The Terence and Philip Show

A recent article in The Atlantic Your Work Peak Is Earlier Than You Think started this discussion, which is particularly relevant with so many layoffs happening through mergers among the Studios. Terence and Philip discuss the implications and how we should react.

Recently Wistia published an original series “One, Ten, One Hundred” that examined what happens when you have $1,000, $10,000, $100,000 in a budget for – essentially – the same concept for a video. Somewhat ironically, Wistia make a video presentation tool – Soapbox – that is the featured product in the three videos. As well … Continue reading Episode 84: What does money “buy” in production? →

In the year since we last discussed Machine Learning and AI applied to media production and distribution. The series of articles by Tom Ohanian is The Complete Series on the State of Nonlinear Editing.

Terence Curren and Philip Hodgetts discuss the important role of professional skills and experience. They discuss the difference between having the tools, knowing how to use them and how to create with those tools. With so much changing, new careers will need to be invented.

Terence and Philip discuss introversion and why introverts make good editors. Terence mentions Susan Cain’s book  “The power of introverts in a world that can’t stop talking”, and her website  Quietrev.com. Susan Cain’s Ted Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts Philip refers to RESPeRATE Ultra – Blood Pressure Lowering Device For Non-Drug Hypertension  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0022NI1NG/

In a new Terence and Philip Show they start from the question “Should Apple be present at Trade Shows like NAB?” and then extend discussion to question whether there is still a role for big trade shows like NAB and IBC. Philip mentions Lumberjack Builder. If someone knows what Avid product we were trying to remember, … Continue reading Episode 80: Should Apple (or You) go to Trade Shows →

Is traditional television still the "top" in tech devices. Survey says yes, but we say "probably not", which leads to a wide ranging discussion.

Recently a research team at Sanford University showed a demonstration project that purported to cut a piece of dialog in "different styles." What does it mean and how does it related to the work Philip Hodgetts and Dr Gregory Clarke did in 2008 with First Cuts.

In this episode Terence and Philip discuss being imposters, or the feeling that some have of being an imposter, known as Imposter Syndrome, and what can be done to overcome it. They also discuss how failure is part of the gig and to keep trying.

Terence and Philip tackle 'creativity'

Terence and Philip welcome Zack Arnold to The Terence and Philip Show to talk about his passion for Fitness in Post and Optimal performance. The conversation covers a wide range of topics and is one of our longest shows yet.

In this episode Terence and Philip discuss Avid’s future and the future of the industry with Artificial Intelligence coming to post. Recorded before our Fitness in Post podcast on the same topic. Thanks to Alpha Dogs’ intern Juan Benavide for the editing.

Episode 73 of The Terence and Philip Show is a typical show covering a variety of topics focused around metadata and the use of smart algorithms (Application Programming Interfaces, or APIs) and Philip’s relatively recent American Citizenship. Thanks to Alpha Dogs’ intern Juan Benavidez for editing this episode.

In this episode of The Terence and Philip Show, the guys discuss the very unsexy topic of workflow, particularly automating the workflow. Philip shares many of the background decisions related to Lumberjack System – his company’s logging and pre-editing system for Final Cut Pro X – including why it’s limited to FCP X. Other topics … Continue reading Episode 72: Workflow 2016, featuring Lumberjack →

Terence Curren and Philip Hodgetts are back with a post-NAB 2016. Topics covered include general impressions of NAB 2016, and why Terry did not attend this year; Blackmagic Design Resolve; Avid’s business; market fragmentation; HDR and expanded color gamut; Studio Daily’s Top 50 influencers (including Philip); Zcam; Lytro cam; VR; innovation; Apple watch and NDA’d … Continue reading Episode 71: NAB 2016 →

In the latest show Terence and Philip talk about Lunch with Philip and Greg; what it is and the 4K, small production kit approach that allows the show to be produced over lunch in regular restaurants. The discussion moves to other production and why we got into the business in the first place before discussing … Continue reading Episode 70: Production →

Episode 69, in which Terence and Philip discuss adapting to change.

Family histories are an important asset to be recorded, are simpler than you think and lead to planning for a long term future.

A wide ranging look at all things NAB 2015, from Terence and Philip's very subjective perspectives.

Alpha Dogs is too small for Avid, but too big for Apple and Adobe.

Leaving the "look back" episode until February gives perspective.

In this episode Terence and Philip discuss 4K

In this episode Terence and Philip discuss NAB 2014: Avid’s direction, AJA’s new camera, drones and cars that drive themselves, the new Dolby monitor, NAB excitement levels, and Lumberjack System. Many thanks to Alpha Dogs intern Sam Vargas for editing this show

What is innovation, and who is really innovating.

In this episode Terence and Philip talk apps and workflows across the spectrum of NLEs and their ecosystems.