Offline vs. Real-Time Video Editing

There are several types of video editing in the industry of today. In this blog, I will be talking about offline video editing and real-time video editing. How are these two types of video editing different? How are they used in the industry?

Offline Video Editing

Offline video editing is used to eliminate to lag caused high-quality footage when editing in Premiere or After Effects. This is done by compressing the videos to a lower resolution to make it easier for the computer to handle. Once the editing is done, the low-resolution footage is replaced with the raw footage and viola, efficiency over 9000!

This type of editing was used since the good ol’ days with film! As time passed, offline editing became popular because it was easier with the technology they had at the time. However, nowadays people do not often work ‘offline’. Technology greatly advanced over time, it is only used if the computer is not capable to handle raw footage.

In the industry, offline video editing is rarely used unless necessary. Due to advanced computer technology, offline editing is not necessary. However, it may possibly be used when raw footage is in 4K resolution.

Real-Time Video Editing

Real-time video editing is more common in the industry such as sports, music, and events. The best way to do this is with multiple cameras, to get the best shot of whatever it may be they are filming. For sports like hockey, multiple cameras are required to get the best quality. Still-shots work better for events like a piano concert and would only require one camera.

This type of video editing requires multiple CPU’s (computer processing unit), multiple gigabytes of RAM (random access memory) and high-powered hard drives. It is typically only professionally practiced. I believe it is very challenging because there is only one chance to get it right. However, to be efficient, camera work would be practiced to be precise and smooth.

How does this apply to me?

Personally, I will probably not use either form of video editing. This is because my computer has the power to render raw footage and I do not wish to pursue to be in the industry of live TV broadcasting. However, this is new knowledge to me and will one day serve to help me when I have a terrible computer or when I work with super duper high resolution! Thank you for reading my blog, and as always… let’s get this bread.

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Bootstrap CSS!

What is a bootstrap? A bootstrap is a line of code that makes the framework for websites easier for developers. They are also used as templates for typography, buttons, tables, navigations, models, and several other functions. This makes web development ten times easier than starting from scratch. Having a template gives the coder a head start in developing the website.

Bootstraps prevent repetition between projects, add consistency to design and code between projects and between developers, quickly and easily prototype new designs and ensures cross-browser compatibility. Browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Edge, Safari, and Opera are all compatible with the bootstrap. This makes it the website available to more people.

Another advantage of bootstraps is that they are responsive. This means that they adjust to whatever device is being viewed on like smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. This is vital to every website because without a responsive website the UX and UI between the product and the user would be a disaster. It would look unorganized as if someone copy and pasted oversized graphic elements.

The image above shows an example of how a responsive website looks like. We have the Desktop, tablet, and mobile versions on the website adjusted by their dimension and resolution of the screen. As you can see the header is sized down according to the viewing device. It is also noticeable especially in the mobile version that the layout changed from profiles lined up horizontally versus in mobile where the profiles (circles) are lined up vertically.

One way to get bootstraps to create a website is through the website getbootstrap.com. This website allows any web developer to get a bootstrap to include in their work.  These shortcuts also have pre-styled components like dropdowns, button groups, navigation bar, breadcrumbs, labels, badges, alerts, progress bar, and several others.

Essentially, bootstraps are shortcuts of code in HTML and CSS; instead of typing fifteen lines of code, it could be shortened to three with the power of the bootstrap!

Why is Bootstrap so popular?

I believe bootstrap is popular because of the possibilities it is capable of. The templates Bootstrap provides can be altered to be one of a kind. Making a website could take only a matter of minutes, while at the same time visually look modern unlike former ways of building websites. Web Responsiveness is also another factor that makes web developing a lot easier which is why it is so popular.

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5 Audio Design Jobs

Audio design is an essential aspect when it comes to games, video, and several other projects requiring sound. Sound can bring something dull to life. It is a powerful tool that makes everything 10x better! Here are five jobs that have to do with audio design.

Technical Sound Designer

The Technical sound designer is responsible for all the sound effects including the following: music, sound effects, and sound design. Collaboration between other composers and sound designers to have consistent sounds throughout the project. Qualification includes excellent communication and organization skills. Salary is between $50,000 and $71,000 a year.

Audio-Visual Production Specialist

This job is in charge of adjusting and working with a variety of audio and video equipment. This job requires a lot of forethought on how they plan to take the shot, set up the lighting and several other tasks. It also takes a lot of knowledge about the equipment being used. To reach a higher level, it is recommended to earn a bachelors degree. Experience is also key to going up in the chain. Despite everything an audio-visual production specialist has to do, the median annual salary is only around $46,000.

Audio Programmer

Similar to what some of my colleagues will be doing next week, an audio programmer is responsible for “the processing, storage, and playback of sound effects and music in the game” according to music-jobs.com. They also must know about several programming software including Max/MSP, Java, and C/C++. In simpler terms, audio programmers use code to play certain sound effects depending on what the player is doing, or where the character in the game is and several other factors. The annual salary can reach up to $102,000!

Audio Engineer

Audio Engineers create, edit, and record sounds. How awesome is that! Click here to watch an interesting video about audio engineers and how they create sounds using materials you’d never think of! As an audio engineer, it is important to be familiar with audio equipment like soundboards, equalizers, microphones recording equipment and software. Their median annual salary is $53,330.

Sound Technician

A sound technician usually works uncover at live events like concerts and other stage performances. They are in charge of the sound quality, volume, and equipment. Soundchecks are when their part of the job comes in. After, it is just a matter of perfecting the sound to reach the ultimate quality. A sound technicians annual salary is around $63,340.

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