iPhone 7 Plus multi-sensor smartphone, and the 5 questions I asked Apple PR
Yesterday, Apple announced its new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus phones, with major upgrades for both audio and video. The rear cameras on the iPhone 7 Plus now have dual sensors and dual lenses to...
View ArticleURSA Mini UI/OS Review
Finally, the new User Interface and Operating System has become available on the Blackmagic URSA Mini. I have tested it. I have shot with it. And, yes it is most definitely the other half of the...
View ArticleA Season of New Cinema Lenses for Filmmakers
Are we right in the middle of a cinema lens revolution? I am talking about cinema lenses priced for the owner/operator as well as lenses the local camera house might carry for rental. It appears lens...
View ArticleSony clarifies why it offers optional MPEG2 for PXW-X70 & PXW-FS5 camcorders
Owners of Sony’s PXW-X70 and PXW-FS5 camcorders now have the option of purchasing an upgrade license to record HD in MPEG2, in addition to their original códecs. This new optional capability for these...
View ArticleKinoGrip on Blackmagic URSA Mini Stabilizes Handheld Shooting
Wood or metal? What is more comfortable for you during hand-held shooting? I prefer the organic nature of wood, but Blackmagic makes a handgrip for the Blackmagic URSA Mini. For many reasons, I chose...
View ArticleBlackmagic’s Micro Cinema Camera Captures POVs for Mountain Dew
It’s a small camera. It has interchangeable lenses. It can record 12-bit raw or 10-bit ProRes files. The Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera is becoming the POV / Crash Camera of choice lately. Why do I...
View ArticleArt of the Shot: Richard Crudo, ASC
Welcome to the inaugural “Art of the Shot” interview series. It seems fitting to me the leadoff hitter for these articles will feature none other than American Society of Cinematographers former...
View ArticleBlackmagic URSA Mini 4.0 UI/OS Officially Released
Overnight Blackmagic Design released the new user interface and operation system for the URSA Mini out of Beta. Firmware 4.0 is official. Funny thing is the 4.0 Beta and 4.0 Beta 2 of the URSA Mini...
View Article“Too Much Headroom!” The Joy of “Unconventional” Compositions
I’m a huge fan of the TV series Mr. Robot. Not only does it have one of the deepest and most intricate storylines I’ve ever seen on TV, but the photography is wonderful. I’ve been analyzing the...
View ArticleBlackmagic 4K Video Assist Review
I’ll make this quick. The Blackmagic 4K Video Assist is damn useful for URSA Mini shooters if only for one feature and one feature only, False Color. Yes, the URSA Mini, 4K or 4.6K, has a false color...
View ArticleDefinitive Guide to Editing With DaVinci Resolve Released
Blackmagic releases the official hands-on guide to editing with DaVinci Resolve 12.5. DaVinci Resolve, arguably one of the most popular dedicated color correction programs, has “dabbled” in editing...
View ArticleAutocue iPad Teleprompter Review
4K, URSA Minis, Red Weapons, Vintage Lenses, and much more are inspiring pieces of gear which may help us do our jobs well. Sometimes, new gear can even excite us shooters and help us reach a deeper...
View ArticleNashville Filmmakers Guild’s Camera Debate
Investing into a camera system is one helluva a commitment. Yes, you can rent, but what should you rent and why? It can be challenging to keep up as manufacturers continue to release new camera models...
View ArticleDaVinci Resolve on Intel Driven VAIO Z Flip
Will I be able to run DaVinci Resolve on a tablet-like computer? Will I be able to color correct away from my office? Historically, I have run DaVinci Resolve on two different machines: an Apple...
View ArticleArt of the Shot: Eric Lin
Recently, I had the opportunity to talk to Eric Lin who is a cinematographer best known for his work on I Smile Back (2015), Equity (2016) and Rudderless (2014). His latest film “My Blind Brother” hit...
View ArticleArt of The Shot: Eric Edwards
You have seen Eric Alan Edward’s work. I would go so far as to say you have likely watched more than one of his films. This has been my journey discovering the cinematography of Eric Edwards. As I did...
View ArticleVR and 360 Video Workshop In The Nashville Area
When CBS’s 60minutes added 360 video capture for one of their stories I knew we were solidly on the path for everyone to shoot 360 videos… some day. I still have to ask myself are 360 videos a fad? Is...
View ArticleArt of The Shot – Greig Fraser ASC, ACS
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” Cinematographer Greig Fraser ASC, ACS kicked off his career with an Instant Noodles commercial. Back then, he was so worried about where his next paycheck may come from...
View ArticleFull Sail University Trains Future Filmmakers With Sony’s Help
When a prospective student walks into one of the buildings at Full Sail University, situated on a 210-acre campus in Winter Park, Florida, they cannot help but discover the word “DREAM” hanging on the...
View ArticleBlack Shading Added To Blackmagic URSA Mini 4.6K
Blackmagic updates their URSA Mini 4.6K just in time for the Holidays. What do you get for this gift? Black shading. Yes, this appears to be a single feature updated, but any update is a good update,...
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