Archive for Post Production
Editing Mouse-Free
I often interact with others that are just getting started with Final Cut Pro. Maybe they’ve only used FCP a few times or they are moving from iMovie or Final Cut Express. Either way, I find that they are tied to the mouse for most of their editing functions. This is typical for anyone learning [...]
Read morePros and Cons of HD video on a DSLR camera
With the rise of many amazing VDSLR (Video Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras (such as the Canon 7D or the Nikon D3S) coming to the prosumer market, the use of HD DSLR video is increasing. The ability for DSLR cameras to shoot HD video has been around for some time, but I’ve found there are [...]
Read moreCorrecting optical aberration and geometric distortion on the Panasonic HVX200
Optical aberration. Geometric distortion. “What?” you ask. I’ll explain. On the Project Hope Relay shoot, I wanted a really wide shot from across the lake with the runner in the distance. It’s a beautiful scene and I wanted the Furman bell tower on the right side of the frame and the lake as the lower [...]
Read moreVideo for the Department of Homeland Security
We were privileged to work with Shafer & Huguley Marketing to create this video for the Department of Homeland Security. The full run time is about 11 minutes and explains what DMO-ADA (Distributed Mission Operations-Air Defense Artillery) encompasses. Sorry we can’t show you the whole thing (unless you show us your security clearance), but take [...]
Read moreShooting in Slow Motion – Overcranking the HVX
I love the Panasonic HVX200. I love it’s tapeless counterpart, the HPX170 even more. One of the things I enjoy so much about these cameras (considering their price range) is the ability they have to operate in “film cam” mode and shoot at variable frame rates. When you ‘overcrank’ at 60 frames per second and [...]
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