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5 Easy Tips For Nailing Your Exposure On Every Shot
No matter what camera you’re shooting with, perfect exposure is the biggest key to achieving a beautiful image. Here are 5 easy tips that will help you get it right every time. Whether you’re shooting to a compressed format or to RAW, nailing your exposure in-camera will improve the look of your image and save…
Nippon Tele-Technical Resources Adopts cineXtools Insert Editing Software
The Background While file-based production and non-linear workflows have rapidly become the norm, sometimes more time and effort are required, especially when trying to modify an exported file. Making even a small change to an exported file with non-linear workflows means re-encoding and re-QC. This limitation has become an unforeseen operational bottleneck for Nippon Tele…
Fifty Years Later, The Space Race is Back On
In the time since Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin first landed on the moon on July 20, 1969, only 10 other men have walked on the lunar surface. Fifty years after this marvel of human achievement, there is a new desire to go back, not simply for exploration’s sake, but for commercial reasons. Never before…
5 MAIN FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE PRICE OF AN LED VIDEO WALL
While you are probably aware of the advantages of using digital signage, you may be wondering how much an LED video wall costs. Well, the answer requires some explanation and a look at several determining factors. There’s size, pixel pitch, quality of the LED components, and other features to consider. Let’s explore what impacts the…
DJI Announces New Ronin-SC for Mirrorless Cameras
The Ronin-S was a hit, but now we have the Ronin-SC catering to the growing mirrorless camera market. DJI packed a lot of features into the original Ronin-S of last summer, but one of the few quibbles we had with the original design was that in some ways it felt too big, especially in the battery. While…
Inside the Growth of Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day officially outgrew its name in 2018 when the site-wide discount initiative extended to 36 hours. The retailer pushed the boundary even further this year with a 48-hour offering to its Prime members. Deals on everything from electronics to kitchenware and everything in between are offered exclusively for Amazon Prime members, who pay…
5 Tips for Traveling Filmmakers
Sometimes working in film means hitting the road or taking a flight. We’ve put together 5 big tips to make life easier for traveling filmmakers! Being a filmmaker has its advantages and disadvantages. For instance, many filmmakers have the opportunity to travel, which is a plus. Of course, the downside to this is the fact that you have to pack a…
THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO CORPORATE VIDEO INTERVIEWS
Video Interviews are the backbone of any corporate video. Don’t get me wrong; animations, special effects, and graphics can be great, but without rock solid interviews to drive your content, they will almost always come up short. Whether you’re looking to make a testimonial, recruitment or company culture video, few things predict the success of a project…
A Software Solution to Locate Network Noise
The ongoing problem of pinpointing network noise in the cable network has plagued DOCSIS HFC Networks for years. Until now, limited tools have been available to find the problem area of the network. Bad amplifiers, bad taps, bad couplers–locating these issues usually involves many expensive hours spent driving around and searching for the damaged piece…
PC-DMIS Feature Spotlight – GD&T Selection from Capture
GD&T selection from Capture’ is a new feature in PC-DMIS from 2019. This innovative new feature uses optical character recognition to automate the process of inputting GD&T data into your measurement routines. It saves time and also reduces the risk of input error that happens with manual input. Try it for yourself, you’ll be surprised…
7 Tips to Help You Succeed as a Freelance Filmmaker
So, you’ve decided to quit your day job and venture into the exciting world of freelance work, where you get every day off, you set your own hours, and life is always enjoyable? At least that is how it feels as you sit behind your desk finishing out the remainder of your two-week notice. It…
Production Tips: Making Interviewees Comfortable
Shooting interviews for your next video project? Follow these tips to make your interviewees comfortable and get the best results. Conducting interviews for film, video, or television requires a nuanced skill set. Yes, strong technical knowledge is important so you can set-up, light, and record audio effectively. But the hallmark of a successful interview is the quality of footage and sound…
A Day in the Life of a Carwash Operator
Running your own car wash is a demanding business. It can, however, be an excellent investment for the budding entrepreneur. There are many advantages to launching a car wash business, and the demand for clean cars will never wane, so it’s a business with long-term potential. There are some disadvantages as well, including having to…
WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN EVALUATING AN LED DISPLAY MANUFACTURER
With the global LED display industry currently valued at $5 billion, it’s not surprising many new companies are entering the sector. Some may be industry veterans simply adding displays to their line of offerings; others, however, may be unseasoned novices making their debut into the Pro AV community. While this means many more options to choose…
Iconic Dallas Businessman Ross Perot Dies at 89
Computer services pioneer, Navy veteran, two-time presidential candidate and philanthropist Ross Perot has died after a five-month battle with leukemia. He was 89 years old. “We have lost a true Dallas Icon,” Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson tweeted. “Ross Perot was a veteran, successful businessman, and philanthropist who spent his life working hard to make…
Backstage Pass: RFID is Transforming Asset Tracking in AV
In the past, event technology specialists at AV companies had to manually scan each item of gear making its way out the warehouse. Some still manually scan to this day; it’s an antiquated system that takes days, or even weeks, and is prone to human error. But as Alford Media can attest to, that…
What Are the 36 Best Filmmaker YouTube Channels in 2019?
What are the 36 best filmmaker YouTube channels in 2019? We scoured the internet to get you a complete list to help inspire and educate your film and TV aspirations! I don’t know about you, but when I want to learn something, I hop on YouTube. The video tutorials I find on there rival any…
In Digital Signage and Today’s Experience Economy, Content Reigns Supreme
Pro AV professionals possess unique circumstances in today’s market due to their de facto dual-role as both technical innovators and creative directors. While certain experience-driven industries stress an emphasis on exciting technology and visuals, Pro AV professionals are finding their own piece of the experience economy is coming in elevating content and storytelling. Rich…
How to Use the Beautifully Neutral Eye Level Shot
The eye level shot can be used in many different ways within film and television. Let’s go over some examples together so you can add this camera angle to your shot lists! One of the most import things to keep in mind when making a film or television is the point of view of the…
Experience New Caesarstone Colors in Our Interactive Infographic
Exploring new colors is a fun way to gather inspiration for kitchen design. Caesarstone is excited to offer a way to experience our new designs in a unique interactive infographic. Simply open the infographic, then put your mouse over a color. When you do this, the countertop in the infographic will change. Go ahead and…
An Epic AV Experience
When facilities want to inspire and engage audiences, they often turn to video with LED screens and interactive displays. However, this can be complex with many moving parts. Finding the right products and equipment that work together is quite the undertaking. The Epic––a 120,000-square-foot recreation center in Grand Prairie, TX––was facing such challenges. The center wanted…
Talkin’ Shop: Curbing Evaporative Emissions Through Design Innovation
Emissions remain a point of concern for products that utilize fossil fuels. OE manufacturers of vehicles and outdoor power equipment are all looking for ways to reduce the carbon output of their products as they simultaneously improve product efficiency. On today’s episode of Talkin’ Shop by Walbro, channel marketing director Bob McCue returns to…
Viltrox vs. Metabones: Speed Booster for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
Next in our ongoing series of Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K guides, we’re taking a look at the world of Speed Boosters. Although “Speed Booster” is a registered Metabones trademark — much like Velcro, Sharpie, and Hoover — the name Speed Booster has now become synonymous with all mount adapter brands that improve lens speed….
Fusion: Observations and Trend Watching from InfoComm 2019 with Electrosonic
When you attend a cutting-edge conference like InfoComm 2019, you honestly need time and brain power to digest everything you’ve seen. That’s why MarketScale host Daniel Litwin hosted a post-show conversation with Bryan Hinckley, president of Electrosonic, and Maurizio Capuzzo, CMO of Electrosonic, who give their tech and culture perspectives on the effect of the conference….
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