Notes On Video

Blackmagic Cinema Camera: A Minimal Kit Guide | IAIN ANDERSON | MacProVideo Grab a 240 GB drive from Blackmagic’s approved SSD list. I use the Kingston SSD V+200, which can record for about 2.5 hours. To guard against hardware failure, a second SSD isn’t a bad idea, though some brave souls have shot direct to 2.5” spinning disks. One other option on set would be to use a Thunderbolt cable to record direct to a Mac laptop from the camera with the included Media Express app. TOP 10 EDITING MISTAKES TO AVOID | VideoMaker 1 – Poor Audio Mix One of the most obvious editing errors is the need to fix your audio mix. Almost every edit has two primary audio components: voice and music. Both play important roles in your productions. The voices communicate content. They impart information and tell the story. SIGMA PRODUCES FIRST F/1.8 CONSTANT APERTURE STANDARD ZOOM LENS | Mat Gallagher | News Shooter It seems Sigma is pushing the boundaries of lens design once again with the intr...

Blackmagic Camera Post Workflow | Derek Johnson | Hurlblog In our second post on the Blackmagic Cinema Camera, we are going to look at some workflow options for getting both the CinemaDNG and ProRes files out of the camera and into the NLE of your choice. Keep in mind there are many factors that dictate how you will approach post workflow – storage space requirements, speed, hardware, software, quality and final delivery – just to name a few. 4K recording for Sony NEX-FS700 (two options) | F-Stop Academy With an optional advanced firmware upgrade, the NEX-FS700E will output 4K bitstream data over 3G HD-SDI. The HXR-IFR5 interface unit has a 3G HD-SDI input and will transfer the RAW 4K data to record on to the Access Memory Card in the AXS-R5 recorder NAB2013 - BLACKMAGIC CINEMA 4K & POCKET CINEMA CAMERA | Andrew Wonder Blackmagic took NAB by storm Sunday night when it slipped to attendees (and then the internet) that they would be showing a new generation of cinema c...

HOW WE DID IT: SNL “HISTORY OF PUNK” | Alex Buono Right away we knew we wanted a grungy 16mm handheld look, with hard contrasty lighting and strong primary colors that screamed that late 70s period. We certainly weren’t going to shoot with an actual 16mm camera – no time for processing on this schedule and I don’t think there’s even a lab in New York that still processes 16mm. My first thought was to use a 4/3” sensor camera like the Black Magic, with some beat-up old 16mm lenses. Note that Alex is also going to be doing a "Art of Visual Storytelling" workshop series around the country this summer: Visual Storytelling Tour Females Beware: It’s a Feeding Frenzy for You in the Ocean of the Film Industry | Evan Luzzi | The Black and Blue Amber’s story doesn’t have a dramatic ending. No, this ending is more like an ellipsis — incomplete, but suggestive — that implies females will have to learn how to toe the line between a professional relationship and a personal one ...

H6 Handy Recorder | Zoom Interesting new recorder announced by Zoom: The world's first handy recorder with interchangeable mic system XY mics capture remarkable stereo depth and clarity Mid-side mics provide continuously variable stereo width Four XLR/TRS inputs for external mic/line connections Up to six channels of simultaneous recording High-definition audio of up to 24-bit/96kHz And if you're looking for a portable recorder to use with your DSLR, or other video camera, the new Tascam DR-60D ($349) looks really interesting too. Records Up to 4 Channels Simultaneously Screw-On DSLR Camera and Mount to Tripod Operates on 4 AA Batteries Up to 24-bit, 96 kHz PCM Recording Two XLR/TRS Combo Mic/Line Jacks B & H has posted a look at the recorder here:   Hands-On Review: the Tascam DR-60D The full Panasonic GH3 review | Andrew Reid | EOSHD At first glance you’d be forgiven for thinking the GH3 isn’t a huge step up from the GH2 in terms of im...

Ep. 42 - "NAB 2013 Super Wrap Up" (with Matt Allard, Rick Macomber & Rob Ruscher) | NeedCreative Podcast IN THIS EPISODE:In this 42nd episode of the NeedCreative Podcast, your host Paul Antico is joined by a fantastic panel of shooter/DPs including Matt Allard of Al-Jazeera English, Rick Macomber of CBS Boston, and Ron Ruscher of 522 Productions, who all report on their experiences at NABShow 2013. Matt and Rick in particular helped shoot over 60 video reports from the show floor (all available on www.newsshooter.com), and Rob combed the floor as well for the latest in indie film production gear. This is all about gear this week, and it's a blockbuster. Coloristos #11: "NAB 2013 Highlights" | Podomatic In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss highlights for colorists at NAB 2013, including DaVinci Resolve 10, SpeedGrade CS7, Smoke 2013, the Scratch 8 preview, Mistika 7.2, and the new Baselight One Deskside and Slate Control Panel. ...