Two true front anamorphic lenses for the Anamorphic/i series will be the main stars when Cooke exhibits its catalog at IBC 2017. Lenses from the S7/i and Panchro/i Classic will also be on show. Crafted in England since 1894, Cooke lenses “helped define the look of motion pictures over the last century,”, as the Academy […]
Year: 2017
Panasonic’s combo for 4K acquisition
Panasonic’s compact field recorder AG-UMR20 and companion AG-UCK20 4K camera head, form a portable unit ideal for multiple applications in video production. Facilitating ultra-flexible, high-quality 4K image capture and advanced IP control and IP streaming, the combo created by Panasonic represents an accessible solution offering extreme versatility. The UMR20/UCK20, which can be connected via optional […]
HYDROGEN ONE: Princess Leia’s smartphone
We now know a little more about RED’s smartphone, which is, in fact, much more than an Android smartphone. HYDROGEN ONE is the promise of a powerhouse in terms of imaging, a pocketable revolution. Jim Jannard’s shared some more information about the new product from RED and that gives us a more detailed image of […]
Taking the Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Micro Panel For A Spin
The Olympics motto is Citius, Atlius, Fortius, when translated from Latin the motto means Faster, Higher, Stronger. The motto does not imply the competition between athletes but the competition within an athlete. After using Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve Micro Panel I feel like this old world motto can be applied again without losing its meaning. The track balls and knobs of the Micro Panel help a colorist or […]
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ART OF THE CUT with Despicable Me 3 editor, Claire Dodgson
Claire Dodgson has been working on animated films since starting as 2nd assistant editor on Corpse Bride (2005). She also assisted on Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) as 1st assistant. She was an associate editor on The Tale of Desperaux (2008) and Despicable Me 2 (2013) before working as the editor on both The Lorax (2012) […]
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Earth Live: wildlife live in your living room
Witness the earth’s greatest wildlife, shot by the world’s greatest wildlife cinematographers, in a live two-hour event Sunday July 9 on National Geographic Channel. Hosted by award-winning actress Jane Lynch and award-winning television personality Phil Keoghan, the live television special “Earth Live” airing on the National Geographic Channel is a unique opportunity to experience wildlife […]
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LEE Filters launches ProGlass IRND filters for photographers
Two years in the making, the ProGlass IRND range sets a whole new standard in high quality glass neutral density filters, says LEE Filters. The ProGlass IRND range was initially designed for the movie industry, to meet the exacting requirements of leading cinematographers. Hailed, according to LEE filters, as the the best neutral-density filters on […]
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Which podcast syndication platforms to promote? Which not?
Wherever you decide to host your subscribable on-demand audio/video online content, be it self-hosted or on a so-called “podcast host” (as I covered in a recent review about Spreaker), it is absolutely desirable to syndicate it via many platforms, known as podcast aggregators. However, even though we may choose to syndicate on many, it really […]
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Filmmaker Friday featuring Filmmaker Tony Reyes
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 Tony Reyes about his work. This is what he said: What is your name, and […]
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HYDROGEN ONE, RED’s holographic smartphone
RED enters the universe of smartphones, but does it in their own style. The RED HYDROGEN ONE smartphone includes additional features that shatter the mold of conventional thinking. We’re not there yet, if you thought RED was introducing Star Trek’s Holodeck, but the HYDROGEN ONE might be the machine that takes us closer to that […]