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by Justin Dise · Posted
There is a plethora of apps out there, geared toward cinematographers. While many are useful, I’ve decided to share the four apps to which I find myself returning regularly. They have earned a place in my digital tool kit and, in my eyes, are must-haves for any DP or camera assistant.
Sun Seeker
Cinematographers always have an eye on the sun, and want to know where it will be at every hour during a shoot. When will the sunlight come through that window? How will I have to move the actor to keep a consistent backlight when shooting
by jaime traba · Posted
In a perfect world, budgets would be unlimited and you could hire a top-notch sound person for every production. But for students, amateurs, or professionals on a shoe-string budget, you probably don’t have the funds available to do that. This doesn’t preclude you from stepping up the quality of your audio. Here are five steps you can take that can help your sound.
1. Pay more attention to sound while filming (just by opening your ears)
Yes, you have more than enough to pay attention to when you’re behind the camera, but a little attention to
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In the following video, Larry Becker, of Kelby Media, presents an overview of the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens and covers its features, design, and its distinction of being the first constant f/1.8 zoom. Learn about this lens's overall performance, including its specifications, ability to produce notably shallow depth of field, auto-focus attributes, as well as build quality and operational characteristics. Becker also talks about Sigma's position in general and their push to develop the Global Vision series with specifically categorized
by BH Online Videos · Posted
In the following video, Larry Becker discusses the Pentax K-3 DSLR and presents an overview of some of its most desirable assets and unique features. The video explores all aspects of the camera at a glance, including the sensor and low-light performance, high-speed shooting capabilities, HD movie-recording capabilities, menu structure, exposure modes, and some of the handling and physical design details. Additionally, special focus is given to
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The Pentax K-3 is a full featured 23.35Mp APS-C CMOS sensor equipped DSLR. The image sensor claims boosted sharpness due to the lack of an optical low pass filter and boasts the industry's first selectable OLP filter which can be enabled as necessary
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Join Kelly Mena, of B&H Photo, as she explains the basic principles of depth of field in photography. Mena defines depth of field and explains the distinction between its deep and shallow variations—the former rendering everything from subject to background in sharp focus, the latter rendering the subject in sharp focus and the background soft and out of focus. Mena discusses the variables you can use to control depth of field in your images: aperture, focal length, and camera-to-subject distance. She also explains how you can use the ISO
by BH Online Videos · Posted
The Canon Vixia HF G30 is garnering a great deal of attention; watch Mia McCormick, of Kelby Media, as she enlightens us about what makes this consumer camcorder a standout. Pointing out important features such as the fast aperture, optical zoom, and image stabilization, McCormick makes note of where the camera shines, with its high data rate, media card recording, and how it functions when you handhold it. We hope you enjoy this video,
by Josh Taylor · Posted
Whenever you open, select, or edit the digital images you’ve shot, or creatively correct or enhance them using post-production software such as Photoshop or Lightroom, you are relying on a display device—a monitor connected to or built into your computer, tablet, or smartphone—to show you an accurate representation of the colors, color saturation, monochrome tonality, contrast and other characteristics of the images captured by your camera. If what you see on the monitor does not match what the camera captured, the prints made from these files
by BH Online Videos · Posted
In the following video, Mia McCormick, of Kelby Media, discusses accessories and shares tips that help you get the most out of your DSLR for outdoor event videography work. McCormick explores using variable neutral density filters to maintain shallow depth of field in bright conditions, the benefits of lenses with de-clicked aperture rings, image stabilization, and using zoom lenses to get close to the action safely. McCormick also discusses employing camera rigs for extended shooting times, on-camera shotgun microphones for improved
by Amanda Bellucco · Posted
When it comes to carrying your gear through a fast-paced, day-long event, there’s certainly no shortage of options. Backpacks and shoulder bags have long been the professional event photographer’s staple when they need to keep everything close at hand. In recent years, convenient and versatile belt systems have taken over some of that popularity.
For a wedding professional, accessibility is vital. Missing a key moment while digging around through a
by Morgan McClure · Posted
Atomos, makers of the popular Samurai and Ninja portable video monitors and recorders, have recently released the Atomos Spyder, a portable display calibration unit.
by BH Event Space… · Posted
Join professional landscape photographer and author Tim Cooper for an information-packed lecture on landscape photography. This very popular photographic discipline requires practice, planning, and a solid grasp of the technical side of image making.
In this two hour lecture, Cooper explains methods you can use to capture both dramatic and quiet landscape photographs, using proper light and good technique. He begins with a brief section on gear before discussing how the power of lenses can alter your perception of the scene. Next, he discusses
by BH Online Videos · Posted
In the following video, Larry Becker discusses how the Metabones Speed Boosters and Lens Mount Adapters can benefit your photography. This video shows off the great advantages Speed Boosters can provide when shooting with crop-sensor mirrorless cameras, including an additional stop of light and the ability to deliver the lens’s true field of view. Becker also reveals
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Metabones Speed Booster adapters include a lens element that refocuses full frame lens information onto the smaller APS-C sensor area while adapting lens mounts. Additionally non-Speed Booster adapters change mounts and offer additional controls.
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Time-lapse is a great way to capture slow moving natural events or "slice of life" moments. A series of images taken over time are combined in software to create the look of video moving in a fast forward.