The Terence and Philip Show

With Terry bringing a “Hollywood” focused insight, with Philip bringing the case for smaller, independent production, it’s not surprising their opinions differ! An overview of where we think Artificial Intelligence is going to help, and where it’s going to not. It probably is what you think!

Terry and Philip are back, and after nearly five years (ignore the estimates in the show), and talking about what’s changed for them personally, and what changes they’ve seen in the industry. We hint at an Artificial Intelligence show to come, and discuss whether “the industry” is better off now than five years ago – who has suffered a downturn and who is doing well.

A recent article in The Atlantic Your Work Peak Is Earlier Than You Think started this discussion, which is particularly relevant with so many layoffs happening through mergers among the Studios. Terence and Philip discuss the implications and how we should react.

Recently Wistia published an original series “ One, Ten, One Hundred ” that examined what happens when you have $1,000, $10,000, $100,000 in a budget for – essentially – the same concept for a video. Somewhat ironically, Wistia make a video presentation tool – Soapbox – that is the featured product in the three videos. As well as the three videos produced by an...

In the year since we last discussed Machine Learning and AI applied to media production and distribution. The series of articles by Tom Ohanian is The Complete Series on the State of Nonlinear Editing .

Terence Curren and Philip Hodgetts discuss the important role of professional skills and experience. They discuss the difference between having the tools, knowing how to use them and how to create with those tools. With so much changing, new careers will need to be invented.

Terence and Philip discuss introversion and why introverts make good editors. Terence mentions Susan Cain’s book  “The power of introverts in a world that can’t stop talking”, and her website    Quietrev.com . Susan Cain’s Ted Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts Philip refers to RESPeRATE Ultra – Blood Pressure Lowering Device For Non-Drug Hypertension   h...

In a new Terence and Philip Show they start from the question “Should Apple be present at Trade Shows like NAB?” and then extend discussion to question whether there is still a role for big trade shows like NAB and IBC. Philip mentions Lumberjack Builder.  If someone knows what Avid product we were trying to remember, email philip@intelligentassistance.com and I’ll update this pa...

Terence starts the discussion by quoting an article that says that “TV is the top tech device”, which leads to a discussion on the TV experience and viewing habits. The discussion also delves into the connection between internet serve and cable, and the availability of internet. Then on to constantly changing nature of the media and entertainment industry. How do we deal with these cha...

Recently a research team at Sanford University showed a demonstration project that purported to cut a piece of dialog in “different styles.” What does it mean and how does it related to the work Philip Hodgetts and Dr Gregory Clarke did in 2008 with  First Cuts.  What will it mean for employment?  

In this episode Terence and Philip discuss being imposters, or the feeling that some have of being an imposter, known as Imposter Syndrome, and what can be done to overcome it. They also discuss how failure is part of the gig and to keep trying. Thanks to Alpha Dogs’ interns for editing the show.

In this episode Terence and Philip tackle creativity. As expected there are many tangents.  Thanks  to Noah Souza for editing this episode.

Terence and Philip welcome Zack Arnold to The Terence and Philip Show to talk about his passion for Fitness in Post  and Optimal performance . The conversation covers a wide range of topics and is one of our longest shows yet.

In this episode Terence and Philip discuss Avid’s future and the future of the industry with Artificial Intelligence coming to post. Recorded before our Fitness in Post podcast on the same topic. Thanks to Alpha Dogs’ intern Juan Benavide for the editing.

Episode 73 of The Terence and Philip Show is a typical show covering a variety of topics focused around metadata and the use of smart algorithms (Application Programming Interfaces, or APIs) and Philip’s relatively recent American Citizenship. Thanks to Alpha Dogs’ intern Juan Benavidez for editing this episode.

In this episode of The Terence and Philip Show, the guys discuss the very unsexy topic of workflow, particularly automating the workflow. Philip shares many of the background decisions related to Lumberjack System – his company’s logging and pre-editing system for Final Cut Pro X – including why it’s limited to FCP X. Other topics include automation; Digital Heaven’s...

Terence Curren and Philip Hodgetts are back with a post-NAB 2016. Topics covered include general impressions of NAB 2016, and why Terry did not attend this year; Blackmagic Design Resolve; Avid’s business; market fragmentation; HDR and expanded color gamut; Studio Daily’s Top 50 influencers (including Philip); Zcam; Lytro cam; VR; innovation; Apple watch and NDA’d Final Cut Pro X...

In the latest show Terence and Philip talk about Lunch with Philip and Greg ; what it is and the 4K, small production kit approach that allows the show to be produced over lunch in regular restaurants. The discussion moves to other production and why we got into the business in the first place before discussing the future of motion graphics in the era of templatorization. ( Motion VFX , Stupid Rai...

Episode 69: Where we talk about adapting to change.

Philip’s Family History project has led to some serious thinking about the future, and how to plan for  and survive the changes that are coming. There is also discussion of the importance of recording your family history while you can.

A wide ranging look at all things NAB 2015, from Terence and Philip’s very subjective perspectives. Avid, Adobe, Blackmagic Design and some companies that start with C-Z as well. Thanks to Alpha Dogs’ intern Ryan Choi for editing this episode.

In this episode Terence and Philip talk about the challenges of being a mid-sized post production facility. Thanks to AlphaDogs intern Ryan Choi for editing this show.  

In this episode Terence and Philip look back on the trends of 2014 and express an opinion or two.

In this episode Terence and Philip discuss 4K – the good, the bad, and the bandwidth.

In this episode Terence and Philip discuss NAB 2014: Avid’s direction, AJA’s new camera, drones and cars that drive themselves, the new Dolby monitor, NAB excitement levels, and Lumberjack System. Many thanks to Alpha Dogs intern  Sam Vargas for editing this show