G.SKILL’s memory kit: 32GB DDR4 at 4266MHz!

G.SKILL’s new kit: 32GB DDR4 at 4266MHz!

Computer memory is an essential element  for video editing, and the more memory you have, the better. G.SKILL announced new solutions, including a fast 4x8GB kit running at 4266MHz. Random Access Memory is never too much for video editing, and the more you’ve, the easier it becomes to move data around. Although frequency alone, or […]

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Cinema 4D at Adobe MAX and NAB NY

Cinema 4D at Adobe MAX and NAB NY

Leading industry events provide opportunities to learn about MAXON’s latest Cinema 4D software through in-depth presentations by MAXON’s team members and top 3D guest artists. Released last month, Cinema 4D Release 19 is the latest release of MAXON’s 3D animation, graphics, VFX, and visualization software. At both events MAXON team members will showcase the capabilities […]

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Canon PowerShot G1X Mark III: a compact EOS 80D

Canon PowerShot G1X Mark III: a compact EOS 80D

Canon says it unleashes now its best ever PowerShot G series camera – the landmark PowerShot G1 X Mark III. Again, it does not have 4K, only Full HD at 60. Even before the camera was officially launched, the rumors on the Internet where consistent: no 4K, again! What is Canon thinking? We’re in 2017… […]

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How to Write Video Production Proposals that Sell

How to Write Video Production Proposals that Sell 1

When a prospective client asks you for your pricing, you’ve got a golden opportunity to earn their business. How much you make of that opportunity depends on you. By creating a targeted and personalized proposal for them, you can radically increase your chances of getting the job. A well-written proposal can show the client that […]

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Behind the Scenes with the Zenmuse X7

Behind the Scenes with the Zenmuse X7

Riders, drones and a savage Atlantic coast mix to create the ideal conditions for filmmakers to take the new Zenmuse X7 to its limits. Find how the short film was created. The Behind the Scenes of the Riders movie has more views than the short film itself, suggesting how interested people is in discovering the […]

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Affordable-ish Pro Cine Prime Lenses

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Ten years ago if you were “indie”, you kludged together some fast still prime lenses for your cinema camera package. You’d stick them on your DSLR with the detail dialed way down and shoot away. If you were a “pro”, you’d spend your camera budget renting an F950 and a set of Arri Master Primes. […]

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2017 Top Products for Facebook Live and YouTube

2017 Top Products for Facebook Live and YouTube 5

If you are looking for live streaming hardware or ideas for how to bring your content to a live audience over social media, you can start here! A lot has changed in the world of live production and streaming in the past year, so we have updated and revised our article on Top Products for Facebook […]

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Spreaker makes improvements & merges with Blog Talk Radio

Spreaker makes improvements & merges with Blog Talk Radio 7

After my detailed review and article about the new radio (including podcasting) from February 2017 (link ahead), Spreaker has already implemented 1.5 of my suggestions. The Italian-based company recently merged with Blog Talk Radio, so the expanded enterprise now has offices in multiple continents. Ahead are details about 1.5 suggestions Spreaker has made a reality, […]

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Filmtools Filmmaker Friday featuring Filmmaker Geenah Krisht

With hundreds of careers and opportunities, the filmmaking industry can be a unique experience for a filmmaker. Filmtools decided to take a deeper look into the world of a filmmaker. This week, we had the opportunity to speak to filmmaker Geenah Krisht about her work. This is what she said: What is your name and where […]

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Product Review: The Dutti Dolly from Matthews Studio Equipment

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The Dutti Dolly is a new, lightweight and travelable dolly from Matthews Studio Equipment intended to speed up your on-set workflow and allow you to shoot lower to the ground and in tighter scenarios than most other options. Like many DPs, I often like to shoot low to the ground so I jumped at the […]

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