News From Here & There

3D

• Passive 3D will get better? Passive 3D screens currently aren't that good; they suffer from limited viewing angle issues and other problems. But  Vincent Alzieu seems to think things will get better....in five years or so. DigitalVersus: Confirmed: Passive 3D to Replace Active 3D Technology
  
  
• 3D doesn't work! David Cohen notes that even way back in 1953 people were complaining about 3D: Patron complained about not seeing picture on screen. Had his own viewers. Checked them; they were ordinary sunglasses. Twitlonger: Odd complaints about 3D: "Those Crazy, Mixed-Up 3-D Kids" July 8, 1953
  
  
• Sony PMW-F3 3D rig. A photo of two PMW-F3's on a 3D rig is posted at: ow.ly: bethmarchant

Software

• Problems with DaVinci Resolve: Patrick Inhofer at Tao of Color has been blogging about his experiences switching from Apple Color to DaVinci Resolve. He writes about a problem he encountered because the software didn't support a video format he assumed it would. TaoofColor: From Apple’s Color to BlackMagic’s DaVinci Resolve: Week 2 Part 1
  
  
• Final Cut Pro site: a new resource site for Final Cut Pro users has just started: fcp.co [I'm sure they are hoping the rumors of Final Cut Pro 8 are true! -Ed]
  
  
• Final Cut Wishes: speaking of Final Cut Pro 8, Alex Lindsay at Provideo Coalition does a bit of guessing about the probability of different features of the next FCP release (date, distribution, cost, etc.) ProVideoCoalition: Will Apple Release a New Final Cut Pro Studio and What Will Be New?
  
  
• Cloud-based compression: Sorenson announces cloud-based compression: Broadcasting&Cable: Sorenson Goes To The Cloud for Video Encoding

 

Other

• Lighting: FilmmakerIQ has posted a very interesting lighting article for those on a budget - and those who aren't. The author recommends avoiding work lights, and having gone that route and since switched to "real" lights, I think he's absolutely right! FilmmakerIQ: Exposing a Basic Lighting and Grip Kit
  
  
• Steadishots: if you work with - or just appreciate - camera stabilizers (i.e. steadicams TM) then check out: Steadishots.org