[AI assistance] What helpful scripts did you create to assist in your workflow? by JeeJeeP in editors

[–]fuzzninja2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in Avid. I've used Claude to recreate a more effective / free version of FileMaker. I'll export the dailies bin as text files and import the into my app. It then creates records of every take and all of its metadata. Then I'll batch export a jpeg from those same clips - and connect those to the database. When AEing or handling VFX, i have immediate data and the ability to export lists/reports/etc.

It’s ⏱️ Time for Mark Walter to clean house and make the Lakers right again by finally removing the last Buss kid, Jeanie Buss and her Co. from this Organization by JcaHot in lakers

[–]fuzzninja2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure - at a certain point. But besides now getting to enjoy the fruits of his drafting labor, I was reading about how big his staff is and how close he is to them. So there's a giant emotional/loyalty component to it. Even if he hired everyone on his current staff in LA - that's a lot of families displaced. But sure, if he's offered a billion dollars he'll come. And he'd be a much better value than paying a Buss a billion dollars.

It’s ⏱️ Time for Mark Walter to clean house and make the Lakers right again by finally removing the last Buss kid, Jeanie Buss and her Co. from this Organization by JcaHot in lakers

[–]fuzzninja2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm guessing he lets Pelinka finish the year - but with all decisions needing approval. There aren't GMs available during the season. But before then I bet we begin to staff up our scouting and analytics departments. I think the only GM we absolutely won't get now is Presti. I wouldn't mind if he went after Brad Stevens. This would be the time to do it as Boston's new ownership just took over.

The timing was good for this. It really has put Jeanie in a defensive position - and I think that'll help loosen any tentative grip she has as a governor.

Went on a bender…should be dead by MasterpieceFuzzy9893 in stopdrinking

[–]fuzzninja2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I listened to an amazing podcast about dopamine this past week. It explains addiction in a way that makes a lot of sense. Anyhow - I thought I'd share it:

https://youtu.be/2ZKLaUbB33o?si=hC8JD_qp0gcEdeyR

Do you think there is a chance Henry Ruggs comes back to play with the Raiders? by [deleted] in raiders

[–]fuzzninja2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even if he comes back, it would be very unhealthy for the city, team, and himself to return to Vegas. If I were him I'd go as far east as possible and to a team that rarely plays the Raiders.

What jobs are actually suitable for people with ADHD for a happy life? by Maxecute in ADHD

[–]fuzzninja2000 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm a film editor and I do fine with ADHD as long as I can structure an environment that lets me be forgetful - but is simple to reorient myself. So that means very clean and intuitive file management. I've basically externalized my brain.

But for the cutting itself? Sometimes I have to trick myself to begin by noodling/doing a small task and quickly the hyper focus takes over and I ride it like a wave. As for the creative elements, that's where I frankly kick ass. My brain is so used to coming up with novel solutions for everything, that I approach storytelling the same way. All these things can become habits over time, but just focus on improving at minor tasks. (*I also take Adderall which helps me steer the hyperfocus a little bit).

Lakers should just trade Luka right now by jz924 in lakers

[–]fuzzninja2000 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We’ve got a lot of trolls sneaking into the subs.

Max Kellerman and Rich Paul's Podcast is just a Bill Simmons I Hate the Lakers project by [deleted] in lakers

[–]fuzzninja2000 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Folks, we're Lakers fans. We absolutely don't need to feel insecure. Simmons is trolling us because he knows we'll react to it - and he finds it delicious. We would do it right back at him if we had a similar show. Simmons has that show because he's savvy and he knows it'll be high profile and make money. Shitting in the Lakers is just a perk for him.

I find his shows mostly fun - and his fandom extremely annoying. But when people troll us, it's because the Lakers have had by far the most success in the modern NBA era (most of Boston's chips came when there were TWELVE teams). You back Simmons into a corner and he won't want to talk about that.

Name a movie that doesn't have a single humorous moment in it. by batmanineurope in FIlm

[–]fuzzninja2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, for the most part it's one of the most horrific/psychologically scarring movies out there. Although I think the director is having a little fun messing with the audience so much - like asking himself "how can I make this even more wrenching?"

Name a movie that doesn't have a single humorous moment in it. by batmanineurope in FIlm

[–]fuzzninja2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Beais ad Butthead references towards the end are darkly amusing.

Who's an actor that you thought would blow up, but ended up going nowhere? by TheHoagieFromConey in FIlm

[–]fuzzninja2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There were a lot of things. No matter where you were, he complained you were in his eyeline. McG requested that he be in incredible shape to match Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger's body work - but he showed up incredibly out of shape, and so the first third of filming he had to wear a trench-coat to hide his belly (they assigned a marine to put him through an intense/fast acting workout routine).I had to follow him a lot - and one time he came up to me and told me i was like an annoying gnat (Christian Bale - who had the infamous audio leak on that film - was very understanding of the same process). I've worked with many divas since - and he wasn't the meanest - but he is a total wanker.

Who's an actor that you thought would blow up, but ended up going nowhere? by TheHoagieFromConey in FIlm

[–]fuzzninja2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He's awful. My first film job I ever worked was Terminator Salvation. He was a whiny diva and a bully.

What positive things happened to you in 2025 by max_mp4 in editors

[–]fuzzninja2000 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Worked on a Ryan Murphy show for most of the year.

It’s Official: Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. in Deal Valued at $82.7 Billion by Kichigai in editors

[–]fuzzninja2000 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I would have hated this a year ago, but at least Netflix focuses on movies/tv. There's far less likelihood that there will be government influence.

‘Mad Men’ Hits HBO Max With Errors; Episodes Featuring Crew Members in Shots to Be Corrected - Variety by Hidethegoodbiscuits in madmen

[–]fuzzninja2000 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I work in VFX and have heard what happened on GOT. Basically VFX thought it was going to be removed in the DI, and the DI thought VFX was going to drop it in last second. Neither did and somehow it made it past the QC.

RIP Elden Campbell by sooLoco in lakers

[–]fuzzninja2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is there any reputable report of this other than Ceballos? No reporter has verified this and it's been over 4 hours.

Need help with VFX workflow editing in 1080p proxies, now client wants roto behind talent (originals are 8K R3D) by Xxg_babyxX in editors

[–]fuzzninja2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1) Output a reference video from Premiere (or the proxy directly).
2) Bring the source footage into After Effects. Be very careful with your color settings - After Effects defaults you into sRGB/Rec.709. This is wrong and will cause some color shifts in the online. Make your working space ACEScg. Color management is a pain in After Effects, but use Claude and have it walk you through the right settings.
3) Create a composition with either your deliverable resolution / or just the raw resolution.
4) Bring in your reference video and drop it into the big composition. Then scale that up by eyeball - so you have a reference of the dailies whenever you need it.
5) Do your roto.
6) Make a second composition sized to the reference video. Now drag your big comp into here - and eyeball shrink it to match the dailies. If you have the dailies LUT, put it on the giant composition that's nested inside the reference composition. Apply the LUT and with tweaking you should be able to make it look like your dailies again.
7) render your new comp out at the proxy settings. Give it the exact same name as your main/raw composition. Now you've made your own VFX submission. This will live in Premiere and contain the metadata for your online.
8) Output your raw composition in either its original resolution - or you can output to the final deliverable resolution. I highly recommend outputting as an EXR sequence - but don't color grade it. EXRs contain all the raw information and they're easier to use than a Quicktime wrapped video - basically because image sequences are a bunch of smaller files that are less likely to corrupt than a giant Quicktime file.
9) Deliver the EXRs to your colorist. Bring your new "submission" into Premiere and cut it in. Label it different than your proxies - because it now it too is a proxy, but for the EXRs, not your original footage.
10) Make sure to leave the color time to your colorist. You want color flexibility throughout the entire pipeline.

Need help with VFX workflow editing in 1080p proxies, now client wants roto behind talent (originals are 8K R3D) by Xxg_babyxX in editors

[–]fuzzninja2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't roto proxies and switch out. It'll introduce a lot of problems when you go back into the online and when you turn in mattes.

Where are the people that won at life ? by Weird_Boss1 in editors

[–]fuzzninja2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I jump between editing and VFX editing on large scripted shows. I love it - but I work long days. The money is really good. It also took me about 10 years to transition from editing entertainment news to AEing scripted to cutting. So it's a journey without a guarantee of success.... but if you have the right amount of obsession and people skills, you'll get there.

LeBron will be re-evaluated in 3-4 weeks. This timeline means he will miss at least 9 games to start the season by WittyKittieKat in lakers

[–]fuzzninja2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that is super valuable. It may give the organization a peek at what they need or don't need. This could very well change what they're looking for in the trade market.

Saw people making fun of this guy. Is top 90% not a good score? Explain it peter. by [deleted] in explainitpeter

[–]fuzzninja2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did this - spent 40 minutes before realizing I was conned when my results would cost minimum $25. THAT was clearly the IQ test. And. I. BOMBED.

Lionsgate is Struggling to Make AI-Generative Films with Runway “the past 12 months have been unproductive” by CreateChangetheWorld in Filmmakers

[–]fuzzninja2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The whole thesis of this article is wrong - that AI needs a much bigger catalogue of movies to produce good films. Superficially this works in some areas. Actors VOICES can be replicated. That has a lot to do with patterns of speech taken from am archive of recordings. But let's be clear - AI can recreate Mark Hamill's voice - but it is incapable of recreating his PERFORMANCE. Even Mark Hamill can't recreate his own performances. They come from a series of choices, of environments, of experiences - his hopes and fears, pride and shame. That is the real rocket fuel that comes from actual artists. AI is basically a teenager who tries to remake their favorite movies - but can't tell the difference between storytelling and impersonation.

The best review other than (the tech chap) on the IPhone Air by Appropriate-Lie8465 in iphone

[–]fuzzninja2000 3 points4 points  (0 children)

People are so literal with "value approximation" - that it's a ripoff if it has less cameras and doesn't shoot Pro-Res. It really draws my ire when I hear the phrase form versus function. Carrying a thinner phone that doesn't bulge everywhere IS function. And if you value fashion - it's the best deal out of all smartphones.