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Extreme Low Light Test: Canon 5D Mark III vs Sony FS100 vs Panasonic GH2

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:02:00 +0000

Once again we have a chance to see the test Canon 5D Mark III, this time in comparison with Sony FS100 and Panasonic GH2 by Andrew Reid editor of EOSHD.com. There are three shooting scenes he chose for the test located in an old ex-factory in the east of Berlin, Germany. In individual shoots the only illumination came from the pearly strip light, the iPhone torch and a reflection of petrol station lights caught in the mirror. In these extremely low-lit locations the three cameras were tested on noise in the lows, resolution, ISO 12,800 performance and handling of highlight. For the test were used three lenses of Leica R series: Leica Elmarit-R 35mm F2.8, Leica Summicron-R 50mm F2 and Leica Elmarit-R 90mm F2.8. Details on this project are described in the article Shootout in extreme low light. Andrew Reid adds also his observations on this topic: “This was a test shoot for the kind of extreme lighting I’ll be exploiting for a project I’m working on at the moment called Blind Hell. So far it is has been great to exploit a cleaner (almost noise free compared to film!) image at ISOs like 1600. But when you push amazing tech like this to ISOs like 12,800 you see things which have never before been utilised in the history of film. The way light behaves at this level of sensitivity goes beyond what human vision sees. The way it reflects off surfaces, the way it dances and moves – and my aim is to exploit this new territory to the full, creatively. It is far more exciting than just getting a cleaner image with less noise.” Source: http://www.eoshd.com/

Basic Guide to Avid Media Composer DSLR Workflow for Canon Users

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:42:51 +0000

If you are new to Avid's Media Composer DSLR workflow it is essential to look at the new good video footage prepared by Alex Walker, director of photography and editor. The presented in video method of maintenance work on all Canon DSLRs. Alex Walker briefly describes performed in the guide steps as follows: “We start with AMA native H.264 playback, then cut offline DNxHD36 files and relink to the originals, and then wrap up with encoding for the web using Sorenson Squeeze 8.5 and x264”. Source: http://wideopencamera.com/ | http://alexwalkerstudios.com/

Timelapse video of Planet Earth by Russian Satellite !

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:25:18 +0000

To prepare a magnificent time-lapse video of Planet Earth such as the one bottom, you will need only: six sunny days, a 121-megapixel camera (the iPhone is not a good choice) and a geostationary satellite. Photos to the video we can enjoy were captured by the Russian weather satellite, Electro-L every half hour beginning on May 14th, and end on May 20th, 2011. The satellite is placed on a geostationary earth orbit, this is exactly 35.786 km (22.236 mi) above the Earth's equator and follows the direction of the Earth's rotation. An object in such an orbit has an orbital period equal to the Earth's rotational period, and thus appears motionless, at a fixed position in the sky, to ground observers. Photos taken by satellite are a combination of visible and near-infrared wavelengths, depicting the Earth in a way not visible to the human eye. Dennis Chesters, GOES Project scientist at Goddard Space Flight Center explain the process: "The 3 reflected sunlight bands can simulate a conventional red-green-blue color picture. The near infrared channel is a vegetation indicator, since plants reflect near-ir as well as green. You can learn more about the basic characteristics of Elektro-L’s ten-channel imager, the Multichannel Scanning Unit (MSU), here". And some interesting facts about the way they made those photos: "The images are the largest whole disk images of our planet, the resolution is 1 kilometer per pixel. The images are "masked" by a circular barrier that blocks out the light of the Sun and other stars. This is to prevent damage to the camera by exposure to direct sunlight. City lights are not visible because they are thousands of times less bright than the reflection of sunlight off the Earth". See more Electro-L movies and full-size images at http://Planet--Earth.ca/ Source: http://planet--earth.ca/

123D Catch for iPad by Autodesk changes your photos into 3D models!

Thu, 17 May 2012 05:48:38 +0000

123D Catch for by Autodesk is a great little app compatible with the iPad 2 and the new iPad. It allows you to capture the world around you in a whole new way. After you take some photos with your tablet, the app converts them into 3D models! In order to make it work you need to take photos of your object or person from as many angles as you can. Then the app submits them for processing on the Autodesk Cloud where they are automatically converted into a realistic 3D model. You can use your gyro to control the camera when viewing your captures and there's a cool gallery with many examples. To get great results you should avoid shiny or reflective objects and make sure the background isn’t uniform as 123D Catch uses reference points in the background of your photos to create your model. Here's the full list of features of the app (via iTunes): ✓ Take photos with your camera-equipped iPad and submit them for processing on the Autodesk Cloud where they are automatically converted into a realistic 3D model that you can view, share, and download. ✓ Take up to 40 photos and upload them to the Autodesk Cloud for processing ✓ Connect with the 123D Catch Community Gallery to see the amazing captures other users have shared and to submit your own! ✓ Included example gallery to explore! ✓ Interactive startup guides you through the process! ✓ Use your device’s gyro to control the 3D camera when viewing your finished captures or simply touch the screen to use Multi-Touch view controls ✓ Receive Notification Center alerts when your capture is finished processing ✓ Email your finished captures to friends What's even better, this app is 100% free so if you own an iPad 2 or the new iPad, make sure to download it (its available only in the US store at the moment). Here's the link. Source: http://itunes.apple.com

RED Dragon is coming this year! 6K resolution on Epic and Scarlet-X cameras!

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:13:05 +0000

Even though RED did not announce a new camera at NAB 2012, the company has something that can strenghten its position on the market. The game changer is the RED Dragon sensor that will bring 6K resolution to RED's Epic and Scarlet-X cameras! There is not a lot of info on the new product but here's what we know. The new sensor will be out this year (as usual, RED does not want to reveal the launch date at this point) and it will offer 6K resolution (obviously), 15 stops of latitude/dynamic range and 120FPS on an Epic and 85FPS on the Scarlet-X. The company will upgrade the Epic first, then it will be time for the Scarlet-X. Epics with the new sensor will be upgraded at a back to factory price of $6,000. And here's a short video on the matter by Engadget: Source: http://www.definitionmagazine.com | http://www.engadget.com

How to make the best helmetcam ever - nice video tutorial by DakaKin!

Wed, 16 May 2012 23:51:08 +0000

Ok, so you want to shoot a nice video from the first person perspective - wouldn't it be great to have a professional helmetcam? If you don't want to spend a lot of money on it and you have some spare time, here's the best solution. The guys at DakaKin made a very cool video tutorial showing in detail what needs to be done to achieve a perfect result. Just check it out below. Just don't forget that you will need some additional weight for counter balance. Here's a short comment by DakaKin: "It depends on the camera you put on it, but we ended up using 5 lbs for a 5D. If you were using something like a T2i/550D you wouldn't need as much. Use whatever makes moving your head around most comfortable and be sure to stretch your neck beforehand." You can find the Manfrotto Tripot Head at Amazon (here). It is priced at $43.99. Source: http://www.youtube.com/user/DakaKin

Mr Smith's Peach Seeds - amazing and inspiring documentary shot on a Canon 7D!

Wed, 16 May 2012 23:11:01 +0000

Stewart Copeland shot an inspiring documentary on Roger Smith, who in 1968 ate a peach during a break from work and took out a pocketknife and began carving the peach pit into a tiny pig. What happened then? Carving peach seeds became his passion. He made hundreds of objects of peach seeds, hummingbirds, stingrays, gospel choirs, entire villages, he even made a baseball stadium with more than 100 figures! This 11 minute document tells his story. What's more it was shot with a DSLR camera - the Canon 7D, to be exact. The result? Amazing! Just watch it yourself. Here's more on this inspiring and lovely movie: "Roger Smith’s unique art, inspiring talent, and fascinating life are the subject of a short (11 minute) documentary by filmmaker Stewart Copeland. The explores Smith’s process as well as his inspirations and presents a thoughtful portrait of a self-taught artist who’s distinctive art is as much a part of his rural Southern landscape as it is a reflection of it. Roger Smith has been featured in the books TRADITION: TENNESSEE LIVES AND LEGACIES by Robert Cogswell and WEIRD TENNEESSEE by Roger Manley. His peach seed Santa Claus was selected as one of the ornaments of the White House Christmas Tree. Stewart Copeland is a documentary filmmaker from Tennessee. His films have played nationally and internationally, including The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, Atlanta International Film Festival, an extended international tour with the Rural Route Film Festival and national broadcasts on POV and The Documentary Channel. Stewart is also the recipient of the prestigious Individual Artist Fellowship through the Tennessee Arts Commission. His last two documentaries were JENNIFER and LET YOUR FEET DO THE TALKIN', both films are available through the Grammy Award Winning label Dust-To-Digital." And below is the complete list of equipment used for shooting: Canon 7D (2) Canon 50mm f1.4 Tokina 11-16mm f2.8* Canon 24-70mm f2.8* Canon 70-300mm f4-5.6 Redrockmicro Follow Focus* Marshall 7” LCD Monitor Cavision Shoulder Rig Manfrotto 055XB Tripod Manfrotto 501HDV Head Zoom H4n audio recorder Sennheiser G3 Wireless Lavalier Audio-Technica AT875R Short Shotgun Mic Source: http://www.stewstew.com | http://www.dslrnewsshooter.com

On the set of Marvel's "The Avengers" - behind the scenes!

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:59:38 +0000

"The Avengers" are a big hit and a visual and technical masterpiece. Over 75% of the film, including many of the jaw-dropping scenes that were shot in front of the green screen, took place at the state-of-the-art Albuquerque Studios in New Mexico, while an additional 5% of the movie was shot at nearby locations around the city. In other words the whole movie was mostly shot in one location. Albuquerque Studios boasts eight enormous sound stages, some of the biggest in the world, and The Avengers used six of them. They built the elaborate Helicarrier, or the flying aircraft, stretching across two stages that are nearly as big as a football field, with an intricate control station to boot that took nearly five months to build. Another set featured in the movie is Tony Stark's, or Iron Man’s, high-rise apartment. The set stood more than three stories tall and there was room overhead for lights and rigging in the massive ABQ soundstages. In total, about ten different sets were built, keeping the cast and crew busy for ten months from November 2010 to August 2011. According to sources, it took hundreds of local vendors, from lumber mills to craft services, to build one of the most impressive sets ever seen on the big screen. Executive Producer Patricia Whitcher said that with so many moving parts in a production like this, it really benefited everyone to have the ability to set up shop and shoot in one location for three months. Albuquerque Studios opened in Spring 2007 and was expanded in 2008.ABQ features eight massive soundstages, including four 24,000 sq. ft. stages separated by operable partition walls that open up to a massive 48,000 sq. ft. shooting space - you can fire off a gunshot, or a nailgun, on one stage without disturbing filming on the other. In addition to The Avengers, the studio has hosted a number of major Hollywood productions, including the cutting-edge, 100% green-screen production of The Spirit, sci-fi blockbuster Terminator: Salvation, Denzel Washington thriller The Book of Eli, Due Date, and many more. With new technologies it is possible to shoot impressive movies at lower budgets and at almost one location. Source: http://www.abqstudios.com

Full Frame DSLR Review by Philip Bloom (Nikon D800, D4 & Canon 5D Mark III)

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:35:32 +0000

Philip Bloom is back. This time he invited three full frame DSLRs for the session: Nikon D800, Nikon D4 and Canon D5 Mark III. In fact, most of the time in this review is given on Nikon cameras but we know already his opinion on this Canon camera. To recall the review on the Canon 5D Mark III have a look here. To see all the comparisons you have to devote half an hour of your attention but it really worth do it. Philip explains so long video in this way: "I go into a lot of detail in the rather long video below. I hope it will entertain and inform you for its running length. I show resolution and image issue tests, show off the full frame aesthetic, discuss features, and demonstrate how they all compare in low light". Take a cup of coffee, sit back and look whether the difference between these three DSLR cameras. Finally, one more comparison missing in the review : “The one bit I missed out of the test was rolling shutter issues. They are all the same. Very difficult to tell them apart!” Source: http://philipbloom.net/

11 lessons on Sound Editing in Final Cut Pro X !

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:58:15 +0000

Everyone, even the best edited movie without a good soundtrack is defective. If your video productions are muted by viewers during the presentation is the time to think about improving the knowledge on sound editing. Tutorials produced by Ripple Training does not require any special recommendations so let only to inform about a new set of 11 lessons titled Sound Editing in Final Cut Pro X. The total training time is 76 minutes. Additionally includes media files, for those who want to follow along in their own copy of Final Cut Pro X and a searchable ebook with text transcription of the movie's audio. Damian Allen, consultant for the film industry will guide you through fundamental principles behind Parametric EQs, Compressors, Noise Gates, Foley, Surround Sound and more. The lessons are titled: Audio Fundamentals Editing in the Timeline Enhancing the Soundtrack Working with EQ Working with a Compressor Creating a Surround Mix Editing Voice Over Using Other Effects Adding Foley Effects and Music Exporting and Collaboration This tutorial is for users who want to improve the quality of their soundtracks and who are already fluent in Final Cut Pro X. Price for the iTunes and iPad edition is $29.99. Source: http://www.rippletraining.com/

GoPro announces waterproof housing for HERO HD - priced at $49.99!

Wed, 16 May 2012 02:03:50 +0000

GoPro is known for its versatile cameras that are perfect for shooting your sports activities, in good quality HD video and photos. Especially the HD HERO line is popular among professional athletes. Now GoPro announced the launch of a new gear dedicated to the HERO cameras called Dive Housing. It features a large, flat glass lens (picture above) that allows for maximum photo and video sharpness underwater in all resolutions. It is also waterproof to 197ft / 60m, so it is ideal for diving, snorkeling and any underwater filming scenario. A great addition and of course this housing can be useful also in other situations when you don't want to wet your hardware. The Dive Housing is compatible with all HD HERO cameras, GoPro mounts and accessories. And here's the list of included items: waterproof Dive Housing protective lens cap tether string assorted mounting hardware According to the company, this new accessory adds to the HD HERO’s reputation "as the most versatile camera in the world". The housing is now available for order at GoPro's online store and retailers around the world. It is priced at $49.99, so it is really affordable. Source: http://gopro.com

Advanced audio editing in Final Cut Pro X with Michael Wohl of the LAFCPUG!

Wed, 16 May 2012 01:16:49 +0000

Good Final Cut Pro X tutorials never get old and this one is quite new actually. It was recorded at a L.A. Final Cut Pro User Group meeting in April and it shows Michael Wohl describing some advanced techniques, tips and tricks on editing audio in Final Cut Pro X. The event was hosted by Michael Horton. For more tutorials by Michael Wohl, make sure to visit this website. Source: http://www.macprovideo.com

Canon's camera lens best in 2012 according to the Camera Journal Press Club!

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:28:19 +0000

Canon's EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM interchangeable lens has been honored in Japan with the prestigious Camera Grand Prix 2012 "Lens of the Year Award." It is the second award to date for the Canon fisheye lens, which was also named "Best Professional DSLR Lens in 2012" in Europe by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA). The Camera Grand Prix is organized by the Camera Journal Press Club, comprising journalists from major Japanese photography and camera magazines. Separated into four award categories, the 29th Camera Grand Prix honored Canon's EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM with the "Lens of the Year Award" based on a review of lens products introduced in the Japanese market during the past year. The lens was also selected for one of TIPA's awards "Best Professional DSLR Lens in 2012." Canon can be really happy with these awards and the two awards confirm that right now Canon is indeed making great camera lenses. And here is the description of the lens (via Canon): Delivering both 180-degree diagonal angle of view and 180-degree circular fisheye in a single zoom lens, Canon's EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM enables a wide range of stunning imaging possibilities with unique and interesting perspectives. The lens was selected for this year's Camera Grand Prix award thanks to such factors as its 8-15mm focal length range,and its high-image-quality performance made possible by the incorporation of UD (ultra-low dispersion)-glass and high-precision glass-mold aspherical elements to correct for aberrations. The lens was also recognized for its Subwavelength Structure Coating (SWC), which minimizes the occurrence of ghosting and flare; its compact design delivering enhanced portability; and a dust-proof, moisture-proof structure for reliable shooting even in harsh weather conditions. Source: http://www.canon.com

James Cameron, Quentin Tarantino, Peter Jackson and others on making movies!

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:34 +0000

Is there a better way to learn how to make movies than to hear what the best Hollywood directors have to say? Back Stage gathered around a table some fine artists, such as James Cameron and Quentin Tarantino, and even though this video is not new, it is worth your time as they talk about, you guessed it, shooting movies;). You can watch the three parts below. And here's the official description: Film directors Quentin Tarantino ('Inglourious Basterds'). Peter Jackson ('The Lovely Bones'), James Cameron ('Avatar'), Kathryn Bigelow ('The Hurt Locker'), Jason Reitman ('Up in the Air'), and Lee Daniels ('Precious') discuss whether they consider themselves Hollywood "insiders" or "outsiders." Source: http://www.backstage.com

What's new in Adobe After Effects in less than 6 minutes + video tutorials!

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:35:20 +0000

If you're not sure yet if you want to buy the new Adobe After Effects CS6 or upgrade and you don't have time to install the trial version, you might want to see the video below. It shows and describes the most important features in just... 6 minutes! If you prefer to download the free trial version, you can find it here. The authors of the video above also made useful After Effects CS6 tutorials, that you can check out by following this link. Don't forget that some third-party plug-ins, such as Imagineer Systems mocha and mocha shape, Foundry Keylight, CycoreFX, and Synthetic Aperture Color Finesse LE and fnord ProEXR, are not included in the trial version of After Effects. If you decide to purchase After Effects CS5 after the trial period, support for these plug-ins and other codecs will automatically be added via a simple update once you enter a valid serial number.asd Source: http://adobeaftereffectscs6.com

Apple to revolutionize online maps - its new app will "blow your head off"!

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:22:39 +0000

Some months ago we wrote that Apple acquired C3 Technologies (you can find this post here) - a company that created an amazing tool to present maps in 3D. Apple is working on an improved version of a traffic service and as we know the company also purchased Placebase and Poly9, another 3D mapping company. We also wrote, that we think that Apple will drop Google Maps and introduce its own system. According to 9to5Mac this can be the case and the website even states that iOS6 will bring the new application to Apple's devices and it will also result in dropping Google Maps. The new technology is simply awesome - just check out this image below - it is not a photo of San Francisco, it is San Francisco generated by the C3's technology! All Things D reports that "sources describe the new Maps app as a forthcoming tentpole feature of iOS that will, in the words of one, “blow your head off.” I’m not quite sure what that means, and the source in question declined to elaborate, but it’s likely a reference to the photorealistic 3-D mapping tech Apple acquired when it purchased C3 Technologies." Rumors say that Apple will provide some information on the matter during the WWDC conference that will take place in San Francisco in June. What's more, sources claim that the company might debut the app during the keynote. We'll keep you posted! Source: http://allthingsd.com | http://9to5mac.com

Tablet traffic has grown 10 times faster than smartphone traffic, according to Adobe!

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:28:20 +0000

Steve Jobs was a genius, we all know that. When he unveiled the iPad many thought that it was a bad idea - the device was often described as a bigger version of the iPod and many criticized it. Now tablets are on the rise and are selling like hot cakes. Apple was right when it was telling that the tablet is the best way to experience the Internet and a study made by Adobe reveals that tablet devices will generate more Web traffic than smartphones by early 2013 and that consumers find browsing websites on tablets nearly as engaging as on PCs! The results indicate that tablets have become a channel very distinct from smartphones. While apps have proven a highly valuable and important component of a mobile strategy, companies would be well served to invest in optimizing mobile Web pages for the growing tablet demographic. Here's the list of key findings: The share of website visits from tablets grew approximately 10 times faster than the rate for smartphones in the first two years after market introduction and grew more than 300 percent in the last year. This rapid growth is driven by both higher rates of tablet shipments and a disproportionately higher number of website visits per tablet than smartphones. Tablets’ share of website traffic will exceed smartphone traffic by early 2013 and reach 10 percent of total website traffic in 2014. Although consumers consider the tablet website experience to be nearly as engaging as that of PCs, they use PCs to visit websites three times as frequently as tablets. This study significantly expands on the findings from the initial Adobe Digital Index report on the value of tablet users to retail companies released in January of this year, which suggested that in 2011 tablet users spent more per purchase than other online customers. This study analyzed 23 billion visits to the websites of 325 companies from the North America, Western Europe (Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom) and Asia (China, India, South Korea, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand). Source: http://eon.businesswire.com

Incident on Marmont Avenue - movie shot with Canon 5D Mark III !

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:40:13 +0000

Planet5D just announced a new short narrative film which was entire shot with Canon 5D Mark III and Zeiss CP.2 lenses. The film is based on the true story that happened at night on November 12, 2011 when police were called to the house on Marmont Ave. This is an example highlighting the features of the DSLR camera and showing that you can realize complex project with a shooting budget less than $5.000 per day. All the film was shoot in two days. Barry Andersson from Deodand Entertainment, director and co-producer, said: “The film was designed to fit a budget that many filmmakers and still photographers can afford. My team tailored our shooting schedule, equipment and techniques to be accessible to all budget levels. My goal was to show that people can get absurdly good results with a DSLR camera with a smaller price tag than they realize.” More technical details about this project can be found at planet5d.com. Source: http://blog.planet5d.com/

The Future of Cinema !

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:48:15 +0000

There are films that changed filmmaking forever. Just one frame from 2001: A Space Odyssey is enough to return the mood created by Stanley Kubrick. Here is a two-part interview with Douglas Trumbull, the man who worked on special effects in 2001: A Space Odyssey. Douglas Trumbull headed up the VFX team on films like Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Star Trek: The Motion Picture and Blade Runner. In AIN'T IT COOL with Harry Knowles, he speaks not only about the past projects but expresses his opinions on the future of cinema as well. He sees several problems with conventional cinema like an outdated screens and a slow frame rates. On example of new productions like The Hobbit and Avatar 2, he discusses the impact of frame rates. One solution that Trumbull is working on is a hemispherical high-gain screen, with movies projected at 120 frames per second. Douglas Trumbull says: “I think the movie industry now has to rethink itself, and develop a new kind of spectacle and showmanship to get people back into theaters – if that’s what they want. If they want to get people into theaters, it’s going to have to be truly spectacular and unavailable in any other form.” Source: http://www.nerdist.com

Canon 7D: Ready For Anything!

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:28:27 +0000

You can find this note on Canon’s web: “… the chassis is built of lightweight and rigid magnesium, and the camera's seals are built to resist water and dust. This combination makes the EOS 7D ready for anything.” The DigitalRev TV team decided to see if this is just a slogan. Watch “Hardcore Durability Test” if Canon EOS 7D can survive a set of crazy tests and still take picture at the end. Their verdict is: “We have proven it: the Canon 7D is immortal. Kind of. In this video, we find out how durable the Canon EOS 7D (with serial number 580516676) is by: hitting it with a car; dropping it down some steps on a wheelchair; freezing it, soaking it, and setting fire to it.” Do not repeating any of the tests to check is yours camera as tough as that one in the video! Source: http://www.digitalrev.com/

Most Expensive Camera Ever!

Tue, 15 May 2012 05:24:18 +0000

If you have not own Leica is for sure you dream about, right? Last week, while we been interested in a new monochrome Leica M and the next generation of the Leica X series, at the WestLicht Photographica in Vienna, Austria auctioned was an older model of this cult brand. Collectors also have such dreams, and one of them paid around $2.78 million for a unique "Null-Serie" Leica Camera. Only around 25 prototypes of the small-format 35mm Leica camera were produced in 1923 for test purposes. Just 12 of these cameras are known still to exist. "Null-Series" became the precursor to Leica's first commercially-available 35mm camera, which was released in 1925. Recently these devices reach dizzying prices during the auction so probably next sales record will be established soon. The all-time record of camera sale price was broken on the last Saturday by the camera No.116! (it means number 16 starting from 100). Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ | http://en.leica-camera.com/

Meta Search in Final Cut Pro X

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:00:48 +0000

Is there any updated practical functionality in FCPX has not yet been touted? Steve Martin from MacBreak Studio has found and discuss one more. He calls this function as ‘HUGE ONE’. Learn how you can use user-defined meta tags to improve search your favorite and rejected clips. This could be really interesting and convenient tool for all who work on very large databases clips. Unfortunately, meta tags always require consequence and regularity in the creation of descriptions. Am I a regular enough? Source: http://www.pixelcorps.tv/

Angelika Cierpucha by motionVFX

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:22:30 +0000

Check out our latest motionVFX production available on vimeo! It was a great pleasure to work with Angelika Cierpucha, a rising modeling star. The session was shoot on Canon 5D Mark II with 50mm/f1.2L and 24-105mm/f4L. In post, we used Motion5, mBurns, Adobe Premiere CS5.5 and DaVinci Resolve. Enjoy the video ! model: Angelika Cierpucha photo: Magdalena Ostrowicka makeup: Magdalena Dudzik audio: Grum - Want U

Join the Lit-Up Weekly Workshop!

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:53:28 +0000

[F]Network launched on its website a first episode of video weekly workshop dedicated to lighting in photography by Joel Grims. ‘Episode 1: Take the Mystery out of Lighting‘ is an introduction to the series of meetings. How important in maximizing drama of portraits and creating visual tension is appropriate lighting we all know from the time of Rembrandt. But to develop these skills you must carry out a lot of attempts and listen to the best advice. Joel Grimes is known in the world of commercial photo advertising as creator uses a very specific way of lighting and processing of portraits in his works. In this part he talks about their inspirations, work experience and working methods. He trying to disseminate knowledge about the photographic creative process by teaching workshops: "I feel that by being an open book with my process I have an opportunity to inspire others to follow their dreams and passions to create". Even if you're not a fan of this type of photography you should watch the next 15 parts of the series to broaden your knowledge of studio and outdoor photo lighting. The new episodes will be available online on Wednesdays. Source: http://framednetwork.com/

Self-Design and Self-Made Tilt-Shift adapter

Fri, 11 May 2012 09:16:44 +0000

Video tutorial ‘How to make your own 3D Printed Tilt-Shift Lens Adapter’ is intended for DIY but by the way it shows how the adapters work. There is also a fact of life including that you do not always have to spend a lot of money to reach the goal. The price of a professional tilt-shift lenses is a huge barrier to experimentation with selective focus and effects which makes objects look miniature and toy like. Is this a competitive solution? To build an adapter to the camera you will need a caliper, 3D printer or access to one and 3D modeling program to develop draft. Joe Murphy made a plunger-type adapter to fit his Panasonic GF1 four-thirds camera using Autodesk‘s 123D software. His step-by-step tutorial you can find on incredible.com and all files from the project are available here under a Creative Commons license. Source: http://www.instructables.com