CPUG Network Announces Ninth Annual Amsterdam SuperMeet

CPUG Network Announces Ninth Annual Amsterdam SuperMeet 1

The Creative Pro User Group Network (CPUG Network) today have announced the Ninth Annual Amsterdam SuperMeet, to take place on Sunday, Sept 11, 2016 at the Hotel Krasnapolsky in the heart of Amsterdam, NL. during during the IBC 2016 Show. Doors open at 4:30PM (16:30) with the “SuperMeet Digital Showcase” featuring over 20 software and […]

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Forced Projections in Motion

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNf-nhM0m-A&feature=youtu.be&a This week on MacBreak Studio, I show Steve Martin from Ripple Training how turn a photograph into an animated scene using a “forced perspective” technique in Motion. One thing that I like about After Effects is that it allows you to treat any image or video as a slide: by placing a light behind […]

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Blackmagic Micro Cinema Cameras Used On “Jason Bourne”

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Size, dynamic range, and color found in the Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera, and Pocket Cinema Camera, help elevate Blackmagic’s smallest digital cinema cameras to become the go-to POV and crash camera for big budget action films. Second Unit DP Igor Meglic used multiple Micro Cinema Cameras and Pocket Cinema Cameras to capture action scenes for […]

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A holster to carry a whole DSLR video kit

A holster to carry a whole DSLR video kit

Designed to be used, optionally, as an extension of MindShift Gear’s backpacks, the new Multi-Mount Holster series comes with all the connection straps needed for multiple mounting configurations. For me, though, using it as my “bag for the day” was the aim, and in that sense the size I picked works just fine. When choosing […]

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28 Days of Cinematography Insights Redux – Day 2 – Learning by doing

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In what was essentially a combination of Scott Simmons’ #28daysofquicktips and my own AMA, I answered questions throughout the month of September last year on a daily basis. The PVC team wanted to rerun this series for our readers along with some new questions and answers, so stay tuned for a few entries at the […]

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Teradek Bolt: smaller transmitter, extended range, lower price

Bolt: smaller transmitter, extended range, smaller price

The new Bolt transmitters from Teradek are not just some new transmitters. Both models offer greatly improved wireless performance at more affordable prices, while maintaining visually lossless image quality. Teradek says that “the Bolt 1000 and 3000 feature new firmware that allows the device to achieve its maximum range and potential right out of the […]

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Samyang: new 35mm F1.2 Photo and Cine Lenses

Samyang: new 35mm F1.2 Photo and Cine Lens

Samyang Optics has announced the new manual focus lenses for APS-C and Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras: a 35mm F1.2 photo lens and 35mm T1.3 cine lens, both to be available from September. The Xeen 135mm T2.2 mentioned here at Provideo Coalition recently was the first lens announced on the five week 2016 Summer Samyang […]

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Maya 2017: More mograph, less mental ray

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Autodesk has announced a major update to its flagship 3D digital content creation package. If you’re not using Maya, its newly found motion graphics legs may give you reason. If you are using a previous version, mental ray’s departure may leave you crying. In recent years the 3D digital content creation market has increasingly split […]

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Loathing and Loving Prisma

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You’ve probably noticed your Instagram feed getting filled with fine art-ish looking pictures from your friends. You’re also certain that none of your friends are actual fine artists, or at least not good enough to make such interesting images out of their usual mundane Instagram imagery. Chances are, they’re using Prisma, an app for iOS […]

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28 Days of Cinematography Insights Redux – Day 1 – Is it better to have complete control over lighting or the camera you want to use?

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In what was essentially a combination of Scott Simmons’ #28daysofquicktips and my own AMA, I answered questions throughout the month of September last year on a daily basis. The PVC team wanted to rerun this series for our readers along with some new questions and answers, so stay tuned for a few entries at the […]

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