Introduction to “Hold The Roll”

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“Hold the Roll–Film Culture In a Digital World” By Michael Caporale Copyright © 2012 Michael Caporale All Rights Reserved Introduction Having recently wrapped the production of a digital feature film in Fort Lauderdale working as a DIT, (that’s a Digital Imaging Technician… more later) I find myself looking back on my brief time spent there […]

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Animating to Sound with After Effects

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Although video/film types sometimes say that “sound is half the experience“, sound and music are often an afterthought in After Effects. Music industry people who crossed over provide exceptions, like Chris and Trish Meyer of Crish Design, who have provided guidance on audio matters in After Effects since the days of InterActivity magazine. Chris, who […]

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Creating Visual Impact with Weather and Temperature

Go for the cold! Seasons are changing, and I found this inspirational image group to suggest a project for the coming winter. Rendering a feeling of temperature is the third way to harness natural elements to create image impact. The first two are time of day (or more precisely lighting drama) and weather. When all […]

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Digital Asset Management Conference Keynote: The Evolution of Broadcasting

The Digital Asset Management Conference is right around the corner. The Conference has evolved into an industry-leading summit series for anyone working in asset management, Today that's virtually everyone, whether they're content creators, production professionals, publishers, digital archivists or C-level executives. Here, you'll have the opportunity to increase your skillset, further your career and expand your professional business […]

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TransVergence Summit – The Future of Content

How are emerging technologies and innovations in digital media, from the web to 3D to mobile and social media, changing the way we tell stories — stories that are not confined to a single narrative medium but told across a variety of platforms? A diverse panel of industry leaders kicked off the summit with their […]

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Blackmagic Cinema Camera In The Field

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When I shoot with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera… I am on the move.  In the car.  Out of the car.  One minute I am walking up the Korean War Veteran's Bridge over Nashville to get a sunset shot and the next I'm hoofing it down riverside to shoot an Anchor stand-up.  If it doesn't fit […]

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