In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe takes a look at a common situation that editors run into, and that’s when a producer/director asks them to remove an element from a shot. Whether it’s a sign on a wall, or even a boat on an empty ocean, this is a fairly simple task, assuming the footage […]
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The HP Z240 has long been a workhorse for power-hungry small and medium businesses, such as design companies, video production studios and architecture firms. But today it gets even more powerful with a double-digit boost to its processing power, memory and the addition of a software receiver to seamlessly link up Apple, Linux and Windows environments. Yes, […]
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Color awareness came slowly to me, but now I can’t escape it. Read on, and follow me down the rabbit hole. This article started out as an analysis of how different cameras see color, but evolved into something more. First I’m going to talk about color perception and the basics of learning how to see […]
If you need lighting for our sets, explore the new light kits from Ikan, which offer more options and an almost infinite number of combinations, with the addition of the new products extending the current 2-point and 3-point lighting kits. According to Ikan, “the combo lighting kit offers you more versatility because you can mix […]
This Art of the Cut we chat with three of the four editors who cut “Star Trek Beyond.” Steven Sprung, ACE is an Emmy®-nominated editor whose credits include the HBO series “Entourage,” NBC’s “Community” and “Arrested Development.” Kelly Matsumoto previously collaborated with director Justin Lin on Fast & Furious 6. Her other film credits include […]
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Blackmagic Design has announced that Fusion, a high-end VFX package, is now available on Linux as well as Mac OS X and Windows. Fusion 8.2 is a free public beta, available today. The full press release follows: Blackmagic Design Announces Fusion 8.2 is now available on Linux free of charge The world’s most advanced visual effects […]
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The prototype of the Balloon Cam was showcased in the Panasonic booth at Content Tokyo 2016, the 2nd Content Next – Advanced Content Technology Expo held at the Tokyo Big Sight from June 29 to July 1, 2016. The Balloon Cam can be used for staging various sports and events. Panasonic will continue to conduct […]
Presented as an entry-level camcorder, the Panasonic AG-AC30 does not skimp in professional features. It includes a powerful 20X optical zoom, wide-angle 29.5mm lens, LED light for low-light shooting, two-channel XLR audio inputs and simultaneous record or relay record with hot swap. Yes, it is ONLY a Full HD recording machine, but it may be […]
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The world’s smallest 360 camera is also the first that features live streaming: the Nico360. Sony, on the other hand, has huge TV sets on its new Bravia ZD9 line, which brings better 4K High Dynamic Range (HDR). Phase One shows two new lenses and Slik introduces tripods with a LED light. These are some […]
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Blackmagic Design gear used to help make more than 20 films this summer. Yes, your little pocket camera has been used on some of this year’s biggest action films. From the latest “Jason Bourne” film to shooting the opening action scene on the “Ben-Hur” epic, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera and the new Micro Cinema […]
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