One Set of ND Filters to Rule Them All?
One of the dirty little secrets of the film industry is that, historically, no one has made a truly neutral ND filter. In theory ND filters cut all visible light equally, but the sad reality is that...
View ArticleWhy Make Video Look Like Film? An Inside Look…
When Rubber Monkey Software of New Zealand asked me to review their filmConvert software, it occurred to me that this was an opportunity to ask some deeper questions about film stock emulation products...
View ArticleQuick Look: Ikan D7w portable display with waveform monitoring
Ikan’s D7w is a 7” field monitor with SDI and HDMI inputs, 1080p compatibility, and a variety of useful display modes: false color, clipping guide, pixel-for-pixel mode, focus peaking, waveform monitor...
View ArticleReview: JVC GY-HM650, the Camcorder for News and Journalism?
The HM650 really is a very clever camera, packed full of features that make it a great choice for news shooters. It has multiple codec and recording options, great for when you need to pool or share...
View ArticleKnow Your WaveForm! RGB vs. Luma in the Field
Proper exposure in HD is not always easy. Meter readings don't always match what the camera sees. Zebras tell us where highlights are clipped but that's about it. False color gives us broad stroke...
View ArticleReview: Miller Solo Tripod and Compass 15 Head
When choosing a tripod the range of models available is confusing and baffling. There are so many different tripod weights, payloads and heights to choose from, so it can be difficult. Also while there...
View ArticleFS700: The 4K Story from My Perspective
There are 28 things an assistant is supposed to do to this camera before every take. In practice there are really about ten that absolutely need to be done every single time, but miss one and you've...
View ArticleReview: Blackmagic Cinema & Pocket Cinema Cameras
REDs for the rest of us? The $1995 Blackmagic Cinema Camera and $995 Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera are interchangeable-lens, single-sensor cameras with raw recording capability, capturing...
View ArticleThe Evolution of My Industry
To summarize my early years in the dark ages, it went like this... I never did find myself surrounded by beautiful models taking their clothes off. But my career path did take me down the next best...
View ArticleFirst Look at the Letus Helix
At NAB this year I walked the floor looking for the next new thing for a small crew film operation. The stabilizing gimbal seemed to have come of age after last years' big splash from Movi. I have...
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