MKV Video – Convert to AVI with Subs
I usually acquire videos in AVI, MOV, MP4 and other whatnot formats. What bugs me is that when I get MKV videos, I always need to convert them to another format that’s compatible with Xbox360 so that we can watch them in our widescreen TV. But if you want to play MKVs in your desktop, the freeware VLC Player would do just fine since it can play just about anything.
Going back to our predicament. Converting them is not the problem. We could do that easily with Xilisoft or with any other media conversion software. But it’s not so simple anymore when that MKV has subtitles built in it because the subs are bound to disappear after conversion. Especially if your video is in Japanese, it’s not gonna be watchable. But thanks to a certain Sachin Tangoria from New Delhi, we’re now able to make things right!
Here’s a simplified step-by-step process on how to convert your MKVs with built-in soft-subs to AVI with hard-subs. Continue Reading »MKV Video – Convert to AVI with Subs
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Eraserheads – ‘Easy Ka Lang’ MTV by UST Educ Students
Rizal project from the University of Santo Tomas’s Education students. We did a music video on the old-school Eraserheads song ‘Easy Ka Lang’.
Crew:
Japoskee – Director, DOP
Chad Senga – Editor
Cast:
Lea Anareta, Ysabel Arcangel, Jessica Belulia, Cara Consunji, Cyrene Cruz, Iyya Guevara, Angelina Go, Franz Pacquing, Bea Sablam, Kimberley Taytayan
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Solution for External HDD Power Supply Problem
My old Western Digital HDD’s power supply died down on me just when I needed my files the most. *Note: I’m referring to the old WD Elements, with the 5-pin power supply and not the recently upgraded ones with A/C Adapters.
At first, I wasn’t pretty sure if it was the power supply or the drive itself, but when I looked it up online, everyone was ranting on how crappy the power supply was. And the fact that it was WD exclusive, replacing it was a headache. Here’s the hardware brief:
Model name: WD Elements External HDD
Model no: WDE1U***0A (*How many GBs)
HDD Type: 3.5″
Bus Interface: SATA / IDE
Power Supply Model No: DA-30C01 Continue Reading »Solution for External HDD Power Supply Problem
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The Despicable Compatibility Issues of Mini-DV Tapes
Having plunged in digital media and avoiding to deal with tapes in the past, I’ve faced a new contingency regarding mini-DVs. Watch out if you’re still prone to this disaster!
Here’s the scoop: I shot various interview scenes for a corporate video using a Panasonic DVX100B. Most interviewees, or otherwise identified as the company leaders, came from different parts of the country and went there just for that cause. The shoot lasted for about Continue Reading »The Despicable Compatibility Issues of Mini-DV Tapes
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The TV Safe Zone
When editing videos for broadcast and video tapes, be wary of the title-safe and action-safe areas to make sure no edges from the footage are chopped off when viewed in some screens, especially old TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio.
Adobe explains:
“Most consumer TV sets use a process called overscan, which cuts off a portion of the outer edges of the picture, allowing the center of the picture to be enlarged. The amount of overscan is not consistent across TVs. Continue Reading »The TV Safe Zone
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How to Capture Videos via Analog (A/V)
The scope of analog video capture is vast, so we’ll focus more on transferring videos from a digital camcorder using its A/V output.
With the use of A/V cables, you can literally digitize and convert videos from any medium to any other medium such as Betamax, VHS, Hi-8, etc. so long you have the playback device containing the video to be recorded, a capture or recording device to which the video is to be transferred to and the corresponding cables to connect the two.
What equipment will we be needing for this exercise?
1.) The medium (with A/V output) containing the video to be captured – We are going to use a DV Camcorder for this example
2.) A PCI TV Capture Card with A/V input OR a USB Video Capture Card Continue Reading »How to Capture Videos via Analog (A/V)
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Workplace Organization and the 5S
Being organized in the workplace affects performance. According to the lateralization of brain function, left-brained individuals show to be more efficient when they are on a systematic high. Right-brained individuals, on the other hand, work best when given the freedom to express creativity without the obligation of categorizing everything. If you’re part of the latter, try cleaning up your desk once in a while and see what happens.
This goes for your desktop as well.
Greg Wells and Monica Ricci pointed out six reasons why you should be organized: Continue Reading »Workplace Organization and the 5S
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How to Capture Videos via FireWire
Ever since I started doing video projects, I’ve always resorted to capturing footage via component when dealing with mini-DV tapes. You know, those A/V cables with the yellow, red and white. And I seldom use them anymore ’cause I’ve already sided with those that record on SD cards and mini-DVDs. They’re easier to transfer.
One thing I noticed though, is that almost every production house I’ve been in uses FireWire in capturing videos. So I decided I better catch up and give it a try. This entry is about how to transfer videos from your DV camcorder via FireWire.
First things first, here’s a list of gadgets we’re gonna use: Continue Reading »How to Capture Videos via FireWire
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Lilim ng Limayon Short Film Trailer
In a town during the hot summer, gossip spread like fire.
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Franco Almario in Binibini
Japo Anareta’s gift to his 90-year old grandmother, which led to the creation of Franco Almario, Japo’s latest project. The video is about Franco relentlessly stalking over the birthday celebrant.
Written and Directed by Japoskee
Shot by Kenneth and Japoskee
Edited by Chad c/o Perfect Renders
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