I decided about 12 hours before to head out to NAB, squeaking in a visit to the showroom floor on Tuesday, April 21, the day before I had a shoot. I booked a cheap same day roundtrip flight and crossed my fingers I would see something new and exciting. And while there […]
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Another year at NAB! While this year had plenty to offer filmmakers, there was definitely an emphasis on “content creators” as the theme seems to imply: But I guess “fresh perspectives” also works for virtually any filmmaker looking for something new, so here are my fresh perspectives on what I […]
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Hear a lot of buzz about Aputure lights? They have become quite popular on set lately as they strike a nice balance between cost and quality. Aputure Lighting is renowned for its innovative and versatile LED lighting solutions designed for filmmakers, videographers, and content creators. Their product range includes high-quality […]
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The 100 Year Anniversary of NAB! Hard to believe, but basically the year my grandparent’s were born, NAB started. I can only imagine that those at the first NAB in 1923 would be quite surprised by how far the world of broadcasting has changed in 100 years. As you walk […]
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Well, it’s nice to be back in person to the 2022 NAB show in Las Vegas, Nevada. It had been a few years since I (or anyone, for that matter) has been able to attend, due to the pandemic. So it was nice to see old faces and meet some […]
Read MoreBack in the 1960’s, various companies began developing all sorts of plastic cameras. Not just plastic camera bodies, but the lens too! 100% plastic. Sounds crazy, but it works. In fact, this simple invention is considered one of the reasons photography reach “art” status — because looking at an image […]
Read MoreThis entry is in conjunction with the “Home Wizards” show on KFWB 980AM with Hosts Cindy Dole & Eric Stromer that originally aired on Saturday, December 3, 2011. To listen, use this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptZUw2gX118 It’s time for the holidays once again, and time to capture those precious memories – especially on Christmas […]
Read MoreWhen RED DIGITAL CINEMA debuted the RED ONE 4K camera in 2007, it was an instant game-changer. Way ahead of it’s time in terms of resolution (keep in mind, high definition, or 2K, was just becoming widely accepted), and for under $30K, you could own your own digital movie camera […]
Read MoreWhether you are shooting video or stills, working with a 5D Mark II can be a little intimidating, especially if you’re stepping up from a Canon Rebel or a more automatic camera. One of the questions I get asked most often is about white balance – “What do you set […]
Read MoreThere are a lot of questions about ISO on the Mark II. Here are some answers. QUESTION: When you shoot, do you set your ISO to 160 when outdoors or 320 with a ND filter over it? I almost always shoot at 160 outdoors during daytime. In order to get […]
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