It started with the news that Warner Bros. was returning to its cash cow and getting back into the world of Harry Potter. Newt Scamander doesn’t seem like the most obvious choice to start a new franchise within that universe, but J.K. Rowling knows a thing or two about great stories and characters. Besides, the […]
Month: September 2013
The Tiffen Company Launches Special Mail-in Rebate Program
The Tiffen Company announced today a special 100.00 USD mail-in rebate program for customers who purchase the Lowel GL-1 Power LED Light between September 1, 2013 and November 1, 2013. Designed in conjunction with world-renowned wedding and event photographers Brian Marcus and John Solano, the GL-1 Power LED is Lowel’s highly popular compact, battery-powered, on-location […]
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AAXA P4-X Pico Projector
Every year I manage to maintain my Gold status with United Airlines, easily logging over 50,000 miles. Much of this travel is related to teaching photo workshops. I've streamlined my equipment to minimize weight, but one obstacle I couldn't work around was my big, heavy LCD projector. I needed a projector to teach classes and […]
Transmedia Storytelling for Good
Hosted by: Department of Community Health Sciences and MPH for Health Professionals Program, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health / Weinreich Communications / Transmedia for Good SoCal Networking Reception: 5:30-6:30pm Panel Discussion: 6:30-8:00 pm Join us for a free Social Media Week reception and panel that will explore different forms of transmedia storytelling, as it […]
Where can I find a list of Digital Asset Management Integrators and Implementors?
After listening to a recent webinar, I recall a few people asking me where they could find some Digital Asset Management (DAM) Integrators and implementors. You can find a few lists for DAM vendors (175+), including ratings, functionalities and other various offerings. However, when it comes to finding a matrix of all DAM vendors match up with […]
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Breaking Down Double Exposure Technique
I’ve got my favorite, old fashioned ways to make doubles, but Gavin Phillip’s new “industrial revolution” tutorials simplify the process of creating beautiful double exposures for everyone. So easy to begin and fine-tune what used to be time and tricks intensive in camera or enlarger, or significant digital Photoshop knowhow. Gavin’s purpose in all his […]
Editorial to Color Grading from a Colorist’s POV: A Guest Post From Robbie Carman
PVC is happy to welcome Robbie Carman from Mixing Light aboard for a guest post about the editor and colorist relationship as well as discussion on the editorial to color grading workflow. This article is a companion piece to an article on the same topic written by PVC’s own Scott Simmons that is posted over […]
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How to make and add texture overlays to photos
Overlays are all about romance. Pictures we’re emotionally drawn to need more than a “just the facts” look. Imagine what a bride sees looking through her veil on the walk to the altar. A child swinging under a tree flaring with light. A ballerina warming up in the vignetted grunge of a loft studio. Not […]
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The All-In-One Flash and Triggering Solution
Phottix has taken hot shoe flashes to the next level by adding radio transmitter and receiver functions into the Mitros+. Use the Mitros+ on-camera as a key or fill light, as well as control and trigger other Mitros+ flashes or compatible flashes using Phottix Odin Receivers. I recently wrote here about the new flash from […]
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Secondary Color Correction in Final Cut Pro X
This week on MacBreak Studio, Steve Martin from Ripple Training shows us a method for performing selective or “secondary” color correction in Final Cut Pro X. While primary color correction is concerned with overall changes to the luminance range, hue, and saturation of an image, secondary color correction is performed on a specific part of […]
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