Diopters can increase the minimum working distance enabling closer focus from a greater working distance. Split diopters do the same but only in half of the element. Now there is more choice for those needing close-up lenses, as Schneider introduces new diopter lenses. These essential tools are mainly used to allow sharp focus when too […]
Year: 2017
Filmmaker Friday with Fiorella Occhipinti
With hundreds of careers and opportunities, the filmmaking industry can be a unique experience for a filmmaker. Options include pitching an idea, or a commission through screenwriting, casting, shooting, editing, and screening your project. Filmtools decided to take a deeper look into the world of a Filmmaker. This week, we had the opportunity to speak […]
New Angénieux Type EZ-2 Zoom at NAB 2017
The Angénieux wide zoom lens 15-40mm F1.9 / T2 will be one of the highlights, of BandPro’s booth at NAB 2017, where you’ll also find the Raptor macro prime lens family from IB/E Optics. Created to fill the wide gap between basic still photography zooms, and the Optimo Style family of lenses used in the […]
ART OF THE CUT with Hitchcock doc editor
Art of the Cut readers responded to surveys on Facebook and Twitter with the types of editors they wanted to read more about. Documentary was the top choice followed by trailer editors and indie editors. So here is the first of several documentary film editor interviews. Chad Herschberger is an editor with many documentaries to […]
Reallusion Character Creator 2.0 launches with new PBR visuals
Character Creator, which is an add-on tool for iClone, introduces a series of new features and enhancements allowing for easier and faster creation of animation-ready 3D characters, including humans. The new Character Creator 2.0 (CC 2) features, according to information provided by Reallusion, enhanced visual quality for 3D characters with industry standard PBR shaders, Image […]
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Boris FX offers Sapphire at a lower price
Sapphire 10 Units is the name to look after if you want to pick only the ones you need or prefer from the collection of VFX plug-ins from Boris FX. Sapphire Units break down the most popular filters into essential categories, allowing for greater pricing flexibility. Sapphire 10 Units support Adobe After Effects CC & […]
A Vinten controller for small studios
Making its debut at CABSAT 2017, the μVRC controller is the first of its kind to offer a complete control solution for smaller studios in need of broadcast-quality robotics. Aimed at users looking for a complete robotic solution that suits their budget, the Vinten μVRC Controller is the perfect companion to Vinten’s award-winning Vantage compact […]
URSA Mini Pro: Blackmagic reveals new audio specs
After Blackmagic announced its new URSA Mini Pro camera with lower audio noise and flatter frequency response, I asked four detailed questions. They included available gain, noise specs, the possible use of the TRRS headset to record an interview track, and whether there was any audio limiter. Now I have finally received the answers, ahead […]
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4K Workflows with Atomos Shogun Inferno Monitor and G-Technology Master Caddy
In this video, Gary Bettan of Videoguys.com, takes a look at Atomos Shogun Inferno, an industry leading 4K HDR monitoring, recording, and playback solution as it’s paired with G-Technology Master Caddy 4K for powerful 4K workflows. You’ll also find out about: Atomos Shogun Inferno NAB Promotion – a $200 Instant Rebate!! now through 4/30/17 AtomHDR and 4K […]
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ART OF THE SHOT: “Bad Santa 2” DP Theo Van de Sande
One of Theo Van de Sande most recent films was the second edition of the Bill Bob Thorton film “Bad Santa 2.” The forever crass sequel found it’s frame with Panasonic’s VarCam 35. In this edition of Art of the Shot, I had the opportunity to talk to Dutch Film Academy graduate Van de Sande about […]
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