June 2011

Accelerated Editing

Taking advantage of new features in Avid’s Media Composer 5.5 and Pro Tools 9

by Mel Lambert

Action Shooters Part 1

Capturing the thrills and adventures from the latest nonfiction reality television shows

by Andrew Takeuchi

At A Glance: Petrol Cambio

A new convertible equipment bag/camera support system

At A Glance: The LEDZILLA

Dedolight’s onboard LED light is designed for the cinematographer

by Neil Matsumoto

June 2011

by The Editors

The Sleeping Giant Awakens

At NAB 2011, Sony releases revolutionary new products, from consumer 3D to true 4K capture

by Neil Matsumoto

3D Sheets To The Wind

The crew of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides shoots in stereo with RED ONE cameras

by Iain Blair

DIY Promotions

Today’s indie filmmakers are turning to social media, video sharing and crowd-funding sites to promote their movies

Long Shot

The filmmakers behind Silent House create a one-take movie with Canon EOS 5D Mark IIs

by Clint Milby

Play It As It Lays

Director Joshua Leonard and DP Benjamin Kasulke create a ’70s L.A. look for The Lie

Audio Assist: Waves Video Sound Suite

Increasing your sound-editing capability

by Dan Brockett

HD DSLR Q&A

HDVP takes an in-depth look at the popular format and the many misconceptions that come with it

by Michael Guncheon

Misinformation: The Death Of The HD DSLR?

Not a chance!

by Neil Matsumoto

Production Takes: The Bike Pirate

A new take on Follow Me

The Soft Touch

Cinematographers and gaffers discuss the gear and technique in creating soft light

by Iain Blair

Video Assist: Not Just For Show

Your matte box, rails and follow focus explained

by Michael Guncheon

Coming Up Aces

The IIF-ACES workflow on FX Networks’ Justified is a sure bet

by Neil Matsumoto