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Davinci Resolve - how to save adjustment layer with markers?

Hi!, I am creating an adjustment layer, then I am adding a marker in the middle, to enable snapping to the center of created layer. When I am trying to save thuis layer to Power Bin - it saves but without set markers. How to save the layer with its markers, or how to achiieve what I am looking for - adjustment layer that will snap based on it's middle point, not start or end?

1 Comment
2024/12/02
09:25 UTC

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I’m using Artlist and will be using videos in edits for an exhibition for a customer.

Will I need extra licensing or is there any other requirement or my pro license is enough?

1 Comment
2024/12/02
11:27 UTC

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Ask a Pro - WEEKLY - Monday Mon Dec 02, 2024 - No Stupid Questions! THIS IS WHERE YOU POST if you don't do this for a living! RULES + Career Questions?

/r/editors is a community for professionals in post-production.

Every week, we use this thread for open discussion for anyone with questions about editing or post-production, **regardless of your profession or professional status.**

Again, If you're new here, know that this subreddit is targeted for professionals. Our mod team prunes the subreddit and posts novice level questions here.

If you're not sure what category you fall into? This is the thread you're looking for.

Key rules: Be excellent (and patient) with one another. No self-promotion. No piracy. The rest of the rules are found here

If you don't work in this field, this is where your question should go

What sort of questions is fair game for this thread?

  • Is school worth it?
  • Career question?
  • Which editor *should you pay for?* (free tools? see /r/videoediting)
  • Thinking about a side hustle?
  • What should I set my rates at? (SEE WIKI)
  • Graduating from school? and need getting started advice?

There's a wiki for this sub. Feel free to suggest pages it needs.

We have a sister subreddit /r/videoediting. It's ideal if you're not making a living at this - but this thread is for everyone!

0 Comments
2024/12/02
10:00 UTC

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How to get into the Guild or where to start?

ill try to make it short, Went to los angeles recording school for recording arts got my AA 2014, haven't really done much work with my degree other than random prohects, i really would like to work towards joining an union, where do I begin??

TIA

2 Comments
2024/12/02
08:35 UTC

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Fulfilled my contact and then some, can I move on?

I worked on an independent feature this year with a director I will never work again or frankly I want to talk to again (was not a good experience). The film is picture locked, colored, and mixed. All terms in my contract have been finished months ago. I still have the hard drives on hand and just looking to move on completely but the director keeps asking for "favors" that are unpaid (help with festivals and slight credits adjustments). Is it so bad just to say, "Here's all of your materials and I'm onto other things?" Thanks!

11 Comments
2024/12/02
02:31 UTC

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CDX-3730 - formatting error when attempting to access Codex

Codex model: CDX-3730, 512GB capacity

Camera used: Arri XT Plus

Computers used: various MacBook Pros

When attempting to access this Codex Capture Drive through the Production Suite, we continually receive errors saying that "this contains an unformatted pack" or "this contains media that is not formatted".

Also when playback is attempted on the Arri camera with the drive, it doesn't work.

We've liaised with Codex support, they've suggested extracting the SSD from the Codex and connecting it via a micro SATA adaptor. Though it's not clear to me if this would actually enable us to access the data.

Worth noting that the drive was almost full, with only 2% space remaining.

We've tried different laptops with different drivers. Overall it doesn't look good but thought worth checking here just in case. Any help would be appreciated.

1 Comment
2024/12/01
20:43 UTC

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I am having trouble exporting a video file that retains the color I see on my timeline (Premiere)

Here are my comparisons, original images look the same with and w/o proxies toggled (ignore my activate windows pls): https://imgur.com/a/uaGqPwZ

So, for example, I have raised my blacks a bit for these shots, and ProRes has lowered them it seems, among other things (saturation, etc)? I've tried H.264 as well, but the differences are much starker.

I am on Windows, trying to export a feature (it's my first feature), and I just do not know how to end up with a file that looks like what I see on my timeline (ideally with as little visual difference/quality loss as possible). I assumed ProRes would be pretty loseless, but it seems like that wasn't the case? Any help appreciated! And let me know what information you may need.

3 Comments
2024/12/01
18:21 UTC

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Noise cancelling headphones..

I'm looking for

  • Good audio
  • Great ANC
  • The ability to wire them directly via headphone jack or USB (for reduced audio latency while editing)

I travel by train to my office in the UK. Trains in the UK are incredibly old + noisy, squealing from the brakes etc Noise cancelling earbuds just didn't do the job.

I ended up purchasing the Sennheiser Momentum 4's a week ago. While the sound and features are great, the noise cancelling is just a bit shit. It's no better than earbuds. I'm looking for a pair I could wire to my laptop once I'm at the office for reduced latency and noise cancelling that can cut out a lot of office chatter.

So which noise cancelling headphones do you recommend?

3 Comments
2024/12/01
12:33 UTC

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Do I REALLY need a NAS or is an enclosure enough

Hi Reddit! I'm a webdev who's relatively new to the editing scene as a side gig

I currently run a PC to edit in DaVinci Resolve off of with a total of 6 drives; 2 NVMEs, one for OS and one for apps, 3 SATA SSDs, one solely to hold video games and the other 2 to hold footage. I also have a HDD for archiving / backups. I've read from somewhere that the number of SATA ports on motherboards have been shrinking because the average user doesn't run so many drives and those who do usually run a NAS anyway, and figured I would need to invest in a storage solution eventually, for scalability and archiving purposes.

I've looked at a lot of the Synology stuff and I see a pretty hefty price tag (especially for those with the 10GBe which apparently I NEED to edit off of), and also a lot of features that are more tailored for business stuff ranging from 365 to whole virtual machines, and I'm wondering if that's overkill for my use case. I intend to store videos and photos and maybe a .DRP file, tops. I've looked at other posts also saying that I could also invest in an enclosure, HDD or SSD, instead. I think I should get an SSD one if I do because the faster RW speeds could be relevant. Posts I've seen on other subreddits have conflicting recommendations, like how USB SSD is apparently way faster than NAS when working off of (is 10GBe not fast?), or that SSDs aren't a long term storage solution compared to NAS. What are your opinions?

6 Comments
2024/12/01
12:26 UTC

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How do you use markers? (Premiere)

I'm just curious what are y'all using markers for.

For me personally I:

  • Create Stringout Sequences
  • Comment Markers and separate the footage

Sometimes I will use markers on the footage to sync multi-cam or find the beats of a songtrack.

27 Comments
2024/12/01
15:11 UTC

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Sunday Reel Review

This alternates Sundays with our "Reel Review."

## Would you like feedback on your reel? This is the place to do it!

**An essential point to remember**: A reel won't secure you a job any more than a business card or website will. While it might be necessary, it is not the primary means of obtaining work.

**You gain employment through a network you develop,** not via any online job site. Building a network takes time, which is advantageous, as it allows you to learn the field.

## Rules

* **Rule 1**: Submit your reel *and its running time* as a top-level comment (meaning you reply to this post directly)

* **Rule 2**: *Specify your professional experience in years* (paying taxes = years as a pro, novice).

* **Rule 3**: Explain the reason/direction behind posting your reel. Are you new? Have you been working with clients for a decade? Give us clear direction of what you want.

* **Rule 4**: You must review two other reels. **TWO**. You have five days to complete this task, responding to two different reels. **Then** edit the comment where you post your reel: and put and put the two user names.

**Acceptable platforms for posting**: Your Vimeo site or an unlisted YouTube link. If we discover a link to a channel or a video with 10k views, be aware that this thread is not intended for such content.

The moderation team will be monitoring this, and we are trying to encourage the community (that's you) to offer assistance. That's why providing two reviews is crucial.

Lastly, as someone who evaluates people's reels: If numerous motion graphics are present, I expect you to either be capable of creating them and/or offering it as a service. If color grading is a skill and you transition from Log to finished grade, that's a definite red flag.

​

***Copy/paste this section:***

* Reel Link: (don't forget the running time )

* Experience:

* Direction:

* Two reels I reviewed:

0 Comments
2024/12/01
13:01 UTC

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Does RAM speed actually matter for video editing?

I am planning on building a new, upgraded PC for video editing very soon and have been looking into RAM. I plan on buying 4x32 DDR5 RAM, but am not sure whether a higher price is worth paying for increased RAM speed when it comes to video editing.

I have done my research on this and it seems as if everybody has a different opinion on if RAM speed actually affects editing significantly or not. Based on personal experience, what do you guys think?

Thank you!

24 Comments
2024/12/01
04:19 UTC

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AVID export much darker and with more contrast

Hey, I'm sure this question has been asked many times. I colour graded some clips in AVID and when I export it it still makes the clips waaaaay darker and with more contrast (ruining everything). I already have the export settings set in "keep as legal range". What other issues could there be?

3 Comments
2024/12/01
01:13 UTC

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LUT File Help!

I desperately need to find a lut called SONY_S-Log3_S-Gamut3Cine_ACES_709_MLUT. Why can't I find it online? HELPP

update: found! thank you r/editors !!! and u/Lutzmann

6 Comments
2024/11/30
23:26 UTC

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Hardware upgrade required

I’m looking to upgrade my setup for editing but not sure where to even start

I work a lot with multicams, motion graphics and projects that have hours of 4K 60fps footage on a frequent rate

What is the best options I have, it can be either Mac or Windows, don’t have a preference at all!

Any help would be greatly appreciated

13 Comments
2024/11/30
20:36 UTC

1

Artlist Voiceover gone?

i actually got no results today..no voices in there? Anyone else?

11 Comments
2024/11/30
06:49 UTC

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Error al editar Transcripcion en Premiere Pro 25

Es imposible editar la transcripción, la edición sencillamente no funciona, entras en el panel, le das al lapiz, editas el texto y pasa 1 de 2 cosas:

O se duplica una parte aleatoria del párrafo

O simplemente no hace cambios y trabajas por gusto el edit

A alguno le pasa? aclaro que uso un buen pc todo funciona bien, ademas uso la ultima version oficial NO BETA de forma legal y me pasa aunque edite el video de origen o cualquier secuencia secundaria, solo "algunas veces" puedo hacer el cambio, el error parece aparecer de forma aleatoria.

Este clip es de una secuencia multicamara, pero me pasa igual con otros proyectos que son pistas tradicionales

4 Comments
2024/11/29
21:12 UTC

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Do you prefer to lock down the music first before moving onto editing. If so, then why?

Do you prefer to lock down the music first before moving onto editing. If so, then why?

6 Comments
2024/11/29
19:18 UTC

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Alternative SSD to Sandisk Extreme?

Hello,

I often edit off my Sandisk Extreme but I read that over a year a go they started to fail and there was a big lawsuit about it involving these Sandisk drives failing, so I'd like to move away from this...does anyone have any suggestions of good portable SSDs to work off?

Thanks!

3 Comments
2024/11/30
02:04 UTC

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Anyone have experience using stock sites for audio tracks?

I’m curious if anyone’s used Motion Elements specifically for royalty-free music or audio tracks. I’ve used them for video footage, but I haven’t tried their music library yet. What are peoples thoughts/ any recommendations?

1 Comment
2024/11/29
23:48 UTC

1

Podcast audio issues

Hoping it's okay if I ask for some help with some audio issues I'm having for a podcast I edit.

They recorded with a zoom podtrack 4 and two Samson mics. I am not involved in production.

Like usual, I was sent 3 audio tracks: one for each host and a mix. One of the feeds is nice and clear, however the other one sounds like it's peaaking even though the waveform isn't reflecting that. I've tried declipper in Audition and several different filters and compressors in Premiere but nothing is making it sound better. I'm wondering if anyone has run into this before and if you would have any advice for me?

2 Comments
2024/11/29
18:21 UTC

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Which PC part to upgrade for smoother playback in Premiere Pro

Let me preface this by saying I'm not a computer guy. I've been video editing for more than a decade but have just recently been able to make it an actual job, and have been doing commercial work. But, my PC is havjng a hard time and I think it's about time I upgrade my rig.

As soon as I include colour work, effects or multiple layers of footage (with proxies), my playback on Premiere Pro is ridiculously slow. Sometimes even turning my playback into green static.

So I'm wondering, based off my specs, if I can only upgrade one or two pieces, what are the most important to upgrade for editing? Any help is appreciated!

ASRock Z590 PHANTOM GAMING 4/AC ATX

HDDSAM980250 Samsung 980 Pro 250GB

G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series Black 32GB

Intel Comet Lake Core i7 10700K 8 Core 3.8Ghz, 16MB

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GAMING

(I think these are the main parts but if I'm missing something important let me know)

2 Comments
2024/11/29
17:41 UTC

9

Lucid Link Outage

Just so everyone knows, Lucid Link is busted right now. Let's go out and enjoy the sun, meet our kids and eat some food we cooked ourselves.

Happy editing (in the future)

4 Comments
2024/11/30
02:22 UTC

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Macbook M4 Pro VS PC | for After Effects & Davinci Resolve

I currently split my work time between home (40%) and the office (60%).

At home, I have a PC (i7-13700KF, 32GB RAM, RTX 3070), which handles my workflow most of the time. However, at the office, I rely on my laptop (Acer i7 9th Gen, GTX 1660 Ti, 16GB RAM), which has started to feel painfully slow for my projects.

I primarily work with Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, so performance is a key factor for me. Since I need a portable solution to keep up with my demanding workflow, I’m considering getting a MacBook M4 Pro.

  • Can the M4 Pro replace my PC for video editing and motion graphics work?
  • Is it worth upgrading to the M4 Max (32 GPU cores), or is the M4 Pro sufficient for my needs?
  • and since I will be editing more on Davinci does it need more GPU than Premiere?
  • I may get into 3D Software like Blender and Unreal Engine so can the Macbook Pro handle them?

If you’ve used these machines for similar tasks, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Thanks in advance!

2 Comments
2024/11/29
20:08 UTC

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Woah did LucidLink just get like crazy expensive all of a sudden?

HOLD ONTO those grandfathered plans with your pricing.

New pricing is double what it once was:
https://www.lucidlink.com/pricing

Previously you got 1 TB + 5 users for $20/month, now it's $70 for 1TB + 5 Users.

Now... the problem is anything over 1TB you now HAVE to switch to the Business plan, which jumps to $27 per user so for 2.5 TB + 5 Users = $135/month, when it used to be $30/month.

https://web.archive.org/web/20240728153803/https://www.lucidlink.com/pricing

The 1TB cap on the Starter plan is so weird.

34 Comments
2024/11/29
19:34 UTC

1

Artlist vs Audiio: Is it worth switching?

I currently have Artlist Max for my music, SFX, and stock footage needs.

I am considering getting Audiio's lifetime deal at $199 to see if I can replace the need for Artlist. My primary use of Artlist at the moment is their music library.

My concerns:

  • Licensing: Is their licensing comparable to Artlist? (one of the main reasons I chose Artlsit in the first place)
  • Is their company trustworthy?
  • Is the lifetime deal gimmicky?

What has your experience with Audiio been? Is it worth it?

Thanks in advance!

1 Comment
2024/11/29
15:28 UTC

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QNAP - Mimiq and 'Enable bin locking on 3rd party'

I'm the AE/Media manager of the post house I currently work at. And our current setup is reaching EOL. They're not Nexis, but DDPs. This decision was made long before I joined the company. And I'm now looking for alternatives to buying more DDPs.

So I've been looking into QNAP and Synology. Which would offer us almost double the storage for a similar price. (Currently looking at the TS-H2287XU-RP and maxing it out with WD red pro's 20TB.)

However, bin locking is of course super important. And somehow, our DDP just does this WITHOUT third party software like Mimiq. It's mounted to the editing macs over ISCSI and we have 'Enable bin locking in 3rd party storage systems' enabled. And bin locking just works.

From what I can find online, if I setup a QNAP NAS over ISCSI (which it should be able to do), and keep the third party bin locking enabled, I wouldn't need Mimiq.

Am I forgetting something? Are there gaps in my research? Or does the third party storage bin locking not work on QNAP?
Also feel free to give feedback the choice of model and drives.

14 Comments
2024/11/29
09:44 UTC

0

Have you ever added clickable elements to your videos? How did it go?

I’m curious if anyone here has tried adding clickable buttons, links, or other interactive stuff to their videos. Was it worth it, or just too much trouble?

7 Comments
2024/11/28
18:20 UTC

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Regular Mod request of our professionals: Please check-in and give advice to the people who post on the "Ask Anything" and "Career" threads.Announcements

We get loads of professionals accessing this subreddit - along with lots of people trying to become professionals in the field.

We're asking our professionals to once a week, check in on our "Ask anything" and "Career" threads, and provide help!

These can be found on the menu area of the subreddit on new Reddit or via the official client.

Just to be clear - We're talking from the Weekly Links at the top of the sub.

https://i.imgur.com/I19zmc2.png

The idea is that you go in there and provide helpful advice for the:

  • "Ask anything" crowd
  • People looking for career advice.

Thank you (not here, those threads please!)

Ask anything threads

Career threads

0 Comments
2024/11/28
18:00 UTC

6

AS11 Delivery solutions

Hi all. I'm wondering if anyone has experience delivering AS11 production files to broadcasters in the UK in Ireland? At the moment we are using the DPP Metadata Application software that creates a sidecar XML to go go alongside the video file. Problem is that software is about 10 years old and only seems to work on 32 bit operating systems. We are purposely running Mojave on an old IMAC just for this purpose but it's creating a bottleneck when it comes to deliveries. ITV,BBC and TG4 all require AS11 files so I'm wondering what workflow people are using to create these files? Thanks in advance!

3 Comments
2024/11/28
17:54 UTC

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