Bluetooth headphones: battery life trumps sound quality

Bluetooth headphones: battery life trumps sound quality 1

The powers that be seem to want everyone to use Bluetooth headphones, and they may come in handy for users of any number of combination of devices. Unfortunately, there are a ton of cheap wireless headphones that make it difficult to find a good product. Take for example, the Mpow Dunmer, inexpensive sweatproof Bluetooth headphones […]

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Black Friday extended… again

Black Friday extended… again

We’ve had Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and the shopping season continues until the very end of 2016 and beyond. Sometimes, the best deals also appear in between the “magic“ dates. Here are some you may want to investigate. Paralinx: savings up to 33% Officialy it is “while supplies last”, so you better hurry. But […]

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Holiday Deal: 40% off Red Giant plug-ins

Holiday Deal: 40% off Red Giant plug-ins 2

The Red Giant Annual Blowout Sale returns on December 6th, 2016. 
Everything in the Red Giant serious toy store is 40% off for 24 hours only. This includes full licenses, upgrades and academic store products for Adobe After Effects CC and Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Apple Final Cut Pro, and more. Here’s their “slick” ad: https://youtu.be/0EWAsuctgjE To […]

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Modo Bass is a software version of an acoustic bass guitar

Modo Bass

If you have read my articles for the past several years, you know that I have reviewed several microphones, preamplifiers, A-to-D converters and other devices. Those devices have come from a multitude of manufacturers located in diverse countries, one of which is IK Multimedia. Despite having reviewed several hardware devices from this Italian company, I […]

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ART OF THE CUT with Joe Walker, ACE, on “Arrival”

ART OF THE CUT with Joe Walker, ACE, on "Arrival" 3

Readers who follow Art of the Cut will be familiar with Joe Walker, ACE. I originally talked to Walker after his nomination for the Best Editing Oscar for 12 Years a Slave. Then again for a film many Art of the Cut interviewees have called out for its exceptional editorial artistry, Sicario (nominated for an […]

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Wes Anderson’s new film is an advert

Wes Anderson’s new film is a H&M advert

With Adrien Brody as the conductor, the short film Come Together, directed by Wes Anderson, is a classic Christmas tale about the need to make the best of a Winter train ride. And it’s a classic Wes Anderson film. The one-point perspective usual in Wes Anderson work is present here, and the setting works great […]

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Libec TH-X: your new entry level tripod

Libec TH-X: your new entry level tripod

Rather than a simple successor of the TH-650HD, the TH-X from Libec is an evolved tripod system on a whole new level, with a price you can not resist: $239. Lightweight, rigid, and high quality are characteristics of the new TH-X, presented by Libec as your next Smart Tripod Companion for all your photo or […]

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Holiday Deals: JBL LSR305 & Equator Audio D5 Studio Monitors

Holiday Deals: JBL LSR305 & Equator Audio D5 Studio Monitors 4

There was a deal Black Friday weekend on JBL LSR305 Studio Monitor, a good lower-end 5″ active studio monitor. At most outlets the deal has ended, but Sweetwater, Musician’s Friend, Crutchfield, and others are still offering these powered speakers for just $99 each [by December 11 prices were back up to $120-150 per speaker]. Sales come […]

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Videoguys NewBlueFX Cyber Monday 30% Off Sale

Videoguys NewBlueFX Cyber Monday 30% Off Sale 6

NewBlueFX Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale – 30% Off All* Products Nov. 21-Dec 2 Also, get Amplify for $399 (normally $799) Get all other NewBlueFX products (except Titler Pro 5) for 30% off during our “Black Friday/Cyber Monday” Sale. (*Offer not valid on Titler Pro 5 or the already discounted Amplify product) Get up to $300 in GIGABUCKS […]

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Atomos Upgrade to HDR Cash-Back Promo on Videoguys through 1/31/17

Atomos Cash-Back on Videoguys

Atomos Promo now through 01/31/17: Blade & Flame Series Cash-back Promotion Upgrade to HDR and get up to $500 Cash Back Save up to $300.00 when you purchase an Atomos HDR monitor/recorder/playback device. Download full terms and conditions here. Atomos Shogun Flame 7″ 10-bit 1500nit Field Monitor with the AtomHDR engine, connections for HDMI / SDI / […]

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