Videographer Mike Slee zeros in for the military’s International Sniper Competition. By Iain StasukevichOnce a year for the past 10 years, 70 of the world's best snipers gather at the Fort Benning US Army post in Columbus, Georgia, to take
This Web based solution may help smooth out your next production.By Iain StasukevichPeople have a number of communication options when it comes to collaborating on a project over great distances e mail, SMS, FTPs, videoconferencing. Databases are used to keep
What did I do right? By Stefan Sargent The Trans Alaska Pipeline, built between 1974 77, and only then because of the 1973 oil crisis.PRUDHOE BAY, ALASKAIt’s the spring of 1969. I’m on the North Slope of Alaska, doing research
A few key accessories have made my Canon EOS 7D into a production ready winner. By Jay HolbenI’ll admit it I’ve become an HDSLR disciple. Specifically, I've become a big fan of the Canon EOS 7D. After I did my
Bobby Bukowski and Oren Moverman's last project together, The Messenger, won Best First Feature at the Independent Spirit Awards. The duo reconvened in 2011 for Rampart, a portrait of a tough, embittered Vietnam vet whose job as a cop in
The Panasonic HDC Z10000 is marketed as a consumer camcorder, but I beg to differ with that targeting. The Z10000 is a truly professional unit, with even a few features not usually found in cameras of this size and at
On Wednesday, February 22nd, Adobe, Government Video Magazine and industry experts invite you for a day of valuable information concluding with a complimentary pre release screening of the groundbreaking new film, Act of Valor. Jacob Rosenberg, Director and CTO of
Will advanced digital still cameras eventually replace video cameras? By Craig Norris Independent filmmakers never had it so good. And now low budget television producers are in high definition heaven, too. The reason 1080p video recording with impressive low light
As you read this, the 2010 edition of Digital Video Expo has started, the first day is over, and the outcome in the midst of being digested by both the organizers — including myself — and the thousands of attendees
To document South Africa and the Soccer World Chapionships for TV Station ZDF in Germany, Jurifilm’s Field Sound Operator Tobias Ehleben and cameraman Dieter Goerke needed a tight shooting package that was safe and easy to access. That’s what they
Marshall continues to deliver new advanced technologies by offering free simple software upgrades to existing product lines.A leading manufacturer of LCD monitors and audio products for broadcast, studio, television, and production, Marshall Electronics recently announced a number of new product
By Stefan SargentExcitement. Roger and Vicki are coming to stay overnight. Roger worked in my London video facilities company, 30 years ago. That’s where they met. He dumped Miss Almost Right for Victoria. She was producing documentaries and went on
Third party developers have eased way for cutters faced with HDSLR shot content. By Oliver PetersVideo enabled digital still cameras continue to be hot, and Canon, more so than other manufacturers, has been on the vanguard. Nearly every DP I
Ned Soltz examines 10 possible lens choices for various camera formats from Carl Zeiss, Canon, Schneider and other leading companies. Click image for PDF of this page
A Cool Way of Saying "Thank You." By Stefan Sargent Why is it that while the big, complex jobs can go smoothly, the little, simple videos for friends, family and clients are a world of hurt?SAN FRANCISCO February 2010
Videographer Sam Allen found his niche in the clouds. By Iain Stasukevich “You start at around 9,300' and you finish at 14,200',” begins veteran aerial camera operator Sam Allen. “Helicopters really aren’t supposed to fly above 12,000'. The air
By Oliver PetersOne way to spruce up your editing application is through various plug ins for effects filters, transitions and generators. Your options range from single purpose filters, like Magic Bullet Colorista II and Digital Anarchy Beauty Box, to full
I've done two 'copter shoots for Dave—one in Sonoma County, Calif., the other flying over the Great Salt Lake. They were both scary but fun. Now he wants a third early morning traffic jams on the L.A. freeways.
Currently in its second season, the Prohibition era drama Boardwalk Empire continues to draw plaudits from critics and large numbers of viewers to HBO. Set in Atlantic City in 1920 21, the series follows the exploits of powerful but corrupt
Seattle rockers Pearl Jam are celebrating their 20th anniversary in style with a new music heavy documentary, Pearl Jam Twenty, directed by Cameron Crowe, which was released briefly in select theaters, turned up on PBS' American Masters series in late
