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AJA Releases Free iPhone App for Video Professionals

Need to make a quick calculation for how much data that bit of video is going to consume… Aja has an app for that:

…AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced the release of AJA DataCalc. AJA DataCalc is a free storage requirement […]

Inflatable Airline Camera Bag

By Allan Weitz
Traveling with precision tools and instruments has long been a game of seeing how far one can press the limits of government/corporate rules without pushing one-button-too-many of the person behind the ticket counter. Ever tighter carry-on allowances and checked baggage fees of $25, $50, $75, and higher have […]

DIY Camera Stabalizer with 3 Axis Gimbal

We always love innovative DIY projects here at IQ - and nothing has spurred on my Do-It-Yourselfers than the quest for the perfect camera stabalizer. This one is pretty cool and uses an interesting home made 3 axis gimbal.

…The main conundrum I faced in putting together my SteadiCam was the […]

Assistant director workshop: Tips for the First Assistant Director

So what exactly does a First Assistant Director (1st AD) do? This article breaks down the job as well as some tips on how to handle the job successfully.

…The First Assistant Director is the Head of the Assistant Directing and Unit departments, but must be respected as an overall manager […]

iPhone 3GS Shoulder Mount Rig

Want the portability of an iPhone but the rock steadiness of a shoulder mount rig? There’s an app for that.
… well it’s not really an app.

Car Dash Camera Mount

Here’s a step by step guide to making a Car Dash Camera Mount for your small palm sized camera. Remember, whenever dealing with moving vehicles: SAFETY FIRST!!!
Car Dash Camera Mount - More DIY How To Projects

Planning for Post in your Filmmaking Production Workflow

Sundance acclaimed filmmaker/director Eric Escobar discusses the production process - scouting locations,casting, lighting, filming, and how one needs to plan for post production during these earlier steps.
Via: Red Giant TV

13 Things You Wish You Did On Location

Whether you’re going to do the editing or you’re handing off to someone else - there’s a lot of little things that we sometimes forget to do on location that would have really made editing a whole lot easier. Here are 13 little things you can do on location to […]

BBC R&D: Assessment and settings for Sony PMW-EX1 and EX3

The BBC Research and Development department takes apart the Sony EX1 and EX3 cameras for this extremely detailed white paper:

…The cameras are relatively light (about 2.8kg in including battery) and have an integral viewfinder (3½” lcd), and seems aimed at the high-end professional and full broadcast markets, even though the […]

Code of Best Practices for Sustainable Filmmaking

The center for social media has put together a thorough checklist for calculating the carbon footprint of your production from office management to travel and filming carbon impact

…Filmmakers historically have played an important role in raising critical issues for society, including environmental threats from climate change and over-exploitation of resources. […]