The HPA Awards Announce New Award for Independent Filmmakers
Hypersync with the Nikon D800
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you’ll know I love doing unusual things with my cameras...
Roland V-800HD Multi-Format Video Switcher Now Shipping
Roland Systems Group is pleased to announce the Roland V-800HD Multi-Format Live Video Switcher is now shipping. The V-800HD...
Pogo: Making Music with Recycled Sounds using Adobe Audition
Known to fans around the world as Pogo, remix artist and music producer Nick Bertke creates highly original compositions...
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens
Years ago, I shot Canon. Seems like everyone did, actually, even though there were plenty of Nikon shooters. My...
Fire in After Effects
Attempts at creating fire in After Effects have resulted in outputs of various styles and quality. Projects have used...
HP DreamColor Mac connectivity & functionality: update 2012.1
After a period of non-disclosure from HP, I finally have lots of information to report about news regarding DreamColor...
Agence France Presse Uses ATEM 2 M/E Production Switcher for Live Cannes Film Festival Broadcast
Blackmagic Design today announced that leading news organization Agence France Presse (AFP) broadcast their live coverage of the 65th...
Pixar’s Story Rules
Recently, Pixar story artist Emma Coats tweeted a series of tips for story development and screenwriting, and they are...
Hot Wheels® Double Loop Dare at 2012 X Games Heats Up Video Track with Adobe Premiere Pro
On June 30th at the 2012 X Game Los Angeles, two drivers for Team Hot Wheels™ set a Guinness...
Cinegear 2012 – SmallHD DP7
At Cinegear 2012, we had an opportunity to visit with Wes Philips of SmallHD. Beyond their very popular, DP4,...
Review: Sony NEX-FS700 “Super35” LSS AVCHD Camcorder
The NEX-FS700 (US$8000; $8600 with 18-200mm zoom lens) is an E-mount Large-Single-Sensor camcorder with the back end, user interface,...
CAMERAS: Sony FS700 Dynamic Range Presentation
Sony recently asked Adam Wilt and I to speak about the new FS700 camera at CineGear. My portion of...
CineGear 2012 Lensbaby
New MovieMaker Kit is a Suitcase Full of Magic! At Cinegear 2012, we stopped to talk to the good...
Playing not-nice with Copyright
… to try to swindle a well-meaning photographer out of reasonable remuneration. Think you won’t be sued for donating...