Sony Alpha 99 II: any frame rate you like

Sony Alpha 99 II: any frame rate you like

Sony’s Alpha 99 II is not only the sign that the A-mount inherited from Minolta a decade ago is still alive and kicking. It points to a new direction in terms of control when it comes to video. We’ve covered the theme of HFR or higher-frame-rate video multiple times here at ProVideo Coalition lately, for […]

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Blackmagic’s Micro Cinema Camera Captures POVs for Mountain Dew

Blackmagic's Micro Cinema Camera Captures POVs for Mountain Dew 1

It’s a small camera. It has interchangeable lenses. It can record 12-bit raw or 10-bit ProRes files. The Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera is becoming the POV / Crash Camera of choice lately. Why do I think it is becoming so successful as a POV / Crash Camera? Control. It all comes down to being able […]

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Real Photographs, Simple Workflow

Real Photographs, Simple Workflow

With a background in newspapers and editorial work, my photographs are documents, not works of art. This explains why they are, usually, quite simple to edit. I am not after a special effect, I believe reality is already fantastic enough. This text centers on two aspects: my photo workflow, and some tips to help new […]

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Amazon is featuring my audio/video multimedia book in independent author month

Amazon is featuring my audio/video multimedia book in independent author month 3

For Amazon, October is independent author month (#PoweredByIndie and #PublicaConKindle). I am honored that Amazon decided to feature one of my audio/video multimedia books as part of its celebration. As a result —and by their own decision— Amazon temporarily lowered the price of this book to under US$1, under a €1 or an equivalent amount […]

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PowerEye: a cinematography drone

PowerEye: a professional cinematography drone

PowerVision Technology Group announced that the PowerEye drone is now available for pre-order with shipping scheduled in December 2016. The drone is presented as a solution for today’s professional and aspiring cinematographers. PowerEye is available in two camera models. The “PowerEye Professional” is equipped with a high-performance Panasonic Lumix G 11mm F2.5 ASPH 4K UHD […]

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SMPTE: from Time Code to Time Labels

SMPTE: from Time Code to Time Labels 7

In October 2015, during the SMPTE’s Annual Technology Conference and Exhibition, the hot themes discussed were UHD, HDR, and IP. This year a new theme is under discussion: HFR or High-Frame Rate. The original SMPTE Time Code standard, first introduced in 1974 is apparently lagging behind, so it is time to revise the standard to […]

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Lightworks Pro: two years for the price of one and a choice of Boris FX or Graffiti

Lightworks Pro: two years for the price of one and a choice of Boris FX or Graffiti

A two year license for the price of one is a good way to start discovering Lightworks Pro, the editor of choice for such successful film editors as Thelma Schoonmaker and Scott Hill, and used on commercial blockbusters including ‘Shutter Island’ and ‘Wolf of Wall Street’. Lightworks is EditShare’s Academy and Emmy award-winning, professional Non-Linear […]

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Neutron, a smarter way to mix

Neutron, a smarter way to mix

The new Neutron plug-in includes industry first technologies Track Assistant and Masking Meter. Available from October 5, with a live webinar October 6, for all those who want to know more. In September iZotope  released Neutrino, a free plug-in, that offered a glimpse into industry-first iZotope mixing technology. This October the company reveals the entire […]

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Nikon acquires MRMC

Nikon acquires MRMC

Nikon believes the acquisition of MRMC  will lead its further expansion into new fields of imaging product solutions. The acquisition seems to be the  logical step  for two companies that, through Nikon UK, have worked closely since the 2012 Olympic Games. The acquisition of Mark Roberts Motion Control Ltd by Nikon Corporation of Japan may […]

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