August 2012

Equalizers: August 2012

New Gear To Give You An Edge

Scoring Solutions

Can’t afford to hire an orchestra? Use music libraries or custom soundtrack creation software to get audio into your project.

The Audio Auteur

Frank Serafine’s sound design, compositions and effects transform films into immersive experiences

by The Editors

At A glance: Protecting Your Files

G-Technology offers two new innovative storage solutions

by Neil Matsumoto

At A glance: TASCAM DP-24

Desktop multitrack recording for live events

At A Glance: The Merlin 2

Steadicam refines its popular handheld stabilization system for low-weight camcorders and video-capable DSLRs

by David Willis

Audio Assist: Taking Aim

Room tone, and the Que Audio Q Sniper Kit

by Dan Brockett

August 2012

Focus From Afar

For camera assistants, new tools to pull focus wirelessly

by Clint Milby

New Lighting Gear

At NAB 2012, LED lights once again dominated the show floor

by Iain Blair

The 5D Mark III

Canon’s long-awaited update to its landmark 5D Mark II has arrived

by Neil Matsumoto

The AG-HPX600

Panasonic updates its popular HPX500 with a lightweight ENG camera capable of capturing new AVC-ULTRA formats

by Dan Brockett

A New Network

Streamin’ Garage and NewTek bring live TV to the web

by Clint Milby

Fantastic Voyage

Director Ridley Scott and cinematographer Dariusz Wolski, ASC, create a sci-fi epic with Prometheus

by Kevin H. Martin

Film Vs. Digital

Side by Side investigates the history and process of film and digital production with a who’s who of moviemakers

by Iain Blair

Mundane Beauty

Cinematographer Rachel Morrison illuminates director Zal Batmanglij’s Sound of My Voice

by Valentina I. Valentini

Untangling The 3D Web

3ality Technica’s innovative 3D rigs help reboot the Marvel franchise for The Amazing Spider-Man

by Mel Lambert

A Loaded Suite

Adobe CS6 Production Premium offers major upgrades and new features to Premiere Pro and After Effects, as well as a world-class color-grading system in SpeedGrade

by Neil Matsumoto

Help Desk: Going Soft?

Understanding back focus

by Andy Shipsides

Misinformation: Disruptive Tech v2.0

With lower margins, the 99% wins

by Neil Matsumoto

Video Assist: Get The Balance Right

Tiffen’s Dfx software, dealing with compression and off the beaten path at NAB

by Michael Guncheon