Masks Panel – Photoshop CS4 Sneak Peek
Form vs. Content
I sit down this evening to watch Professional Wrestling—erm, the first 2008 Presidential Debate. I’ve got KQED-HD tuned in,...
S/N Ratios Demystified
In light of a recent discussion I had with a photographer about the grain inherent in high ISO speeds,...
Redrock Micro cinescreen ground glass upgrade cuts light loss
Today Redrock Micro announced an improved ground glass imaging screen for their M2 35mm lens adapter system. The new...
Audio Peak vs Average Levels: How our ears perceive loudness
Recently I posted a link to TurnMeUp.org, a project that aims to restore the dynamics and range of sound...
Motion Graphics & Visual Effects
We’re very proud of the line-up of users and experts we have writing for PVC. However, not all potential...
Review: Panasonic AG-HPX170P 1/3″, 3CCD P2 Camcorder
The Japanese word “kaizen”, usually translated as “continuous improvement”, applies to Panasonic just as much as Toyota. Just as...
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Easy Setup Part 1
Any editor who works on FCP, no matter what version, is familiar with the Easy Setup. You simply select...
Can Ikonoskop’s DII Digital Cinema Camera Coexist with Red?
One of the most exciting launches at IBC this year came from Ikonoskop, a small company located in Sweden...
Behind the Scenes at a superfad Phantom shoot
superfad is the creative production company behind some of the most compelling uses of high-speed video that I’ve seen...
TED Talk: The Truly Soft Side of Software
The annual TED (Technology, Entertainment, and Design) conference is a place where Big Thinkers gather annually to inspire and...
On Artbeats.com: Article on Type Basics
Every month, we write a Tips N Tricks article for our friends at Artbeats.com. This month we wrote a...
Sony XDCAM EX and SxS making industry inroads
An interesting announcement that emerged from IBC this year is the news that JVC will be supporting Sony’s XDCAM...
Adobe CS4 Just Around the Corner
Want to find out everything new in Adobe Creative Suite 4? Trust me… there’s some really cool things coming....
RED Workflow Redux
I haven’t yet found a manual for working with RED footage. The methods that I’ve discovered have been cobbled...