Published by Josh at April 14, 2008
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.
Published by Josh at September 27, 2007
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 …
Article found in editing, motion graphics, post visuals, Final Cut Studio, color correction, Color, HD/HDV/HD DVD, broadcast, cinematography, web video, postproduction, film, DVD and Final Cut Pro.
Published by Josh at September 24, 2007
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 …
Article found in editing, Premiere Pro, Avid Xpress, Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Studio Planet E-News #5, HD/HDV/HD DVD, broadcast, cinematography, production, postproduction, film and Final Cut Pro.
Published by Josh at April 25, 2007
If your projects are going to be delivered on DVD or broadcast, it’s important to have an accurate studio monitor on your desk so you can see your project as your viewers will see it while you’re editing.
Why?
First, many editing programs show you a low quality "proxy" of your timeline, so you can’t judge color …
Article found in LiveType, HD/HDV/HD DVD, broadcast, Avid Liquid, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Studio, Avid Xpress, editing, DVD, film, iMovie, Motion, Final Cut Express, cinematography, production, lighting, delivery, postproduction and Final Cut Pro.
Published by Josh at May 10, 2006
Interview with Red Camera’s Ted Schilowitz,"Leader of the Rebellion" here.
RED RENDERS OBSOLESCENCE OBSOLETE
The RED ONE™ body - designed for flexibility and functionality. Weighing in at under 7 lbs, a streamlined packaged designed specifically to maximize your shooting options, along with a 35mm PL lens mount allows you to take …
Published by Josh at May 9, 2006
On the Canon H1, Rodney Charters says:
"We did manage to get footage out of the Canon and upload it to the D5 no problem. And it was this footage that we viewed at Level 3 post, where it made an amazing comparison against the 35mm dailies. The imagery was almost identical except for that nagging problem of almost …
Tips on shooting DV with film output in mind:
- Choose your tape-to-film transfer house before you roll tape. Consult with them and use the settings they recommend for your DV camcorder- interlaced/non-interlaced, shutter speed, etc.
Have feature films
…
Published by Josh at January 17, 2006
Celtx is the first comprehensive software package designed for people who work in the Pre-Production of Film, TV, Theatre and New Media. It provides all of the tools you need under one application and works on all platforms.
Story Development Tools
Celtx includes Scene and Character Development tools that help spur creativity. …
Published by Josh at January 3, 2006
A film festival judge shares insight from the experience
in hopes to help filmmakers submit (and be accepted to) film festivals:
http://boards.withoutabox.com/viewtopic.php?pid=26554
Published by Josh at December 31, 2005
DV Enlightenment
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