Last episode.
Hey, how's it going? I'm Henry and I work for Window Seat Pictures out of Los Angeles.
We're here in Hawaii at the band's triple crown of surfing, three of the biggest surf
contests of the season. We're just gearing up for the second contest here at Sunset Beach
on the North Shore of Oahu, one of the world's most challenging big wave spots. Let's check
it out. We've been producing the triple crown TV shows for the past seven years. This year,
along with the edited TV specials, we're also broadcasting live with Time Warner digital cable
doing the webcast for the iPhone and computers, all in HD. On top of that, we're doing the
daily highlights and heats on demand. With so much going on, we need a super fast and efficient
workflow. Let's go check it out. Hey, how's it going? We're back in the production trailer,
checking out all of our HAA products that help us obtain a super fast and efficient workflow.
The first product that we like to use is the IOHD box. The IOHD box is currently being used to
capture the live feed directly to our server. With the IOHD, we can capture the program feed
from the live show directly to our central server in 1080 ProRes format. The IOHD works
seamlessly with Final Cut Pro and we can monitor the capture as it records and stop the record
during the commercials so we can have separate quick time files for each show segment. This product
is called the Key Pro and it's a great reliable product that helps us get this production done
in a timely manner. Let's check out some of its cooler features. We're using the Key Pro with
about four different types of cameras and the best thing about it is that the Key Pro converts
the footage on the fly to 1080 ProRes regardless of what the native format of the camera is. The
files are saved directly to the hard drive module and once it fills up we simply eject it and pop
in a new one. We're also using the Key Pro out in the field with our interview teams in which case
the Key Pro is mounted directly on the tripod and we're running power to it with a battery belt.
So to wrap it all up we're extremely happy with the AGA equipment we're using. It's saving us
hours and hours of time in the edit bay because all of our footage is in the same 1080 ProRes format
and ready to edit in Final Cut Pro. The products are also extremely rugged and reliable, something
that is extremely important when you're running a production on the beach. Looks like the contest
is ending now that all my footage is ready to edit in Final Cut Pro looks like I can sneak out
for a little surf. Thanks a lot, AGA. We'll be seeing you later.
