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James Cameron on TEDTalks

James Cameron’s big-budget (and even bigger-grossing) films create an unreal world all their own. In this personal talk, he reveals his childhood fascination with the fantastic — from reading science fiction to deep-sea diving — and how it ultimately drove the success of his blockbuster hits “Aliens,” “The Terminator,” “Titanic” […]

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.
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Cinematography Tips for Video Lighting

The first episode of Cinematography Tips for Video Lighting. Hosted by Tony Reale.
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Cinevate: Rigging and Grip Bits

Cinevate’s Video University covers various rigs and potential rigging options for each.
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The Case of the Bad Production Designer

At the start of the Art Directors Guild awards, this short film by Cindy Peters titled The Case of the Bad Production Designer debuted:

Each year the ADG celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of Production Designers and Art Directors in film and television at this prestigious event. Awards are given for Excellence […]

After Effects Tutorial: Expressions and Illusions

This is a 5 part tutorial for Adobe After Effects Expressions. The Expressions used are basic but very powerful, such as the expression which allows you to scale by pixel size rather than by percentage. He does take some time to review the basics as he goes through the tutorial, […]

Sony Vegas: TV Simulation Intro

In this tutorial we learn how to create a unique effect with the tv simulation video fx built into Sony Vegas.
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New Directions for Independent Cinema: Ian Calderon

Ian Calderon, director of digital initiatives for the Sundance Institute, talks with CinemaTech editor Scott Kirsner about trends in independent film: delivering content to mobile phones and Internet-connected TVs, producing in 3-D, piracy, and the challenge of breaking through the noise — whether you’re submitting a film to Sundance or […]