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DIY ZazaSlider

The DIY ZazaSlider allows you to add dolly and slider shots to your cinematography in a highly portable and efficient way and you can save you hundreds by building it yourself.
For more info on making a ZaZaSlider, go here:
ZaZaSlider.com
or here:
dvxuser.com
or here:
ZaZaSlider Vimeo Group

Tips on Shooting a Black Background

Just a few simple steps to getting a great look with a simple black Background.
VIA: Caleb Pike
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Sony Unveils NXCAM, New AVCHD Camera

Sony adds an AVCHD camcorder to it’s line up.

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PARK RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 18, 2009 – Sony Electronics is introducing a new family of professional video products that supports all bit rates and resolutions of the AVCHD format. Designed to bring the benefits of seamless and easy-to-use solid-state production capabilities to […]

Cinematographer Style - Lighting

Below are a couple excepts from the amazing documentary Cinematographer Style. With 110 masterfully edited interviews of celebrated cinematographers from around the world, CINEMATOGRAPHER STYLE creates a collective narrative about the process and progress of filmmaking. The distinguished group of artists including Vittorio Storaro, ASC, AIC (Apocalypse Now), Roger […]

Redrock Micro: DSLR Cinema/Field Bundles Tutorial

Setup tutorial covering setup of the Field and Cinema DSLR bundles.
VIA: Redrock Micro
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Cinematography Tips for Video Lighting

The first episode of Cinematography Tips for Video Lighting. Hosted by Tony Reale.
VIA: Tony Reale

Cinevate: Rigging and Grip Bits

Cinevate’s Video University covers various rigs and potential rigging options for each.
VIA: Cinevate

Simple Special FX

We show you how to pull off three simple special effects using just the camera and the subject’s reaction to sell the illusion. Learn how to make realistic looking rain for your video shoots, speed up the background of your videos and how to shoot during the day and make […]

The Art of Pulling Focus

FreshDV sits down with Bob Sanchez, a Chicago based career 1st AC with over 30 years of industry experience, for a three part video interview where Bob shows the ins-and-outs of pulling focus and also what it takes to be a first Assistant Camera.
Click here for part 1 of the […]

High Drama in 3D

Stephan Fleet, Visual Director of Killers, a drama using 3D, sits down to an interview about how to accomplish 3d without a James Cameron budget.

…We built our own for two HVX cameras with cinema adaptors. [Killers DP] David C. Smith built it, to be specific. For Red cameras, I […]