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Added by jzaccaria--Creative Planet Network, 04/29/13 12:04:37 AM

Watch: 7 Clips From 'The Great Gatsby' Explore The Romance Behind The Glitter

Kevin Jagernauth of IndieWire writes: Well, as you might have already heard bubbling around the interwebs, New York City press got to see "The Great Gatsby" over the weekend, and while lips are firmly sealed until the embargo lifts, Warner Bros. has plenty to share for those eagerly awaiting the movie. Seven clips from the film have landed online, and while recent weeks have focused on the party atmosphere around the film via the soundtrack, these glimpses put the focus squarely on the characters.

Added by jzaccaria--Creative Planet Network, 04/28/13 11:04:01 PM

Watch: 3 Stylish & Violent Clips From Nicolas Winding Refn's 'Only God Forgives'

Kevin Jagernauth of IndieWire writes: While the story behind "Only God Forgives" will be the reunion between "Drive" director and star, Nicolas Winding Refn and Ryan Gosling, is it too early to declare that Kristin Scott Thomas might steal the show? Possibly, but in these three new clips from the movie she stands tall above the whiskey glass smashing and chase sequences.

Added by Sarv Kreindler--Creative Planet Network, 04/24/13 04:04:01 PM

Chroma Subsampling Techniques

RED writes: Video compression is commonly thought of as being unique to digital, but it’s also been around since the early days of analog. Compression has just become more sophisticated since then. In this article, we will take a look back at one early strategy in particular: 4:2:2, 4:1:1 and 4:2:0 chroma subsampling. STRATEGY Vision specialists have long known that our eyes are much less sensitive to color resolution than we are to brightness resolution.

Added by Sarv Kreindler--Creative Planet Network, 04/24/13 03:04:19 PM

Help Desk: Sense and Sensitivity

Andy Shipsides of HDVideoPro writes: Recently, a client who purchased a Sony PMW-F3 from AbelCine gave me a call with a "quick question." He had just updated his camera with the S-Log recording option and discovered that he now could set his camera's sensitivity in a number of different ways. He could set the camera's gain, ISO or, with the S-Log mode turned on, an Exposure Index (EI). He wanted to know the difference between these settings and which was best to use. Like many "quick questions" I'm asked, this wasn't exactly something I could answer quickly. But to get him up and working, I explained to him that gain and ISO in the F3 are directly connected (where +6 dB equals two times the ISO), and that Exposure Index is more like a color correction made in post. This was a fine answer with regard to the F3, but most other cameras, especially RAW-recording cameras, work quite differently.

Added by Sarv Kreindler--Creative Planet Network, 04/23/13 04:04:32 PM

Beast, Company 3 and Method Studios Work Seamlessly to Deliver Nike's 'No Angel'

Talent from Chicago’s Beast, Company 3 and Method Studios recently collaborated to finish Nike’s “No Angel." Nike wanted “No Angel” to create a distinct and relatable identity for the sprawling, image-obsessed, Los Angeles market while paying homage to the City of Angels’ celebrated obsession with the spotlight. The piece was directed by Go Film’s Brigg Bloomquist for San Francisco boutique shop Union Made Creative.

Added by Sarv Kreindler--Creative Planet Network, 04/23/13 01:04:56 PM

theC47: Real World Video Podcasting, May 18, AbelCine

AbelCine New York is holding an all-day workshop called "theC47: Real World Video Podcasting" on May 18th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Jem Schofield, founder of theC47, will run the session which will focus on both the business and production sides of real world video podcasting. Topics will include understanding your client’s brand and setting up, shooting and distributing video podcasts. Early bird registration (before May 11th) is now available for $249. The regular registration rate is $299. Read more and register here.

Added by Sarv Kreindler--Creative Planet Network, 04/23/13 01:04:56 PM

4K Passes Tipping Point. The Revolution Has Happened.

Still from After Earth shot in 4K on the Sony F65. David Shapton of RedShark News writes: One of the advantages of getting older is that you gain a sense of perspective. You remember what things were like decades ago, and with today’s rate of change, that means they were nothing nothing like what we have today.

Added by Sarv Kreindler--Creative Planet Network, 04/22/13 05:04:41 PM

The Sony F65 Captures the Majesty of Iceland for 'Oblivion'

DP Claudio Miranda explains why he chose to shoot sci-fi film Oblivion on the Sony F65. He says, "We just liked the sharpness of the camera and the way it captured the image. The initial intention of Oblivion...was to capture Iceland as majestically as we possibly could. We really wanted to have the detail in the blacks, and the detail in the sky and hold it all in. With the camera's latitude, it really helped bring that forth." Watch below.

Added by Sarv Kreindler--Creative Planet Network, 04/19/13 05:04:55 PM

Lyrical Images

Jim Hemphill of American Cinematographer writes: To the Wonder is the third collaboration between writer-director Terrence Malick and director of photography Emmanuel “Chivo” Lubezki, ASC, AMC, following The New World and The Tree of Life.

Added by Sarv Kreindler--Creative Planet Network, 04/18/13 12:04:33 PM

AbelCine's Digital Technician Courses, L.A.

AbelCine L.A. is offering a series of courses for ACs, DITs, and post professionals focused on the tools, technology, and science of modern cinema. Each workshop covers a specific topic including Understanding Color, Creating and Applying LUTs, Camera Matching, Monitor Calibration, Waveforms & Vectorscopes, On Set Media Management, Working with Raw, and Exposing & Shooting Log. Sign up for individual classes or a series of them here.