5D MKII RC Heli Aerial Footage
Here’s some shots from what appear to be the first remote-controlled aircraft test with Canon’s hot new HD-equipped Digital...
XDCAM EX1 DIY 1.11 Firmware Update
I’ve written recently about a few third-party media options for the Sony XDCAM EX1 and EX3, commonly known as...
On Artbeats.com: Faux Reflections
There are a few different recipies out there on how to fake reflections in After Effects. We recently wrote...
Review: Canon Vixia HF11 AVCHD camcorder
The HF11 with LED video light illuminated. Above the LED are the flash and the instant-AF window. The $1199...
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...