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The DV Enlightenment DVD is a brilliant and highly enlightening course in Hollywood lighting for DV from DVcreators.net for anyone wanting to shoot stunningly beautiful, cinematic quality footage—for filmmaking, marketing projects, broadcast, special interest video, education or any other purpose.
DV Enlightenment Course Overview
DV Enlightenment Course Intro…
What just happened to video on the web?
We are extremely excited to announce that DV Kitchen, the ultimate solution for publishing professional quality video on the web, is available immediately!
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DV Kitchen’s primary focus is encoding and uploading broadcast quality, internet-friendly-bandwidth video to a website, blog, forum, or for a video podcast. You can import movies, encode them, and upload them in as few as two clicks!
The NTG-3 competes head to head with the Sennheiser MKH-416 shotgun. While the 416 has been an industry standard for years, the price has kept many aspiring filmmakers at bay. With it’s aggressive pickup pattern and buttery smooth sound the NTG-3 is poised to become the go to microphone for high definition shooters. You’ve got the hi-def picture, well here’s the hi-def sound. We tested the microphone both indoor and outdoor and were shocked at the results. Never before have we heard this caliber of sound for under $1000.
The NTG-3 is the …
New 20x HD Video Lens, Enhanced Image Control and Other Refinements
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., April 10, 2008 – Building on the success of its acclaimed XL H1 High Definition (HD) camcorder, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging technology, has introduced the new shoulder mount XL H1S and XL H1A HD camcorders, which include new advanced features requested by professional users for improved operation and image control.
Canon’s new XL H1S and XL H1A camcorders, which will be on display at the 2008 NAB Show (Booth #SU3020), feature an updated Canon 20x HD Video Lens with three independent manual adjustment rings (focus, zoom and iris), as well as enhanced manual focus and zoom control. Additionally, the XL H1S and XL H1A incorporate an expanded array of controls for customizing the image, display, and operation to match individual needs.
Cinevate’s Dolly “Ballare” (Patent Pending) uses a unique wheel system that not only follows curves and non-parallel track, but also tackles uneven (bumpy) track without derailing. Designed to carry in excess of 500lbs, it features dual stance adjustment for use both with a jib (wide), or as a doorway dolly (narrow). There are no less than 44 ball bearings, 16 purpose designed wheels, and a full stainless steel fastener set used with the result that the system is incredibly strong, and smooth.
Construction is 100% CNC milled/formed aluminum with the result that the unit (less …
Canon announced several new camcorders at CES, including the HV30.
You know how excited we are about the HV20. It’s the best imaging for under $1000 ever in the history of the human race. The HV30 is the same, except adds a couple things, a better flipout screen, 30p, support for a larger battery, and it’s black, so it looks a little more professional.
More info on Canon’s site, also see the HV20 post.
The Steadicam Merlin Arm and Vest make extended shooting nearly effortless. Even with heavy cameras – up to seven pounds (3.2kg) with the optional Metal Gimbal – the Merlin can now fly for hours without undue fatigue, and preserve all the flexibility and reach of the operator’s own arms.
The 2.6lb (1.2kg) Merlin Vest is the lightest and thinnest ever made – it can even be worn under a tuxedo jacket – and it’s designed to fit the entire gamut of human sizes and shapes. For 23kg eight-year-olds or 150kg linebackers, the Merlin Vest …
The Bogen 577 gives you the freedom to remove the camera from the head without detaching it from the plate and put it on any other support. Compatible with the 3433PL camera plate (supplied with the 3433, 3460, and 3465 heads) and the special 501PLONG accessory plate.
Availability: Usually ships same/next day
Price: $53.95
Canon has announced two tapeless camcorders in their consumer line, the HF10 & HF100, to be available in April.
The HF10 has 16GB of internal flash memory, and it can also record to removable SDHC cards. The HF100 doesn’t have the SDHC slot and is silver.
It features a 12x HD Video Lens, 3.3 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, 2.7-inch LCD, microphone terminal, 24p Cinema Mode, and 30p Progressive Mode once limited to pro-level camcorders for fast action events sporting events and the like. The HF100 model is pretty much the …
Introducing the LED light everyone should have in their arsenal, the Litepanels Micro. Sometimes all you need is a tad bit of light to punch up a scene and this is it. Camera mountable and weighing in at a mere 7 oz. this little guy is ultra light. It should be - it’s body is comprised of solid plastic. Without batteries it weighs in at a mere 4 oz. - and that’s with 48 individual LED’s. Dimensions are 4″ x 3″ x 1.5″ - about the size of two decks of playing cards.
Still too …
Introducing Chromatte and the new Reflecmedia MicroLite.
MicroLite is a lightweight adjustable cradle which allows a Reflecmedia LiteRing to be attached to almost any digital still camera or DV palmcorder, without the need for further lens adapters. The Microlite works excellent with smaller lens sizes such as those found on the popular Canon HV20, and the Sony SR-12.
But why Reflecmedia?
A Standard Green Screen Set-up..
“The preferred methods involve being able to light the background and …
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
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The HVR-Z7U is the world’s first HDV handheld camcorder that uses 1/3-inch bayonet mount interchangeable lenses. This new HDV camcorder delivers the enhanced functionality professionals have been asking for, such as an interchangeable lens system, native progressive recording, and solid-state memory recording functionality. A streamlined nonlinear editing workflow is achieved using the supplied Memory Recording Unit, which provides HDV/DVCAM/DV file recording on a widely available Compact Flash® solid-state memory card., as well as recording onto HDV tape. This groundbreaking camcorder also features 1080/24p/30p HDV native progressive recording modes, as well as HDMI output.
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Reflecmedia - Green and Blue screen Chromakey
Reflecmedia - Green and Blue screen Chromakey
Here is a bit of new technology that can be a lifesaver for those with the need to create Blue and Green screen material. The background is a silvery gray color upon initial examination. A closer look reveals tiny glass beads that reflect incoming light like “cats eyes” do when car headlights approach.
Next you’ll need a couple of lights to light up the traditional background. Typical set-ups can look like this
You can light up the background with simple Tota lights …
A brand new addition to the Lens Control range, the 521CFI puts all the functions of the 524CFI in a smaller clamp control suitable for use with the 595B Fig Rig, with jib arms and in a wide variety of other shooting setups, allowing the video operator to take full advantage of the latest compact HD camcorders with interchangeable lenses.The 521CFI offers the following controls: stepless progressive zoom, record/stop and RET (return – plays back last 3 seconds of footage, then stops at the last recorded frame ready to record again). The small …
Formatt FM 600 Matte Box
Formatt FM 600 Matte Box, filter is not included.
Formatt FM-600 Matte Box The FM600 Matte Box is the entry level offering from Formatt Filters and represents excellent value for money for all videography work.The FM600 matte box comes complete with ray shade suitable for most videography work including wide angle in most cases. The French Flag is rotatable through 180°. The powder coated black matte interior removes flare and ghosting.The …
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