| | | | Panasonic AJ-SDX900 DVCPRO 50 camera for sale
by Greg McDonald on Jun 29, 2008 at 9:06:13 pm
in the Classifieds, For Sale Forum
For sale: Panasonic AJ-SDX900 DVCPRO 25/50 camera in excellent condition. I bought this camera new in November of 2004 and am the original owner/operator. I've completely babied this camera and it is in near perfect condition. I've mostly used it ... | | | | |
| | | | Should I shoot this in 60i or 24p?
by Chris Constantine on Jun 22, 2008 at 7:51:10 pm
in the HDV Format Forum
Here is yet another 60i vs. 24p forum question! I've reviewed many similar posts, but wanted to hear your input for this project. I'm really on the fence as to which camera and format to shoot this with, even after ... | | | | |
| | | | otate away from Camera problem
by Brian Charles on Mar 25, 2008 at 12:54:10 am
in the Adobe After Effects Expressions Forum
I'm hoping that someone can spot the error in my script. I have series of layers that rotate as the camera approaches. Some should rotate clockwise others counter clockwise. The start and end rotations as well as the angle are ... | | | | |
| | | | Color Space for HD finish
by Ryan Krickow on Jun 27, 2008 at 12:25:29 am
in the RED Camera Forum
I have a Red color space question... In my case going from Redcine- Camera RGB, Redlog- export Prores HQ. When I grade in Color do I need to use a LUT or overide color space in order to color correct ... | | | | |
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Sony CineAlta - XDCAM
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The Sony PMW-EX1 XDCAM EX Camera: A Closer Look
Creative Cow Contributing Editor Dylan Reeve says that the EX1 is another Sony breakthrough. A truly professional camera, the XDCAM EX1 offers format and workflow advantages previously unseen in other small cameras. Dylan will show you how the camera works, and how the footage works with your favorite NLE, while also looking ahead to the PMW-EX3.
Review
Author: Dylan Reeve |
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| | | | FCP to SP - camera audio boosted by 6db?!?
by Benjamin Rowland on Jul 7, 2008 at 3:23:31 pm
in the Apple Soundtrack Forum
I'm running 2.0.2 for SP and 6.0.3 for FCP. When I send audio from FCP to a SP multitrack project, all the camera audio plays back 6db louder in SP than it was in FCP. Stereo music files are unaffected ... | | | | |
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AVID Editing
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Under the Gun with RED One
Dylan Reeve and a small team of New Zealand filmmakers had 48 hours to get their assignment, write a script, direct, shoot and post their film, then hand in the finished show...oh yeah, and refine their RED shooting and editing skills under the gun while trying to beat out 230 other teams! Sound wild? You have no idea....
Feature
Author: Dylan Reeve |
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| | | | 4 Channel TC Red Camera Snake W/Disconnect
by Lori Wilcox on Jun 25, 2008 at 6:07:13 pm
in the RED Camera Forum
Hello Everyone, Just wanted to let you know that Wilcox Sound & Communications, in Burbank CA. (818)557-3377 has just Beta Tested there new 4 Channel TC Red Camera Snake With Disconnect. It was tested by Cinemanic Rentals Los Angeles, CA. ... | | | | |
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Cinematography
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Shooting with RED: Testing, testing...
CreativeCOW leader Gary Adcock's experience shooting both film and HD gives him a unique perspective as he takes you along for thorough testing with the new RED camera. In part 1 of this series, he focuses on the camera's benefits and shortcomings of the camera itself, as well as some of the challenges shooting with it.
Feature
Author: Gary Adcock |
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| | | | News: Shooting Stories of Life With Panasonic P2
by Cow News Droid on Jul 1, 2008 at 8:07:40 pm
in the News & Press Releases Forum
an established series that documents people facing challenges and adversities that highlight social issues. For the upcoming series Bolognini specified Panasonic AJ-HPX3000 cameras and P2 storage cards to take the series forward in quality. "As a director, I am impressed ... | | | | |
| | | | News: HD Survival Handbook
by Cow News Droid on Jul 2, 2008 at 4:19:11 pm
in the News & Press Releases Forum
production and distribution. "The biggest problem most people have with HD is confusion" says author and Intelligent Assistance CEO Philip Hodgetts. "Confusion about format, camera selection, post production workflow and HD distribution", he continued. The HD Survival Handbook was written ... | | | | |
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Adobe After Effects
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On Set Keying
In this article Creative Cow Leader Andrew Shanks plans to go through some of the software options for checking greenscreens on set (Lensfeed, Veescope and Conduit Live).
Review, Feature
Author: Andrew Shanks |
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HD High-End
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Dress for Success with RED
Not all production with the RED camera is Hollywood-scale. Craig Meadows is in a smaller market, doing mostly local and regional spots. Even though he's only had his RED for a short time, he tells you here about how it works, its workflow, and how it's already making a big difference for his clients.
Feature
Author: Craig Meadows |
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Apple Final Cut Pro
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Seeing RED in Montreal: A Creative COW Real Time Report
None of the RED cameras have yet made their way into an owner's hands in Montreal, so Mathieu Marano helped arrange an introduction for the Final Cut Montreal user group. In this Creative COW Real Time Report, he shares the details of that meeting, as well as his first experiences with RED post-production workflow. Since this is a real time report, stay tuned for updates as Mathieu and the producers of Montreal learn more.
Review
Author: Mathieu Marano |
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Adobe After Effects
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SynthEyes 3-D Camera Tracker
If your are unfamiliar with 3D camera tracking software, SynthEyes 3-D Camera Tracker is a tool which will analyze moving 2D video footage by tracking points of reference frame by frame. From this, it can reproduce an accurate 3D camera which matches the properties and movement of the real-world camera you used to shoot the sequence. In this review/tutorial, Karl Holt gives us an indepth look along with a lot of tips for using the software.
Review, Tutorial
Author: Karl Holt |
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HDV Format
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Taking Sony's HDV Camera to the Outer Limits of Performance
Sony has made a big splash in the video world with the release of their HDV camcorder the HVR-Z1U. By itself, it is capable of images that will amaze even the most jaded video professional. But as with all things, there's always room for improvement. By not having a microphone or wide angle supplied, you can choose better components that will enhance the performance of an already incredible camera. In this article, CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Jim Harvey walks CreativeCOW members through what they need to build the Ultimate Z1U set up.
Feature
Author: Jim Harvey
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Adobe After Effects
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Maya Camera Import into After Effects 5.5
It makes sense to use a 3D program to create a 3D scene; but what if you need to re-use the camera motion info from that scene for advanced compositing? In this tutorial, Ren de la Fuente and Will Scates walk through the basic steps needed to accomplish this using Alias|Wavefronts Maya 4 and Adobe After Effects v 5.5.
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Author: Rene de la Fuente |
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Cinematography
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Time Lapse Video Secrets: HD and Beyond with your Digital Camera
You already know that your digital camera has higher-than-HD resolution -- even higher than film res sometimes -- and the pictures can look amazing. It turns out that your still camera actually works better than an HD video camera for creating time-lapse photography. Marco Solorio tells you how to put it all together.
Tutorial, Feature
Author: Marco Solorio |
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Podcasts | | | | adobe premiere pro tutorials podcast
Multi-Camera Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro 2.x
In this video podcast, Creative Cow Leader Aanarav Sareen shows you the new multi-cam editing functionality which has been added to Premiere Pro 2.0. He also gives you tips on how to maximize your use of this new feature. | | | | |
| | | | adobe after effects tutorials podcast
Working with Null Objects in AE
In this tutorial, Creative Cow leader Aharon Rabinowitz shows you how working with Null objects lets you get better control of your animation. He also shares a technique for using nulls to make 3D camera motion easier. | | | | |
| | | | adobe premiere pro tutorials podcast
Achieving the film look with DV camera; an interview with Stu Maschwitz
One of the most common topics in the post production field is "Achieving the Film Look". In this interview, Aanarav Sareen speaks with Stu Maschwitz to discuss "The DV Rebel's Guide" and some other procedures that go over the process of achieving high production standards. | | | | |
| | | | adobe after effects tutorials podcast
Weather Replacement - Part 2
In this tutorial, Creative Cow leader Aharon Rabinowitz continues his weather replacement tutorial, and shows you how to add rain to your shot, as well as drops of water on the camera. Also, 3D compositing and color correction are covered. | | | | |
| | | | news round-up podcast
Episode #018 - January 19, 2006
Episode 018 - Adobe After Effects 7 Review with John Dickinson, Creative News with Ron Lindeboom, Adobe's New Creative Suite Production Studio, New Sony HD cameras and more creative tech news, interviews and reports - www.creativecow.net | | | | |
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