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November 11, 2017

Watch: 5 Cinematic Slider Moves (and How to Do Them Right)

Here are some ways to use camera sliders to make your footage look more professional and cinematic.

When it comes to camera movement, sliders offer so much versatility and style without having to work very hard to get it. If you want to take your slider game to the next level, Parker Walbeck shows you five super simple camera moves you can do with pretty much any unit on the market, as well as how to avoid common obstacles you might come up against while trying to pull them off. Check out his tutorial below (which starts at around 3:00).

Here are the moves Walbeck talks about in the video:

Side-to-side
Push-in/Pull-out
Parallax
Low mode
Aerial

Admittedly, many of these moves are really basic and don’t really require much (if any) guidance for new users. In other words, I doubt anyone buying a camera slider really needs to learn about side-to-side movement, because, hello, that’s what you bought the thing for.

Source: NoFilmSchool

November 11, 2017

Ditch the 3D stitch — updated algorithm means a clearer Google Street View

Google Street View photos will soon have fewer distracting stitch lines, thanks to updated software from Google Research. The program warps each side to create a cleaner viewpoint.

The post Ditch the 3D stitch — updated algorithm means a clearer Google Street View appeared first on Digital Trends.

Source: Digital Trends VR

November 10, 2017

The best VR headset you can buy

Virtual reality is finally going mainstream, but how do you find the best VR headset for you? Check out a few of our favorites, whether you want the best of the best or a budget alternative specifically designed for your mobile device.

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Source: Digital Trends VR

November 10, 2017

The Unedited StoryCorps Interview: Marjorie Klindera & Carol Miller

Did you know that the stories you hear from us on NPR and our podcast are excerpts of interviews pulled from the StoryCorps Archive? Participants visit one of our recording locations with a friend or family member to record a 40-minute interview with the help of a trained StoryCorps Facilitator, or record a conversation using the StoryCorps App. We’re sharing this unedited interview from the StoryCorps Archive with you in its original form.

If you find yourself in a panic over your poultry this Thanksgiving, there’s a toll-free number you can call! The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line, which began in 1981, is where you can find experts like Marjorie Klindera and Carol Miller on the other end of the line to answer all of your bird-related questions. In November 2015, Marjorie and Carol recorded a StoryCorps conversation about the over 30 years they have each worked the talkline and shared stories about their favorite calls. Long-time fans of StoryCorps may remember an edited version of this interview that aired on NPR’s Morning Edition, but this full-length recording includes a plethora of stories that never made it into the two-minute broadcast.

Carol tells the story of a caller whose home was destroyed by Hurricane Andrew. All she had to cook with was a microwave, but “she was bound and determined to make a traditional Thanksgiving meal for her family.” The caller told Carol, “I’ve got so much to be thankful for — I have my family.”

Marjorie recounts the story of a caller who wasn’t calling to ask a question, but “calling to brag that he had solved his own problem — his turkey was too big for the pan that he had, and his solution was to wrap the turkey in a towel, stomp on it and break some bones, then it fit in the pan,” she says. “He was very proud of himself!”

Carol remembers a call she received from a young man who wanted to propose on Thanksgiving day. “He wanted to mix diamond ring in the stuffing and then stuff it inside the turkey.” She convinced him that that wasn’t a good idea and together they came up with a new plan. “Every year, I think about him,” she says. “If she said yes and if everything went well, they’ve now got the kids around the dining room table, they’ve got the grandkids around the table, and I’m sure every year grandpa tells that story.”

If things don’t go perfectly to plan though, “It’s [about] having the family together,” says Marjorie. “The food, we try to make it as perfect as we can, but it doesn’t come down to that.” Carol adds, “And it’s kind of funny if something goes wrong, ’cause then you’ve got a memory for years and years!” The job requires them to work an eight hour day on the holiday, but they are happy to do it because, as Carol says, “We cannot desert America on Thanksgiving!”

All material within the StoryCorps collection is copyrighted by StoryCorps. StoryCorps encourages use of material on this site by educators and students without prior permission, provided appropriate credit is given. This interview has not been fact-checked, and may contain sensitive personal information about living persons.

Source: SNPR Story Corps

November 10, 2017

The Daily Chord Weekly Recap – Friday, November 10

What is the most worthwhile music news on the internet today? The Daily Chord answers the question with six links, posted at SXSW.com. From emerging artists and cultural concerns to startup businesses and the bottom line, keep up with the latest by making the Chord a regular bookmark. Subscribe to our email blast and enhance your inbox.

Monday, November 6

After Las Vegas shooting, live music organizers look cautiously forward
Story from Rolling Stone
Why the indie band never dies: Fake breakups, permanent adolescence and cash comebacks
Post from The Guardian
Q&A: Blockpool’s Kevin Bacon talks Björk, blockchain and cryptocurrency
Interview from Music Ally
Ableton Live 10 will remember your riffs if you forget to press record
Post from Engadget
China reports music industry growth
Post from Xinhua
A new star on Hollywood’s walk of fame proves Selena’s legacy is alive and well
Post from LA Times

Tuesday, November 7

Alex Awards honor best in vinyl – full list of winners 2017
Post from Hypebot
Grammy Music Education Coalition reveals plans to expand music education in public schools
Post from Billboard
CDs, not streaming, send Kenny Chesney to no. 1
Post from NY Times
Why N.E.R.D.’s return felt like a cynical bait-and-switch
Post from LA Times
Google Assistant can now tell you what song is playing near you
Post from The Verge
Greta Van Fleet wants to be Led Zeppelin for Generation Z, and they just might pull it off
Review from Uproxx

Wednesday, November 8

Meek Mill’s lawyer says judge showed ‘enormous bias’ in sentencing
Story from NY Times
Jason Isbell, the outspoken, unlikely CMA Awards nominee
Post from The Tennessean
‘Only 17th-century industrial bluegrass will do’: Your favorite weird records
List from The Guardian
Travis Scott and the state of concert lawsuits: A Q&A with insurer Peter Tempkins
Interview from Pollstar
Danica Roem, metal vocalist, becomes Virginia’s first openly transgender legislator
Story from Pitchfork
The science behind why you keep smashing replay on that one song
Post from Noisey

Thursday, November 9

How a secret Los Angeles club hid an interactive story inside a music festival
Post from The Verge
Berklee let teachers quietly leave after alleged sex abuse, and pushed students for silence
Story from Boston Globe
Sen. Al Franken torched Amazon, Facebook and Google for using their algorithms to maintain their massive footprint
Post from Recode
Rap disrupted music first. Now it’s TV and film.
Roundtable from NY Times
Why Detroit hosted the first-ever vinyl industry conference this week
Post from Metro Times
“My knees might give out”: A long Q&A with Ted Leo about the challenges of not giving up
Interview from The Stranger

Friday, November 10

Musical.ly, the lip-syncing video app, is going to sell for at least $800 million
Post from Recode
On tour with an Islamic pop star who makes fans swoon
Story from NY Times
Now computers are writing perfectly acceptable pop songs
Story from BBC News
Prince’s sound engineer, Susan Rogers: ‘He needed to be the alpha male to get things done’
Interview from The Guardian
Female execs furious at Billboard’s sexual harassment survey
Item from Page Six
Pandora has lost $1BN in four years and is worth less than ever. Can it be salvaged?
Post from Music Business Worldwide

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Source: SxSW Music

November 10, 2017

SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards Entry Deadline Extended Through November 12

The final entry deadline for the 2018 SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards has been extended through Sunday, November 12 at 11:59PM PT. Check out these helpful tips for applying and don’t miss your chance to showcase your project at SXSW 2018.

The annual SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards recognizes the most forward-thinking tech developments in the connected world that were launched or released in the 2017 calendar year. The SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards showcase some of the most exciting tech projects in categories ranging from AI and digital design to health technology and beyond. If you’re working on a cutting-edge project in one of the featured categories, read on and explore our top 5 pro tips for applying.

Top 5 Tips for Entry Success

Include additional resources. Links to photos, demos, social accounts, marketing material, schematics, one-sheets, case studies, etc., all build a stronger case for why your project should be selected.

Include a video. There’s no better way to convey a thorough sense of your project than through a demo or case-study video.

Always link to additional resources. Keep in mind that all additional resources like photos, videos, or pdfs, must live online and be accessed via URL link. If the additional content is password protected, don’t forget to include the username and password!

Tell us what’s different about your entry. How does it work? Why should people be excited about it? Describe the project with the following four grading criteria in mind: Creativity, Form, Function, and Overall Experience.

Deadlines are final. Your project doesn’t have to be fully launched as of right now. It’s okay to submit an application for a project that is in the works. Regardless of what stage of completion your project is in, you must submit your application for the SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards before the final deadline of November 12 at 11:59pm PT.

The Awards are open to any project, product, creative endeavor, scientific discovery, or student project that will launch or has launched between January 1 – December 31, 2017.

Please note that discounts for students, researchers, and academics for the Student Innovation and SciFi No Longer categories are available upon request.

Apply Now

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Source: SxSW Interactive

November 10, 2017

Panasonic’s New Lumix G9 Micro Four Thirds Camera Shouldn’t Worry GH5 Owners

Panasonic rolls out a new Lumix G9 Micro Four Thirds camera with 4K video.

If you’re reading this wondering if the Lumix GH5 you bought has just been out spec’d, don’t worry, it hasn’t. We’d classify the Lumix G9 as more of a stills-focused camera with video functionality. The G9 does have the same 20.3MP Digital Live MOS sensor, Venus Image Processor, 5-Axis Sensor Stabilization (Dual I.S. 2) and DFD (Depth From Defocus) AF technology as the GH5, but Panasonic has slimmed down its video capabilities while bumping photo specs.

Source: NoFilmSchool

November 10, 2017

Forget the ‘Cat Lady’ Archetype: Good Art Works Harder in ‘Samantha’s Amazing Acrocats’

“I had never seen anything like this before.”

It’s not just enough to find an eccentric character and let their quirks motivate your film. A good documentary reaches past the eccentric spectacle for a story of universal human experiences. Otherwise, in filmmaker Jacob Feiring’s words, it’s “futile.” Feiring took that to heart when he decided to follow Samantha Martin’s shoestring cat circus for over five years to create Samantha’s Amazing Acrocats, premiering at DOC NYC this weekend.

“My concerns surrounding this subject matter led to a very observational approach.”

Source: NoFilmSchool

November 10, 2017

If you have a Gear VR headset, these are the apps and games you’ve got to try

Before you put on your new Gear VR headset, you should know which apps and games are worth downloading. Whether you’re a fan of documentaries or arcade games, here’s a list of the best Gear VR apps and games to be had.

The post If you have a Gear VR headset, these are the apps and games you’ve got to try appeared first on Digital Trends.

Source: Digital Trends VR

November 10, 2017

Exploring foggy Hamburg at night: a Photography Series by Mark Broyer

It’s a totally different atmosphere to take pictures at night. There’s a beauty to capture even though we are not chasing shadows or stride by. It’s a whole distinct experience, I wish I had more time to take pictures at night. It’s quite inspiring to see what Hamburg-based photographer Mark Broyer did and you gotta love how the neon lights complement the fog in a very subtle way.

Mark Broyer is a photographer based in of course Hamburg, Germany. Focusing his work on digital photography and retouching; he really enjoys wandering the streets during the calmness of the night.