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Still Specs for Scanning Images to use in Video Editing

Posted on April 12, 2012 by CharlieKirby

Still Specs for Scanning Images to use in Video Editing – Scan as close to 4000 pixels in either direction, without going over. For example, if you scan an 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper, it should be about 2909w … Continue reading →

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A Film In Color | Band

Posted on January 23, 2012 by CharlieKirby

On Sunday January 22nd  2012, I saw the band A Film in Color play at The Meat Locker in Montclair, NJ.  Twenty four hours later and my ears are still ringing!  I should have known better when right before the … Continue reading →

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Beauty of the Unseen

Posted on December 4, 2011 by CharlieKirby

“Beauty of the Unseen” – Photo by Charlie Kirby In creating this image, I started with a photograph of a person, then I copied and pasted a small section of a reflection on the wall behind them.  Inspired by a … Continue reading →

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Me at work (October 2011)

Posted on November 5, 2011 by CharlieKirby

More recent photos of me at work.  Yes, that is Mike D from the Beastie Boys, in the monitor!  We’re editing with Avid Media Composer 5.5, running on a Mac Pro workstation. Photos taken with GoPro Hero. 

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NYC Sunset – October 2011

Posted on October 20, 2011 by CharlieKirby

Had a great day at work today, and to make the day end even better, we were blessed with this beautiful sunset.  I took this shot with a GoPro Hero, so this is actually a still frame of that Quicktime … Continue reading →

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Tom Morello at Occupy Wall Street

Posted on October 13, 2011 by CharlieKirby

Today was a great day!  I was asked to take a break from my normal Assistant Editor duties, grab a camera and meet our small crew (DP and Audio Mixer) in Zucotti Park to shoot some live events unfolding.  So … Continue reading →

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Chord Progressions

Posted on August 1, 2011 by CharlieKirby

Hey Friends!  I created this chart to help me learn chord progressions, musical keys, and the relative major/minor for each key.  I decided that if I shared it, that it might be helpful to others.  If it helps you, or … Continue reading →

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Fitz Henley and Infinity – Are You Out There? (LIVE) (YouTube)

Posted on July 17, 2011 by CharlieKirby

Here is my latest music video edit.  Fitz Henley and Infinity perform their original song “Are You Out There?” during a live performance at the NEBY Fest 2007 side stage, with special guests Akka and Badi.  This hip hop love … Continue reading →

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EBT-NYC Live Performance (Vimeo)

Posted on July 15, 2011 by CharlieKirby

Fitz Henley and Akka perform their original song “E.B.T. – N.Y.C.”  (Entry By Troops – New York City) during a live performance in Brooklyn NYC.  MultiCamera shoot directed and edited by Charlie Kirby. music videos After viewing this clip, you … Continue reading →

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Capo Fear Banished

Posted on July 13, 2011 by CharlieKirby

Not referring to  the movie “Cape Fear”, but those thingies that we put around the fret of a guitar so we can play the same chords, but in a higher key.  I think I banished my fear of playing leads … Continue reading →

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