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Editor Kate Sanford, A.C.E. discusses the benefits of working with a good director, as seen in "The Wire." For more information on Editfest NY please go to editfestny.com. This video was produced by Manhattan Edit Workshop and edited by John Schlirf.

Editor Michael Berenbaum, A.C.E. discusses the challenge of having too much coverage for a scene using an example from "Sex and the City." For more information on Editfest NY please go to editfestny.com. This video was produced by Manhattan Edit Workshop and edited by Daniel Jamieson.

Video test shot with an iPad3/new iPad and "The Padcaster", a prototype video rig built for iPads, tablets and phones. Shot and Cut on the iPad3 (with some help from FCP7 & X) A short padumentary by Josh Apter & Peter Olsen www.peteandjoshmakemovies.com learn how to shoot, cut and distribute using an iPad at Manhattan Edit Workshop www.mewshop.com music by Van Davis www.vandavis.com Padcaster prototype #4 Cinevate 35mm adapter Carl Zeiss 85mm f1.4 Sennheiser MKH-60 Manfrotto 561BHDV-1 iMovie for iPad Final Cut Pro 7 FCPX Filmic Pro iPad 3 (the new iPad)

#JOHNADOBE from Rob Ashe on Vimeo . And now, a sneak peek. My friends and I have been testing out the next version of Adobe Premiere Pro on our own for the past few months. Since our video about FCPX was so well received, We thought we would do one ourselves about Premiere. Here's a sneak peek at the new interface in the upcoming version of Premiere Pro. Let me know what you think and please spread the word. 

Editor Troy Takaki discusses the advantages of having funny material to begin with as seen in "Hitch." For more information on Editfest NY please go to editfestny.com. This video was produced by Manhattan Edit Workshop and edited by Daniel Jamieson.

Editor Stephen Rotter discusses the advantage of having all of the ingredients come together while editing "Enchanted." For more information on Editfest NY please go to editfestny.com. This video was produced by Manhattan Edit Workshop and edited by Daniel Jamieson.

Editor Jeff Wolf, A.C.E. discusses the rhythm of comedy as seen in the film "Beautiful Girls." For more information on Editfest NY please go to editfestny.com. This video was produced by Manhattan Edit Workshop and edited by Daniel Jamieson.

Editor Anne McCabe, A.C.E. discusses the importance of who the shot is played on when editing comedy using examples from "Adventureland." For more information on Editfest NY please go to editfestny.com. This video was produced by Manhattan Edit Workshop and edited by Daniel Jamieson.

Recently, Adobe and RED presented an hour-long online seminar about using Adobe software with RED Digital Cinema cameras. Representing RED was Ted Schilowitz ("Leader of the Rebellion"), and representing Adobe was Wes Howell, software quality engineer. Check it out at: http://blogs.adobe.com/premiereprotraining/2012/03/accelerate-your-red-workflow-with-premiere-pro-seminar-recording-and-notes.html

Acclaimed editor Jay Rabinowitz talks about a scene from the film "Rampart" at ProductionCONN 2011, as part of the "Inside the Cutting Room with Bobbie O'Steen" series. Produced by Manhattan Edit Workshop. Edited by Daniel Jamieson. For more information on ProductionCONN go to productionconn.com.

Manhattan Edit Workshop's (MEWShop) next Tech Talk Evening: 'Shared Storage and Media Workflow Platforms - What is Right for Your Post Facility' will be held on: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 80 5th Ave at 14th Street (Union Square) Doors open at 6:00pm Presentation starts at 6:30pm, concludes at 7:45pm Cocktail Reception From 7:45pm until 9:00pm MEWShop's Tech Talks are open to anyone and are free to attend, however registration is required as seating is limited. To register, please visit:  http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3119772323 About MEWShop Tech Talk: Shared Storage and Media Workflow Platforms - What is Right for Your Post Facility Without the proper infrastructure, the insane volume of content generated from commercials, documentaries, episodics, reality shows, and more can bring your post facility to its knees. Hear from Manhattan-based pros Nathan Rausch of Pilot NYC and Jonathan Lasker of PS 260 - who have designed collaborative infrastructures tha

Acclaimed editor Jay Rabinowitz talks about a scene from the film "Rampart" at ProductionCONN 2011, as part of the "Inside the Cutting Room with Bobbie O'Steen" series. Produced by Manhattan Edit Workshop. Edited by Daniel Jamieson. For more information on ProductionCONN go to productionconn.com.

Former Mewshop Six-Week student Jamie Unruh talks about her decision to take and her experiences with Mewshop's Six Week Intensive Program. She talks about her work after the class at ITV, Lion Television, emmys.com and her current work editingher first feature documentary with director E.J. Vaughn. Edited by David Katz.

Editor Ken Eluto, A.C.E. talks about establishing relationships with directors using examples from "30 Rock," "Oz," and "Homicide." For more information on Editfest NY please go to editfestny.com. This video was produced by Manhattan Edit Workshop and edited by Daniel Jamieson.