Photographers and videographers using lots of batteries tend to organize a system to know which are good to use and which ones are kicked. I use plastic boxes that hold sets of 4 AA batteries and place the used ones with the top down, using as a guide a small icon of a battery on […]
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Improvements to accuracy and resolution in blacks when using AtomHDR mode are one of the new features users will discover first when using the Flame series. Atomos also includes HDR support for log video from JVC and Red cameras. A visual improvement has been made to the AtomHDR slider for easier access while in AtomHDR […]
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So far, I have reviewed at least two audio recording apps for iOS (RØDE Rec and ShurePlus MOTIV)… and USB Audio Recorder PRO for Android. All fortunately support digital mics, external A-to-D converters and 48 kHz recording. Now, the renowned Austrian audio processing company Auphonic has released free recording apps for Android and iOS, so […]
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This week on MacBreak Studio, Steve Martin from Ripple Training shows us how you can free your titles in Final Cut Pro X. You didn’t know you needed to free your titles? Well, here’s the scenario: let’s say you’ve got a company logo that you want to use as part of a lower third title. […]
It was the last thing I thought Blackmagic would do. I thought they would focus nearly all of their efforts on furthering the 4.6K URSA Mini and the 4K URSA Mini software but I was wrong. It happens quite a bit. Firmware 3.4 was just released by Blackmagic to update the 4K Production Camera. I […]
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Viewers of the hit Amazon original series Bosch can now see it with Dolby Vision. There is also a slate of blockbuster films in Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range that customers in the United States can watch. The announcement was made recently. “We’re thrilled that customers have access to titles, including our binge-worthy Amazon Original […]
In 2014 “Annabelle” scared up nearly $257 million at the worldwide box office during its run in theaters. The new film, once again being produced by Peter Safran and James Wan, who also partnered so effectively on “The Conjuring” movies, expects to scare even more. David F. Sandberg (replacing John R Leonetti, who made the […]
The Phottix Spartan assembles easily using flexible rods, a huge benefit over the time-consuming setup of traditional octa softboxes. When needed, it changes into a softbox, by replacing the metal diffuser with the internal baffle. Available in two two popular sizes – 50cm / 20 inches and 70cm / 28 inches – perfect for single subjects and […]
Researchers have improved upon a new camera technology that can image at speeds about 100 times faster than today’s commercial cameras while also capturing more image frames. No, it’s not something you can buy at your photo or video store, but the technological jump it represents may be beneficial for commercial models, in the future. […]
In part 1 of this saga, I looked at the reasons you might want to shoot V-Log L on the GH4 (or other log formats on other cameras). In this part, I’ll discuss why you might not want to use V-Log L; look at 8-bit and 10-bit captures; and reveal some interesting aspects of how the […]
