Posted on September 2, 2010 in Cinematography, General Production | No Comments
Here is the timelapse dolly stage zero prototype. Dynamic Perception’s mission is to provide low-cost and easy-to-use photographic motion control systems.
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Posted on September 1, 2010 in Cinematography, General Production | 2 Comments
This video tutorial describes how you can build a DIY DSLR cage for about $50.00.
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Posted on August 30, 2010 in Cinematography, General Production | 4 Comments
Sliders have really caught on in popularity recently with the lightweight DSLR camera explosion. Some say that the effect is overused – perhaps it is, but in my mind adding some slight subtle camera movements to your shot adds a tremendous amount of production value. And when it comes to subtle movement, sliders deliver the most bang for the buck, both in terms of cost and ease of setup and use.
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Posted on August 3, 2010 in General Production | 2 Comments
MICHAEL A. CIONI, Founder & CEO, LIGHTIRON Digital, LLC discusses Data Rates. He explains data rates from all file based acquisition as it relates to shooting with removable storage.
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Posted on August 3, 2010 in Cinematography, General Production | 1 Comment
The skateboard is pulled by a motor which you can buy at electronic supply stores all around the world. The Camera is controlled by a selfmade interval-o-meter with Arduino.
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Posted on July 31, 2010 in Cinematography, General Production | 1 Comment
This is a video describes how you can build a cool little do it yourself “Spider Trax Dolly” for only $25.
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Posted on July 17, 2010 in General Production | 2 Comments
The increased demands on the creative process – 2K/4K and beyond – have put dramatic pressure on DAM to respond with constantly improving performance and flexibility. DAM faces varied and growing demands like faster access, rapid retrieval, increased security, continual re-purposing and the need to be ready for rapid-response to an ever-changing, chaotic, 24 hour environment that simultaneously distributes for multiple purposes across multiple platforms.
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Posted on July 12, 2010 in Featured, Filmmaking 360, General Production, General Screenwriting, Storyboarding | 4 Comments
For this feature we have rounded up some of the best and most useful Filmmaking Apps that our Deal Leader Steve Jobs has approved for the App Store. As more filmmakers explore the possibilities with these powerful mobile devices, we are sure this list will continue to grow.
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Posted on July 10, 2010 in Filmmaking 360, General Production | 5 Comments
Ladies and gentlemen: the story you are about to hear comes straight from the files of the FilmmakerQ.com Discussion Boards. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. In this episode we bring you “Resume Overkill.”
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Posted on July 8, 2010 in Cinematography, General Production | 8 Comments
The first slate designed specifically for the DSLR filmmaker, DSLR Slate provides unique inputs like ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed, Lens, White Balance, and many more. The biggest standout feature is the “quick burst” mode which flashes not only the most common but ALL your data to the camera within about 2 seconds just before the A/V sync. This app was designed for the iPad but retains 100% functionality on the iPhone and iPod Touch.
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Posted on July 6, 2010 in Cinematography, General Production | 2 Comments
In this video DIY tutorial BFX shows you how to make a super effective and compact camera slider! This awesome filmmaking tool attaches to the top of any tripod and lets you get super smooth professional looking shots!
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Posted on July 6, 2010 in Cinematography, Editing, General Production | No Comments
Photographer/Director Chase Jarvis shares his bombproof workflow and backup for every image he shoots, stills and video alike. This in-depth look includes all the steps from capture to archive and gives you a method to ensure that you’ll never lose a single image.
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Posted on July 2, 2010 in General Production | No Comments
Vincent Laforet, one of the pioneers of the HD-DSLR revolution, shows us some of the latest toys from Cinegear 2010.
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Posted on June 15, 2010 in Cinematography, General Production | No Comments
This video tutorial demonstrates how to build a Do it Yourself (DIY) DSLR Camera Jib for under $200.
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Posted on May 17, 2010 in Contracts and Law, General Production, Marketing | No Comments
By Jon M. Garon
Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, PC
The challenge for the film producer is that potential distributors may have different goals regarding the marketing of the project. If the pre-release campaign does not work, the failed marketing will add an additional impediment to the sale of the film. In essence, the independent producer needs two [...]
