Let’s Edit with Media Composer – ADVANCED – Vertical Video Projects Part 1

Let’s Edit with Media Composer – ADVANCED – Vertical Video Projects Part 1 1

In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe discusses how edit a Vertical Video project for applications such as Snapchat in Avid Media Composer.  This tutorial was inspired by a discussion on the Avid Editors of Facebook page, and is an important one, as with the move to more and more vertical applications such as digital signage […]

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Auto ISO as a creative tool

Auto ISO as a creative tool

Pairing Auto ISO with Manual exposure mode on a Canon EOS 80D, used for this experience, creates a fast workflow where you’ve absolute control over exposure and can – almost – select the combinations of aperture and speed you prefer. Although previous cameras as the EOS 50D or the EOS 600D offered some form of […]

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VariCam Shorts Festival, Oct 20 in L.A.

Varicam LT

Panasonic is holding a free screening of shorts shot on the VariCam 35 and VariCam LT 4K digital cinema cameras in Hollywood on Thursday, October 20 2016, from 6:00–9:00pm. There will be a Q&A with the filmmakers, and free food and drink. Why? Panasonic is trying to spread awareness of the large-sensor VariCams and their imaging […]

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Atomos Shogun Inferno shipping

Shogun Inferno shipping

Since its inception, Atomos have been famous for redefining what monitors and recorders can do for all types of cameras and all types of filmmakers. The Shogun Inferno continues that trend. The Atomos difference is that they develop cutting edge technology to propel the industry forward but, says the company, “deliver it at a price […]

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Reallusion’s IClone 6.5 gets 360 video

IClone 6.5 gets 360 video

New VR-ready content creation comes to iClone 6.5 with 360 video for 3D animation. This means it is now possible to go beyond standard video rendering and transform any camera inside iClone 3D scenes into a full 360 camera. With Virtual Reality becoming more pervasive, Reallusion decided iClone needed to offer 360 videos, and that’s […]

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Backpack Review: The GRUV GEAR Club Bag

Backpack Review: The GRUV GEAR Club Bag 2

One thing I’ve never really thought that much about is the bag that I’m carrying my gear in. I know it’s a big deal to many but for me as long as stuff fits in and it’s reasonably comfortable I’m set. I have a couple of different bags that I rotate through but other than […]

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ON1 Photo RAW editor has new tricks

ON1 Photo RAW: more tricks for the new RAW editor

ON1 Photo RAW allows for a more natural editing experience, as photographer Matt Kloskowski reveals in a short video showing the Mid Stack Rendering technique. But there are more features being revealed as the launch date approaches. Photographer Matt Kloskowski comments that the new Mid Stack Rendering feature allows for much smoother and more natural editing […]

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RED: a new 8K WEAPON for all shooters

RED: a new 8K WEAPON for all shooters

EPIC-W and WEAPON 8K S35 cameras from RED are both available to ship now. No need to wait if you desire one. And there is a choice of HELIUM or DRAGON sensor for the WEAPON. With the introduction of the highly-anticipated RED EPIC-W and the new WEAPON cameras, RED to content creators everywhere RED continues […]

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Agua Stormproof backpacks for Winter

Agua Stormproof backpacks for Winter

The Agua Stormproof Backpacks 80 and 85 are designed to carry your photo or video gear and personal belongings in challenging weather. Both backpacks follow a regular distribution of space present in many modern backpacks: a  lower compartment for photo or video gear with the upper one reserved for personal belongings. If needed, both compartments […]

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Webinar: Test Charts for Production

Chip Charts ready to go.

I did a webinar on using test charts in production for Moviola in October 2016. Here are the links, notes, clarifications, and corrections for that webinar.   Updates / Corrections / Clarifications On the same day that I submitted the finished webinar, the Color Finale plugin for FCPX was updated to version 1.6, which adds eyedropper controls […]

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