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'''WAGES & PAYMENT'''
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'''What's a good workflow for working with HDV on my Mac?
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<br>We often get asked ''"How much should I charge?"''
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<br>Although many people recommend getting out of HDV as soon as you can, what is usually best for HDV is to edit nativly. Yes - this works fine, as Apple have done a superb job on the codec to make it work right. Then, right at the end of editing, you change the timeline to uncompressed, re-render, and output to your high end HD deck. Quality is maintained as best as possible throughout the whole process, and you don't need a massive raid while editing, only at the end.
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<br>Well there are many factors, but mainly its down to experience and talent.
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<br>Dubbing to HDCAM or DVCProHD might simplify workflows for some people, but is detrimental to image quality (and resolution if you dub to DVCProHD) - dubbing to D5 or HDCAM SR might be fine for quality as they're very lightly compressed, but the others are not. HDV even stores colour with a better sampling than HDCAM!
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<br>''Are you on a salary or freelance?
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<br>Apple has very good "White Papers" (PDF) on HDV Workflow including a FAQ. You can find it on the must bookmark '''Final Cut Studio Resources''' page. Look under '''White Papers''' in bottom of page.
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<br>Maybe you have a full Broadcast HD or 2K Online setup?''
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<br>[http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/resources/additionaltraining.html Native HDV Editing with Final Cut Pro 5]
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<br>Check around your local market and if the rates are reasonable for the services then thats the best place to start.
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<br>[http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/resources/additionaltraining.html_blank Offline Workflows for Film and Television using compressed HD.]
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<br>However for your time as an editor, there are various Unions and organisations which provide recommended pay scales for the various genres of the industry.
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<br>Also read Charlie White's tutorial titled "[http://www.digitalvideoediting.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=33410 Native HDV on Final Cut Pro 5"]
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<br>'''The Motion Pictures Editors Guild:'''
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<br>'''US:''' http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Film_%2f_Video_Editor/Salary
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<br>'''Canada:''' http://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Film_%2f_Video_Editor/Salary
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<br>'''Australia:''' http://www.payscale.com/research/AU/Job=Film_%2f_Video_Editor/Salary
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<br>If you are employed by a company, you should never work for less than minimum wage (if your country has a legal lower limit).
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<br>Report any profit-making companies advertising for "unpaid" or "work experience" workers or offering less than minimum wage to the relevant authorities.
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<br>'''US:''' http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/wages/minimumwage.htm
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<br>'''Australia''': http://www.docep.wa.gov.au/lr/labourrelations/content/Wages%20and%20Conditions/Wages%20and%20Awards/Pages/Minimum%20Wage%20Rates.html
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<br>Read carefully BEFORE YOU SIGN and ask about anything you are unsure of.
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<br>'''COPYRIGHT'''
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<br>Even if you get them to sign that they take responsibility. This only makes them party to the infringement.
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<br>Copyright laws are different for each country so do some research as its '''your''' responsibility for anything that goes into the edit.
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<br>''Additional:''
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<br>http://tvwatercooler.proboards62.com/index.cgi?board=sweat&action=display&thread=1168123455
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<br>[size=x-small]'''''Please note that the information in this FAQ and the links provided are intended as an informal informative guide only and cannot and should not take the place of proper legal council.'''''[/size]
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==I'm stupid?==
==I'm stupid?==
Why am I stupid?
Why am I stupid?

Revision as of 18:51, 11 June 2008

Clicks & Pops

What's a good workflow for working with HDV on my Mac?

Most likely answers:

From Graeme Nattress:
Although many people recommend getting out of HDV as soon as you can, what is usually best for HDV is to edit nativly. Yes - this works fine, as Apple have done a superb job on the codec to make it work right. Then, right at the end of editing, you change the timeline to uncompressed, re-render, and output to your high end HD deck. Quality is maintained as best as possible throughout the whole process, and you don't need a massive raid while editing, only at the end.

Dubbing to HDCAM or DVCProHD might simplify workflows for some people, but is detrimental to image quality (and resolution if you dub to DVCProHD) - dubbing to D5 or HDCAM SR might be fine for quality as they're very lightly compressed, but the others are not. HDV even stores colour with a better sampling than HDCAM!

Also look at:

Apple has very good "White Papers" (PDF) on HDV Workflow including a FAQ. You can find it on the must bookmark Final Cut Studio Resources page. Look under White Papers in bottom of page.

Native HDV Editing with Final Cut Pro 5

Offline Workflows for Film and Television using compressed HD.

Also read Charlie White's tutorial titled "Native HDV on Final Cut Pro 5"

I'm stupid?

Why am I stupid?

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