Audio post workflow for the feature film, “War Room”

Audio post workflow for the feature film, "War Room" 1

This is the third and final article in the post production process for the theatrical feature film War Room which I co-edited with director, Alex Kendrick.  This article will walk through the steps from picture lock through the audio editing, sound design and final mix. […]

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Choose a video monitor for editing & connect it the best way

Choose a video monitor for editing & connect it the best way 2

People frequently ask about how to choose and connect a video monitor to their computerized editing system. Some people want to do serious grading and have budget for an HP DreamColor or other high-end device designed specifically for critical evaluation, while others have a shoestring budget and really just want to edit, not do serious […]

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Experience 4K, the FS7 and the entire end-to-end workflow that goes from camera to display

Experience 4K, the FS7 and the entire end-to-end workflow that goes from camera to display 3

Cameras like the FS7 and formats like 4K have and continue to change the way professionals approach their craft. But what sort of advantages do new cameras like the FS7 offer? Is the user experience that much different from some of their older cameras? What advantages are inherent with cameras like the F65? Those are […]

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Camtrac: “all-terrain” camera dolly

Camtrac: “all-terrain” camera dolly 4

The creator of the Camtrac, Dan Eckert, expects to raise enough money to make the project a reality. The Camtrac dolly will only be funded if at least $75,000 is pledged by Thu, Oct 29 2015 3:20 AM BST. For now a handful of backers pledged close to $3,000, but there are still more than […]

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FILM: back to analogue photography

FILM: back to analogue photography 5

Recently launched on Craft & Vision’s collection of eBooks, FILM – Re(Discover the Magic is the work of author and film photographer Sherry Koop. It’s a path to discover the magic of emulsions and probably a way to make you a better photographer. Film as we know it should be dead by now, if initial […]

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Building Projections – Preview & Testing

Building Projections - Preview & Testing 6

When producing large scale video projections it’s important to establish some type of preview, to guage how the content will look when projected.  There are a variety of techniques available to do this. […]

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Photographer Ami Vitale terrified about video

Photographer Ami Vitale terrified about video 7

Ami Vitale’s revelation appears in the Fall edition of PDNedu’s digital edition, completely dedicated to Documentary and Photojournalism. The PDNedu also features the work of Lynsey Addario, Andrew Renneisen, Alexandra Hootnick and much more. The 76 page edition of PDNedu offers multiple sources of inspiration for photographers aiming to enter the documentary photography and photojournalism […]

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PowerDirector 14: free live webinar

PowerDirector 14: free live webinar 8

The recently launched PowerDirector 14 from Cyberlink, already mentioned here at ProVideo Coalition, offers multiple new features and tools, and these aspects will be covered in the free live webinars programmed for October. During the sessions participants will learn about the new powerful tools that are perfect for sports cam, drone, and outdoor footage, such […]

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GoPro Hero+ now has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

GoPro Hero+ now has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 10

The new HERO+ camera costs only $199.99 and enables users to share content through the built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, connecting to GoPro App and Smart Remote. Talking of remote, Riddley Scott took the GoPro to Mars… At $199.99, the HERO+ is waterproof and mountable as well as compatible with GoPro’s vast array of mounts and […]

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