AboutAlessandro Machi Expertise Have experience in both video and film, plus videotape editing, archiving, and remastering. Experienced in live event cinematography plus interviews. Have provided Video Post Production Services for independent film & video productions that have been distributed both nationwide and worldwide. Not too familiar with all the various Hd formats although I did operate an HD B-roll camera for an HD independent feature.
Regional Emmy Winner, also an Emmy Internship Scholarship Winner when I first finished college back in the mid 80's, plus several dozen super-8 filmmaking awards and for video productions as well.
I currently offer YouTube uploading tutoring that includes a critique and technical review as well. If you live in Los Angeles and would like to learn more about this educational service send an email to info at slingshotpro.com
Recently finished cinematography work on the film Dali, Dali, Dali which is now in post production.
Experience 25 years of Film & Video Production & Editing Experience including low budget & quality control. I enjoy filming in Super-8.
Organizations Founded Action! Film and Video Production Club while in College.
Publications www.Opednews.com
Education/Credentials Four Year College Program, was one or two classes short of graduation.
Awards and Honors Regional Emmy Winner, 8 Time Vision Award Winner, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Internship Winner, Film Festival Winner for several different Super-8 Films,
Past/Present Clients Sony Pictures, Prudential Jon Douglas, In Defense of Animals, Humane Society of the United States, Ivy Gullickson
Question I am having trouble decided between two schools for video production. The only big difference between the programs is the software used in the editing courses. One uses Final Cut Pro and the other uses Avid. Which program is used more by companies and which one would help improve my employment opportunities.
Answer Hi Patrick,
Avid and Final Cut Pro are both popular in the film and video industry. For every person you find who says Avid is the way to go, you will find another who recommends Final Cut Pro. Ideally, if you can learn both without bankrupting yourself you then won't have to worry about it as much.
For maximum flexibility, whatever program you choose, make sure it not only can import at dv quality, but also at higher quality settings such as component and uncompressed.
