How I Became… an Expert?
The answer is not as sexy as you think. It boils down to being curious, asking lots of annoying questions, and never assuming I know the real story. On a…
First Look: Sony PXW-FS7 L.S.S. Shoulder-Mount Camcorder, pt. 1
[Updated 18:40 PDT 12 Sept 2014: frame grabs and photos.] As I post this, Sony is announcing the PXW-FS7 “Vérité” at IBC 2014 in Amsterdam. The FS7 is a large-single-sensor…
Become an Eyelight Detective: The Easy Way to Dissect Someone Else's Lighting
Since my college days I’ve been driven to learn how other DP’s light: what units they use, where they put them, how they blend them together. Behind-the-scenes photos, while immensely…
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City of Lakes: A Hybrid Production in India
Our production was never short on challenges. They were immediate, frequent, and often unbelievable. One thing that never failed us, however, were the D-SLRs. From the beginning, getting through customs was not an issue. Shooting quickly and unobtrusively in crowded areas, in the streets or in the middle of a massive festival was something very doable with our small crew; which often times meant we had to take a back-to-film-school approach. We could shoot multiple cameras simultaneously during live events and transition quickly to a scripted scene with ease.
An Affordable, Rugged, Compact, Versatile HD Camcorder
Meet the GoPro Hero HD camera. This tiny powerhouse has got capabilities at a price we could only have dreamed of a few years ago.
Apogee Inc. Offers Low Cost HDMI Output From Your Mac Computer
If you use a Mac, and you’re one of those who likes previewing footage on a large living room monitor, these low cost solutions may be just the ticket.
Anton Bauer’s New Dionic Battery & Other Accessories at NAB 2010
There is always a lot to see at NAB in the way of new product offerings. Here’s what I found at the Anton Bauer booth today.
Anton Bauer's New Dionic Battery & Other Accessories at NAB 2010
There is always a lot to see at NAB in the way of new product offerings. Here’s what I found at the Anton Bauer booth today.
A First Look At Adobe Premiere Pro CS5
Today, Adobe launched – meaning “officially announced” – the much anticipated CS5 version of their Creative Suite. At their NAB booth, they indicated that it will actually be available in about a month. So what’s new? And is it worth opening your wallet to upgrade? Ultimately, of course, you’ll have to answer the second question based on the first. In this article, I’ll be sharing with you what I glimpsed during a fairly brief test drive of a prerelease Windows version of Premiere Pro CS5 that should give you a head start toward that big decision.
Honorarium: a Hybrid 7D / EX1 Short
This has evolved into a long article as I have not only ventured into the technical aspects but into a broader perspective of filmmaking. For me, technical choices are mostly tied to aesthetic decisions. Sometimes aesthetics determine the technical choice and sometimes it’s the other way around. As I started this piece I found myself wading into issues that ultimately pushed this project in a distinctive direction, far outside issues of frame rates, shutter speeds, ISO, and codecs.
Using Envelopes in Sony Vegas
There are many envelopes that can be added to tracks, events, and even transitions in Vegas. While each type of envelope can only be added at specific locations, they all…
Review: Nikon Learn & Explore App for iPhone
Most camera manufacturers have resources for their users. Canon has the Digital Learning Center, Sony has their Backstage 101 Community, and Nikon has their Learning Center. All are focused on…
Review: Nikon Learn & Explore App for iPhone
Most camera manufacturers have resources for their users. Canon has the Digital Learning Center, Sony has their Backstage 101 Community, and Nikon has their Learning Center. All are focused on…
Review: Artemis Director's Viewfinder
iTunes: Chemical Wedding’s Artemis Director’s Viewfinder Update 2/22/2010: I’ve heard from the Chemical Wedding folks that they’ve added a bunch more lenses for the DSLR cameras, up to 800mm. They’re…
Review: Artemis Director’s Viewfinder
iTunes: Chemical Wedding’s Artemis Director’s Viewfinder Update 2/22/2010: I’ve heard from the Chemical Wedding folks that they’ve added a bunch more lenses for the DSLR cameras, up to 800mm. They’re…