digitalfilms | A Blog By Oliver Peters
1M ago
Before Blackmagic Design acquired the assets, Fairlight was one of the originators of the digital audio workstation. Thanks to its modern integration within DaVinci Resolve, Fairlight has added pro-level audio performance to this all-in-one application. When it comes to recording and mixing real musicians, as well as all levels of audio-for-film/video post, Fairlight brings needed ..read more
Digitalfilms | A Blog By Oliver Peters
2M ago
There are tons of audio plugins on the market, but one company that repeatedly shows up in top mixers’ tool kits is FabFilter – especially their Pro-Q 3 equalizer. Nearly ever DAW application features some type of parametric EQ with a graphical interface sporting four to six control points, plus high and low shelves. However ..read more
Digitalfilms | A Blog By Oliver Peters
2M ago
Vintage audio console and gear emulations are often marketed as having the classic British (Neve or SSL) or American (API) sound of the 1970s. But there was and still is a large audio industry on the European continent, too. We typically think of German, Austrian, or Swiss microphones and audio recorders from Neumann, Studer, Nagra ..read more
Digitalfilms | A Blog By Oliver Peters
2M ago
There are two overarching concepts that determine how modern music is mixed. The first is the room workflow, which is divided between ITB and OTB mixing. ITB (in the box) mixing means that you are working totally within the confines of a DAW (digital audio workstation) application, like Logic Pro, Cubase, or Pro Tools. OTB ..read more
Digitalfilms | A Blog By Oliver Peters
2M ago
The growth of modern streaming platforms and alternative media has ushered in a golden age for documentary films, series, and short-form projects. Editors working on scripted versus unscripted projects find similarities, but also major differences between these two film genres. I surveyed a small, diverse cross-section of documentary film editors for their thoughts on the ..read more
Digitalfilms | A Blog By Oliver Peters
3M ago
With Adobe announcing new audio tools in Premiere Pro, it’s time for editors to turn their eyes towards Apple again. One clearly missing component within Final Cut Pro – and a bone of contention for many professional editors – is an advanced mixing panel like the other NLEs and, of course Final Cut Pro versions ..read more