Handheld Hollywood, whom I have posted about before for their cool app; ReelDirector have a great list of filmmaking apps that can be use on various plateforms and devices. With Mobile devices becoming more powerful and sophisticated, we as filmmakers stand to benifit – mostly because we will have quick access to multiple applications on a small device.
So, here we go :
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Archives For tools
 | GradiestA multi-touch color correction controller for Cineform’s First Light. The concept is great, in fact there is no reason why such an interface can’t be used for Final Cut Pro and Color. |
 | MovieSlateMovieSlate is a digital slate, clapper board, shot log, and shot notepad— designed for use with film, television, documentaries, interviews, and home movies. Version 2.0 is in beta. |
 | Final Cut Pro Field GuideTrouble Shooting tips, Work Flows, FCP shortcut guide, links to articles, etc |
 | Final DraftUsing industry standards and easy formatting this app will be very useful for both writing a script while on your travels and updating during production (maybe for the continuity person) |
 | RehersalsThis one seems to be more for the actor, helping them prepare for rehearsals and auditions. |
I am quite big on twitter.
Big as in I believe in it and that it is useful beyond casual conversation and fun.
But between you and me, I don’t think we need to read books on how to use twitter. lol. Yet it is a great example on how to leverage this great communication channel to get something published , eh?
Having said that – there are great books out there that talk about leveraging these social tools for business and personal gain. Books that are more about engaging than just using one tool.
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Thought, for a while, that I had missed an opportunity with the Avid 14 day trial, but now with Media Composer 4 I get the chance to check out the editing software over a period of 30 days.
I already use Final Cut Studio 2, and probably could not afford Media composer – but hey; it is good to learn new tools. Besides it’s not about the tools, it’s about the passion, the talent and the making use of good opportunities. So here goes …
These are the main tools I use when working with Video for Church, myself or the general videos I put up on this blog or the others I write for. They may be over kill for Social Media, but I am finding that the skills, knowledge and experience in these are proving to be very good.
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What are some of the Video Editing or motion Graphics tools that you use for Social Media?
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pleasert.me: Simplifies ReTweeting by providing a link at the end of the tweet
mrtweet: Offers the means to be recommended and to recommend others, as well as proving some interesting data on your twitter useage.
twittersheep: Produces a word cloud derived from the Bio’s of those that follow you
twitter.grader: Ranks you and grades you within the Twitter community
twitpic: Uploading photos and pictures that you can tweet the link to automatically
twitter100: Enables you to see up to 100 of the latest tweets of your followers
More Links from Elsewhere
JTwitter – the Java library for the Twitter API
TWITTER TOOLBOX: 60+ Twitter Tools
Twittermania: 140+ More Twitter Tools!
My Essential Twitter Tools
