The ultra-portable TriCaster Mini joins the TriCaster 40 at the sub-$6k end of the TriCaster line, but weighs in 10 lbs. lighter and adds HDMI input ISO-recording, a new compact control surface, an internal monitor, and more.
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Posted 09 Oct 2014
In this tutorial, we explore how to add depth and visual interest to your videos by applying 3D properties in Adobe After Effects and leveraging the additional pixel real estate in 4K footage used for 1080p HD projects.
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Posted 08 Oct 2014
Viewers interacting with a second screen while consuming content is not something that we, as producers, have much control over, but by integrating real-time social media with streaming video we can try to maintain viewer engagement and encourage them to use their second screens to interact with the content producers and other viewers, instead of with their wider social media network.
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Posted 07 Oct 2014
I'm revisiting ring lights because I found one that addressed the two things that wanted to be different when I reviewed the Rosco Ring Light http://buff.ly/1u7t08l last year. The F&V R300 is a different design, with LEDs facing the subject instead of into a white plastic. It also has a battery holder on the right of the light, and a built-in power/dimmer on the left. The exact two things I said I wanted in a ringlight. But how does it light?
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Posted 06 Oct 2014
Anthony Burokas previews his Streaming Media Producer Live 2014 session, "T205: Audio Mixing for Live Production."
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Posted 01 Oct 2014
While there are many built-in transitions available within Adobe After Affects and Premiere Pro, there may come a time where you want to organically create something to switch from one piece of video to another. This tutorial will demonstrate 3 ways to do this in After Effects.
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Posted 01 Oct 2014
What if you need to transcode files when you're in the field, in between production shoots or as a way to push digital dailies out to local clients? Recognizing the need for portability in such a scenario, we ran a number of tests to determine the ideal balance of size and speed, and we share those results here.
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Posted 30 Sep 2014
Stjepan Alaupovic of St. Jepan Media presents a trailer for his marketing and branding session at Streaming Media Producer Live, November 18-19 in Huntington Beach, California.
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Posted 26 Sep 2014
The Atomos Ninja Star is more than just a simple recorder and playback deck; it's a way to bypass the highly compressed codec of your camera and record straight to 10-bit 4:2:2 Apple ProRes, all on a device roughly the size of an iPhone and weighing in at just under 300 grams including the up-to-5 hr battery.
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Posted 24 Sep 2014
Anthony Q. Artis, author of the Shut Up and Shoot Freelance Guide, will present an all-day workshop and a Tuesday morning keynote at Streaming Media Producer Live 2014 on November 17-18 in Huntington Beach, CA. Check out Anthony's video trailer for the workshop and keynote for a sneak preview of what he'll be presenting at the event.
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Posted 23 Sep 2014
In the last two articles in this 3-part series on the Sony a7S, we covered a lot of ground discussing what to look for in video lenses and lens adapters for the Sony e-mount that is native to the Sony a7S. Now it is time to take a deeper look at the Sony a7S as a video camera, with comparisons to the Canon 5D MKIII and Panasonic DMC-GH4.
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Posted 23 Sep 2014
Shawn Lam of Shawn Lam Video presents a video trailer for his Streaming Media Producer Live 2014 Technical Track session, "Choosing Cameras for Live Video Switching and Webcasting."
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Posted 22 Sep 2014
Shawn Lam of Shawn Lam Video presents a video trailer for his Streaming Media Producer Live 2014 Technical Track session, "Gearing Up for 4K Live Production."
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Posted 15 Sep 2014
In this review, we'll look at four key new features that make the Z1 all-in-one idea an even better toolset for those who need super-fast connectivity to external storage, coupled with touch capability and an all-solid-state-drive (SSD) configuration.
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Posted 15 Sep 2014
While animating a client's logo can be a time-consuming process, it adds more production value and life to your video projects. This tutorial will demonstrate how to create dynamic logo animations using Adobe After Effects CC and Adobe Illustrator.
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Posted 15 Sep 2014
The Beachtek MCC-2 and Kamkit allow users to mount, control, and connect various accessories to their DSLR with ease.
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Posted 09 Sep 2014
Here's a look at 15 keyboard shortcuts that will enhance the efficiency of your After Effects workflow.
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Posted 01 Sep 2014
Switronix' TorchLED 220R, like the TorchLED 220W, is a compact, dimmable, temperature-adjustable on- or off-camera LED light. The 220R model adds a handy remote control that allows you to operate the light at a distance of more than 175 feet.
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Posted 26 Aug 2014
Here we test eMotimo's TB3 3-axis motion control camera robot with the Rhino slider system for its usability, versatility, and reliability for live production.
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Posted 18 Aug 2014
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