New immersive technologies have blurred of the lines between the film & gaming industries, not only in the the way stories are developed, produced and told, but also to a lesser degree the interactivity of their respective audiences. The greatest benefit of this kind of cross-over is the creation of new job opportunities for those… Continue reading THE AUDIO MENTORING PROJECT
Author: Nicole Boyd
Sound designer, film editor and animator.
ILM & THE OLD SCHOOL VFX OF THE ORIGINAL STAR WARS
We take a look back at the VFX pioneers behind George Lucas’ original space opera trilogy Star Wars (Episodes IV – VI) and their work with stop-motion, miniatures and motion-capture technology.
TUTORIAL – HOW TO MAKE YOUR VIDEO FOOTAGE LOOK LIKE FILM STOCK
These days most almost everything is shot in digital, which is no surprise considering how much cheaper it is compared to celluloid film stock. In fact, it’s so popular that there’s only a handful of places left where you can get celluloid developed. But with all of the benefits of digital, there’s still the major… Continue reading TUTORIAL – HOW TO MAKE YOUR VIDEO FOOTAGE LOOK LIKE FILM STOCK
TASCAM TRACK FACTORY AND PC BUNDLE
The latest interface to join Tascam’s range is the Track Factory. Actually, it’s far more than an interface — it’s a complete audio production system! The system is built around a 2.7GHz Intel NUC mini computer with 3MB cache, 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD, running Windows 10 Home Edition that has been optimised by… Continue reading TASCAM TRACK FACTORY AND PC BUNDLE
GIVEAWAY: KYNO – ALL IN ONE MEDIA MANAGEMENT
Our good friends at Lesspain Software are giving THREE lucky Video & Filmmaker readers a full licenced copy of the all-in-one media management app – Kyno.
TOP TEN BLACK FRIDAY DEALS –
FILMMAKERS ON ANY BUDGET
It’s that time of year again when retailers try to unload older stock before the pre-Christmas rush hits stores. It’s also the best time for filmmakers to grab a bargain on much-needed filmmaking gear! We’ve searched the interwebs for the best deals around so you don’t have to. So, here now are our top ten… Continue reading TOP TEN BLACK FRIDAY DEALS –
FILMMAKERS ON ANY BUDGET
TASCAM DR-10L LAVALIER & MICRO RECORDER
The one thing that most new filmmakers tend to skimp on, in the rush to get their project completed, is capturing quality sound recording during the shoot. It’s a common mistake that can be impossible to fix in post, even for seasoned post-sound designers. Audio is 50% of your film, and although many audiences fail to notice… Continue reading TASCAM DR-10L LAVALIER & MICRO RECORDER
THREE NEW 4K CAMERAS FROM PANASONIC & DETAILS ABOUT THE GH5
Panasonic this week released details on its much-anticipated GH5, which it says will be available sometime in 2017. The company has also released new 4K cameras, the new weather-sealed Lumix DMC-G85 G Series camera designed for the field videography and photographer. The Lumix DMC-FZ2500, a compact camera with cinema 4K capabilities and attached 35mm zoom lens and the pocket-sized Lumix… Continue reading THREE NEW 4K CAMERAS FROM PANASONIC & DETAILS ABOUT THE GH5
MOTION ARRAY – A MARKETPLACE FOR FILMMAKERS & CREATIVES
Motion Array is a marketplace for video producers and designers with a twist. Creative marketplaces are no new thing. Many video producers rely on them heavily to make their job easier, and to save time and money. So, why give Motion Array a look when there are several other options out there? Well, here are… Continue reading MOTION ARRAY – A MARKETPLACE FOR FILMMAKERS & CREATIVES
INDIEGOGO: CYCLOPS POCKET DSLR
A new Indiegogo campaign has begun for the production of a pint-sized DSLR with interchangeable lenses and 4K video recording capability. The Cyclops Pocket DSLR features a 12-MP Sony sensor and its entire body (including lens) is no bigger than the key you use to start your car. It’s a little like a spy-cam, but… Continue reading INDIEGOGO: CYCLOPS POCKET DSLR