A Little (Big) Avid Media Composer & Final Cut Pro X Trimming Demonstration

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Ever since the release of Final Cut Pro X there’s been a lot of discussion around FCPX’s trimming capabilities. They are quite strong with a very fluid way of trimming edits using the mouse, looping playback as well as some keyboard shortcuts. Users of Avid Media Composer have always insisted that one of Avid’s main […]

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Carrying Solutions for Videographers

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Keeping memory cards safe and easily accessible is important if you’re depending on them for your video productions. A wallet that holds and protects your images of the day is an important asset while in the field.  At the same time, having your filters well protected but ready to be used in seconds is paramount. […]

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Drone Academy X DJI Phantom Flight Training Series

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Want to learn to fly that new DJI Phantom you got and get professional results (and fewer crashes)? DSLRPros has produced what I think is the best, most professional video training series I’ve seen to date, with their Drone Academy X DJI Phantom Flight Training Video Series. Drone Academy X From one of the masters […]

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How to Survive The Post House Implosion

Even in good times, video production/ post-production is a risky business. In bad times it’s downright foolish. A company has to be scrappy enough to weather the stagnant months, but robust enough to crew up for a big project that could walk through the door any second.  The San Francisco Bay Area has a vibrant, […]

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Top Cinematographers Come Together to Share Their Expertise

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It's that time again. The Big League CineSummit is back, and the free online event for the filmmaking community featuring presentations by accomplished cinematographers is more jam-packed than ever. You can register now to gain access. For previous Summits, ProVideo Coalition has interviewed participants such as Von Ware, Daron Keet and August Bradley to learn […]

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Sundance Film Festival ’15 sees a 130%+ increase in films edited with Adobe Premiere Pro CC

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A hub of creativity, the Sundance Film Festival features filmmakers who aren’t afraid to break new ground. While much attention is paid to how the stories unfold in front of the camera, filmmakers continue to innovate and push creative boundaries after filming wraps. Adobe is proud to report that 21 films debuting at the 2015 […]

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Zacuto Gratical HD pre-orders get a $700 price drop

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Zacuto and their resellers have dropped the price on pre-orders for the Gratical HD EVF. Pre-orders for this new electronic viewfinder were previously listed at $3600, and as of today listed at $2900. This price drop is retroactively available to anyone who has already pre-ordered, they will simply need to contact their reseller to confirm […]

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The Magic of Hard Links

What exactly are “hard links” anyway? A better question might be “why are they useful?” – which is exactly what Sam Mestman shows Steve Martin from Ripple Training on this week's episode of MacBreak Studio. Hard links allow the Finder to represent files on a single volume in multiple locations – not as symbolic links […]

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Breaking: The TAYZU 720 Quadcopter at CES 2015

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There’s something truly groundbreaking (skybreaking?) getting a sneak preview at CES this week in Las Vegas. It’s a quadcopter that has two hemispherical cameras that take a full 720-degree 1080p/30fps video of the area you fly it in. This…. is going to be huge! There is a new “bird” in town and it sees EVERYTHING! […]

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Canon EOS C100 & C500: Price Drop Prepares 2015

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The price drop for Canon EOS Cinema cameras may indicate there is a new line coming up in 2015, but also that Canon has defined their lines of video and photography equipment. With so many people stating that DSLRs are dead when it comes to video, Canon may well be following their wishes and preparing […]

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