Here’s a list of links/stories/news that I’ve read over the last week that you might be interested in: – The TGR 3D Experiment at Steven’s Pass Teton Gravity Research has just completed their first 3D location shoot for their upcoming Fall 2010 Ski and Snowboard release, Light the Wick. Shooting park features with athletes Sammy Carlson, […]
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“The Sandpit” – A short film by Aero Director, Sam O’Hare
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I love tilt-shift timelapse stuff. My buddy Tate is an even bigger fan. This is definitely one of the better ones I’ve seen. Shooting up high in New York really adds to the sense of miniaturization. The Sandpit, directed by Sam O’Hare, is a day in the life of New York City, as seen in […]
Read More heli, helicopter, miniature, new york, nikon, nyc, stop-motion, tilt shift, timelapseBetter Interviews With These Tips
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When shooting interviews for documentaries, films, television, etc; producers will usually compile a list of questions for the subject, many times with marginal background on the subject themselves. These cookie cutter questions will result in uninspired and lifeless interviews. California Radio Personality Colin Marshall suggests ditching the note cards and having a conversation instead. I, […]
Read More documentary, interview, jon stewart, tipsGet an Email When Your Render’s Done
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Render Notification from thecurrentcut.com This is one of the coolest little apps I’ve seen in awhile. Simply start your render in Final Cut Pro, Color, Avid, or Compressor; open the app and get an email when your render’s done! The coolest aspect of this app is the ability to send text messages via email, which I […]
Read MoreCurrent Recommendations Updated
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Just a friendly reminder to check out the updates to my Current Recommendations page. Every week I double-check it and make changes/additions/subtractions as needed. Leave comments if you agree or disagree with my recommendations, or if you think there’s something new that I need to check out.
Read MoreRumor: New 6 core Mac Pros Next Tuesday? Update: “by June”
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The rumor mill is churning out more good news today. A Mac Pro refresh might be right around the corner. From MacRumors: ZDNet reports that it has received information from tipsters claiming that Apple will release new Mac Pro models next Tuesday, adding a hexacore Core i7-based model to its lineup. “I’m getting tips in […]
Read MoreRumor: Uncompressed HD Output on Canon DSLRs
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I saw this on Canon Rumors today. If true, this would be huge: A source told me that canon have indeed created a raw video option for HDSLR’s. It will utilize the HDMI port on the cameras to output full uncompressed HD content for recording on an external device. Apparently the current 720P output is limited by […]
Read MoreColor Control Surfaces Compared
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I’ve been color correcting for a few years, and using Apple Color since it was added to Final Cut Studio. Apple really has democratized color correction by taking a $25,000 software package and bundling it with Final Cut Studio for no extra cost. But one of the greatest things about the “big iron” systems though […]
Read MoreCanon HDSLRs Getting Higher Profile
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Yesterday I saw a quick blurb on Philip Bloom’s blog about director Robert Rodriguez using 2 Canon 7D cameras, one in a full shoulder-mount setup with a 7″ Panasonic monitor as a viewfinder, for a music video. The post got more interesting as the DP for the project caught wind of the post and added […]
Read MoreRumors: Video Streaming Services for iPhone/iPad from Apple, Netflix
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2 interesting stories popped up on MacRumors today: Apple to Stream Video As Well as Music and TV from ‘the Cloud’? Apple has told the studios that under the plan, iTunes users will access video from various Internet-connected devices. Apple would, of course, prefer that users access video from the iPad, the company’s upcoming tablet […]
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