Comments for elaine montoya http://elainemontoya.me my left brain and my right brain Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:09:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on The Age Old Debate:        Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro by elaine http://elainemontoya.me/2011/01/29/the-age-old-debate-final-cut-pro-or-adobe-premiere-pro/#comment-195 elaine Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:09:26 +0000 http://elainemontoya.zocoloco.com/?p=1593#comment-195 Without cropping the video, or having it 'float' within a larger frame (think picture-in-picture), your only option would be to rotoscope the iphone videos, removing the backgrounds and overlaying them on your own backgrounds. A task done all the time in the motion picture industry – but rather time consuming and expensive when doing it for lower end projects. I would recommend taking your video into After Effects, and using the RotoBrush tool. If your ultimate goal is these videos overlaid on a background, all of the work could be done in After Effects No need to use Premiere. Without cropping the video, or having it ‘float’ within a larger frame (think picture-in-picture), your only option would be to rotoscope the iphone videos, removing the backgrounds and overlaying them on your own backgrounds. A task done all the time in the motion picture industry – but rather time consuming and expensive when doing it for lower end projects.

I would recommend taking your video into After Effects, and using the RotoBrush tool. If your ultimate goal is these videos overlaid on a background, all of the work could be done in After Effects No need to use Premiere.

]]> Comment on The Age Old Debate:        Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro by jonathan Geiger http://elainemontoya.me/2011/01/29/the-age-old-debate-final-cut-pro-or-adobe-premiere-pro/#comment-193 jonathan Geiger Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:29:17 +0000 http://elainemontoya.zocoloco.com/?p=1593#comment-193 I have a video-editing problem for which I have not found a suitable answer to yet: I have some client videos taken on iPhones and other devices that were recorded in the vertical (portrait) orientation. I need to edit these videos for presentation. I need to retain the entire original content (top to bottom) of the original frame and drop it onto a background that I’ve created. I’m trying to get away from the wide black pillars that appear on either side. Cropping these video frames into a horizontal format is not an option. Does anyone have any good ideas on how this can be accomplished? I have a video-editing problem for which I have not found a suitable answer to yet:
I have some client videos taken on iPhones and other devices that were recorded in the vertical (portrait) orientation. I need to edit these videos for presentation. I need to retain the entire original content (top to bottom) of the original frame and drop it onto a background that I’ve created. I’m trying to get away from the wide black pillars that appear on either side. Cropping these video frames into a horizontal format is not an option. Does anyone have any good ideas on how this can be accomplished?

]]> Comment on The Age Old Debate:        Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro by elaine http://elainemontoya.me/2011/01/29/the-age-old-debate-final-cut-pro-or-adobe-premiere-pro/#comment-167 elaine Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:34:33 +0000 http://elainemontoya.zocoloco.com/?p=1593#comment-167 Hi Jonathan, Welcome to the pro side! It's good you have a basis in iMovie. Even though it is a consumer application, it gives you a basic understanding of the video editing process. I would recommend getting a subscription to lynda.com for a month - or a year depending on how much time you can commit. There are some great tutorials for learning Adobe Premiere. Also, check out <a href="http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=032173484X" title="Adobe Premiere Pro CS5: Learn by Video" rel="nofollow">Adobe Premiere Pro CS5: Learn by Video</a> - it's a great way to get up to speed. Good luck in your exploration - be sure to...have fun! Hi Jonathan,

Welcome to the pro side! It’s good you have a basis in iMovie. Even though it is a consumer application, it gives you a basic understanding of the video editing process.

I would recommend getting a subscription to lynda.com for a month – or a year depending on how much time you can commit. There are some great tutorials for learning Adobe Premiere. Also, check out Adobe Premiere Pro CS5: Learn by Video – it’s a great way to get up to speed.

Good luck in your exploration – be sure to…have fun!

]]> Comment on The Age Old Debate:        Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro by Jonathan http://elainemontoya.me/2011/01/29/the-age-old-debate-final-cut-pro-or-adobe-premiere-pro/#comment-166 Jonathan Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:04:38 +0000 http://elainemontoya.zocoloco.com/?p=1593#comment-166 I am just getting into video editing for some of my clients. I've just about as far as I can go with iMovie (don't sneer). what books, tutorials etc. would you recommend to learn Adobe Premier? I am just getting into video editing for some of my clients. I’ve just about as far as I can go with iMovie (don’t sneer). what books, tutorials etc. would you recommend to learn Adobe Premier?

]]> Comment on Daylite – The Little CRM That Could by elaine http://elainemontoya.me/2011/07/27/daylite-the-little-crm-that-could/#comment-83 elaine Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:05:24 +0000 http://elainemontoya.me/?p=2025#comment-83 Hi Michael, Thanks for your comments. I tend to follow the opposite workflow. I enter my contacts in Daylite - whether in the desktop version or Daylite Touch, and then sync to my iOS. Works for me. But, as with every software that has a high degree of customization and flexibility, it's important for everyone to choose the workflow that works best for their unique purposes. Glad you like the artwork on my site! ;) I work in the motion picture industry in vfx and motion graphics - so it's a good fit for me ;) I guess all I need to do now is write a movie about the adventures of the bad taco... Enjoy Daylite! Hi Michael,
Thanks for your comments. I tend to follow the opposite workflow. I enter my contacts in Daylite – whether in the desktop version or Daylite Touch, and then sync to my iOS. Works for me. But, as with every software that has a high degree of customization and flexibility, it’s important for everyone to choose the workflow that works best for their unique purposes.
Glad you like the artwork on my site! ;) I work in the motion picture industry in vfx and motion graphics – so it’s a good fit for me ;) I guess all I need to do now is write a movie about the adventures of the bad taco…

Enjoy Daylite!

]]> Comment on Daylite – The Little CRM That Could by Michael Fels http://elainemontoya.me/2011/07/27/daylite-the-little-crm-that-could/#comment-82 Michael Fels Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:14:03 +0000 http://elainemontoya.me/?p=2025#comment-82 Great blog and insight to Daylite. FYI I have found most (all?) of the apps on iphone point and link directly to IOS contacts/cal, therefore I find myself "adding contacts" to the IOS rolodex first, then having to sync further to Daylite Touch. The only downside Ive run into with this is that only some of the IOS fields are mapped to daylite. "related persons" and other IOS contact fields do not sync. Also, what's up with the creepy wallpaper on your blog. This thing looks like it might pop out of my stomach after a bad taco. Yikes. Great blog and insight to Daylite. FYI I have found most (all?) of the apps on iphone point and link directly to IOS contacts/cal, therefore I find myself “adding contacts” to the IOS rolodex first, then having to sync further to Daylite Touch. The only downside Ive run into with this is that only some of the IOS fields are mapped to daylite. “related persons” and other IOS contact fields do not sync. Also, what’s up with the creepy wallpaper on your blog. This thing looks like it might pop out of my stomach after a bad taco. Yikes.

]]> Comment on Minimalism. A New Approach for Adobe. by DAVID BUHLER http://elainemontoya.me/2011/11/07/minimalism-a-new-approach-for-adobe/#comment-80 DAVID BUHLER Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:36:59 +0000 http://elainemontoya.me/?p=2213#comment-80 You could also argue the same about their help systems. I'm yet to understand why Adobe has "Community Help", TourDeFlex, TourDeFlexMobile, TourDeLiveCycle, Flex.org, LiveDocs, CookBooks, help.adobe.com, Blueprint (for my Mac), developer connection, with a separate link to example files in a zip, and Adobe Forums. I'd prefer one set of API docs, and one set of short, concise, examples with moderated comments and suggested improvements. Best of all, the Help should be SEO friendly. As it is, the help is confusing and scattered. You could also argue the same about their help systems. I’m yet to understand why Adobe has “Community Help”, TourDeFlex, TourDeFlexMobile, TourDeLiveCycle, Flex.org, LiveDocs, CookBooks, help.adobe.com, Blueprint (for my Mac), developer connection, with a separate link to example files in a zip, and Adobe Forums.

I’d prefer one set of API docs, and one set of short, concise, examples with moderated comments and suggested improvements. Best of all, the Help should be SEO friendly.

As it is, the help is confusing and scattered.

]]> Comment on Daylite – The Little CRM That Could by James Spencer http://elainemontoya.me/2011/07/27/daylite-the-little-crm-that-could/#comment-79 James Spencer Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:12:57 +0000 http://elainemontoya.me/?p=2025#comment-79 Hi Neil, I forgot to add, if you do run into any problems, this is where our customer service team can come into play (if you do run into a problem, this is who you'd want to reach out to). We include free email/ticketing support with all our products but we also offer Premium Support Plans that include Phone Support. Again, I apologize for the inconvenience but if you can get back to me, I'd like to look into this further. James Hi Neil,

I forgot to add, if you do run into any problems, this is where our customer service team can come into play (if you do run into a problem, this is who you’d want to reach out to). We include free email/ticketing support with all our products but we also offer Premium Support Plans that include Phone Support.

Again, I apologize for the inconvenience but if you can get back to me, I’d like to look into this further.

James

]]> Comment on Daylite – The Little CRM That Could by James Spencer http://elainemontoya.me/2011/07/27/daylite-the-little-crm-that-could/#comment-78 James Spencer Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:09:04 +0000 http://elainemontoya.me/?p=2025#comment-78 Hi Neil, I'm sorry you didn't receive a reply from me, could you send me another email (I'd like to look into this further for you)? Our sales team has been very busy lately with calls and inquiries but if you left a voicemail for us, you should have received a call back. James Spencer www.marketcircle.com Hi Neil,

I’m sorry you didn’t receive a reply from me, could you send me another email (I’d like to look into this further for you)?

Our sales team has been very busy lately with calls and inquiries but if you left a voicemail for us, you should have received a call back.

James Spencer
http://www.marketcircle.com

]]> Comment on Daylite – The Little CRM That Could by elaine http://elainemontoya.me/2011/07/27/daylite-the-little-crm-that-could/#comment-77 elaine Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:09:33 +0000 http://elainemontoya.me/?p=2025#comment-77 @Neil, Sorry to hear you feel that way! I agree. Daylite is very complex. Years ago, this was the main reason I didn't pursue it as a viable option. But, what I've come to learn is this is also what gives it it's power. It is HIGHLY customizable. For some people, this is not a good fit. Some prefer a tool that is as simple to use (and inherently non-customizable) as iCal or Address Book. If you have no need for customization, Daylite may not be a good match for you. Regarding Sync, once again - it's a mindset. As I mentioned in the article, when I found out it did not easily sync with iCal and Address Book, I almost tossed it out the window. Then I asked myself, what would I need iCal and Address Book for once I've converted to Daylite? It would be duplication - even though I have multiple computers and devices. Also - to let you know, since then, I have synced it locally (not through mobile.me) and it is rather simple to do. But as I said earlier, since I'm using Daylite, it doesn't really make sense for me to also use iCal and Address Book. I also had questions when I started using Daylite and contacted the company. James Spencer was also the person who handle my inquiries. While the customer service wasn't immediate, in general, I would get my questions answered within a day or two. I don't know if it will help, but I'll send an email to James directing him to your reply - and hopefully he will get back with you. In summary, if you don't have need for customization - Daylite may not be the best option for you. But if you do, take a step back and look at it from a different angle. It has a steep learning curve - but as I said earlier, that's what gives it its power. I wish you the best! @Neil,

Sorry to hear you feel that way!

I agree. Daylite is very complex. Years ago, this was the main reason I didn’t pursue it as a viable option. But, what I’ve come to learn is this is also what gives it it’s power. It is HIGHLY customizable. For some people, this is not a good fit. Some prefer a tool that is as simple to use (and inherently non-customizable) as iCal or Address Book. If you have no need for customization, Daylite may not be a good match for you.

Regarding Sync, once again – it’s a mindset. As I mentioned in the article, when I found out it did not easily sync with iCal and Address Book, I almost tossed it out the window. Then I asked myself, what would I need iCal and Address Book for once I’ve converted to Daylite? It would be duplication – even though I have multiple computers and devices. Also – to let you know, since then, I have synced it locally (not through mobile.me) and it is rather simple to do. But as I said earlier, since I’m using Daylite, it doesn’t really make sense for me to also use iCal and Address Book.

I also had questions when I started using Daylite and contacted the company. James Spencer was also the person who handle my inquiries. While the customer service wasn’t immediate, in general, I would get my questions answered within a day or two.

I don’t know if it will help, but I’ll send an email to James directing him to your reply – and hopefully he will get back with you. In summary, if you don’t have need for customization – Daylite may not be the best option for you. But if you do, take a step back and look at it from a different angle. It has a steep learning curve – but as I said earlier, that’s what gives it its power. I wish you the best!

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