WELCOME BACK!

Wow, I've got a ton of great stuff for you this week.

The BIG news is that, finally, we have posted the remaining eight episodes of Season 2 of the "2 Reel Guys."  This 32-part web series looks at the process of filmmaking from a creative, rather than technology, point of view. Hosted by Norman Hollyn and myself, and featuring our troupe of actors, this series provides a wealth of ideas and illustrations on how to tell stories with pictures. Original production costs were underwritten by Avid Technologies, for which I am grateful. And, finally, you get to see them as well. Click here. (The new stuff starts with Episode 24.)

Apple managed to land themselves in hot water with musicians over the launch of Apple Music. Taylor Swift wrote a really nice Open Letter to Apple, to which I added my own thoughts. I think Apple is making a mistake. You can read my blog here. (Update: Late Sunday night, Apple announced they were changing their policy. I updated my blog with the latest news.)

In addition to my blog, I have five new articles, including a product review of the new Sennheiser ClipMic digital.  All my articles, including the blog, are detailed below.

Our FCP X Master Class last week was successful, and we got a lot of great feedback to make it even better. So we are doing it again - August 8 -  reducing the price and moving it to a Saturday.  Details here. Thinking of new classes, we've scheduled four new webinars, including a major production that looks at lighting gear on July 8.  See the complete list here.  All webinars are free.

Adobe updated all their media software last week. I'm in the process of designing a new webinar to show off the highlights. Join us this week to learn more about the new stuff!

Its going to be an exciting summer. I'll have more news for you next week.

COOL INTERVIEWS FROM THE BUZZ

Very Exciting News: Randi Altman joins The Buzz! Randi has been covering the post-production industry for more than 20 years. Formerly the editor-in-chief of Post Magazine, now she runs her how website - PostPerspective.com. Starting last week, she joins the Buzz to provide a weekly update on key news we need to know.  Watch here premiere performance here.

We began with Philip Hodgetts. Recently, he was challenged to take everything he needed for an international shoot in one bag. Tonight, he brings the bag and shows us the gear he put it in. Then, Curtis Fritsch explains what we need to know to create an audio mix for international distribution. Finally, composer Marco Missinato explains how he creates music to add emotional power to a video.

• Watch the Show Highlights here.
• Watch the entire show here.
• Listen to the entire show here.
• Read the show transcript here.

By the way, the Buzz website is evolving. Stop by and visit!

I have six new articles and videos for you this week!

We start with a blog about the trouble Apple is in with musicians and labels on the roll-out of Apple Music. Based on what I'm reading, I think Apple has it wrong. Read my thoughts in my blog, below. Then, a product review of a new digital mic from Sennheiser. Three different trouble-shooting videos and a detailed look at how to deinterlace video using Compressor.  Cool, cool stuff.

I've also updated our Top 3 Lists. I'll see you next week. Enjoy your summer.