RODE Microphones
Jan 3, 2006 at 1:33 pm in location sound, location sound gear by Josh Mellicker · 2 Comments »
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Primera DVD Duplicator
at 1:31 pm in dvd products by Josh Mellicker · 1 Comment »
Primera Bravo II DVD Duplicator – 16X speed with Automated Printing
Have you ever had to manually burn 10, 20, 30 discs one at a time? Oh, it’s painful. Here is an excellent solution which not only burns the CD or DVD, but it also prints the disc! Bravo II is Primera’s newest and most advanced "all-in-one" disc publishing system. It combines fast, automated robotic CD/DVD duplication along with full-color, 4800 dpi direct-to-disc printing – all in one compact, desktop unit. [read more →]
Portable 24-Bit Audio Recorder
at 1:29 pm in location sound, location sound gear by Josh Mellicker · Leave a Comment »
Building on the success of the R-1, the R-09 takes many of the most desired features — 24-bit uncompressed recording and a built-in stereo mic — and shrinks it all down into a more streamlined, stylish, and affordable package.
24-bit/48kHz (or 44.1kHz) linear PCM recording
Ultra portable, half the size of the R-1
Up to 320 kbps MP3 recording
Records to SD card
Isolated Adaptive Recording Circuit (I.A.R.C.)
High-grade stereo condenser microphone built in
Mic and Line audio inputs
Lowel Ego Light
at 1:24 pm in digital video news by Josh Mellicker · 1 Comment »
Lowel – Ego Digtal Imaging Light
Now anyone can create great looking professional results in their home or office. Lowel, the Academy Award winning world leader in location lighting for film & video, introduces a revolutionary tabletop fluorescent softlight, the elegant & easy to use Lowel Ego.
Setup is a breeze, plug it in, place it on the table, & turn it on. The result is fast, simple, & beautiful light output that’s ideal for taking digital tabletop shots [read more →]
Lacie Hard drives
at 1:21 pm in editing products by Josh Mellicker · 1 Comment »
Lacie Big Disk Extreme Firewire drive
We’re using the Big Disk Extreme to edit DV files directly from the drive in Final Cut Pro and have seen impressive performance when stacking multiple clips in the timeline. No dropped frames!
The design of the drive has a nice appeal as the aluminum body has a nice matte finish with a shining blue light. The light and the drive will power down with the system. The drive mounts vertically [read more →]
G-Raid
at 1:19 pm in digital video news by Josh Mellicker · Leave a Comment »
Firewire 800 based External Drives are showing that they are a great solution for high-speed storage. Traditionally we’ve always said to go internal for your drives and that is still your safest bet. But what if you need to edit between two different workstations, say for instance at the studio and then on the road. What if you just want more streams of RealTime video? You know Picture-in-picture times five with a cool motion background plus a motion [read more →]
FireStore FS-4 HD
at 1:18 pm in camera products, editing products by Josh Mellicker · Comments are closed.
FireStore FS-4 HD NEW!
Click to view a Demo.
Only in the DV eStore Theatre!
Q. Why would I need one of these new devices?
A. To save yourself hours of valuable time – no more capturing
It’s not everyday that you come across a device that will literally revolutionize an industry. I can hardly believe such an item exists. A device that will absolutely, positively save us time and money? It’s been a long ride, but it is [read more →]
Bogen 503 Tripod System
at 1:10 pm in digital video news by Josh Mellicker · Comments are closed.
Aluminum legs
Mid spreader
Fluid head
Optional Kata Case
Bogen 503HDV Tripod System
Following up on the success of the original 501 head, Bogen/Manfrotto has improved upon the design and now offers the 503 head capable of holding up to a 13.6lb load. The 501 was a favorite among indie filmmakers and the 503 with 75mm bowl is now here to sport advances while still remaining the price/performance king. Incorporated into the 503 system is a 2-stage leg [read more →]
BeachTek XLR adapters
at 1:09 pm in location sound, location sound gear by Josh Mellicker · Comments are closed.
As featured in the DVeStore Theatre!
Q. Why would I need one of these adapters?
A. To add the ability to use professional XLR based microphones with clean results on cameras with no XLR inputs.
The BeachTek adapters allow you to attach one or two XLR based mics and converts the signal to the 1/8″ mini-plug jack typically found on many camcorders.
The unit mounts via the tripod screw underneath your camcorder. There are separate [read more →]
Digital Speakers
at 1:09 pm in post audio gear by Josh Mellicker · 1 Comment »
Edirol MA-15DBK Studio Monitors
Compact Desktop Monitors with Surprising Power!
Recording on your computer at home? Here’s a compact monitor solution with more power than most! Edirol’s MA-15D Stereo Reference Monitors are ideal for computer-based recording artists seeking a high-quality, powerful set of monitor speakers to use in a relatively confined space. The MA-15D also delivers crystal-clear audio reproduction.
Edirol MA-15D Stereo Reference Monitors at a Glance:
- Great bass response from built-in Bass Enhancer
- Digital inputs
- Front-panel volume and tone controls
- Connect two sources at the same [read more →]
Skycrane Jr.
at 12:20 pm in camera products, cinematography by Josh Mellicker · Comments are closed.
Skycrane Jr.
Video and film are presented on a 2 dimensional surface. A TV screen, computer screen or projection screen are flat. So it’s up to you to make your imagery as three dimensional as possible. One way to do this is with light and shadow. Another way is by moving the camera through or around your scene.
Most professional-looking video shots take place on a tripod, with minimal or no camera movement. Simply rotating the camera on the tripod is [read more →]
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How do I get great results shooting in daylight?
at 8:35 am in cinematography, digital video news, lighting by · 1 Comment »
Tips on shooting exteriors:
Getting good results shooting outdoors on a bright day is a challenge. We recommend positioning the subject and camera so that the sun acts as a backlight, painting a “rim of light” around the edge of your subject.Use your camcorder’s ND filter plus an ND .9 external filter so you can keep your [read more →]
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Where can I find more about FCP and P2?
at 4:07 am in digital video news by Michelle · Leave a Comment »
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What can I do to help my film be accepted to (and succeed in) film festivals?
at 3:15 am in film, planning by · 1 Comment »
A film festival judge shares insight from the experiencein hopes to help filmmakers submit (and be accepted to) film festivals:http://boards.withoutabox.com/viewtopic.php?pid=26554
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What is music clearance, and how do I do it myself?
at 1:57 am in planning, post audio by Michelle · 2 Comments »
If you’re thinking about using copyrighted music in a video or film project, this article has tips and guidelines for D-I-Y music clearance: click here More info on getting music clearance here.
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Steadicam Merlin
Jan 2, 2006 at 7:27 pm in camera products by Josh Mellicker · Comments are closed.
Literature, Manuals & Pricing Docs:
Steadicam Arm and Vest Coming Soon
Steadicam Merlin DVD-Merlin in Action Steadicam Merlin Pricing (.pdf) Steadicam Merlin Literature (.pdf)
The Steadicam Merlin Includes:
- Base Unit
- Removable Dovetail Plate
- All Metal Construction
- 3-Position Lever Lock System
- 1 Start Weight
- 6 Middle Weights
- 2 End Weights
- Camera Mounting Screw
- Locating Pin
- Accessory Mounting Tripod Plate
Steadicam Merlin
The Steadicam Merlin offers light, agile, seamless shooting for today’s videogapher
Ultra-light and ultra-compact, [read more →]
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#2 Secret of Shooting Video to Look like Film: Use a professional light kit (when possible)
at 3:06 am in cinematography, lighting by · 4 Comments »
shot with existing lighting
Notice how dull and drab this shot appears… the subject does not "pop" out from the background, little contrast
shot with the LowelDVcreator Kit 1
Notice this picture, as well as just looking spectacularly better, also looks more 3 dimensional, since light is being used to "model" the subject, where the top picture looks flat and amateurish. Even the candles look mundane in the top shot, where they add real sparkle to the [read more →]
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#5 Secret of Shooting Video to Look like Film: Add depth with smooth moving camera shots
at 3:03 am in cinematography by · 2 Comments »
In many camera moves, panning, tilting, dutching and even zooming, the camera itself stays in the same place- atop your tripod. This changes what you see in the frame. But it does not change the relationship between any objects in the frame. For example, if someone’s head is hidden behind a foreground plant, no amount of tilting or panning will reveal that person.
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