One could almost say that cinematographers can pass this one: Canon slimmed down the video and enhanced the photographic aspects of their new camera(s). But it is not quite as simple as that. The Canon EOS 5Dsi and Canon EOS 5DS Ri are the two new cameras from Canon, an answer to all those that […]
The new Rebel options from Canon, the EOS Rebel T6s and EOS Rebel T6i cameras (EOS 760D and EOS 750D in some markets), may well be models that videographers should look at with some attention. They still only offer Full HD, but for those users that do video, there are some aspects to consider if […]
The Los Angeles Post Production Group (LAPPG) is an organization for digital filmmakers with an interest in post-production and film finishing. Founded by our own Woody Woodhall, the group is composed of many of Hollywood’s working industry professionals and is a supportive community inspiring its members to excel in the finishing process of all forms […]
One of the most basic but important things you must know on set is how to configure and use a c-stand. This c stand tutorial from cinematographer Shane Hurlbut will show you the basics of these essential grip & light stands, from safety to ettiquete. And Shane’s diffusion roll tip is super handy! Watch below… […]
I recently had the opportunity to interview Ryan McMaster with Volant Productions and his Freefly Systems CineStar Heavy-Lift Octo with dual operator controls with the MOVI M5 gimbal. Oh. Em. Gee! The Freefly Systems CineStar 8 is a heavy-lifter Octocopter that’s capable of carrying about 20lbs – which means a sizeable fully-controllable gimbal (like the […]
Read More… from Demo: Freefly Systems CineStar 8 & MOVI M5 Gimbal
The Final Cut Pro X Skimmer is an awesome thing. But you still have a traditional playhead when working in an FCPX timeline (or Project if you want to use Apple’s term for a timeline). There might be times when you want the playhead to move to a specific frame but just clicking a clip […]
Read More… from Day 6 #28daysofquicktips – Option click to move the Final Cut Pro X playhead
As part of the transition of That Post Show into That Studio Show, our own Scott Simmons will be hosting PVC-themed episodes from time to time, where he’ll talk with the author of an article that appears on PVC to explore further details. In the first of these episodes, Scott talks with Arthur Vincie about […]
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