Posted By Neil Matsumoto
With the release of Panasonic’s AG-AF100 and Sony’s PMW-F3, which both have large sensors to capture cinematic depth of field, we obviously know the effect DSLRs have had on camcorder industry. Although the F3 is an amazing camera, its price point of $16,000 (body only) and $23,000 for a package that includes three Sony-branded prime
Posted By Neil Matsumoto
Just wanted to share a recent music video I helped shoot for Pittsburgh indie band, Triggers. The “musi-film” was directed by Kyle McCulloch, whose record label, Anomaly Records, the Triggers are signed to. The music video “Cement City Girls” was put together relatively quickly with virtually no budget for lighting or camera gear. With the
Posted By Neil Matsumoto
The South By Southwest Film Festival ended last week and once again audiences were treated to an eclectic program of both low budget indie and studio movies. With SXSWi (i for Interactive) becoming just as big as the music and film festivals, perhaps the most significant movie of the festival was Girl Walks Into a
Posted By Neil Matsumoto
In a short time period, DSLRs have become the defacto tool for creating short form movies, whether it’s a narrative short or a cool music video. Because of this, we’ve seen a new industry pop up out of nowhere to help DSLRs create professional looking video. This new industry includes portable audio recorders, small and
Posted By Neil Matsumoto
Effective December 6, 2010, Canon will start to provide as a chargeable service, a locking mode dial modification for the “EOS 5D MarkII” and “EOS 7D” digital single-lens reflex cameras. This modification is available, for a fee, to owners of these cameras who would prefer a Mode Dial which locks in place and can’t be
Posted By Neil Matsumoto
Every year, Adobe holds MAX, a worldwide conference that allows attendees to learn new skills, explore up-and-coming technologies, as well as network with their fellow Adobe users. MAX 2010 took place October 23 – 27 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and held over 200 informative sessions and 100 hands-on labs for designers, developers and
Posted By Neil Matsumoto
Vimeo recently held its inaugural Vimeo Festival + Awards to showcase some of the most creative videos of the web. The festival took place October 8th and 9th at the IAC Headquarter building, the SVA Theater and Drive In Studios, all located in New York City. The festival included an impressive panel of judges, which
