4K coming in Canada, Europe; here now, hands-on, in Fremont CA

4K coming in Canada, Europe; here now, hands-on, in Fremont CA 1

Canada’s Rogers Communications has announced 2016 live sports broadcasting in 4K HDR, and Europe’s broadcasters are shooting in 4K if not yet delivering in it. If you’re in the SF Bay Area, get hands-on with Sony’s 4K kit at the Digital Cinema Society’s preso in Fremont on Tuesday, October20. […]

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New Dell monitors for video editors

New Dell monitors for video editors 2

The three new entries into Dell’s line of color-accurate monitors include the 32(31.5), 27 and 25-inch screen sizes. The Dell UltraSharp 32, Dell UltraSharp 27 and Dell UltraSharp 25 monitors with PremierColor provide , says Dell, the ultimate color coverage and precision, along with an outstanding viewing experience that provides design professionals with the ideal […]

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PowerShot G5 X: paving Canon’s way to a mirrorless world

PowerShot G5 X: paving Canon’s way to a mirrorless world 3

The appearance of the PowerShot G5 X at the Canon store without any sign of a press-release before it being commercially shown is a strange move, especially because this is the first time Canon uses an electronic viewfinder (EVF) in their G series. It’s a departure from the tunnel vision present in previous models, so […]

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New Zeiss Loxia super wide-angle for video

New Zeiss Loxia super wide-angle for video 4

The latest member of the ZEISS Loxia family is called ZEISS Loxia 2.8/21. It is a super wide angle, developed for compact full-frame cameras with E-mount and with a new optical design based on the ZEISS Distagon. Especially practical for cinematographers, the ZEISS Loxia 2.8/21 has the mechanical aperture setting and the de-activation of the […]

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Back to the Future: Creating Your Own Hoverboard Effect

Back to the Future: Creating Your Own Hoverboard Effect 5

This month marks the 30th Anniversary of Back to the Future. The trilogy certainly brings fond memories of my childhood and really made me believe in the power of movies to change your potential reality. […]

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Comedy is tragedy plus time, and always a good story

Comedy is tragedy plus time, and always a good story 6

Episode #3 of the Radio Film School podcast sees host Ron Dawson showcase some very personal stories that have helped define his career as a filmmaker. The details around a fight with his wife and his ill-fated career as a hip-hop mogul are funny to hear about now, but there was little to laugh about […]

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