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Art Adams
A native of Northern California, Art Adams has been in the film industry for 22 years--including the last 17 as a director of photography. After spending ten years in Hollywood, Art is now based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has been published in HD Video Pro, American Cinematographer, Camera Operator Magazine, Film/Tape World and CineSource. Art is a member of the International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE 600), the Society of Camera Operators (SOC), and is a trustee of the National Writers Union (UAW 1981). His web site is at www.artadams.net. 
IR Cheat Sheet, Updated to Version 2Arri Alexa and Far Red: A Problem That’s Already Been SolvedRED MX IR Tests: The New Sensor is Similar to the Old SensorStep into the Matrix: What I Learned from Examining RED’s Build 30 Color ScienceLighting Against The Wind: The Making of a Mime Music VideoA Cine Gear Find: TechScout TouchGearNex: The Next Generation of Gear HeadVFX Tell the Story in California State Fair SpotsEveryone Looks Sexy at 1000fpsThe Tiger Lillies Finally Set SailRandom Tips from a Professional Camera OperatorTwo New Sharp-Looking Charts from DSC LabsThe Making of an Epic Media ProjectLow-Budget PSA’s, Shot on RED, Prove that Budget is Not a Barrier to ExcellenceA Tale of Forbidden Love, Shot on REDAnatomy of a Spot: Commonwealth ClubWorld’s Only “Death Oompah” Band Gets Virtual Reality Music VideoSo You Want to Work with CamerasADHD Guide to Flash Video for the WebRough Guide to Flicker-Free HD ShootingWhat You Need to Know about Green, Blue and REDRED Color ComparisonTiffen Goes Into Production on T1 Far Red FilterThe Vertical Bar Graph Raw Exposure MeterRED’s Blue Noise: Where It Went, and Other Color Anomalies You Should Know About
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IR Cheat Sheet, Updated to Version 2Get the right filter for the right camera!
At long last, an update to my fabled IR Filter Cheat Sheet. Not every camera responds the same way to IR; make sure you have the right filter for the right job. more »Arri Alexa and Far Red: A Problem That’s Already Been SolvedMost cameras have issues with far red or infrared. There are lots of filters to fix that, but you have to use the right one for the right camera. Read on to see what works with Alexa.
Last night I had the chance to—finally!—touch an Arri Alexa at Chater Camera’s Alexa preview party. And, being a curious sort of fellow, I decided to run some impromptu tests. IR tests are the easiest to do so I quickly did some—and in the process learned some interesting things about Alexa. more »
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RED MX IR Tests: The New Sensor is Similar to the Old SensorDon’t throw your IR filters away yet. You’re gonna need them.
RED says that their new sensor is more resistant to IR contamination than their original sensor. This test shows that, while there may be an improvement, IR is still an issue. Fortunately all the usual IR filter solutions work just fine. more »Click to audio / video »
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Step into the Matrix: What I Learned from Examining RED’s Build 30 Color ScienceRED says the MX sensor uses the same colorimetry as their old M sensor. Others say the improvements are so dramatic that this can’t be. A search for the truth led me deep into the heart of The Matrix…
The RED ONE MX is finally here, and it looks great—better than it should, considering that RED says that it hasn’t changed the colorimetry of its sensors, only its sensitivity and noise levels. How could software alone make such a huge difference? I found out… the hard way. more »
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Advertisement Lighting Against The Wind: The Making of a Mime Music VideoIf your first response to a low-budget music video contest is to cast one actress in three different parts, all of whom appear onscreen at the same time and interact with each other, then this article is for you.
In the last two years I’ve often described myself as a “reel-building whore.” If I’m asked to do a low-budget and “reel worthy” freebie by a trusted director/collaborator I jump at the challenge. When director Ian McCamey asked me to shoot a freebie music video with three interactive mimes who were all played by the same actress, I couldn’t say no. more »
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A Cine Gear Find: TechScout TouchLighting orders are a touch screen away with this great productivity app for DPs.
It was in the LightGear booth at Cine Gear that I first saw TechScout Touch. “You can create your lighting order using this one iPhone app,” said the sales rep, “and send the order straight to the rental house.” “That’s great,” I said, “but I don’t live in LA, and the odds are pretty slim that I’m going to use your rental house for a Northern California job.” “No, you don’t get it,” she said. “This app simply creates an email containing an equipment list. You can send it to any rental house you want, or your gaffer… whoever!” That’s when she had my undivided attention. more »GearNex: The Next Generation of Gear HeadA small start-up makes another smooth move by improving an already excellent product
Sacramento start-up GearNex surprised the industry last year by bringing a small, affordable and very functional gear head to market. It was mostly worth the asking price at the time. Now the price has gone up–and it’s a better deal than ever. more »VFX Tell the Story in California State Fair SpotsA RED ONE, a barn, seven kids, a guy in a yellow bear costume, the setting sun, an animated dinosaur and dozens of visual effects elements combine to create dazzling imagery on a moderate budget.
A bit of prior planning, some clever visual effects and a new RED software build help a talented production team get maximum bang for minimum bucks. more »
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The Sony NEX-VG10—The End of DSLR Video?The NEX-VG10 makes a giant leap forward…but lacks a few things as well. Yo, Creative Pros—Apple Doesn’t Love You Any More. Here’s why.Not the way they used to - like the ascendant rock star’s old girlfriend, we are yesterday’s news Did Apple actually lame out on the new Mac Pros?FW1600/3200, PCI 3.0, 10GigE, eSATA, NVIDIA, Blu-ray, 1st to market, $3500 “Big Macs” - wherefore art thou? Innovation and Cinema 4D Part Two: William Dudley on Virtual SetsPart Two of an interview with the production designer of Peter Pan, featuring circular virtual scenery around a live play. Review: Panasonic AG-HPX370 1/3” 3-MOS P2 HD CamcorderThe HPX370 offers 50/60Hz AVC-Intra and DV-format recording, and improves noise, sensitivity, and skew over the HPX300. 
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