Able to take a maximum load of 3.8 kg, the ProDrone Byrd allows users to quickly swap out gimbal/camera combinations, from a GoPro to a 4K camera. Folded, it fits into a backpack. At a time when FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) creates stringent rules on drones, asking all owners to register them, a new drone […]
Some pretty cool news went out today as Rampant Design announced they were releasing Rampant Motion Graphics for Editors v1 and v2 as well as Rampant Textured Overlays. The team at Rampant is always innovating, but it’s great to see they’re still focused on increasing the utility of their product for current and new users. […]
Three new bags in the Think Tank Photo line introduce a fresh look to the old saying “made by photographers for photographers”. The Lily Deanne line is “made by women for women photographers”. Or videographers, I should add. Two of the photo industry’s most tenured women, Lily Fisher, a senior camera bag designer, and Deanne […]
In this episode of DaVinci Resolve in Under 5 Minutes, Alexis Van Hurkman will show you how to quickly make multiple versions of a color grade. This will allow you to quickly switch from one version to another, helping you decide which grade is the best fit for your project. In this episode of DaVinci […]
This week on MacBreak Studio, Steve Martin from Ripple Training shows us how we can use iMovie for iOS to start editing a project in the field and then, with a quick trip through iMovie on the Mac, finish editing in Final Cut Pro X. Last week’s update to iMovie added a host of changes […]
Dolby Vision has had a presence at industry events for many years now, but high-dynamic range (HDR) technology is finally coming to forefront at these events and throughout the market. There are various articles that explain how and why the technology is so revolutionary, but it really comes down to the simple concept of improving […]
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Launched this month, the new Leica SL is a mirrorless full frame camera (called Leica SL Typ 601 if you want the full name) that aims to be the new movie star in the market of 4K cameras. According to Leica, “the Leica SL-System marks the beginning of a new era of professional photography. As the […]
On episode #4 of Radio Film School, host Ron Dawson takes his audience down memory lane to recount some of his “first time” experiences in order to convey what they can mean for filmmakers in their careers and on particular projects. It’s easy enough to recount the memories and emotions around a first kiss or […]
Scott Peters is a self-‐proclaimed “everything” man. He can direct, produce, edit, shoot, and produce graphics on both large and small budgets. Freelancing offers him the variety that he enjoys and has helped him build an impressive resume. His most recent gig was working as a Digital Director and Producer on the BBC’s The Voice […]
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One of the secrets to truly learning After Effects is understanding its internal render order (sometimes called the “order of operations”): the order in which it performs tasks such as transformations (scale, rotation, etc.), masking, effects, and so on underneath the hood. This will help you troubleshoot problems when the program’s not doing what you […]
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