Whereas some effects process every pixel in a layer more or less evenly (think blurs or color correction), others generate new pixels based around a specific point on a layer (for example, particle systems and lens flares). You can define where that Effect Point is on a layer, and even animate it – but unlike […]
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The guide for “The BEST and FREE video editing software” we published recently never aimed to be a complete list, as the number of video editors and other tools used by the industry is growing all the time. We look, now, at some more options available in the world of free and FOSS or Free […]
Resolve upgrade news was announced earlier this year, but Blackmagic has just released info about the public beta of Resolve 12, along with download details. Scott Simmons took a peek at these features at NAB, but now you can see those features for yourself. Find out all of those details along with an update about […]
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I am privileged to be among the first tech journalists/consultants to review the just released Audio-Technica BP40 high-end dynamic analog studio microphone. As I have covered in the past, dynamic microphones are among the most popular ones used in traditional terrestrial AM/FM radio and by podcasters, as well as being the most popular type for handheld television […]
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Curious about how to use your midi controller into a video controller in your NLE? I’ll show you how in this exclusive tutorial, but you’ll need a few things first. What you need: A midi controller with a decent layout An editing software with lots of hotkeys for editing Bome’s Midi Translator Pro The tutorial […]
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The announcement that Sony Mobile and ZMP will jointly create, in August 2015, a company named Aerosense, Inc, to develop and launch unmanned aerial vehicles, created some excitement in the market, but consumers should not expect to have their Sony drone and camera so soon. According to information made available by the company, “Sony’s camera, […]
The debate over the necessity and utility of 4K is mostly an academic one these days. Many professionals have embraced the technology while others find it completely unnecessary, but 4K TVs are are now readily available, and content providers like Netflix and Amazon Prime have started to provide more 4K video. The push to embrace […]
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Driven by a love of storytelling and a fearless nature, filmmaker, teacher, and entrepreneur Dave Basulto’s packed career has taken him from Wall Street to Hollywood and beyond. […]
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Bridge cameras are still a popular choice, as our recent guide for the best models shows, and as soon as it was published, Panasonic presented a new model, the Lumix DMC-FZ300, extending their dominance when it comes to 4K video in this segment. With Canon not offering 4K in their cameras for the general public […]
This week on Final Cut Pro X Under 5, Steve Martin from Ripple Training reviews the incredible Sennheiser ClipMic digital and the companion app from Apogee. […]
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