New JVC Camcorder first with Native Quicktime Support
At the FCP SuperMeet at Macworld, JVC launched a new handheld camcorder, the GY-HM100. This camera is a very...
Cinevate unveils Pegasus Slider system
Cinevate has officially launched their “slider” system, dubbed Pegasus. A camera slider allows you to make short, precise dolly...
After Effects Apprentice Video Tutorial #1
We’ve just released After Effects Apprentice (2nd Edition). This book was designed for students looking to learn After Effects...
That Wasn’t In the Script…
First, the bad news: There are two ways you can ensure After Effects CS4 will crash on exit: 1)...
10 Most Innovative Concert Visuals ’08
I have few regrets in life, but one is that I’m yet to have the opportunity to design visuals...
Apple Intros the New 17″ MacBook Pro
This introduction is really no surprise. Given that Apple has moved to this type of unibody construction across their...
After Effects Tips – Installment 3
There’s a line in the movie “The Wedding Singer” that I often hear when teaching After Effects: “This is...
OpenEXR Support in After Effects CS4
After Effects CS4 now comes with the ProEXR plug-in set from fnord software (available free for CS3 from fnordware.com)....
US Army Combat Camera – Tools and Tech on the ground in Iraq and Afganistan
The US Army’s Combat Camera division is responsible for documenting operations in Iraq and Afganistan with photos and video...