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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: JOHNNIE BEHIRI OF CINEMA5D ON HIS EXPERIENCE SHOOTING DOCUMENTARY WITH THE BLACKMAGIC DESIGN 4K PRODUCTION CAMERA | News Shooter
Johnnie shot the mini-doc below using the camera and demonstrates what it can do in capable hands. We talked about what it was like to use the camera for real world shooting, how it handled and how the image looks. With the recent price drop to $2995 US it is the cheapest 4K Super35 (approx) sensor camera by far, but how does it fare when put to the test?


How To Write A Press Release For Film | Raindance
Being able to correctly format a press release will not only show your competence in public relations, but it will also make your release look much more legitimate. As a result, the event or news story you wish to promote is less likely to be ignored by the journalist.


Amazing Night Vision Cam Captures Full Color HD Instead of the Classic Green | PetaPixel
Announced by Japanese company Komamura, the KC-2000 doesn’t just see in the dark, it does it in full color HD. The results are impressive, and you don’t even have to take our word for it, check out the comparison video above to see just how well the Falcon Eye does in near-total darkness.


OPERATE A BOOM MIC LIKE A PRO | Videomaker
Using a boom mic may sound like a simple job, but the truth is, it’s a lot harder than it looks. It takes focus, stamina and a little technical know how to get it right. We show you the right way to use a boom mic, including set up, operating techniques, positioning, choosing the right mic for the job and achieving audio perspective.


The Great Migration: From Mac Pro Tower to Mac Pro Tube | Creative COW
Then Apple announced the new Mac Pro with all expansion handled via a few Thunderbolt 2 ports, and I briefly saw my life flash before my eyes. How would I use all my existing stuff? How much would it cost to replace the stuff I couldn't carry over to the new machine? How would my workspace look with all sorts of new crap lying around?


Watch the FilmmakerIQ series of filmmaking histories and tutorials | FCP.Co
We are a bit late picking up on this excellent video series, FilmmakerIQ runs through different cinema editing styles, technologies and the history behind them. Worth a watch just to see a crazed chimpanzee trying to edit film!


'Life After Pi,' doc on fall of visual effects house, to debut | Los Angeles Time
They coped the only way they knew how: They picked up a camera and began interviewing their colleagues to document the fallout and help explain the forces that led to the near-demise of one the industry’s most storied effects firms.


Roger Deakins Will Not Return To Make 'Bond 24' Look Gorgeous | IndieWire
At dinner with Deakins last night I learned some news that makes me sad: He won't be shooting the next Bond.


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