I set out to discover what tools one needs to shoot the best footage possible with AJA’s Cion. I wanted to discover how to help the camera’s contrasty image look more cinematic. […]
Rethinking The AJA Cion
Month: March 2016
“Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” co-director Glenn Ficarra on editing
Glenn Ficarra and John Requa have co-written numerous feature films, including “Bad Santa” “The Bad News Bears,” and “Focus.” They also co-directed “Focus” and “Crazy Stupid Love.” Their latest directing project is “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” with Tina Fey and, as with “Focus” they collaborated on the editing of the film with Jan Kovac in […]
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Free Function Friday applyPluginEffect
Ep. 25 applyPluginEffect Free Function Friday […]
Videoguys Top 10 Products for EDIUS Pro 8 Owners
If you are a Grass Valley Edius user, then you know how powerful and flexible it is. With the latest version, EDIUS Pro 8, you’ll be able to handle multiple CODECs and Formats up to 4K! As an Edius owner, you’re going to want to get onto the very latest version, loaded with new features […]
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Panasonic Varicam LT – First Look
In a single candle lit studio I could barely see Panasonic’s New Varicam LT, but what I could see I liked immediately. […]
Blackmagic Ships 4.6K URSA Mini and Micro Cinema Camera
It’s been a long wait and now Blackmagic announces their URSA Mini 4.6K and Micro Cinema Camera are now shipping. But, there is a hitch in their original plans. The URSA Mini 4.6K and Micro Cinema Camera will lose Global Shutter. The good news is these cameras are shipping. Some will feel like the 4.6K […]
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Professional monitor at a consumer price
The new Philips 27-inch E-Line display, priced at $299 and able to use 25% less energy than other wide colour gamut displays, may be your next monitor… if Full HD is enough resolution for you. The new monitor from Philips, reference 276E6ADSS, is probably not going to be the first choice for those in need […]
Sleuthing an Avid Media Composer startup beach-ball
Have you ever had Avid Media Composer hang upon startup? If not then someday you probably will. Depending on what may be causing the issue a little investigative work might solve the problem. I’ve been using version 8.5 for awhile now (even kicking the tires on it when it came out) but an update to version […]
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REVIEW: Paralinx Ace Wireless Video System
Looking for a wireless video system that has good range, a lightweight form, HDMI or SDI support, and won’t break the bank? I was looking for exactly that, and found it in Paralinx’s new Ace. The Ace, in my opinion, is the most well-rounded, cost-effective system available these days. Here are some highlights: 1920×1080, uncompressed, […]
Review: Phottix Video LED Light 260C
The first LED panels from Phottix, launched in 2014, offered a simple solution for small crews of videographers or for photographers working on their own and wanting to travel light. With three models available, VLED 168, VLED 198 and VLED 260 – the number representing the number of LEDs in each VLED, it became easy […]
