JVC Demonstrates 4K Camcorder, Transports Us from Vegas to New York
We've always known that 'Full HD' 1080p video is just another stop on the road to ultra high definition TV. At JVC's stand at the CES 2011 trade show, the company demonstrated a 4K prototype camcorder that suggests we'll be reaching
RED Epic vs. ARRI Alexa vs. Canon 7D
As we leave 2010 behind, there’s no doubt that the digital cinematography race is getting tighter with options across the board. Three of the major players in this game are the RED Epic, the Arri Alexa and the Canon 7D.
Call for New Media, Web Series, and Filmmaker Submissions for Los Angeles New Media Film Festival
Earlybird Submission Deadline is Jan 15, 2011 for the Los Angeles New Media Film Festival which will have networking, panels and judges from organizations such as Industrial Light & Magic, Pixar, Summit Entertainment and United Talent Agency.The New Media Film
Top 5 HDSLR Must Have Features Moviemakers Want in the Next Pro HDSLR
In a recent poll about HDSLRs, planet5D readers answered this question “What are your top 3 needs for the next pro level HDSLR?” – we offered selections like 4k video, autofocus in video, reduced jello, HDMI out, RAW video and
Tools to Make HDSLR Editing Easier
Video enabled digital still cameras continue to be hot, and Canon, more so than other manufacturers, has been on the vanguard. Nearly every DP I know has responded to at least one bid where the client requested a hybrid DSLR,
Kanye West Directs Surreal Digital Short 'Runaway'
If R. Kelly's "Trapped in the Closet" is a "hip hopera" then Kanye West's "Runaway" is a Greek rap tragedy. West collaborated with screenwriter Hype Williams, production designer Vanessa Beecroft and cinematographer Kyle Kibbe to create an experience to rival
Post Trends for 2011
by Oliver Peters. This has been a great year for technology innovation in the film and video industries, and 2011 will continue that trend. Here are a few of the items and products to keep an eye on in the
Videographer Shoots 3D Summer Weddings
Bruno White Entertainment (BWE) used a pre production model of Panasonic's AG 3DA1 camcorder to shoot HD 3D wedding videos at locations including the Epcot theme park at Walt Disney World Resort. Located in Orlando, BWE has an exclusive contract
Director of Photography Manfred Reiff Shoots 3D Video Art with Panasonic's New AG-3DA1 Full HD 3D Camcorder
‘Time Suite III’ Displays a New Dimension in Museum Quality Art. Secaucus, NJ – Prominent Manhattan based Director of Photography Manfred Reiff recently chose Panasonic’s new AG 3DA1 Full HD 3D camcorder to shoot a piece of high end video




