Blackmagic Announces Firmware 1.9.7 Update

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Blackmagic announced today the immediate release of camera firmware 1.9.7 that allows in-camera formatting for the Blackmagic Cinema Camera as well as the Pocket Camera.  This firmware update also includes a new dashboard view with nice big and easy to access buttons. The new disk formatting allows camera operators to use their cameras to format […]

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Sneak peeks at Adobe Max 2014: Editing, animation, audio, and design

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In addition to a new family of iOS mobile apps and enhanced Creative Cloud 2014.1 desktop tools, Adobe previewed in-development technologies in sneak peeks at Adobe MAX 2014.  Already seen is the new Adobe Premiere Clip, which brings advanced editing tools to iPhone and iPad video. You can work entirely on just one mobile device, or shoot on […]

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HEXO+ Drone Flyes in May 2015

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The Kickstarter campaign was funded in one hour, and in one month the HEXO+ raised  $1,306,920 from a pledged $50,000 goal, from 2236 persons that believed in the idea. The final product will be available in May 2015. HEXO+ is a flying camera that follows and films you autonomously. Just attach your GoPro to your […]

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Think Tank Photo Releases Quadcopter Divider Kit

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If your newly bought quadcopter does not fit in your bag, maybe it is time to buy a new bag to carry your quadcopter. Think Tank Photo has a solution with their Think Tank Photo Airport Accelerator Phantom 2 Quadcopter Divider Kit. With the Airport Accelerator Phantom 2 Quadcopter Divider Kit, photographers and videographers can […]

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Know the Pro: Stu Maschwitz

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This article series, to be posted once a month, will focus on one person in the Film or Television industry who’s name might not jump out at you right away, but you’ve definitely been influenced by their work.  This month, we’re talking to Visual Effects Guru, and Creative Director of Red Giant Software's Magic Bullet […]

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Locking Fonts in Final Cut Pro X

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Why would you want to “lock” a font? That's a question we tackle in this week's MacBreak Studio, where I show Steve Martin from Ripple Training how you can do exactly that. With the integration between Final Cut Pro X and Motion, it is a common scenario for a motion graphic designer to create templates […]

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Epson Moverio BT-200 Smart Glasses with the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+

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Unlike typical FPV goggles that basically block out the world around you and force you to only see what the on-board camera sees, the Epson Moverio BT-200 Smart Glasses work directly with the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ with the DJI VISION app and the WiFi extender. Epson Moverio BT-200 Smart Glasses for Aerial Photography So what […]

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Videoguys.com Announces Pre-sale and Reservation System for NewTek TriCaster Mini

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Videoguys.com Announces Pre-sale and Reservation System for NewTek TriCaster Mini NewTek Unveils the Most Complete, Compact Multimedia Studio in the World: TriCaster Mini with anticipated delivery dates in mid October Glen Cove, NY – –NewTek™ today unveiled TriCaster Mini™ –– the world’s most complete and compact multimedia studio. The ultra-portable system allows anyone who doesn’t speak […]

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TriCaster Mini from NewTek: a first (but intense) look

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Today NewTek announced TriCaster Mini, the newest member of its TriCaster family of “multicamera studio in a box” products. Frequent readers will recall that I have covered TriCasters in the past, and —full disclosure— have also written several contracted white papers for NewTek, in two languages. Under a non-disclosure agreement, I had a rather intense […]

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Video Copilot Element 3D v2 unveiled

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Andrew Kramer unveiled new features coming in the long-awaited Video Copilot Element 3D V2, which is compatible with AE CS5+ and promised for November release. The new version is compatible with AE CS5 and above. It has a faster, reworked Open CL render engine, basic primitives, enhanced previews, better selections and a grouping gizmo, real-time […]

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