February 2010

February 2010

by The Editors

Lite Brite

New energy-efficient LED lights offer more options for filmmakers

by Brad Stern

Motion Pictures

Tips and tools that will help you create cinematic movies with your new video-DSLR camera

by Neil Matsumoto

Small Camera Big Picture

The Panasonic AG-HMC40 is a compact camcorder that packs a professional punch

by Barry Green

Creating Avatar

Director James Cameron’s long-awaited digital 3D epic raises the technological bar in integrating live action and computer-generated characters

by Debra Kaufman

HD On Wheels

Nike SB takes skateboarding video to the next level with Debacle

by Neil Matsumoto

The Other Side

Director Peter Jackson offers his thoughts on filmmaking, digital technology and his latest film, The Lovely Bones

by Iain Blair

The State Of Post

The postproduction industry is seeing rapid change in both film and digital workflow

by Simon Wakelin

At A Glance: juicedLink CX231

Single-system sound for your video DSLR

by Neil Matsumoto

Audio Assist: The Innovative Sound Mixer

Sound Devices introduces its 552 Production Mixer; a five-channel mixer

by Dan Brockett

Production Takes: Where’s The Camera Truck?

A small DSLR handles a large ad campaign

by Michael Finn

Video Assist: Just Checking?

Many standards to choose from

by Michael Guncheon

A Great Gesture

Reminiscent of the technology in Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report, could TAMPER be the new editing interface of the future?

by Dan Brockett

Going To Battle

Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC, transforms the Canon EOS 5D Mark II into a moviemaking machine

by Mark Edward Harris

Misinformation: The Submission Process

Formats can get tricky for a film festival Technical Director

by C.R. Caillouet