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After Effects ExtendScript Training: Ep. 10

ExtendScript Script Writing Training

By David Torno | June 08, 2013

Welcome to episode 10 of the After Effects ExtendScript Training series. In this episode we will create a custom function that will allow us to easily retrieve specific types of project items like CompItems, FolderItems, or FootageItems. We will also get into setting arguments for our... Read More

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Cine Gear 2013 Wrapup

Thoughts and Impressions from the Paramount backlot

By Matthew Jeppsen | June 03, 2013

I've always enjoyed the pace of Cine Gear more than NAB expo. Set on the Paramount LA backlot on street sets and amongst huge sound stages, it's smaller, more intimate, and a lot more cine-focused. It's one of the highlights of my year, and Cine Gear 2013 this last weekend was no exception. Here are a few things that caught my eye as I was browsing through the fake streets of New York. Read on...

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It takes a village….

By Createasphere Staff | June 03, 2013

A big congratulations to Karl and Julianna of Cine Gear. They did a great job with Cine Gear 2013!  And I know what it take to produce an event of this scale - it does take a village!

It was good to run into all the "family and friends."  Cine Gear always feels like a family... Read More

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After Effects ExtendScript Training: Ep. 9

ExtendScript Script Writing Training

By David Torno | June 02, 2013

Welcome to episode 9 of the After Effects ExtendScript Training series. We will continue from last week and modify our script even further to search through our project layers for all of our blue solids and change their source color to red. We will also update the blue solid names by... Read More

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See Adam Wilt and I at CineGear

Four words: Sony FS700, 4K raw.

By Art Adams | May 30, 2013

Come see Adam Wilt and I present a talk on the 4K-enabled Sony FS700 at CineGear: Saturday, June 1 at 2:15pm in the Sherry Lansing Theater.

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Learn How You Can Improve the Efficiency of Your Workflow When Switching to Adobe Premiere Pro

Watch the archived version of this free webcast

By PVC News Staff | May 29, 2013

If you are considering or have already switched to Adobe Premiere Pro for your video editing, then you may want to take advantage of new hardware technologies to improve the efficiency of your workflow. Whether you are a wedding /corporate videographer or indie film maker the demands for... Read More

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HDSLRShooter at NAB 2013: Kinotehnik LCDVFe & Accessories

More than a loop on a monitor, it's a true EVF for HDSLR

By Clint Milby | May 29, 2013

Kinotehnik originally introduced the LCDVFe last year, but since that time, there has been some huge improvements and new accessories that make the device compatible with HD-SDI cameras.First of all, we'd like to say that this is by far the BEST LCD EVF on the market.  Tonis of... Read More

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From Dailies to Oscar Nominations

Oscar nominted editors discuss the art of editing

By Jeremiah Karpowicz | May 28, 2013

The Invisible Art: Visible Artists panel features all of the Academy Award nominated editors to discuss the art of editing the day before the Oscars. John Trask (MPEG President) introduced ACE President and moderator Alan Heim, and the panel consisted of Crispin Struthers (Silver Linings... Read More

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HDSLRShooter at NAB 2013:  Manfrotto LED Lighting

Manfrotto illuminates NAB with a new brand of LED Lighting

By Clint Milby | May 28, 2013

In addition to their long line of video and photo support gear, Manfrotto is now stepping deeper into the realm of LED lighting with their new line of 1x1 and on board camera lights.

There are 5 models of on board lights planned for... Read More

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HDSLRShooter at NAB 2013:  Lensbaby Movie Maker’s Kit

Save time in post by capturing your effects on set with Lensbaby

By Clint Milby | May 27, 2013

Lensbaby lenses and optics allow you to get "creativity in the camera" saving you both time and money in post production.  However, the Lensbaby system works best as a system which might catch some shooters off guard. In the past, you had to get each lens, optic, accessory, etc.... Read More

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After Effects ExtendScript Training: Ep. 8

ExtendScript Script Writing Training

By David Torno | May 26, 2013

Welcome to episode 8 of the After Effects ExtendScript Training series. Using a lot of what we've already learned, we are going to combine some of the past code and make a decent sized script to create multiple comps of different sizes. We will also use Undo groups to package our... Read More

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HDSLRShooter at NAB 2013: Redrock Micro’s One Man Crew

New Motion Device Helps You Raise the Bar Without Raising Your Budget

By Clint Milby | May 25, 2013

NAB 2013 will be remembered as the year of the improvement or refinement of existing products. This is true for many manufacturers but not Redrock Micro.Redrock came out strong at NAB 2013 with a new device that promises to help budget conscious producers raise the bar... Read More

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Canon XA20 and XA25 take key steps towards Beyond AVCHD

I am ecstatic that Canon has taken the first steps towards Beyond AVCHD, and I hope the other cam manufacturers do the same soon

By Allan Tépper | May 24, 2013

Earlier this week I published the Beyond AVCHD Manifesto. Simultaneously, I mentioned that the Canon XA20 and XA25 are the first professional AVCHD video cameras to take serious steps to comply with Beyond AVCHD. In this article, I’ll cover exactly what these two models have... Read More

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Canon answers most of Tépper’s questions about XA20/XA25

Canon answered most of my questions about their new cameras.

By Allan Tépper | May 24, 2013

Recently, I sent a list of questions to Canon’s public relations department about the new XA20 and XA25 cameras. A couple of weeks later, I got answers. Most were excellent news; some were unclear; while some were bad news for the short term, although could possibly improve via... Read More

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FCP X, Photoshop, and RAW

On this week's MacBreak Studio

By Mark Spencer | May 21, 2013

This week on MacBreak Studio, Steve Martin from Ripple Training gives us some tips on working with RAW images in Final Cut Pro X.

We've talked about RED RAW workflow in an earlier episode of MacBreak Studio - how you can work with these RAW video files natively in FCP X,... Read More

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HDSLRShooter at NAB 2013: Carl Zeiss Compact Zoom 28-80

Lightweight Zoom Lenses Feature Interchangeable Mount System

By Clint Milby | May 20, 2013

When you're considering what to invest your money into in regards to camera equipment what comes to mind?  Some may say the camera body, but with technology changing moment to moment the body is  one of the most disposable pieces of a camera rig.  At best you may be... Read More

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Sony NX30: currently best in its class, yet improvable

The NX30 beats its bigger sister the NX70 in a few areas, but is yet to be upgraded to Beyond AVCHD.

By Allan Tépper | May 20, 2013

Thanks to Miami dealer and rental house Midtown Video and later to PRODU.com, I had a brief opportunity to test the Sony NX30, the NXCAM camcorder I’ve come to call the “little sister” of the NX70, which I covered in detail last year. Officially called the HXR-NX30... Read More

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Beyond AVCHD: a proposed new standard for AVCHD cam manufacturers

Herein you’ll find the Beyond AVCHD Manifesto.

By Allan Tépper | May 20, 2013

Back in November 2011, I published an Open Letter to professional AVCHD camera manufacturers. In that Open Letter, I clarified what I liked about the then current offering of pro AVCHD cameras;pointed out details I found inappropriate especially for pro users; and made requests. Now I am going... Read More

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After Effects ExtendScript Training: Ep. 7

ExtendScript Script Writing Training

By David Torno | May 18, 2013

Welcome to episode 7 of the After Effects ExtendScript Training series. This week we will be creating new comps and folders as well as creating Nulls, Solids and Text layers.

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NAB 2013: Manfrotto 500 Series Tripod Head & Fluid Monopod

Light weight 500 Series Head With Tripod/Monopod Options Perfect HDSLR Production

By Clint Milby | May 14, 2013

The last of their 'Bridging Technology' series, Manfrotto's new lightweight fluid video tripod head was released during NAB 2013. The new 500 tripod heads will come with four different tripods, two carbon fiber and two aluminum, and is able to hold up to 11... Read More

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