Category Archives: Thoughts

DSLR video “The Last 3 Minutes” – brilliant teamwork

Posted on April 7, 2010 by adriel

If you want to see how to produce a great short DSLR video then watch “The Last 3 Minutes” from Shane Hurlbut – Director of Photography on Terminator: Salvation. The Last 3 Minutes from Shane Hurlbut, ASC on Vimeo. Shot … Continue reading →

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Interactive Multimedia 3.0

Posted on March 29, 2010 by adriel

Interactive Multimedia – since the ’80s technology advances have let us experiment with mixing audio, text, moving images and interactivity to tell stories and influence markets. But the reality of interactive multimedia has been something less than promised. Now with … Continue reading →

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Why 24 Frames a Second – Stu Maschwitz: DV Rebel

Posted on March 12, 2010 by adriel

I started watching this interview with Stu Macshwitz expecting a technical discussion of the merits of shooting 24p digital video. What I got was a lesson about why “less is more” in film making. Read on for my perspective on this … Continue reading →

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DSLR Hybrid Production – “City of Lakes”

Posted on March 10, 2010 by adriel

It’s a wedding. It was filmed with five Canon 7Ds and two 5D Mark IIs. In India. For three days. A real wedding but also a film with a script and actors. I’ve never seen anything like this. You just … Continue reading →

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DLSR Cameras and Cine Lenses

Posted on March 8, 2010 by adriel

If you go to shoot a film with an experienced crew and you pull out a DSLR camera you’re going to run into a significant issue. All the lenses used on professional cine cameras are PL mount and won’t fit … Continue reading →

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Partner or Vendor – Who Are You?

Posted on February 14, 2010 by adriel

I learned years ago that there’s difference between vendors and partners. Vendors sell hot dogs. Partners do whatever it takes to make you successful.

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Ikonoshop a-cam 3d – wow

Posted on February 8, 2010 by adriel

After the success of Avatar the movie, 3D video is all the rage. 3D flat screens, cameras, animation systems… you name it and it’s getting lots of attention in the video production world. Panasonic announced a 3D HD camcorder for … Continue reading →

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Steady But Moving

Posted on January 20, 2010 by adriel

No discussion of camera support systems would be complete without a segment on SteadiCam type devices. But the question is… do you really need one?

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Cage Your DSLR and Make It Jump Through Hoops

Posted on January 15, 2010 by adriel

Let’s see… your DSLR, a shotgun microphone, Zoom H4N at a minimum. If you really want to simulate shooting with a camcorder you’ll probably need a portable monitor, wireless lavaliere, outboard mic mixer, and an LED light. Now pick all … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2010 by adriel

With all the top 10 lists, suggestions for how to make next year better than the last, and predictions of all kinds… I’m keeping this simple. Thank you for reading and commenting and letting me be a part of your … Continue reading →

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