The VL7 monitor makes a cost effective and convenient HD viewfinder for use with DSLRs or HDMI equipped camcorders. Nothing beats a compact high resolution field monitor for improving focus, color balance and framing. This is particularly true when shooting
By Oliver PetersApple Final Cut Pro had been rocking along for twelve years, gaining professional market share and becoming a versatile platform for many editors, facilities and developers. But in recent years it became clear that a complete, from the
Remember Apple's grammatically incorrect slogan a few years ago, Think Different? Well, Final Cut Pro X definitely requires us to think differently.Available only in the App Store for $299, Final Cut Pro X represents a major shift not only in
By Ned SoltzMac users prepare to usher in a new generation of connectivity via Thunderbolt or dabble in USB 3.0 via third party cards. PC vendors add USB 3.0 ports. Still, the majority of users are currently relying on storage
by Oliver PetersWhen you edit on the road, it’s often a challenge finding the right machine to be your reliable road warrior. This is when it becomes time to bump your laptop up a notch into the mobile workstation class
Grass Valley's updated NLE adds an agnostic edge.By Oliver PetersEditing software manufacturers continue to expand features by adding native support for a variety of new camera codecs. EDIUS 6, the newest version of Grass Valley’s primary editing platform advances this
This extensive production tutorial is an eye opening look at making an indie feature. By Laurie K. SchendenFilmmaker in a Box is a resource for filmmakers with some production experience but very little money. The goal was to create
This plug in offers a unique approach to image alteration. By Oliver PetersLike guitarists searching for the perfect tone, editors are constantly looking for tools, tips and tricks to give their images a signature look. The newest tool in this
AJA's latest acquisition solution is a winner.By Ned SoltzAJA is now shipping the KiPro Mini, a major step forward in the company’s line of direct from camera acquisition products. First came the I O HD, a product I reviewed at
New input and output speed amps up a classic.By Ned SoltzAJA is now shipping the latest update to its top of the line Kona series, the Kona 3G. Capitalizing on the power of the Kona 3, the Kona 3G adds
