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Month: September 2015
Bigger, brighter, bolder – the evolution of large scale video projection
In 2009 I had never heard of projection mapping, or building projections, so when a friend of mine emailed me a link to a video on YouTube, the result blew my mind. I had never seen anything like it before, and little did I know that what I had seen represented the birth of a […]
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HDR: not just more pixels, but better pixels
While 4K continues to be the buzzword for many, HDR is a term interesting more and more companies. It’s not just the idea of giving the public more pixels, giving them better pixels, through the use of high dynamic range, is the next big thing. HDR is so big, in fact, that the IBC 2015 […]
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Review Videos with Frame.io
This week on MacBreak Studio, Steve Martin from Ripple Training and I talk once again about the collaborative video review tool Frame.io. While we discussed Frame.io in a previous episode, at that time we focused on the application that adds upload functionality directly into Final Cut Pro X via a new destination in the Share […]
James Bond uses Sony Xperia, but not the 4K version
James Bond does not seem to care about 4K. On the motion picture Spectre, Bond uses a black Xperia Z5 but not the Premium version, which features the world’s first 4K UHD smartphone display. The choice of Bond is revealed in a short film which follows a tense chase across London’s South Bank as Moneypenny […]
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REVIEW: Broadcast Camera Batteries in Gold and V-Mounts
Big brick batteries with the typical Gold-mount or V-mount connectors are very versatile in that you can use them to power cameras and their accessories, field monitors, mobile LED light kits, and so on. But those 14v batteries from industry leaders Anton Bauer and IDX can be expensive, especially if you need a bunch of […]
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The top 15 insights and updates from IBC 2015 – Part II
There are over 1,700 companies exhibiting at IBC in Amsterdam, and it’s always incredible to literally see the size of this industry. That exhibitor number includes companies that are comprised of one person as well as organizations that are able to fill up an entire hall. Regardless of their scale or approach, every exhibitor is […]
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Liverpool Football Club scores with exclusive video
With 18 League Championships, eight League Cups, and five European Cups, Liverpool Football Club is one of the most celebrated teams in the English Premier League. Since 1892, “The Reds” have excited supporters throughout the UK and around the world. With interest in the club increasing, LFC has been engaging with fans across the globe […]
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Keeping It Simple: Interview with Cinematographer Paul Koestner
Paul is originally from Kalamazoo Michigan and now resides in Port Washington, NY with his wife Deb. Paul is primarily known for his work with comedian Louis CK, but has also shot features, documentaries and series-based shows such as the Hulu comedy, “Deadbeat”. Paul will be taking part in a panel discussion for the upcoming Manhattan […]
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Full workflow for editing the #1 Feature Film, “War Room”
“War Room,” the movie I co-edited, was Number 1 at the box office in the USA Labor Day weekend and held the position through the following week. This article outlines the equipment, workflow and processes in a detailed manner for the entire post-production process – starting with camera and ending just short of the DI. […]
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