Hi there! I know this gets talked about a lot on this sub but I could use some advice, there really are just so many models out there and I really don't even know how to start narrowing things down.

I am looking for an 8-bay NAS to edit off of and occasionally access remotely. 2 other editors will need to work off of it maybe once or twice a year if that, but simultaneous editing is very much not a priority. On the synology side I've been looking at the DS1821+ but really don't know how to narrow down the QNAPs.

Ideally, I'm not spending more than $3500 all in. Any thoughts? Should I be looking at more than 8 bays?

Hello everyone ,

I wanted to ask if this was normal to happen when getting footage. I met with a someone who has footage from a project that was completed back in 2024 and it just requires to be edited. When talking to the person , he mentioned that i had to send him 15 dollars to retrieve the footage as the footage was old and also it kept deleting. After that he said that the only to way to get the footage was to send it through a Google drive and that was 27 dollars. He’s now suggest into that i pay him more money for a file drive. Is this normal to happen or not ?

Hi! I'm an offline editor first and foremost. I just found out that a short I've been working on won't be sent out to a professional sound mixer, so I need to do more work on the master audio than I have before.

This is an extremely novice question, but would it be best practice for me to be doing the work while using my headphones, or listening to it on speakers or a sound bar?

Again, I'm not an audio professional, so I don't have any sort of fancy equipment at my disposal. I mostly ask because I have ran into issues before where certain elements of an edit sound great with my headphones, but get completely lost when played out of low quality laptop speakers.

At my disposal I've got my over-hear headphones, my editing laptop speakers, a sound bar (TV), and a stereo speaker system (records). What would be my best - or maybe least bad - option?

Hey everyone,

So recently, I started doing comedy skits on my personal Instagram, and they kind of blew up—I’m gaining a lot of views.

The only problem is that it’s darker comedy, so not your typical mom-and-dad jokes.

I didn’t include any links to my portfolio whatsoever, but I’m wondering if I should change my name so that employers can’t find me.

Maybe I’m overthinking it, but I don’t want people linking my work to my personal life, even thought my content isn't In English like most of my clients.

Just wanted to hear some thoughts!

Curious if the hive mind has a solution to this -- about to finish a project that makes heavy use of 3D warps as ADJUSTMENT LAYERS OVER FILLER, specifically to create uniform movement of sequences of still photos underneath. As anybody knows who has done a handoff to DaVinci, a 3D Warp on filler will NOT come across in an AAF.

So we are struggling to find a solution to this. We do not wish to mix down these sequences and we have not been able to reproduce the effect of a 3D Warp on filler using an empty clip or null object (such as a video clip with it's opacity set to 0 -- it doesn't move anything underneath). Because of other layering issues (i.e. background underneath the photos themselves in Avid), simply going clip by clip with keyframed 3D warps is also not a great solution for us.

Anyone have a clever solution to this? We would be eternally grateful.

P.S. we're on Media Composer 2022.12.3. Mac OS Ventura 13.4.1. Mac Studio M1 Ultra.

Hey guys,

Im looking into Artlist’s AI Voice feature, but I can’t find a way to subscribe on a monthly basis. Everything on their website appears to be billed annually. I don’t mind paying for a month just to test it out, but I don’t want to commit to a full year if I’m not sure it’s worth it.

I’ve also seen quite a few comments from users who were dissatisfied with the AI voice results, which makes me even more hesitant to pay for an annual plan just to try it out.

So my question is: Has anyone managed to subscribe to Artlist AI Voice on a monthly basis, or is it strictly annual? If there’s a way to do it.

Thanks

I’m in the process of hiring an editor to help with additional polishing and video effects. However, I’ve been working off of Final Cut Pro and it is my understanding Premiere is the industry standard for professional editors. Is there a way for editors using FCP and Premiere to collaborate on and transfer the same project back and forth without sacrificing production quality? It is my understanding that I must export my FCP files as an XML, convert it using software such as XtoCC and import it to Premiere. The problem is the FCPMXL imported doesn’t retain my original cuts, it just sends the project as one flattened clip. Also it sends my entire event when I’d just like to export my project timeline only. Feels like I’ve tried everything to no avail so any help would be greatly appreciated.

I'm moving over from Premiere. Is there a way to copy and paste Timecode from one clip to another?

My issue is that the project I made is a test project and I made my edit media the wrong way and I need to re-cut in everything and relinking isn't working.

Hey guys & gals!

I've been editing for a few years now and specialize in Davinci Resolve. Now, I'm really looking to branch into Motion Graphics and such.

What I want to know is, if you use Davinci Resolve, do you use Fusion to create motion graphics, 3d animations etc. or do you use other CG software like Blender, Cinema 4D, AE, Cavalry etc?

What's your experience and what do you recommend!

I have a 26 second (with 1080p clips at 30fps) edit I made in After Effects. Only the second has has Twixtor, brightness, and scale effects. When I export it in QuickTime format at 422 prores, the result is a file size at roughly 500mb. Does anyone know why it’s so large?

Hey there,

Finished a large project and decided to update my Premiere to the newest version before starting a new one.

However the new color management function is so extremely bad and honestly borderline unusable.

I have all my footage on a sequence; I set up the Media Color Space in the Lumetri Color settings tab by selecting Slog3/S-Gamut3.cine in the Override section for 1 clip:

• Apply to all clip instances -> does NOTHING.

• Auto Detect -> does NOTHING.

• Auto Tone Map -> does NOTHING.

• Selecting all clips and trying to adjust the input space: grayed out because I have "multiple clips selected"

• Right clicking all the footage in the Project panel and going to Modify -> Color and setting up there -> DOES NOTHING.

Nothing works.

Am I really going to have to manually select all my clips and override its color space one by one?! Are you also not able to just select the Lumetri effect in the Properties panel and copy/paste it to others anymore? How are you supposed to copy colors now?

I'm happy Premiere finally has color management but this is not the way.

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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)
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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!

A must read if you're thinking of breaking in:

If you're looking to start this as a side hustle, right now the industry is rough.

It's super easy to get taken advantage of - owning plumber tools and fixing your own sink doens't make you a plumber. You 100% should work for someone else (ideally as an intern).

#No there is no magical mythical place where all the jobs are.

I built two links as you should really search the subreddit and learn about the industry before trying something like this.

A group of threads from the last year about how easily people are in over their heads.

And please see our wiki for other details like networking.

Editing is an art, but if you rely on it for a living, it’s your business. You have to be rational and business-savvy about it.

You don’t have to make a quit-or-stay decision. The state of the industry and job market is outside your control, and if you’re emotionally tangled in it, you’ll be in a bad state that harms your career.

In fact, you should consider diversification. When you’re not on a job, stop bitching about how there’s no job - learn something, start a business… you’ll learn so much that will enrich your career and mind.

Also, having an editor’s mind prepares you very well for many businesses.

The same advice goes for the “strong willed” people who are holding out. I’ve met a lot of people whose talent lie better elsewhere, but they got indoctrinated somewhere that they HAVE to be “patient” and “determined” to survive, and stay on a losing career track.

Get real, get your hands dirty. Do something and you’ll gain so much perspective.

Covid was a wake up call for me, and I started a business and one thing led to another. I’m not rich by any means but…

I love editing so much more now that I’m not under the pressure of what “state” of the industry is in, and I only work on projects I like and with people I like - and I’m 200% the editor that I was because I have a wider perspective on life.

Hi, So I have been offered a dream job at a production agency that specialises in sports commercials. I have been a video editor for around 4 years now but primarily I have worked on social first campaigns, marketing content, case studies and other social media related marketing.

The new company very much are TV/Cinema focused and obv do short form content online but its to a far higher standard (huge campaigns for brands like Adidas)

I took the interview and was very honest about where I am at and where I want to be whilst also highlighting my strengths (I am currently the most senior editor in my current company, I am fast, I work on all of the major client content etc)

I was told I was the outstanding interview and they would love to hire me.

But going into this new role, I feel scared? I am not sure why. I keep looking at their work and thinking "Can I even do this?" and one minute I think I can the next I feel like I want to decline the job just incase I am not good enough.

Everyone keeps saying "they hired you for a reason" but I am not sure still.

Any advice?

Hey guys! Currently getting into the content creation technical skills, and going to need a home setup. I'm looking for a budget friendly ( willing to pay a few extra for something promising) but I don't want to go above and beyond. I've been researching and the Mac mini is a common shelf product that many seem to be satisfied with. I definitely want something off the shelf because it's more convenient for me. I also need a desktop and some speakers to go with that as well. Will be using programs such as the Adobe creative cloud, and other music production programs like reaper or Ableton. If y'all could please help with some recommendation I would appreciate it.

Can you please tell me if the footage settings are good for broadcast on a TV channel? The MXF file is a 1080p remaster of film-tapes. I notice some horizontal jaggedness in the image in the footage from far away when I watch it on my cell phone. Could this be because it was poorly digitized?

Exemples: https://imgur.com/a/OjIajaT

Video MXF: ID : 2 Format : AVC Format/Information : Advanced Video Codec Format Profile : High 4:2:2 Intra Format level : 4.2 Format Settings, CABAC : No Format settings, wrapping mode : Frame Codec ID : 0D01030102106001-0401020201323104 Duration : 52 min 35s Bitrate : 228 Mb/s Width : 1 920 pixels Height : 1 080 pixels Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Frame Rate : 50,000 FPS Standard : Component Color space : YUV Chroma subsampling : 4:2:2 Bit depth : 10 bits Scan Type : Progressive Bits/(Pixels*Frames) : 2,201 Strip Size : 83.8 GiB (98%) Color range : Limited Color primaries : BT.709 Transfer characteristics : BT.709 Matrix coefficients : BT.709

Video MPEG-4: ID : 1 Format : AVC Format/Information : Advanced Video Codec Format Profile : High Format level : 4 Format Setting, CABAC : Yes Format Setting, Ref Frames : 4 frames Codec ID : avc1 Duration : 2 h 10 min Bitrate : 15.9 Mb/s Width : 1 920 pixels Height : 1 080 pixels Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Frame Rate Mode : TConstant Frame Rate : 29.970 (30000/1001) FPS Color Space : YUV Chroma Subsampling : 4:2:0 Bit Depth : 8 Bits Scan Type : Progressive Bits/(Pixels*Frames) : 0.255 Stream Size : 14.5 GiB (98%) Encoding Date : 2025-01-08 19:58:43 UTC Labeled Date : 2025-01-08 19:58:43 UTC Color Range : Limited Color Primaries : BT.709 Transfer Characteristics : BT.709 Matrix Coefficients : BT.709 Codec Configuration Box : avcC

Hey everyone, I have a good spec PC but want to start working in a co-working space so thinking of buying a laptop. I plan on using a remote desktop app to work on my PC but not sure if it'll be a smooth experience? I use after effects mostly and premiere pro. Does anyone have experience in this regard? Is it a good option considering this is my full time work?? Don't really have the budget to get a high spec laptop.

And any recommendations for a laptop for this? Decent but not high end. Good Ram and PC. Thank you!

What's the more common approach to selling bumpers / stingers / station IDs to broadcast networks:

1. perpetual use license
2. monthly fee for the duration of use

I'm asking because I'm about to approach a network with a pitch for my services.

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Hey friends,

Been freelancing for a full couple years now and I still don't feel like I'm great at quoting when producers (sadly) insist on flat rates. I know it's not ideal, but when it's the difference between getting the job and not, I always set a clear scope and out of scope rates for more revisions etc. and that usually feels good to me at the end of the job.

Most of my work is commercial and documentaries, which obviously range a lot between brands, budget and the level of indie a film is, but I feel like sometimes I'm either too presumptuous of a brands budget and quite too high or (to their benefit) get the sense that a documentary might be more grassroots than it is, and come in lower than I can get.

Maybe this is just the game we play with the old what's your rate, what's your budget standoff, but I'd love to hear if anyone has any good tips on making more educated quotes or even teasing out more information about the budget in those early conversations without being too direct.

Or am I just thinking about this all wrong altogether?

Thanks in advance!

Working on some phone screen comps in mocha and wondering if anyone has any tips for extreme angles like this: https://imgur.com/a/pfp5ty2

Shot on a probe parallel with the phone that pushes towards the bottom of the screen.

I can’t seem to get the screen to move off “into space” and the track always just kind of squishes the screen as the shot moves instead.

I want to generate the same subtitles style . Any idea how to do that? I tried a few known programs but I couldn't find it.

https://www.tiktok.com/@refinedambition_/video/7464961976410623254

Frankly I was going to go towards building an agency and automating the whole process however, just like it was back then, it's insanely hard to get clients, and i am starting to wonder if a random brand name is even trustworthy as oppose to a personal name.

Hello there. I now own a m4 pro macbook pro 14 inch 24/512 base

I want to buy a like-new m1 max 16inch 64gb 1tb for 2000$. I feel like I need the ram and gpu a lot for Fusion in DVR Studio.

Whats your opinion? M4 pro sucks completely in fusion. I was too naive when I got it.

Hey, question for those who work in the AD/marketing space. I usually work in film and rarely take on AD work but I did recently. One of the deliverables for the spots I did (2 30sec and 2 15sec cuts) reads as follows "Generic ProRes slated submaster." I asked the agency exec who is my point of contact and he basically described what in film I would call textless but that doesn't seem right and google searches bring up a million different answers.

Can someone clarify what this typically means in the marketing world? Or is it truly too vague and should I press again for more clarity?

System specs: Mac Studio 2022 running Monterey  // Software specs: Adobe Premiere 2024 // Footage specs : 4K Sony Venice footage transcoded to 1080p proxies

Hi there,

This will be quite a big post, I'll try to include as much context as possible.

I'm in the process of designing a network storage and configuration upgrade for a small video production studio I previously worked at. The upgrade is for a large 12-month project. This will be an archive documentary where new archive and general material will be coming in all the time in various batches across the production timeframe. This is not a case of all media will be present before the edit begins.

Budget for hardware: ~ USD$7.5k but flexible (team is Australia based)

Key Information:

Main Software and codecs:

• FCPX exclusively for editing (N.B no media or caches ever stored inside Libraries)
• Resolve for occasional tasks (transcoding, conforming, special uses)
• ProRes Proxy for editing, mix of FHD-6K footage (lo res Archive footage will be mostly upresed to at least 1080 I imagine. )
• delivery will likely be 4K 24fps but TBD.
• there will be some 422 and 4444 media being utilised during production, with DPX scans of film and other media coming in, but I will try to enforce all editing to be taken down to Proxy.
• some original or hi quality media will be accessed for some in-house post-production

Users:

• 3-4 simultaneous editors at any one time
• 5-6 maximum full bandwidth needing users at any one time - but rarely

Existing Hardware and configs:

• 4 x M1 Ultra base model Mac Studios (10GbE ports) [Main Editing machines]
• 2 x other Macs (10GbE adaptors) [for anciliary tasks]
• 1 Mac Pro 2013 (10GbE adaptor) [Central hub for LTO, managing the network, Postgres Server, looping in a Thunderbolt RAID storage drive, remote management access machine, etc
• Synology DS1817+ (2 x 10GbE in 20Gb aggregation) [Previous main editing and media NAS, thinking of using it as the larger original media + archive NAS in new setup]
• Netgear xs708t 8 port 10GbE switch (2 x 10Gb SFP+
• 1Gb Internet line connected to switch (to provide wired internet to all devices)
• UPS

Existing NAS history:

Synology DS1817+ current setup:

• 8 x 10TB HDDs RAID6
• 2GB RAM
• latest DSM 7

Experience:

Note: I inherited the whole network and NAS setup when I joined the team.

This NAS served us just about ok on the last big project 6 years ago. We were mostly editing and veiwing ProRes LT @ 1080p-2K and when 4 editors were all accessing various edits and rendering, we did occasionally expience some choppiness. But on the whole it held up ok.

However since then, and possibly since upgrading to DSM 7, the sequential read speeds have been quiet variable. I believe we also transitioned from AFP to SMB since that time as per AFP's deprication. I do personally believe the MacOS's SMB implementation is more to blame than anything, and I've spent quite a while trying to optimise the NSMB.conf files on all client machines as well as the DSM SMB settings. If anyone has the most up to date knowledge on this then that would be incredible to know

Future Plans + Ideas:

New Software:

• PostLab for FCPX Library management (we've tested this and I think we're happy to implement)
• Last time around, we had major issues with how to share Libraries on the server without running into permissions issues (FCPX thinking they were still open when they weren't)

New Hardware and configs:

• New NAS for main Proxy/LT editing and general common access files. Current ideas:
• QNAP TVS-h874 with expansion cards:
• 10GbE x 2 [QXG-10G2T]
• m.2 NVMe x 2 [QNAP QM2-2P-384A]
• Asustor AS6804T Lockerstor 10 Gen 3
• Use the existing Synology NAS for all original media and archive material.
• External NVMe SSDs for FCPX Cache attached to main edit machines
• Move Internet into a seperate 1GbE switch.
• Add an additional 10Gb switch via RJ45 or SFP+ DAC
• Turn on Jumbo frames acrross the 10GbE media network

New NAS config ideas:

QNAP TVS-h874 i7 32GB model + expansions: 10Gbe x2, m.2 x 2

• 2 x 2TB NVMe RAID1
• System OS
• Postlab
• Dropbox
• Write Cache?
• 2 x 4TB NVMe RAID0
• Read Cache / Auto-tierring?
• 8 x 12TB HDDs RAID6
• Proxy/LT media
• General storage

Even though it's over 2 years old now, this unit still seems like a decently future proof model. Especially with the PCIe lanes, though it would be great to have more built in NVMe slots. And it would be great if it came in a 10-12 bay version. However, my thinking for this one would be to ignore the Thunderbolt option and fill the expansions with the necassary 10Gb and also a dual m.2 card.

And then, fill the 8 bays with whatever capacity HDDs the companys willing to go with and try and do something clever with all the NVMe drives.

So I need some advice: I've read and heard mixed information on the value of SSD Read Caching or auto-tiering for the purposes of video editing (in a Team context). Personaly, I think anything that would occasionally improve random timeline seeking for mulitple editors while possibly freeling up some load on the HDD array for another editor sounds good. Generally the same section of material will be worked on over a few weeks by each editor — so if anyone has any experience with how long it takes auto-tierring or read caching to catch up to large video files in common use from week to week, please let me know.

In terms of Write Caching, my thinking is a portion of the 2TB RAID1 could be given to this so that editing is not disrupted too much when new material is being ingested in and/or transcoded to this NAS on any given day. This would occasionally be an issue on the old system. However, it's not crucial as I reckon the old Synology NAS could be used as the main ingestion unit.

Any thoughts or experience with this model and configuration tips for similar purposes would be much apprecaited!

Asustor AS6804T Lockerstor 10 Gen 3

• 2 x 2TB NVMe RAID1
• System OS
• Postlab
• Dropbox
• Write Cache?
• 2 x 4TB NVMe RAID0
• Read Cache / Auto-tierring?
• 10 x 12TB HDDs RAID6
• Proxy media
• General storage

Ok so the thinking with this one is a cost-benefit, ease of setup and convenience. Comes with 2 x Thunderbolt, 2 x 10Gb + more, and 4 built-in m.2 slots, Plus comes in a 10 and 12 bay version. We could go a lot crazier here with the storage capacities.

Downsides I can see are less future-proof expandabilty through PCIe upgrades or re-configs.

And the big questions from me really are, is ADSM good enough for our purposes and will the hardware be as reliable?

I can see in general that the CPU is likely not as powerful nor future-proof.

EDIT: I’ve just learned that the USB4/TB ports don’t even necessarily connect properly to Mac Thunderbolt as a TB-over-IP connection. Also I’m generally thinking this model just wouldn’t be up to snuff as something to depend on.

I'm sort of running out of steam here now, if I think of anything else to include I'll edit the post.

Thanks so much in advance for anyone's thoughts and advice.

I’ve added just a sample in here https://jmp.sh/s/DhJWUvBJO5Xfdato8LN0

Im a beginner when comes to audio. I had this recording out from a bad microphone, and I would like to make it sound better but I don’t know what could I do?

All Ive done so far is used some plugins on FCPX like noise reduction and compressor, and added room tone in there.

HI!

I'm cutting a documentary in Premiere Productions. Lots of footage.

I'm pretty new to the Productions workflow myself and handed the drives over to someone who barely knows Premiere so they could put together an assembly cut while I wrapped up some other projects.

Long story short, they imported a lot of footage a second time, adding it all to their edit project.

SO now as I go through the assembly working on my rough cut, a lot of footage is linked to this one giant project file that takes a long time to open, and when it finally opens, the clips aren't visible. I guess this is because duplicate clips is turned off - but even if I turned them on, not sure I want to have duplicates. I spent a long time cutting sizzle reels, pulling selects, making stringouts with markers, etc. So I can't delete the original clips and replace them with these new ones if I could see them.

I tried to reassociate clips to the projects they were originally in, but it never works, or almost ever works. A couple times some clips would relink after reassociating them twice. So I've resorted to overcutting footage, which obviously is far from ideal.

Any tips for what to do with this mess, or is overcutting the only way?

Thanks!

Premiere Pro 2024.6.1 on an M1 MacBook Pro.

I'm a documentary director/editor with 10 years of experience. I've just recently started blogging, as a way of sharing, learning, and improve my writing skills overall. I just posted my real article, about how to interview for documentary. If you read and find it helpful, please give it some support!

https://chatcut.medium.com/how-to-learn-what-you-dont-know-you-don-t-know-with-9-documentary-interview-tips-aab3a86f09b3

For work I have a PC, Mac and Laptop. I'd like to route the audio from each to either an audio mixer and/or audio interface so I can control the volume going to my speakers.

I know an audio mixer can do this but can an audio interface also do this, depending on available inputs?

I was looking at the PreSonus Quantum ES 4 - which I think can only connect to one computer. The Rodecaster II can connect to two computers but I need to look into controlling volume of the two (and is expensive and has a lot of features I don't need).

I'm guessing I'll need a mixer and add an audio interface for features that comes with.

The headphone port on my current mixer (Mackie Mix Series Mix8) purchased in August 2019 no longer works (hasn't for awhile).

Any mixer and/or audio interface recommendations? Thanks!!