Checking out HDR at IBC

September 15, 2015, 04:19 PM

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By Simon Ray It was an interesting couple of days in Amsterdam. I was hoping to get some more clarity on where things were going with the High Dynamic Range concept in both professional and consumer panels, as well as delivery mechanisms to get it to the consumers. I am leaving IBC knowing more, but no nearer a coherent idea as to exactly where this is heading. I initially visited Dolby to get an update on Dolby Vision, see where they were with their Dolby Vision technology and most impo...

iPad Pro vs. Surface Pro 3

September 15, 2015, 04:19 PM

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Is the new iPad Pro an innovative rebooting of the iPad lineup, or just an acknowledgement that the Microsoft Surface was the right idea all along (or maybe a bit of both)? Though it isn't completely fair to line up a late 2015 product next to a mid 2014 one, let's see how the iPad Pro compares to the Surface Pro 3.

Evolution of the Dolly Zoom

September 15, 2015, 04:18 PM

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The Dolly Zoom is a camera shot made famous in Alfred Hitchcock’s VERTIGO (1958). It was invented by cameraman Irmin Roberts to visually convey the feeling and effects of acrophobia by zooming in with the lens while simultaneously dollying the camera backwards…or vice versa. Since 1958 it has been used hundreds of times in motion pictures…sadly most of the time only as a trick shot. Filmmakers often use it because it looks cool, has direct cinema lineage to Hitchcock and they love to point...

The Biggest Headlines from IBC 2015

September 15, 2015, 01:59 PM

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The International Broadcast Convention in Amsterdam has come to an end. Here are the big headlines from IBC 2015.

Grass Valley Edius delivers Speed, Reliability & F

September 15, 2015, 01:58 PM

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When it comes to delivering your production on a tight deadline, whether it’s news, Same-Day-Edits or for a web video channel, Grass Valley Edius gets the job done right. Edius lets you work easily with native footage,  even on a less than screaming fast computer. It’s got the power and features you need to turn Read More The post Grass Valley Edius delivers Speed, Reliability & Flexibiliy appeared first on Videoguys Blog.

Car Render Challenge – Annual Humster3D Competit

September 15, 2015, 01:57 PM

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It’s time for the long-awaited annual Humster3D competition for the best car render. It is the largest awards event for the car 3d modeling and visualization industry. The competition, held in partnership with leading companies and 3d software manufacturers, is open for both young artists and top 3D artists from around the world.

RØDELink Newsshooter Kit Features & Specification

September 15, 2015, 01:57 PM

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RØDE is doubling down on their popular wireless microphone system with a Newsshooter kit. This new product offers a wireless transmitter that can plug in directly into XLR or even the Micon connector on their lav microphones. Other cool features are a headphone connector right on the transmitter so you can keep an ear on what you’re actually recording and the ability to use Sony L-Series batteries.

IBC Colorist Mixer 2015 pictures

September 15, 2015, 01:56 PM

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It was a great night made possible by the sponsors. Colorists and friends gathered from all over Europe for food, drinks and for the first time the Mixer quiz.

Avid Everywhere opens up Avid for Everyone!

September 15, 2015, 09:21 AM

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One of the biggest stories coming out of IBC this week is the evolution of Avid Everywhere into open standards and technologies that fully support other NLEs beyond Media Composer. Avid DNxIO, their new 4K I/O box; Avid ISIS, the breakthrough, low cost, affordable shared video storage solution; and their award winning Interplay|MAM asset management Read More The post Avid Everywhere opens up Avid for Everyone! appeared first on Videoguys Blog.

Review Videos with Frame.io

September 15, 2015, 09:21 AM

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