4K feature film edit workflow - how to edit 4K in Premiere via proxies

Last year I edited a feature film, all shot on BMPC4K, in ProRes HQ. It's called Who Killed Nelson Nutmeg? and you can see more, including the trailer, at www.nelsonnutmeg.com

So with that set, there was a lot of footage to store. Also, to share the workload and speed things up we had 3 editors. This caused a bit of pondering about how to do it. I talk about our solution here...


This is just our method, based on the experiences of other film makers we know. Would be good if people had other methods they think are better! If so, share in the comments!

4K Light Leak Wipes - free to download

Here is my latest 4K light leak - or actually a set of 4 in one download!! As ever, available for free (and also you can watch it it in 4K / UHD on YouTube) via Creative Commons, details below.

I collect all my light leaks on a special page where there are MORE FREE DOWNLOADS, so bookmark it. So far, as I upload this, they have been downloaded well over 333,000 times! And used in TV shows on NatGeo, Discovery and BBC1.

This new one has is a set of four light leak wipes. All different in style, but all max out at pure white allowing for a transition or cut to occur underneath.






You can choose different speeds and reverse them to create different looks too.

Download here (166MB) - http://www.mediafire.com/watch/6y0snfac4qnnrf8/4K_LensFlareWipe.mp4

If you are using these clips for a commercial project with a budget then get in touch. I make the leaks free for non-commercial use (short films etc). Creative Commons details on the main page.

If HD leaks are of interest to you (under the same conditions) then I have loads here.

If you want to do me a favour because of all this cool stuff - that would be great too. Cheers. A few suggestions...

• Like my facebook page for my feature film
• Follow on twitter
• Check out the ads on the blog. Or next time you want something on Amazon - buy it via this link.

If you are super kind and get something out of using these then please donate a small amount via the button below...

Free 4K Light Effect or Lens Flare or Light Leak - for compositors and editors

Here is my latest 4K light leak - available for free download (and also you can watch it it in 4K / UHD on YouTube). Its available for Creative Commons use, details below.

I collect all my light leaks on a special page where there are MORE FREE DOWNLOADS, so bookmark it. So far, as I upload this, they have been downloaded 332,000 times!

This new one has colourful refracted light, ideal for transitions or compositing over scenes where light would appear to bounce into the lens - some have a rainbow spill. Useful for promos, music vids, logos, trailers - any kind of funky editing. Check it out yourself and see what I mean...






There's many different light effects in this one download, meaning you can choose different speeds and different looks and aren't going to be repeating the same effect over and over in your timeline. Speed the whole thing up for a trippy effect.

Download here (177MB) - http://www.mediafire.com/watch/76q1m0irk019pg6/

If you are using these clips for a commercial project with a budget then get in touch. I make the leaks free for non-commercial use (short films etc). Creative Commons details on the main page.

If HD leaks are of interest to you (under the same conditions) then I have loads here.

If you want to do me a favour because of all this cool stuff - that would be great too. Cheers. A few suggestions...

• Like my facebook page for my feature film
• Follow on twitter
• Check out the ads on the blog. Or next time you want something on Amazon - buy it via this link.

If you are super kind and get something out of using these then please donate a small amount via the button below...

4K / UHD Light Leak Pulse - Free download

Here is my latest 4K light leak - available for free download (and also you can watch it it in 4K / UHD on YouTube). Its up for Creative Commons use, details below.

I collect all my light leaks on a special page where there are MORE FREE DOWNLOADS, so bookmark it. This one has rapid light pulses of light, ideal for transitions. They almost have a film burn feel about them and some have a rainbow spill. Check it out yourself and see what I mean...






There's many different pulses in this one download, meaning you can choose different speeds and different looks and aren't going to be repeating the same effect over and over in your timeline.

Download here (174MB) - http://www.mediafire.com/?dzjvnuykmz85s9s

If you are using these clips for a commercial project with a budget then get in touch. I make the leaks free for non-commercial use (short films etc). Creative Commons details on the main page.

If HD leaks are of interest to you (under the same conditions) then I have loads here.

If you want to do me a favour because of all this cool stuff - that would be great too. Cheers. A few suggestions...

• Like my facebook page for my feature film
• Follow on twitter
• Check out the ads on the blog. Or next time you want something on Amazon - buy it via this link.

If you are super kind and get something out of using these then please donate a small amount via the button below...

4K free light leak - Light Pulses

Here is my fourth 4K light leak - available for free download (and also you can watch it it in 4K / UHD on YouTube). Its up for Creative Commons use, details below.

I collect all my light leaks on a special page, so bookmark it. This one is a bit different, with fast pulses of light, ideal for transitions. Check it out...






There's many different sweeps in this one download, meaning you can choose different speeds and different looks and aren't going to be repeating the same effect over and over in your timeline.

Download here (129MB) - http://www.mediafire.com/watch/6zd6q8uonyscutj/4K_Light_Pulse.mp4

If you are using these clips for a commercial project with a budget then get in touch. I make the leaks free for non-commercial use (short films etc). Creative Commons details on the main page.

If HD leaks are of interest to you (under the same conditions) then I have loads here.

If you want to do me a favour because of all this cool stuff - that would be great too. Cheers. A few suggestions...

• Like my facebook page for my feature film
• Follow on twitter
• Check out the ads on the blog. Or next time you want something on Amazon - buy it via this link.

If you are super kind and get something out of using these then please donate a small amount via the button below...

Free 4K Sparkle Lightleak / Optical Effect

Here is my third 4K light leak - available for free download (and also you can watch it it in 4K / UHD on YouTube)

This, along with the rest, will all be collected on a special page, so bookmark it. This one is a bit different, with a rainbow diffraction / sparkly feel to it - perhaps like an old 70s optical effect from a movie. Check it out...





You can use it as a background - or more likely, composite over footage. I have seen a few editors combine this with the other leaks to give them an extra special look.

Download here (175MB) - http://mfi.re/watch/9vnxlw575c4w2yj/4K_RainbowSparkle.mp4

If you are using these clips for a commercial project with a budget then get in touch. I make the leaks free for non-commercial use (short films etc). Creative Commons details on the main page.

If HD leaks are of interest to you (under the same conditions) then I have loads here.

If you want to do me a favour because of all this cool stuff - that would be great too. Cheers. A few suggestions...

• Like my facebook page for my feature film
• Follow on twitter
• Check out the ads on the blog. Or next time you want something on Amazon - buy it via this link.

If you are super kind and get something out of using these then please donate a small amount via the button below...

Second free 4K light leak download - film burn / glow style

Here is my second 4K light leak - available for free download (and also you can watch it it in 4K / UHD on YouTube)

This, along with the rest, will all be collected on a special page, so bookmark it.




These fade up from black making them ideal to be used to transition from one clip to the next in your edit timeline. They have a 'film burn' feel to them. 7 in total in this one download. Speed them up and reverse them for more variation if you need it!

Download here (176MB) - http://mfi.re/watch/drmu7we8lqb4osq/4K_WarmGlows.mp4

If you are using these clips for a commercial project with a budget then get in touch. I make the leaks free for non-commercial use (short films etc). Creative Commons details on the main page.

If HD leaks are of interest to you (under the same conditions) then I have loads here.

If you want to do me a favour because of all this cool stuff - that would be great too. Cheers. A few suggestions...

• Like my facebook page for my feature film
• Follow on twitter
• Check out the ads on the blog. Or next time you want something on Amazon - buy it via this link.

If you are super kind and get something out of using these then please donate a small amount via the button below...