Through The Lens – Ep. 06: @visualsbypierre

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EPISODE SIX: Pierre is a New York City-based photographer, filmmaker, and content creator whose style blends the grittiness of New York City with the sophistication of couture fashion. […]

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From Photography To Video Part 4: Shooting For Post

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It’s one thing to shoot video. It’s another thing to shoot for post. That is, to manage the way you shoot video so that it outputs in a way convenient to the workflow of an editor or post production supervisor.  […]

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Creating media libraries in Final Cut Pro X

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This week on MacBreak Studio, Steve Martin from Ripple Training shows us how we can created dedicated media libraries in Final Cut Pro X. As editors, we are usually building a collection of stock images and audio clips that we need for specific projects, and we find ourselves turning to them again and again for […]

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Through The Lens – Ep. 04: @itsneilb

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In Episode 4 of the web documentary series THROUGH THE LENS, we do a profile on Instagram photographer Neil Britto aka @itsneilb […]

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Shooting The Holiday Blockbuster: Hoyte van Hoytema and “Spectre”

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Since ‘tis the season of the Holiday blockbuster, I thought I’d examine the craftsmen behind some of the more anticipated films being released this time of the year. And what better way to start off by focusing on the latest entry in that granddaddy of all franchises, “Spectre.” […]

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After Effects Hidden Gems Weekly: Layer Styles

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We use drop shadows all the time in motion graphic design, along with the occasional bevel or glow. The standard AE Effects to do this are pretty basic. What if we told you there were a far more versatile shadow, glow, and bevel available, for free, already inside After Effects?  […]

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Universal Audio: Evolution of Recording Technology

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The Universal Audio name has been synonymous with innovative recording products since 1958. Adorama Audio Expert, Jay Goodman, takes a look at the evolution of the company through analog, digital and hybrid products they created. […]

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Topaz Texture Effects: the texture factory

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If you’ve ever wondered how to get that beautiful textured effect on your images but do feel intimidated by the complex techniques used in some software, Topaz Texture Effects will open an easy path to experiment. Texture Effects allows users to create a variety of textured, toned, and lighting effects in a fraction of the […]

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Blackmagic’s Video Assist Gets Much Needed Update

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Blackmagic adds focus peaking among the new features in their Video Assist […]

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Adorama Pro 101: The Basics – What is Bokeh?

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In the latest chapter of Adorama Pro 101: The Basics, we focus on “bokeh.” Derived from a Japanese term translated as “boke,” it is sometimes hard to distinguish between that and the simple use of shallow depth of field. Watch on as we attempt to demystify this concept. […]

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