Today, Red Giant announced Magic Bullet Looks 2.5, an upcoming free update for current users of Looks and the Red Giant Color Suite. The free update includes new color correction tools, better previewing of presets, and a major bump in speed. “It might look mostly the same at first glance,” said Nate Sparks, Red […]
Month: March 2014
Ultra-Portable Devices Change Workflows and Capabilities for DPs and DITs
DP Michael Balfry, csc, and Colorist/DIT Lorne Miess check out a shot on-set of “The Haunting Hour”. R.L. Stine's “The Haunting Hour” is a Canadian/American original anthology horror-fantasy series for The Hub Network. As you can imagine, the look and feel of the show is a special consideration for DP Michael Balfry, csc, and […]
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A Hands-on Experience with the ARRI AMIRA
The opportunity to head up to the ARRI headquarters in Burbank for a one-on-one experience with its prototype AMIRA camera made me feel like a kid who found out I was going to Disney World. From its classic 16mm cameras to the current ALEXA, ARRI has always had a special place in my heart. I […]
NAB 2014: Marshall Electronics Releases Line of 4K-Compatible Quad-Viewer Monitors
Marshall Electronics introduces three new monitors with 4K viewing capability: the QVW-1708 17” 1920 x 1080 Resolution Display, the QVW-2410 24″ 1920×1200 Resolution Display and the QVW-2710 27” 2560×1440 Resolution Display. Each monitor has four independent 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs to enable users to view four channels simultaneously. 4K display, scaled down to the monitor’s native resolution, […]
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Videoguys NLE Video Storage FAQ (April 2014 update)
(April 2014 update) Now includes the latest information and recommendations for Thunderbolt, USB3 and SSDs! Check Out Featured Storage Solutions from G-Technology, Promise & Proavio Available now at Videoguys.com! One of the most confusing things about digital video editing is the storage requirement. In this article the Videoguys Techs will help you better understand just […]
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Gear Tips For Outdoor Photographers
When leading a group of people on a photo tour I usually get asked about the equipment used for outdoor photography. Not cameras and lenses or tripods, but trousers and other items that make for a more comfortable day out, and also protect your equipment. Here is a small list of gear for those moments. […]
Thoughts on a Steampunk Train Shoot
Today on The Slanted Lens, we are going to try something new. Instead of our normal lighting breakdown, I am going to share my thoughts on a steampunk train shoot. I am going to go through every shot I made and explain what was going on through my head at the time. We are back […]
Adobe Premiere Pro and Multiple GPUs
Apple’s inclusion of dual GPUs in every model of their new Mac Pro has caused a bit of a stir (and confusion) among video editors wondering if their NLE of choice can take advantage of them. Applications don’t automatically detect and use multiple GPUs; the drivers must support them, and the software must be written […]
Product Review: Areca ARC-8050T2 8-drive RAID with Thunderbolt 2
Areca’s new ARC-8050T2 is a industrial-strength 8 bay RAID that has a few unique things going for it. For starters, it uses a new Thunderbolt 2 connection, so it’s blazing fast when connected to a Thunderbolt 2-equipped Mac or PC. In fact, it’s the fastest 8 bay RAID I’ve ever tested, reaching about 1 GB/s […]
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Interactive video invention
Powster is nothing if not innovative. The interactive and motion graphics company provides “over-the-top” content, concepts, and apps for the entertainment industry. Powster’s inspiring work has earned the firm multiple accolades, including Webby and FWA awards, and a designation as one of the few Facebook Preferred Marketing Developers. One of Powster’s latest endeavors is an […]