Fire Up Those iPods!

Here's a not-very-comprehensive list of some recommended podcasts for DV students. Fire up those iPods and get listening!


Creative Screenwriting Magazine
The Official Podcast of Creative Screenwriting Magazine
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-screenwriting-magazine/id77837603

The Cutting Room
The Cutting Room is a show about interviewing other Film Editors, similar to Inside the Actors Studio except for editing.  Each show we interview a different editor to find out techniques, ideas and approaches to film editing and what advice they have for other Editors or those looking to become an editor.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cutting-room/id292530207

/Filmcast
The /Filmcast is the official podcast of Slashfilm.com. In the /Filmcast, hardcore geeks/bloggers/journalists David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Adam Quigley debate, pontificate, and delve into the latest films, film news, television shows, and entertainment-related items from the past week. Weekly guests include everyday bloggers, webmaster luminaries, and movie stars from all walks of life. You can reach us at slashfilmcast@gmail.com and find all our podcast episodes at www.slashfilmcast.com.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-filmcast/id281400220

Filmspotting
A weekly film show from Chicago featuring reviews, interviews, top 5 lists and more with Adam Kempenaar and Matty Robinson. Also heard on WBEZ/Chicago Public Radio.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/filmspotting/id73330112

fxguide.com
fxguide covers the visual effects industry and software from a high-end professional vfx artists' perspective. Each week we speak with industry professionals about their craft.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fxguide-com/id78811731

KCRW's The Business
Hosted by Kim Masters, The Business looks deep inside the business of entertainment. A half-hour of thoughtful and irreverent dialogue with Hollywood's top deal-makers, filmmakers, moguls, artists and agents, The Business will clue you in on who's making pop culture pop and what's keeping Hollywood's Blackberries juicy.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kcrws-the-business/id73330606

Red Centre
Your guide to digital cinema, filmmaking and cutting edge imaging.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/red-centre-fxguide/id277775280

The VFX Show
Industry veterans discuss the latest in the world of visual effects.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vfx-show/id154343840

Color Correction in Media Composer – The Complete Guide

Christian Forster over at the Avid Screencast has produced a great series of short videos about the entire color correction process in Avid Media Composer. Definitely worth a look for the intermediate to advanced Avid student!

Here's the first video, "Laying the Groundwork."




The rest of the topics can be found here.

Manipulating Contrast
Manipulating Color Balance with Curves
Manipulating Color Balance with Color Wheels
Matching Two Shots Part I
Matching Two Shots Part II
Vignettes and Wrap-Up
Secondary Color Correction with BCC and Spectramatte
Advanced Secondary Color Correction with Garbage Matte

You can also subscribe to the Avid Screencast in iTunes.