It is doubtful that the new PowerShot G1 X Mark II makes anyone jump ship, but it surely will attract Canon users, and convince them that a compact camera can be an interesting option when carrying a DSLR is not a must. Also, this compact camera, with a new type of 1.5 inch CMOS sensor, […]
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David Pogue, Yahoo tech columnist and host of NOVA ScienceNow, will speak at the NAB Show Radio Luncheon, held Tuesday, April 8 in Las Vegas and sponsored by ASCAP. NAB Show is the annual conference and expo for professionals who create, manage and distribute entertainment across all platforms. Pogue has expanded Yahoo's consumer technology coverage […]
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Designed for portability for the independent videographer shooting interviews, quick setup talking head studio shots or even portable green screen, Fiilex P-series LED lights provide a wide range of flexibility to match ambient lighting or provide enough light to give a decent single-subject studio shot on their own. With their proprietary Dense Matrix cluster LED […]
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Scripps Networks Interactive (SNI) is expanding its use of Sony XDCAM® HD422 technology for its “mezzanine” format—the work copy of the master archive used for the majority of day-to-day production and distribution. The cable operation is realizing workflow benefits and streamlined production — from ingest to archive: “Sony XDCAM HD422 technology is delivering the right […]
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Paul Murphy studied writing in school, but his first job was with a publishing house overseeing the production of promotional videos for new books. He was instantly intrigued so he bought a copy of Adobe Premiere Pro and started creating the videos himself. Eventually he left publishing to focus full time on editing and motion […]
Today on The Slanted Lens we will create lighting for a superhero shot using a simple set, smoke and cookaloris or cookie. We will demonstrate the different hang times of the three Rosco smokes. We will show how to make a cookie or cookaloris and how to use it. We will show our lighting breakdown […]
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So how fast is Final Cut Pro X on the new Mac Pro? This week on MacBreak Studio, Steve Martin and Mark Spencer from Ripple Training continue their 4-part series exploring the ultimate 4K Final Cut Pro X editing system built around the Mac Pro. In this third episode, they turn to Final Cut Pro […]
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When implementing a new digital asset management system, it’s important to first have a firm plan in place. That way you can be as sure as possible that your project will be a success. I would say that the biggest factors for potential failure are not the software you select, but are: lack of specifics […]
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If it hasn’t happened already, there will likely come a time that you will shoot an interview, a commercial, or public-service announcement with non-actors. People who are unfamiliar with being in front of a camera. Your saying “just act natural” will be of no comfort or use. Ever tried it yourself? Tried non-acting acting? It […]
I’ve just received a “test sample” of the SLR Magic ANAMORPHOT 1,33x 50 adapter built with final parts, so it’s pretty much as it will be delivered. I’ll have a proper review in a few weeks, but as the window for pre-orders is short, I thought I should post this now. Product Manager Andrew Chan […]
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