The beat . A blog by premiumbeat
Music has the power to turn a film into a riveting, unforgettable experience. Learn the difference between stock and royalty-free music, and discover how these tracks can make your project come alive. Read More
Your Guide to Buying Stock Music: Royalty-Free vs. Other Options
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January 23, 2012
Thunderbolt: Ahead of its time or wave of the future?
No doubt by now you’ve heard a bit about the new Thunderbolt technology by, a collaboration effort between Apple and Intel in 2011 for Apple’s new line of MacBook Pro laptops (as well as MacBook Air, Mac mini and iMac)—and though the hype and performance boost have editors drooling, a year later, adoption could still be a ways off for many users. Read More
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January 16, 2012
Downloading Digital Music: When Free Isn’t Free
There’s an ever-widening grey area when it comes to downloading digital music or sharing copyrighted intellectual property like books and art. Read More
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January 14, 2012
Recent grads discuss breaking into the video production and post-production industry
Remember what it was like to be freshly graduated from college, navigating the murky sea of the production and post-post industry? Now, imagine that you’re trying to break into it in today’s economic climate. I was curious, so I asked several of my former students what it was like getting a job after graduation. Read More
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January 14, 2012
Digital Music Copyright Law: What’s New for 2012
2011 was a busy year in the world of digital music copyright law; the main topic of conversation was the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). Read More
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January 12, 2012
Sound Effects Packages: Low Cost, High Impact
You can make it even easier on yourself by purchasing one of our sound effects packages geared for specific genres. Read More
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January 10, 2012
PremiumBeat Customer Spotlight: CinemaCake Filmmakers
Join us, as PremiumBeat.com begins featuring customer spotlights about some of our most valued patrons. This month, we’re highlighting CinemaCake Filmmakers, a Philadelphia-based wedding and event film-making business. Read More
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January 5, 2012
Bunim/Murray joins growing list of FCP-to-Avid converts
Reality TV production giant, Bunim/Murray, joins a growing number of high-profile professionals to return to Avid from Final Cut Pro. Read More
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December 18, 2011
Convert FCP X projects to FCP 7 sequences with Xto7
Xto7 for Final Cut Pro (by Assisted Editing) allows you to take your Final Cut Pro X timeline to Final Cut Pro 7. You can also go directly to other Final Cut Pro 7 XML workflow programs, as well as to Adobe Premiere Pro (and to After Effects via dynamic link). It’s available in the App Store for $49.99. Read More
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December 17, 2011
Plural Eyes Sync Software Comes to Final Cut Pro X
Singular Software releases their popular Plural Eyes support application for Final Cut Pro X. Available as a free public beta version, this application automates the syncing of audio and video files in your project’s timeline. Read More
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