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  Review: Magic Air Precision Composition

  September 7, 2011 / Reviews

  Introduction I was recently asked by Wayne Jerrett to review the Magic Air Precision Composition, a product he developed to help maintain accurate composition whilst moving the camera. What is Magic Air? Magic Air Precision Composition is a set of precision engineered LCD screen protectors. It is laser plotted and cut with accurate composition lines. What Can You Do with Magic Air? This product is meant to help you frame and compose your movies, while maintaining perfect composition. It also

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  So You Want to Start Shooting Your Own Video…

  September 2, 2011 / Education, Filmmaking

  Technology advancements are allowing film & video equipment to become accessible to anyone who wants to try their hand at making the next hit. For as low as $800, you can own your own DSLR camera that shoots 1080p video with as much depth of field that you could ever want. However, there are a few things you need to know before you should think about taking the step out of your comfort zone to try your hand at your

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  Social Media, Online Marketing, and the Digital Filmmaker

  August 4, 2011 / Education, Filmmaking

  A film by Terry Wilson Infancy The business model that many people are used to seeing is continually evolving. Everyone is overwhelmed with the viral nature of social media. This new form of media is taking the globe by storm and still, people believe that social media, to some extent, is in its infancy. This is because most people still lack the knowledge and skills to harness its potential. Here are some simple points to consider when optimizing social media

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  Multi Cam Setups in FCP 7

  June 20, 2011 / Education, Post Production

  Tutorial by Epic Motion

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  How To Remove Horizontal Band Lines From DSLR Footage

  April 11, 2011 / DSLR, Post Production

  ABOUT THE VIDEO In this video, DSLRvideoshooter shows you how to remove those nasty brown horizontal band lines from your footage. These lines can sometimes show up when shooting under florescent lights and create a really bad effect, even when shooting at either 1/60 or 1/50 depending on your location in the world. You can view dslrvideoshooter.com for show notes and other HDSLR content. Location: ONLINE @ DSLRVideoShooter.com Film By: Caleb Pike Equipment: FCP7 & Three Way Colour Corrector. Special

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  Processing DSLR Timelapses

  March 23, 2011 / DSLR, Post Production, Timelapses

  STICK WITH WHAT WORKS One of the most common questions I am asked is how to process DLR Timelapses. In most cases, people want to know how to create them using the software that they currently have access to. In most cases, I am forced to learn the new software before I can offer advice. Although it is important for me to learn about all methods that exist, it is very time consuming! Typically, when I find a workflow that

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  Sensor Size / Crop Factor

  March 22, 2011 / Education, Technology

  Date: March 22 2011 Location: ONLINE @ Vimeo Film By: Darren Levine Equipment: N/A. Special Notes: If you like this video, see more videos at mediahalo.com. Description: Clearing up just what crop factor is and how sensors relate to depth of field

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  How focus distance affects DOF

  March 22, 2011 / Education, Technology

  Date: March 22 2011 Location: ONLINE @ Vimeo Film By: Darren Levine Equipment: N/A. Special Notes: If you like this video, see more videos at mediahalo.com. Description: Clearing up just what depth of field means in relation to focal distances and planes of focus. Want to hear about new videos and more? Subscribe to the newsletter: eepurl.com/​5rH-/​ Subscribe to the channel for these videos: vimeo.com/​channels/​indiejunkie Something still not clear? Incorrect? or just want more? Post comments or message Darren Levine

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  Exposure Test

  November 14, 2010 / 2010, Camera Tests, Education, Experimental, Filmmaking, Special Interest, Special Interest Series

  About the Film I wanted to investigate how the Canon 7D would handle drastic changes in lighting when set to aperture priority. In the frame, I wanted to include as many changing variables as possible to see how the auto exposure would cope with the changes. In the frame, I included a candle, a lamp, and traffic lights. Technical Specifications Date: November 14 2010 Location: Regina, SK Film by: Studio 10 Cinematography By: Preston Kanak Equipment: Canon 5D Mark II

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