Still Specs for Scanning Images to use in Video Editing

CharlieKirby — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:49:10 +0000

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 x 4000h in total pixel count. This would be a dpi of about 363
- Avid and Final Cut Pro both have difficulty working with image sizes larger than 4000 pixels in any direction.
- One dpi setting will not be useful for all scanned images. Please adjust your dpi so that is as close to 4000 pixels in either direction without going over.
- All images must be saved in RGB, not grayscale, CMYK or any color space other than RGB. Most systems will not be able to work with anything other than RGB color space.
- File format should be either .tiff (TIFF) or .tga (Targa).
- Tiff’s should be saved as 8bit, uncompressed, in Mac byte order.
- Targas should be saved 32bit, uncompressed.

This will produce and image file that can be used in SD or HD and be enlarged as much as 208% for HD and 555% for SD with out degradation. Also it will offer a format that is useful in, Final Cut Pro After Effects, Avid and a bunch of other software.

A Film In Color | Band

CharlieKirby — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:29:49 +0000

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 show, the band set up two amps on stage, then their crew brought in two more amps … after which they brought in four more amps, followed by them bringing in a few amp heads. I’m pretty sure I lost count after nine amps and a few heads.

^ 20120123 – Alex Lee, guitarist of A Film In Color. Photo taken at the Meat Locker in Montclair, NJ. I sharpened this one a little in Photoshop. Also created another layer of guitarist and adjusted exposure on layers separately.

Beauty of the Unseen

CharlieKirby — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:42:33 +0000

“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 phrase in a prayer by Baha’u'llah that there is a hidden secret beauty, in plain view, all around us – I got to work. I brought that small section into Photoshop and blew it up to 1920 x 1080 to find the “hidden Secret” beauty within it. Once in Photoshop, I played around with color balance, contrast, gamma and other image controls. There truly is an unseen beauty all around us and we just need to find it! If you would like to see this image in full 1920 x 1080 resolution, please click this link.

“I testify that through Thee
the sovereignty of God and His dominion,
and the majesty of God and His grandeur, were revealed,
and the Day-Stars of ancient splendor have shed their radiance in the heaven
of Thine irrevocable decree,
and the Beauty of the Unseen hath shone forth above the horizon of creation.

I testify, moreover, that with but a movement of Thy Pen Thine injunction
“Be Thou” hath been enforced,
and God’s hidden Secret hath been divulged,
and all created things have been called into being,
and all the Revelations have been sent down.”

~ Baha’u'llah

Here is the original section, before image editing in Photoshop:

Me at work (October 2011)

CharlieKirby — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 06:56:17 +0000

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.

NYC Sunset – October 2011

CharlieKirby — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:23:19 +0000

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 video. I added the lower third credits with Adobe Photoshop.

Tom Morello at Occupy Wall Street

CharlieKirby — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:25:35 +0000

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 I got paid to videotape literally 1 to 4 feet away from Tom Morello for his entire acoustic set at OWS! Got some great shots! We shot on a Canon 5D and a GoPro. The GoPro is cool, cause it’s like an HD spycam. Shoots 1080p, but fits in the palm of my hand. Most important thing is … my boss is VERY happy that we got a lot of great shots. And seeing Tom perform live and up close was AWESOME! Tom truly boosted the energy of the crowd in a good way. Thanks Tom.

Here are some still frames of footage that I shot today at OWS.

Charlie

Chord Progressions

CharlieKirby — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:34:01 +0000

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 if you have any suggestions on information to add to it, please post a comment below.

Chord Progression Chart – http://charliekirby.com/editor/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Chord-Progressions.pdf

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

CharlieKirby — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:37:29 +0000

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 song is really sweet and about meeting that special once in a lifetime true love. I think you will enjoy it. Peace N ♥ Charlie

Click here to view the embedded video.

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MultiCamera shoot directed, edited and color corrected on Avid by Charlie Kirby.

EBT-NYC Live Performance (Vimeo)

CharlieKirby — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 01:51:19 +0000

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.

Click here to view the embedded video.

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After viewing this clip, you may be interested in watching it’s companion piece “E.B.T. – N.Y.C.” FITZ HENLEY ON HIP HOP LYRICS in which Fitz Henley sits down for an interview to explore deeper meanings and spiritual themes in his hip hop lyrics.

Capo Fear Banished

CharlieKirby — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 06:31:53 +0000

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 to accompany others who are playing with a capo. Two simple pieces of info make up this easy equation:
A. What fret the capo is on.
B. What chord shape is first chord.
Then take A and count up that many half steps from B.

Example 1. If capo is on fret 2 and first chord is an Am shape, count 2 half steps up. A#m, Bm. Play leads in Bm scale.

Example 2. Capo is on fret 5. First chord is Dm shape. Count 5 half steps up. D#m, Em, Fm, F#m, Gm. Play leads in Gm scale.

I hope this info is helpful to my fellow guitarists out there.

p.s. However, if guitarist is playing an augmented suspended ninth chord with a capo, then take A (number of frets up) and multiply that figure by ounces of lighter fluid, which you will pour into the guitar’s soundhole. Add a lit match. Solo is guaranteed to be blazing hot. LOL!