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2013 and Beyond- more cameras more workflows. April 29 2013
Welcome to our revamp. We continue to do our best with new cameras and workflows as interesting new camcorders like the Panasonic GH3 and Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera join the fray. Workflows are more interesting than ever!VW Spec Ad Shot on EOS-1D Mark IV June 02 2010
VW Spec Ad from Vincent Laforet on Vimeo. Pretty sweet spec ad for VW shot by Vince Laforet on the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV. According to Vince: "A few months ago Canon came to me asking if we could do a shoot together that demonstrated the unique capabilities of their newest HDDSLR cameras - in this case the Canon 1D Mark IV. We decided to shoot a spec ad for...DSLR Slate App for iPad/iPhone June 02 2010
Here's a neat iPad and iPhone app I heard about from Stu Maschwitz over at ProLost. It's incredibly useful for adding all kinds of important slate information and the iPad makes a perfect slate. Some more information: "Along with a color chart and selectable running timecode, DSLR Slate has all the traditional items for input such as Scene, Take, Framerate, Director, etc. DLSR Slate also provides unique items aimed specifically...Magic Bullet Grinder simplifies DSLR footage into FCP June 01 2010
Red Giant Software introduced the $49 Magic Bullet Grinder, a tool that converts DSLR video to edit-friendly formats for smooth playback and faster rendering. With Magic Bullet Grinder, Final Cut Pro users now have a fast way to get DSLR footage from video-capable Canon DSLR cameras into their timeline for editing, add timecode, and generate proxies, all in a single, time-saving pass. Batch processing and multi-threading mean fast, painless conversion...Cat DV brings media asset management to the masses May 31 2010
So all those DSLR videos you've been shooting are starting to pile up on your hard drive now aren't they? And let's face it searching for clips by name, date or finder preview is a long exercise in frustration. The solution to your problems is media asset management. The big filmmakers of the world are using super high end asset management systems such as Avid Unity to keep all...EOS 5D Mark II vs. Green Screen May 31 2010
My friend Jem Schofield tries out the 5D Mark II with a green screen to determine if it's suitable for visual effects work over at theC47. For the verdict, watch this video:Plastic Bullet camera app for iPhone/iPad May 31 2010
Here's a pretty sweet photo editing app for iPhone and iPad that approximates the look of old plastic 35mm film cameras like the Holga. And it's from Digital Rebel Stu Maschwitz, author of the DV Rebel's Guide, one of the filmmaking books that's earned a permanent spot in my library. Check out more here.Great Camera Shootout 2010 - Part 3 May 31 2010
Check out Zacuto's Great Camera Shootout's third and final part! Starring Robert Primes ASC, Gary Adcock, Philip Bloom, Jens Bogehegn and colorist Ryan Emerson. //Half Off Sale on all store Items! May 30 2010
50% Off Sale for Memorial Day Weekend now through June 1st! To take advantage of this offer just enter discount code memorial2010 when you check out and you'll save half off your entire order. Hurry because this offer lasts just one day! This is good on any item in our catalog.Vince Laforet's thoughts on House Finale shot on the 5D Mark II May 27 2010
I have to admit that on a technical level (and overall) the Season Finale of House was STUNNING. I had to pinch myself a few times and I have to admit that the question: “Was this REALLY shot w/ the Canon 5D MKII” did run through my mind more than once. 1. The lens sharpness was phenomenal. Why? The lighting. Sure we all caught some glimpses of...Interview DLSRs for Video - Canon 7D and 5D May 27 2010
Matt Gottshalk on DLSRs for Video - Canon 7D and 5D. Matt is a co-author of From Still to Motion: A Photographer's Guide to Creating Video With Your DSLR. Matt is also a DP/Editor out of Alexandria, VA. Matt Gottshalk on DLSRs for Video - Canon 7D and 5D from Christopher M. Ryan on Vimeo. (This is a Skype call recorded by Call Recorder and edited in Screenflow.)Abel Cine Tech offers Canon 7D PL-mount Mod May 27 2010
This looks pretty sweet! For around $3K you get a really solid looking mod that gives you access to the vast array of PL mount cinema lenses for your Canon 7D: The Hot Rod 7D-PL Deluxe Kit Mod allows the use of nearly every PL mount lens directly on the Canon 7D without extra optics, and maintains accurate focus mark by use of a shimmable mount. This kit is for...
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