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Monitoring your work in Final Cut Pro

Sep 27, 2007 at 10:41 pm in broadcast, cinematography, DVD, editing, film, post visuals, web video by · 12 Comments »

When you’re EDITING, you can make good decisions just watching the Canvas Window on your laptop.

But for color grading, it’s critically important to watch your show on a monitor that’s displaying an accurate image. Monitoring is important because all your color grading work is going to be off if the monitor you’re watching while you work is not telling the truth.

Think of all the ways viewers might watch your project. If you’re delivering on DVD, your show might be watched  [read more →]

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HD Monitoring ideas

Sep 24, 2007 at 10:04 am in broadcast, cinematography, editing, film by · 10 Comments »

You’re shooting with your new HDV or HD camcorder, and the footage looks amazing! But are you really seeing the full picture?

Not unless you’re looking at a high definition monitor. But professional HD monitors are still expensive.

So, here’s an idea:

You can buy a LCD TV/computer monitor (the lines are being blurred more every day) that can be used for three different purposes:

1. While shooting, you can run component (like from the Canon XL H1 or [read more →]

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Manfrotto 561BHDV Monopod

Sep 14, 2007 at 7:40 pm in digital video news by Josh Mellicker · 9 Comments »

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This new wave monopod was so popular at the NAB tradeshow in Vegas, that everyone who got their hands on it kept asking the same question, “Can I buy this one?” It’s that cool. When you pan and feel how smooth the action is you’ll fall in love with it.

The 561BHDV is a 4-section aluminum monopod. It is equipped with a fluid head able to support up to 8.8 lbs. The  [read more →]

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DVcreators.net Tutorial DVDs Tip: Why can't I see my navigation buttons?

Sep 13, 2007 at 11:28 pm in digital video news, dvcTV by duncan · Leave a Comment »

The answer to one of our most frequently asked questions about our tutorial DVDs.

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Gaffers Tape

Sep 10, 2007 at 2:57 pm in broadcast products, lighting gear, location sound gear by duncan · Leave a Comment »

Forget about the sticky, gummy residue of duct tape. Hosa gaffer’s tape is professional gaffer’s tape made with a fine cloth weave that leaves no adhesive residue behind once it’s removed. Hosa gaffer’s tape is 2″ wide in a 60-yard roll and-best of all-it’s black.

Hosa 2″ Gaffer’s Tape 60 Yards Features:

  • Fine cloth weave
  • No adhesive residue
  • 2″ wide
  • 60 yards long
  • Black

Hosa Gaffers Tape

Availability: Usually ships same/next day

Price: $19.99!

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Audio Technica XLR Cables

Sep 5, 2007 at 5:01 pm in broadcast, camera products, location sound, location sound gear by duncan · Leave a Comment »

Audio-Technica Premium Microphone Cable is engineered for maximum signal transfer and minimum loss. Designed for low-impedance operation, this balanced cable features heavy-duty construction and professional Neutrik connectors. To protect signal quality, each conductor has an individual spiral shield inside the molded insulating sheath. A conductive PVC layer inside each shield dissipates static buildup during flexing.

Availability: Usually ships same/next day

1.5′ Cable

Price: $12.95

20′ Cable

Price: $18.95

30′ Cable

Price: $22.95

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Tiffen DFX Digital Filter Suite

at 2:38 pm in editing, editing products, post visuals, visual fx products by duncan · Leave a Comment »

Tiffen Dfx suite represents a major technological breakthrough and introduces a new and exciting way of unleashing ones creative use of filters into the digital environment. Tiffen Dfx offers the user an extensive simulated optical experience expanding and complimenting Tiffen’s optical filter range, blurring the lines between traditional and digital workflow.

Tiffen Dfx software offers something for everyone, whether  [read more →]

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Avenger Century Stand

Sep 2, 2007 at 7:15 pm in broadcast products, camera products, lighting gear, location sound gear by duncan · Leave a Comment »

The Avenger A225S 40″ Turtle Base Century Stand a unique removable base feature that allows more versatility with this unit. With a new lightweight steel construction this is still a very strong stand, but light at only 13.6 lbs. With it’s triple Chrome plating it’s resistance to corrosion makes it a great choice for all photographic assignments. This is a well thought out design from the captive “T” handles, for a more positive lock, to the collar castings that help  [read more →]