April 23, 2017

Atomos Introduces Sumo, the 19-inch HD Display That Records 4K 12-Bit RAW

Atomos packs Sumo with 4K 12-bit RAW, 10bit ProRes/DNxHR and 1080p60 live switching/recording in a 19” monitor.

Atomos has unveiled a new 4K recording monitor ahead of NAB. Dubbed Sumo (as E. Honda has already been taken) the 19” HDR 1200nit 10+ stop panel boasts 4K 12-bit RAW or 10-bit 422 Pro 422 ProRes/DNxHR.

Sumo can record HD up to 240p, but what’s intriguing is its ability to live switch and record up to four ISO channels of 1080/60p video that you can mix with cuts and fades using QuadLink SDI connections. Atomos gives you the power to switch between feeds on the screen via cross fade or hard cuts from the locked sources or you can tag and adjust final edits with metadata tagging preserving ISO feeds.

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Source: NoFilmSchool

April 22, 2017

Hey, Nice Rack! Celebrating the Art of the Focus Pull

Though they seem simple to do, racking focus is an art that requires precision and finesse.

Having a favorite rack focus from a film is something reserved primarily for big cinephiles and filmmakers, perhaps because it requires one to pay attention to the little, but integral things that occur on screen often without much ado. At first glance, focus pulling is as simple as turning a ring to change the focus from one subject to another, but it’s so much more than that, technically, aesthetically, and narratively. In this Fandor video essay, Philip Brubaker not only shows you some of the greatest rack focuses in cinema, but also explains how 1st ACs and other pros do it so beautifully.

Still think focus pulling is simple? Well, in some shooting situations it might be, but for others the task gets much more complicated and challenging. The first thing that comes to mind is how cinematographer Matthew Rosen pulled off an excellent focus pull for a detergent commercial, which was not only shot at 1500 fps with a high-speed Phantom Flex, but was also shot with a very shallow depth of field. Translation: there was zero margin for error.

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Source: NoFilmSchool

April 22, 2017

Watch: How Different Zooms Affect the Look of an Image

Understand how focal length, proximity, and subject placement all work together to produce different looking images.

When you’re a lazy/noob filmmaker, zoom lenses are your best friend. You see a cool subject off in the distance or across the room, so you start turning your zoom ring, and boom! You’ve captured your image. But then you learn that you have legs—that move—and can effectively move you closer to your subject without having to zoom in with your lens. All of a sudden you’ve got a whole new image on your hands; one that looks totally different than the one you captured by zooming in. What’s the deal?

Well, in this video, Jay P. Morgan of The Slanted Lens teaches you pretty much everything you need to know about the differences between lens zooms, proximity, and changing your subject’s position, as well as how each of these elements affect each other and your image. Check it out below:

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Source: NoFilmSchool

April 22, 2017

Kai Wong’s 10 Tips for Becoming an All-Around Better Image Maker

We all want to become better filmmakers, and former DigitalRev host Kai Wong gives you some advice on how to do it.

I know, I miss DigitalRev too, but one half of the DV dream team, Kai Wong, is still making informative and hilarious gear reviews on his personal YouTube Channel. In his latest video, though, he takes a break from critiquing cameras to share a bunch of tips on how to become a better photographer/filmmaker. Check it out below:

There are so many things that can hinder you as a filmmaker, whether it’s something technical, like not having the right gear, or something psychological, like not having the confidence to pursue a career in filmmaking. But for every issue you face, there is always a solution, and half the battle is being able to recognize what that solution is.

Wong provides ten tips in his video on how to combat many of the pitfalls you run into as a photographer/filmmaker.

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Source: NoFilmSchool

April 22, 2017

Watch: 7 Tricks for Customizing Your Nikon DSLR

Are you a Nikon shooter? Then these 7 customization tips will really help you out.

Cameras are tools that help us create images, and since they’re tools, they always work best when customized to fit our own personal needs. If your camera tool happens to be a Nikon, then you’re in luck because photographer Steve Perry has put together a video that shares seven tricks for customizing your Nikon DSLR. Keep in mind, though, that these are geared toward mid and pro-range bodies, excluding the D3 and D5 series, so not ever trick is going to work with your shooter.

Perry goes into a lot of detail in the video on how to customize your Nikon camera, but in case you want a simple overview to know what you’re getting, here are the seven tricks he talks about:

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Source: NoFilmSchool

April 21, 2017

Samsung pays tribute to Nintendo with its Wiimote-like Gear VR Controller

At Mobile World Congres in Barcelona, Spain, Samsung and Facebook’s Oculus Rift division announced the Gear VR controller, a virtual reality gamepad. Here is our first impression of the controller.

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Source: Digital Trends VR

April 21, 2017

Think virtual reality is just for games? These awesome VR apps will change your mind

Virtual reality isn’t all about gaming. Swim with turtles, paint in 3D, and immerse yourself in some of the most unique experiences the platform has to offer, with our curated list of the best VR apps.

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Source: Digital Trends VR

April 21, 2017

Immerse yourself in virtual reality with Pasonomi’s VR Glasses, now just $30

Experience the world of virtual reality with a set of VR glasses that turn the screen of your smartphone into an immersive 360-degree cinema. The Pasonomi VR Glasses are currently just $30 on Amazon for a limited time.

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Source: Digital Trends VR