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 CHICAGO FROM ANOTHER WORLD: Making the Music Video, 'Endless Frozen Dawn' by John Klein When composer Andrew Edwards approached me in the spring to direct and shoot a music video for a track off his upcoming album, “The Center of the Sky” – an orchestral concept album inspired by the difficult time spent in southern Illinois during his mother’s final battle with Stage IV cancer – I was incredibly honored and humbled by the request and leapt at the opportunity; he and I have collaborated on numerous commercial and non-profit projects over the years, but this was an opportunity to do something uniquely creative with someone I truly admire... [Read article]  FILMMAKERS NETWORKINGCommunity Spotlight: Andreina Boada Working in production, it means a lot to me. It is creating something from nothing. It is very hard work. When you’re at the beginning phases of a project – whether you can visualize the final product or not – still, you know that you are working to create something powerful in which people can enjoy and can reach their feelings. When I work in the camera department, it's very rewarding, being there and helping the magic happen. For me, it's something that has a lot of energy in me. I describe it as: on the set, it's where I feel more alive than in other times or places... [Read article]  Azden's New PRO-XR 2.4GHz Wireless Mic Offers Incredibly Reliable PerformanceAzden's latest offering, the PRO-XR, is a 2.4 GHz wireless lavalier microphone system that's designed to deliver trouble-free audio to video creators of all types. Users are likely to find a lot of appeal in the system's many features; among them are its compact size, ease-of-use, long-lasting rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, 6-step volume adjustment, auxiliary audio input, pro-level lavalier microphone, and smartphone accessories... [Read article]  The New Standard for Recording Audio on RED Cameras: DXA-RED from BeachtekSuper Compact and Easily Mountable Dual XLR Adapter for RED DSMC2 Cameras. Ultra Compact Chassis. 2 balanced XLR Inputs. Phantom Power. 40db or 60db Gain. Main and Aux 3.5mm Outputs. Bracketing Ability. 2-pin LEMO Power Jack. Micro USB Power Jack. Good / Over LED Indicators. Versatile Mounting Options For more information, go to beachtek.com |
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 "How to Relieve Stress When Shooting Live Events: 10 Helpful Tips" by Michael SkolnikStressed out shooting live events? It doesn’t have to be this way (most of the time). I’ve spent many a night before a wedding shoot losing sleep over potential problems that might or might not happen. There are plenty of horror stories out there such as: camera not in record, batteries suddenly low, arriving late, etc. Most of these, if not all of them, could be prevented. While some of the solutions might seem obvious, it can’t hurt to refresh ourselves. Here are ten helpful tips... [Read article]  PROFESSORS' FOCUS "Notes on Cinematography: 6 Points" By David Appleby There are a lot of great new books on cinematography on my shelf now, and every one of them teaches me something each time I sit down to read a few chapters. I find myself examining each lighting set-up and trying to determine what components make up the myriad of camera rigs that have hit the market in the digital age. And, so my students won’t have to purchase more than one text, I’m also looking for how well the author covers the basics as well as the minutia of day-to-day practice... [Read article]  FILMMAKERS FORUMS ONLINE | "Thinking about questions for Cinematographers over coffee" posted by Kim WelchI am drinking my first cup of coffee this morning from my new “Buy More Nerd Herd” cup. I woke up this morning thinking about interview questions. What are our readers are interested in? The underlying important thing for me is how was it made. I have two interviews coming up with well known ASC members. I want to do a good job... [Read article]  2020 NAB ShowLas Vegas From creation to distribution to consumption, across multiple platforms and countless nationalities, NAB Show is where global visionaries convene to bring content to life in new and exciting ways. NAB Show brings together the entire digital ecosystem to converge in Las Vegas for 5 days to further their careers, gain knowledge, experience cutting-edge training, get hands-on with the latest technology, and connect with industry trailblazers advancing the art, science and business of content. This is where the storytelling economy ignites and where you become the next great success story. Join us at NAB Show April 18 – 22, 2020. |
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