For today’s lighting tutorial lesson, we are shooting publicity shots for world famous trick roper Will Roberts with speedlites. For our shoot we came across four obstacles: We are shooting in direct sun. We want to freeze the rope. We want to blur the rope. We want interesting light. The Solutions […]
Several weeks ago, we wrote about some of our favorite new features promised for the next update to After Effects CC (Creative Cloud). Since then we’ve produced a series of videos about these features; below is one about using After Effects to create animated text templates for Premiere Pro CC. (Note: We personally have problems […]
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In the film & TV industry, voice-over narration is sometimes referred to as “the voice of god”. So when I was stuck thinking of a way to describe images that are drawn on by an invisible animator, it seemed fitting to refer to the style as “the hand of god”. Having motion graphics revealed, manipulated, […]
Australian microphone manufacturer RØDE has today announced a fully updated version of its award-winning Blimp system. The new model is now twenty-five percent lighter, with Rycote® Lyre® suspension and premium Mogami cabling. The original RØDE Blimp as launched in 2008, and quickly became the best-selling system of its kind. Upon release it was awarded both […]
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Vimeo has dropped a bomb on their community with the May 21 announcement of Copyright Match on Vimeo. Of course this sent the internet into a tailspin as any big change in a useful, popular service always does. It has also sent a lot of content creators, filmmakers and editors into orbit as they have […]
Art Adams is a man who needs no introduction to ProVideo Coalition readers. His channel on PVC, Stunning Good Looks, is a collection of invaluable information for cinematographers, but folks on every side of a production can find something of interest in them. As great as it is to read about The Art Adams Zone […]
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The 18th LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL July 24-31, 2014 is accepting film & scripts submissions. The festival is accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). The only film festival with 7 award categories recognized by the Academy of Motion […]
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Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, along with its Authorized Reseller Partners, will host a cross-country “See What You Missed at NAB” Tour in May and June. The tour will afford local businesses, houses of worship, and sports entertainment and education professionals the opportunity to learn more about the latest professional video equipment unveiled […]
Wicked Tuna, one of NatGeo’s most popular series, began its third season earlier this month. Set is scenic Gloucester, MA, Wicked Tuna follows the stories of Bluefin Tuna fisherman in one of the United States’ most historic seaport towns. These fishermen have been fishing all their lives, struggling to make ends meet, but with one […]
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ProAm USA, a manufacturer of production equipment for film and video enthusiasts and professionals, today announced the availability of two new dollies: the SolidTrax Track Dolly and the SolidTrax Platform Dolly. A DIY wheel assembly is also available. SolidTrax Dollies are made from the same heavy-duty aluminum that has given ProAm USA products their durable […]
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