http://provideocoalition.com/index.php en mjeppsen@freshdv.com Copyright 2009 2009-07-03T16:22:00-08:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/freshdv/blackmagic_design_linux_sdk/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/freshdv/blackmagic_design_linux_sdk/#When:16:22:00Z Blackmagic Design has announced an SDK for software creators who want to work with DeckLink Intensity and Multibridge products on the open-source Linux platform. Combining the low-cost of the Linux OS with Blackmagic’s extensive line of hardware ingest and playback solutions should be an attractive combination for developers. Full press release below… Hardware 2009-07-03T16:22:00-08:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/freshdv/freshdv_cinegear_2009/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/freshdv/freshdv_cinegear_2009/#When:03:00:00Z A few weeks ago the FreshDV crew captured interviews and coverage from the Cine Gear Expo held on the Paramount backlot in Studio City. Keep an eye on this video playlist as we update it over the next few days with our coverage from the show. If you enjoy our videos, leave a comment and tell a friend about FreshDV. And thanks to our fine sponsors, Cinevate, Kessler Crane, and Cinemek for making this coverage possible. *VIDEO* 2009-06-19T03:00:00-08:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/freshdv/jj_abrams_5d_fan/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/freshdv/jj_abrams_5d_fan/#When:00:53:00Z On the tail end of this interview with filmmaker JJ Abrams is an awesome little outtake where he discusses the camera they are shooting the interview with, the Canon 5D MKII. Turns out Abrams owns one and likes it. He seems very gear savvy and intrigued by the rig the crew is using, asking questions about the mattebox and Redrock Micro follow focus. Very cool! Check it out. There is also some discussion with the filmmaker who shot the interview over at Cinema5D forums. (Via Jordan Oplinger) *VIDEO*, Cameras 2009-06-19T00:53:00-08:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/freshdv/cinematographer_gordon_willis_godfather/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/freshdv/cinematographer_gordon_willis_godfather/#When:16:10:00Z In this short video, the cinematographer of the Godfather explains his creative and technical choices in the film. He discusses the criticism he received for underlighting Brando, the use of silhouette and overheard lighting. Enjoy. *VIDEO*, Lighting 2009-06-18T16:10:00-08:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/freshdv/nab09_wrapup_discussion/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/freshdv/nab09_wrapup_discussion/#When:16:24:00Z So we wrapped our video coverage of NAB 2009 back in April, but there was one remaining segment we haven’t posted yet. On the last day of the Expo, we took a walk around the Central Hall as four cameras (three on Steadicam rigs) circled like HD vultures. The idea was to capture a discussion that wrapped up the show, all while showing the event space as we strolled around booths and products. We initially had pitched the idea to Patrick of Stillmotion, he rounded up a few other Steadicam shooters and expanded on the idea creatively… *VIDEO*, NAB 09 2009-06-15T16:24:00-08:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/freshdv/creative_stop_motion_video/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/freshdv/creative_stop_motion_video/#When:14:43:01Z The following two stop-motion videos are quite visually engaging and well-executed. They’ve been shot on a floor from overhead, the perspective and attention to detail is a striking effect. Be sure to watch the credits of “Sorry I’m Late” for a behind-the-scenes peek at how it was accomplished. Inspiring stuff. *VIDEO*, Visual Effects 2009-06-02T14:43:01-08:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/freshdv/iphone_dslr_remote_control/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/freshdv/iphone_dslr_remote_control/#When:16:10:00Z Over at ProPhotoCoalition I’ve got a post up about a hot new app coming for the iPhone/iTouch that enables you to remotely control Canon DSLR cameras over wifi. It has some limitations, not the least of which is the requirement that the camera be connected to a laptop computer. However, the possibilities are tantalizing. Read on… Cameras 2009-05-22T16:10:00-08:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/freshdv/psychedelic_cs4_commercial/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/freshdv/psychedelic_cs4_commercial/#When:13:45:01Z Check out the following Adobe CS4 commercial, done in the slightly “off” style of a Gondry or Lynch spot. It’s really odd from a plot and creative standpoint...but I personally like the lighting and set design. *VIDEO*, CS4 2009-05-22T13:45:01-08:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/freshdv/5dmk2_cut_color_compress/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/freshdv/5dmk2_cut_color_compress/#When:20:27:00Z Final Cut Prose Episode 4 - Cut Color Compress 5dmarkii footage from Peter Salvia on Vimeo. Editor Peter Salvia has been posting a series of video tutorials on editing with Final Cut Studio. The following is an all-in-one tutorial on cutting Canon 5D MKII footage, color correcting and grading it in Apple Color, and exporting for the web with Compressor. If you are just getting started with Color, this tutorial should get you up and running quickly. It’s a good, quick overview of common functions and workarounds you’ll run into. Check out the video tutorial below. Editing, Post Production, Tips 2009-05-18T20:27:00-08:00 http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/freshdv/5d_afghan_hearts_and_minds/ http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/freshdv/5d_afghan_hearts_and_minds/#When:10:00:00Z Want to know what video applications the Canon 5D MK2 DSLR is suited for? Watch this video by Danfung Dennis, a photographer who recently started shooting video in the field. Not only is it perfectly edited and produced, it shows the incredible strengths of this DSLR with video. You’ll find the video and technical details below… 2009-05-18T10:00:00-08:00