Back to School: DIT Shibbir Ahmed on Netflix’s “Sex Education” 12 min read
In this interview, DIT Shibbir Ahmed takes us behind the scenes of Netflix’s “Sex Education” season 3 to share insights into his workflow with Silverstack XT!
Pomfort Basics
Ale (Avid Log Exchange) Files: What they are and why you should understand them 11 min read
ALE files are widely used to transfer metadata. Therefore it’s worth taking a look at how ALEs are composed and which settings affect their usability.
Sensor Check with Silverstack and Livegrade: Detecting Dirt 13 min read
To avoid costly retouching in post-production, it is recommended to regularly check the state of the sensor protection glass and clean it if necessary. So, how do you do that?This article outlines how to check your sensor for dirt using the Pomfort grading tools and also provide useful background information on soiled sensors and related consequences.
Local Systems and Cloud Access in a Hybrid Approach – Benefits for Set and Facility 6 min read
Combining Pomfort’s desktop applications and cloud service creates entirely new possibilities and benefits. This article highlights the strengths of both software types and illustrates how they play together to provide efficiency and peace of mind to professional film productions.
How to Connect People Across Set, Facility, and Post With ShotHub’s Team Management Settings 8 min read
This article takes a closer look at ShotHub’s user management, including available user roles as well as their respective permissions and restrictions. We also discuss a few exemplary production scenarios to illustrate how those user roles might be assigned in different contexts.
My DIT Cart: Yusuf Arik 5 min read
After working in different production and post-production positions, Yusuf decided to build his career as a DIT. In this interview, Yusuf gives detailed insights into his current setup and most-loved gear!
How ShotHub Connects the Film Set to Facility Activities 5 min read
Pomfort ShotHub reaches out to transform this communication by replacing the daily hope to have sent (or received) all required information with the continuous confidence that up-to-date information is accessible whenever needed.
Preparing for the First Shooting Day: 13 Tips for Your Pomfort Applications 7 min read
This article focuses on specific things you can prepare within your Pomfort applications. We will cover a handful of tips per product family (Livegrade, Silverstack, and ShotHub) to provide a comprehensive overview.
My DIT Cart: Ben Whaley 7 min read
In this interview, Ben shares detailed insights into his setup and an important piece of advice: Don’t let anyone with a bug zapper near your cart.
Pomfort Basics
What’s possible with Synced Clip Libraries? 8 min read
ShotHub allows multiple people to connect their local clip libraries via the cloud to collaborate dynamically. This article takes a close look at these “synced clip libraries” to provide you with a solid overview of their functionality and benefits.