2 Chromebooks reviewed: CTL J4 Plus laptop & Chromebit stick

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In the past few months, I have purchased two quite different Chromebook models, and used them to write, produce and publish two more books. The first is a CTL J4 Plus Chromebook laptop with 11.6” IPS matte screen, 801.11ac dual-band WiFi, HDMI up to 4K UHD and a physical inboard Spanish keyboard, and costs around […]

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What is “Correct” Color?

Two DSC Labs charts

Sometimes you set out to answer an easy query and wind up questioning fundamental assumptions. Playing with test charts shouldn’t trigger an existential crisis, but you never know… Recently the folks at DSC Labs asked me to test an experimental color chart using a new surface finish. Their simple question: are the colors on the […]

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Shot on RED: the Collective

Shot on RED: the Collective

Through some 40 minutes of video and photos, RED users share their secrets, passions and goals. Sit down with family this Christmas time and explore everything from nature to action sports filmmaking… shot on RED. Ty Evans is the most recent cinematographer/director present on the RED Collective. Through a video 7 minutes long the Ghost […]

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Sony HX350: 50x zoom and Full HD

Sony HX350: 50x zoom and Full HD

No 4K for the new compact from Sony, I am afraid. Still, the new Sony Cyber-shot HX 350 is designed to offer 24p shooting mode that gives footage that authentically cinematic look. Let’s say it: 24p continues to be the Holy Grail, even if so many people is discovering there are other ways and speeds […]

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