LumaFusion v2.3: new features and integration with Frame.io

The new version of LumaFusion, 2.3, boosts pro editing workflow efficiencies and completes major integration for remote collaborative workflows with Frame.io. Last February Luma Touch announced the release of its highly-anticipated support for XML export to Apple Final Cut Pro X (FCPX). With the new feature, LumaFusion for iOS significantly extended...

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PhoneGRIP 3D: a printable phone holder from edelkrone

If you use your smartphone to control your camera, there are times when you have a problem: where to place it when you need to have both hands free? Well, edelkrone as a solution, the new PhoneGrip 3D. A new product expands edelkrone’s ORTAK line: the PhoneGRIP 3D. It’s a printable phone holder for smartphones and edelkrone Controller that easily attaches...

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Blackmagic + NewTek: conspiracy theory with shy cameras

For many years, I have been documenting the existence of “shy” 1080p cameras, i.e. those incapable of outputting a chosen low or medium progressive framerate natively over HDMI or SDI. I have also covered a multitude of workarounds and convinced many major manufacturers/developers to compensate for this “shyness” situation in menus or buttons in software...

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Frame.io: how to optimize cloud-based workflows

Whether you’re a one-person outfit or work with more than 1,000 employees, Frame.io’s upcoming fireside chat series will explore how to build customized cloud-based workflows. When Frame.io first introduced its cloud-based collaboration platform the company had no idea of how important solutions for working remotely would become, as the world changed....

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Content Marketing Pillar 6 of 7: Measurement

This is part 6 in a 7-part series on the seven pillars of a strong content market strategy. The first five pillars were knowing the objective, “Be on brand,” picking the right content type, the importance of distribution, and having a solid social media strategy. In that last installment about social media, I listed seven decision-making parameters...

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DZOFilm Announces Pictor 20-55mm + 50-125mm T2.8 S35 Lens

From the solid MFT Linglung cinema zooms, 10-24mm and 20-70mm, to S35 parfocal cine lens with DZO Pictor 20-55mm T2.8 and 50-125mm T2.8 parfocal zoom lenses. DZO Film continues to grow and give filmmakers affordable and robust lens options. The price for the Pictor 20-55mm and 50-125mm $2289 and $2489, respectively. Currently, buying the pair together...

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PVC Podcast Eps 20: Apple Developers Chat, Transitioning To Apple Silicon

On this weeks episode of the PVC Podcast, Scott talks guests Jim Tierney of Digital Anarchy (plug-in maker of Transcriptive, Beauty Box, Flicker Free) & Mike Woodworth of Divergent Media (EditReady, ScopeBox) about the transition to Apple Silicon from the perspective of a small software developer. They look at the history of Apple chip transitions...

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Review: RØDE NT-USB Mini microphone with WS2 windscreen + more

Here is my review of the US$99 RØDE NT-USB Mini microphone with optional ≈US$20 WS2 windscreen, which is also from RODE. I also used the optional tabletop tripod stand from RØDE rather than the unique magnetic base which comes included. I had seen and heard so many reviews where the NT-USB Mini sounded wonderful, but suffered from severe plosives, so...

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TV/Film Production Realities in the Scripted and Unscripted Worlds: Part 4, Writing

writ·ing | ˈrī-tiŋ Definition of writing: the act or process of one who writes such as: a: the act or art of forming visible letters or characters specifically; b: the act or practice of literary or musical composition Sorry Mr. or Ms. Merriam Webster, but I don’t think you go far enough. I’m glad you include “musical composition” as one of your...

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Blackmagic Announces New Switchers ATEM 2 M/E and ATEM 4 M/E

Blackmagic Design announced the all-new ATEM 2 M/E Advanced Panel ($6,159) and the ATEM 4 M/E Advanced Panel ($18,485), a new family of elegantly designed hardware control panels designed to work with all ATEM switchers. Available now, the ATEM Advanced Panels are large enough, so the user has dedicated controls for the largest ATEM switchers. ATEM...

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