Podcasts by 5 THINGS - Simplifying Film, TV, and Media Technology - Audio Only

Hollywood Filmmaking in 2030–According to the Studios from 2023-09-08T21:23:06

Hollywood's big 5 studios told us years ago how filmmaking would be done in 2030. Wait...you didn't get the memo? 1. What is MovieLabs?2. A New Cloud Foundation 3. Security&Access 4. Software-defi...

A.I. in Post Production–Your Questions Answered from 2023-07-31T15:02:56

Michael takes a deep dive into AI for Post Production. He'll answer YOUR top 5 Artificial Intelligence questions so you’re prepared for the creative new world order with AI. 1. Current AI Tools2. ...

How to Edit Remotely with Adobe Premiere Pro from 2022-10-20T12:00:31

Michael takes a deep dive into the various ways to edit remotely with Adobe Premiere Pro, when you or your team, plus your computers and media just can’t be in the same place at the same time. 1. ...

Blackmagic eGPU Pro & 2018 Mac Mini vs FCPX, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Avid Media Composer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of 5 THINGS, we’re checking out the 2018 Mac Mini from Apple, and the eGPU Pro offering from Blackmagic and …well, Apple. We’re also running benchmarks against your favorite (or lea...

AJA Helo - Review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Michael reviews the AJA Helo - an all-in-one portable, recording, and streaming device. Michael answers the questions:

1. What does it do?
2. How do I use it?
3. How do I...

Post Myths Vol. 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Due to the success of the first “Post Myths” episode, Michael is back with special co-host Vince Rocca for “Post Myths Vol. 2”. In this episode, Michael and Vince tackle myths involving YouTube, h...

Webseries Workflow from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What does it take to do create an independent web series? From creation to distribution, there is a ton that goes on behind the scenes. Michael takes you though all of the stages – including what...

Prepping For Post Audio from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of 5 THINGS, Michael covers the essentials for ensuring a smooth handoff from creative editorial to post audio in ProTools. This includes formatting your tracks and preparation with...

Update - NAB 2017: Panels, Meet-ups, and Contests from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Lots of news for NAB 2017!

1. Teradek Post Production Panel, in conjunction with Pro Video Coalition. Wednesday April 26th at 11:30 PST. Booth C6025

2. 5 THINGS: live e...

Transcoding in Post from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Transcoding is a necessity in todays moderns tapeless workflow. But what formats do you need to transcode to, and what are the best practices? In this episode, Michael reviews the places in post ...

Post Myths Vol.1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the first episode of 2017, Michael debunks some popular post production myths and misconceptions.


1. Transcoding to a better codec will improve quality
2. Log formats ...

Offline and Online Workflows from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What’s old is new again: Offline / online workflows. Michael explores what they are and how to choose which one works best for you.

What is an Offline/Online Workflow?
What are s...

Choosing The Right Editing System from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of 5 THINGS, Michael explains how to choose the components to go into your audio and video editing system (NLE and DAW). CPUs, GPUs, and more!

1. Mac, PC,...Linux?
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Archive from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Archive - the final resting place of your media. It's gotta be secure, and it's gotta be reliable. Have you planned for it? Do you know what methodologies or technologies to use? What about the cos...

HDR - High Dynamic Range from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

HDR is easily the hottest topic in the world of filmmaking today, but with great tech responsibility comes the need for great tech information. In the premiere episode of Season 2 of 5 THINGS, Mich...

Storage Part 3: Management, Permissions, and Support from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Michael Kammes answers 5 things about choosing the right video shared storage solution. Part 3 of 3: Management, Permissions, and Support.

1. Why do permissions matter?
2. How d...

Storage Part 2: Drives, Size, Spindles, and Protection from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Michael Kammes answers 5 things about choosing the right shared storage solution in part 2 of a 3 part series. Part 2: Drives, Size, Spindles, & Protection (RAID)

1. What do I need t...

Storage Part 1: SAN, NAS, Bandwidth, and Connections from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Michael Kammes answers 5 things about choosing the right shared storage solution in part 1 of a 3 part series. Part 1: SAN, NAS, Bandwidth, and Connections

1. What is a SAN and NAS? Listen

Codecs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Michael Kammes answers 5 things about codecs. What you need to know and their usage in post. Made easy to understand.

1. What is a codec?
2. What do I need to be aware of when ...

Adobe Anywhere 2.0 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Inaugural Episode of 5 Things. Episode 101 - Adobe Anywhere 2.0.
Michael Kammes answers 5 tech questions about Adobe Anywhere.
1. What is Adobe Anywhere?
2. How does Adobe...

Editing Remotely with Avid Media Composer from 2020-04-19T18:00:50

All of you are asking the same thing. “How can I edit remotely or work from home?” Today we’ll look at the options you have with Avid Media Composer. 1. Extending Your Desktop2. Islands of Media 3...

An Intro to Using the Cloud for Post Production from 2019-11-13T15:02:11

On this episode, we gonna get hiiiiiigh! In the clouds, with a primer on using the cloud for all things post-production. 1. Why use the Cloud for Post Production?2. Transfer and Storage 3. Rend...

YouTube Tips And Tricks For Your Media from 2018-09-12T13:28:06

1. Upload Tricks
2. Captioning Hacks
3. Playback Shortcuts
4. Audio Secrets
5. Advertising Tips

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Building a Hackintosh from 2018-06-19T07:01:58

1. Why Build a Hackintosh?
2. Choosing the Right Parts
3. Hardware Build
4. Installing the MacOS
5. Performance and Conclusions

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LiveU Solo vs Teradek VidiU Pro from 2018-04-19T13:30:13

1. What do they do?
2. Setup and Connectivity
3. Flexibility and Usability
4. Streaming Quality
5. Conclusions

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Building a Roku Channel from 2017-10-25T09:44:47

1. What ways are there to create a Roku channel?
2. How do I use Direct Publisher?
3. What media do I need to create?
4. How do I update my channel
5. What else do I need t...
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AJA Helo–Review from 2017-09-28T14:00:04

1. What does it do?
2. How do I use it?
3. How do I control it?
4. How is the quality?
5. Who should use it?

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Post Production Myths Vol. 2 from 2017-09-18T21:07:17

1. YouTube needs compressed video
2. Bare drives are safe for storage
3. You can’t create ProRes on Windows
4. Editors only need to know how to edit
5. Video needs to be ac...
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The 5 THINGS Webseries Workflow from 2017-08-13T17:56:11

1. Pre-Production
2. Production
3. Post Production
4. Distribution
5. Improvements

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The Truth About Video Editing Software in Hollywood from 2017-07-12T08:01:41

1. Avid Media Composer
2. Apple Final Cut Pro X
3. Adobe Premiere Pro
4. Everything Else
5. The Future

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Prepping for Post Production Audio from 2017-05-03T08:01:32

1. Track Layouts
2. Sync
3. Video
4. OMF and AAF Exports
5. Odds and Ends

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5 THINGS Update–NAB 2017, Appearances, Meet-Ups, Rampant Dance, and more! from 2017-04-18T13:40:44

Appearances at NAB 2017, meet-ups, a live 5 THINGS episode, contests, and more!

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Transcoding in Post Production from 2017-03-08T07:01:23

1. Onset and Editorial
2. Review and Approve, and Audio
3. VFX and Color
4. Distribution
5. Tips

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Live Streaming from 2017-02-07T07:01:53

1. What components do I need?
2. CDNs?!
3. Common software solutions
4. Common hardware solutions
5. Tips and considerations

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Post Production Myths Vol. 1 from 2017-01-11T07:01:55

1. Transcoding to a better codec will improve quality
2. Log formats are the same as HDR
3. You can grade video on a computer monitor
4. You can fix audio distortion
5. Sto...
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Offline / Online Workflows for Film, TV, and Media from 2016-11-01T18:57:08

1. What is an offline/online workflow?
2. What are some examples?
3. What are the benefits?
4. What are the downsides?
5. Is there a hybrid?

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Choosing The Right Video and Audio Editing Computer System from 2016-10-05T00:04:35

1. Mac, PC,...Linux?
2. CPU
3. GPU and RAM
4. Boot"Drive"and Internal Storage
5. What would you choose?

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Audio Restoration for Video Editors from 2016-08-03T15:39:52

1. Dialogue Clarity
2. Noise Reduction
3. Reducing Reverb
4. Levels and Placement
5. Last Tips

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Media Archive from 2016-07-12T16:01:07

1. What is Archive?
2. What does Archive fit in?
3. What Archive options are there?
4. How do I plan for Archive?
5. How much does Archive cost?

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Asset Management from 2016-06-21T14:39:40

1. What is Asset Management?
2. What's the difference between DAM, MAM, and PAM?
3. What options should I be looking for?
4. How do I prepare for asset management?
5. How m...
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VR and 360 Video from 2016-05-17T15:58:05

1. What is VR?
2. How do I shoot VR?
3. How do I edit VR?
4. How do I watch VR?
5. What's the future for VR?

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LTO from 2016-04-19T14:01:49

1. What is LTO?
2. Why should I care?
3. What are the downsides of LTO?
4. What tech do I need to use LTO?
5. How much does LTO cost?

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HDR–High Dynamic Range from 2016-03-15T18:28:46

1. What is HDR?
2. How do I shoot HDR?
3. How do I edit HDR?
4. How do I view HDR?
5. What's the future of HDR?

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Shared Storage Part 3: Management, Permissions, and Support from 2014-12-09T07:01:18

1. Why do permissions matter?
2. How do I share projects and media?
3. What management features should I look for?
4. What kind of support do I need?
5. What shared storage...
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Shared Storage Part 2: Drives, Size, Spindles, and Protection from 2014-11-25T07:01:38

1. What do I need to know about drives?
2. Where do I house the drives?
3. What is a RAID and why should I care?
4. How much storage do I need?
5. What are your recommendat...
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Shared Storage Part 1: SAN, NAS, Bandwidth, and Connections from 2014-11-11T07:01:57

1. What is a SAN and NAS?
2. What is bandwidth and why is it important?
3. How much bandwidth does my video take up?
4. How many streams of video can I play?
5. What else d...
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Demystifying Video Codecs from 2014-10-28T07:01:58

1. What is a codec?
2. What do I need to be aware of when choosing a codec?
3. What codec should I edit with?
4. How do I convert from one codec to another?
5. How do I get...
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Nexidia Dialogue Search from 2014-10-14T07:01:04

1. What is Dialogue Search?
2. Where is Dialogue Search used?
3. How does Dialogue Search work?
4. How accurate is it?
5. How much does it cost?

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4K from 2014-09-30T07:01:26

1. Why 4K?
2. Why not 4K?
3. How do I shoot in 4K?
4. How do I edit in 4K?
5. What else do I need to know about 4K?

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Adobe Anywhere v2.0 from 2014-09-23T14:00:04

1. What is Adobe Anywhere?
2. How does Adobe Anywhere work?
3. How does Adobe Anywhere perform?
4. How can I get Adobe Anywhere?
5. How much does Adobe Anywhere cost?
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