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 If you've followed my reviews, you already
understand that Sony's HVR-Z7U and PMW-EX3 introduced a new type of
zoom, a "hybrid" with an option of mechanical focusing or electronic
focusing. Slipping the zoom ring a few millimeters forward or backward
toggles between the two. What's more, in electronic focusing mode, these
lenses offer a further choice: manual electronic focus (focus ring spins
endlessly) or full autofocus. read on for an idiot-proof solution to auto back
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 A Small Act, premiering
in U.S. Documentary Competition at Sundance 2010, tells the
inspirational story of an impoverished boy in Kenya, Chris Mburu, whose
life was dramatically changed when an anonymous Swedish woman sponsored
his primary education. Shot in the town of Västerås, Sweden; in
Geneva, Switzerland; and in the lush landscape of Kenya's central
highlands with Panasonic's AG-HVX200 P2 HD handheld camcorder. A
Small Act screens at the festival through Jan. 30, and prior to
Sundance, it was picked up by HBO Documentary Films to air next summer.
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 Fujinon announced the Advanced
Imaging and Visualization Laboratory (AIVL) at the Woods Hole
Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) used a Fujinon HA13x4.5 wide angle
Premier Series HD zoom lens on a prototype still and HD videocamera to
capture the first video and still images of a deep-sea volcano actively
erupting molten lava on the seafloor. more>> |
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 The Digital Filmmaking Studio
Lab is bringing some of the world's most renowned filmmakers to Ringing
College to work collaboratively with Ringling students on learning the
process of motion picture and television development through working on
actual projects. As the initial step in the production pipeline for any
film or TV program, development is one of the most esoteric and
difficult to teach. To this end, Ringling College has aligned with
A-List directors, producers, screenwriters, and talent to provide
real-world experience in the art and science of filmmaking through
acquiring, developing, producing, and distributing top-tier content. more>> |
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Kodak will once again host a bevy of activities in support of
student filmmaking at the 32nd International Short Film Festival and
Market, which takes place here between Jan. 29 and Feb. 6. Kodak will
host a program for the winners of its annual Film School Competition as
well as a number of other Kodak-sponsored events. These activities
provide the student finalists with an opportunity to showcase their
films and an opportunity to display their talents and meet people who
can help them realize their dreams. more>> |
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Cinematography Pros
 Chris Westlund
Athens, Ohio
Here are some shots from some narrative short films I shot in the
past few years. Footage includes HD and SD video with some 35mm film. Watch the reel>>
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Tapeless Field Production: New Developments and
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