NAB 2011: MIO 3D Shows a New Way to Shoot 3D

Mio 3D is a company founded by illustrious Director of Photography Sean Fairburn. He created a innovative new way of shooting 3D imagery, one that utilizes three different cameras instead of just two cameras. Explained as “a new simplified method of shooting, editing, and viewing 3D”, MIO 3D’s methods allow for an easier time while […]

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NAB 2011: Redrock’s New Micro 3D Rig

3D is rapidly becoming a standard rather than a speciality. With the advent of new cameras and new techniques, 3D has now become a viable option for those on a tighter budget. Brian Valente at Redrock Micro has the perfect solution: the Micro 3d Rig. Built to hold any camera, from a Red One to […]

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NAB 2011: DasRekorder Rekords Das 3D

At NAB 2011 this past week, we ran across DasRekorder, a German based company who had a cool little device that allows for mobile 3D recording. An interesting side note about DasRekorder is that, unlike many other 3D recording devices made by large manufacturers, this one was made by a guy in his backyard. The […]

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After Effects Apprentice Free Video: Pyrotechnic Composites

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As we mentioned earlier, we're creating a video training series based on our popular beginner's book After Effects Apprentice, which progresses from “I haven't used it before” through core skills including keyframing, masking, text animation, and 3D space to advanced techniques such as motion tracking, green screen, and expressions. Each new course has a selection […]

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eyeon Ventures Deeper Into Fusion With Version 6.2

NAB Las Vegas: April 11, 2011 … eyeon Software Inc., a worldwide leader in visual effects software, today announced the latest release of their Supercomputing compositing software, Fusion™ 6.2. Since eyeon Software’s inception in 1996, the company has always been an innovator in the advancement of software based on artist and industry requirements. Leading the […]

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Latest Platform Release, Ambassador™ Enables Cloud-Based Automated 3D Management and Distribution

LAS VEGAS, April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Fordela Corporation, a leader in enterprise media management and delivery, today announced the latest release of its award-winning Media Platform, Ambassador™. Now available for content producers, distributors and publishers of 3D video, Fordela’s Ambassador provides the world’s first cloud-based, automated and integrated 3D video management solution. Ambassador is […]

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NOTED DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER, JON ALPERT, USES FUJINON LENSES

Wayne, N.J., April 11, 2011 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Optical Devices Division has teamed up with renegade historical documentarian, Jon Alpert, to demonstrate how Fujinon’s PL mount lens, the 14.5-45mm T2.0 can maximize Sony’s new PMW-F3 Super 35mm camcorder. Since the early 1970s, Alpert has been documenting, and often making history, from Viet Nam […]

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A Mix of Film and HD Doesn’t Scare Arri’s Alexa

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The client wanted contrasty toplight against seamless white, and then they wanted to intercut that with stock footage shot on film. Thanks to Arri’s Alexa, what the client wants–the client gets. In spades. I’ve done a number of different styles of lighting against white limbo backgrounds: flat frontal, rear 3/4, big soft source from the […]

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