Extremely useful App to calculate data usage & space needed – KataData
As silly as it is – trying to calculate how much hard drive or card space one will need for a particular shot or project can become extremely complex. Now, let me clarify that … Once you factor in the different compression settings, resolutions, frame rates etc -it can be downright maddening! Here is...
Mouth agape… awesome promo video
The video kind of says it all… pretty amazing promo video for what looks to be a very very nice improvement over the last GoPro series. Enjoy the video below – and imagine what we’ll be shooting with in 10 years… Here is more info on the GoPro HD HERO2…. WIFI etc available…...
Random Thoughts and upcoming speaking engagements
We lost a titan of the tech industry this month. We lost a visionary and one of the geniuses of our century in my opinion. Most of us have yet to realize how much of a lasting imprint Steve Jobs has had on the world at large… I crossed paths with Steve three times...
Kodak going bankrupt? Where will our film come from?
I had a nice get together today with famed photographer Douglas Kirkland and Local 600 President (Director of Photography union) and ASC member Steven Poster. As we were about to part ways, discussion turned to the potential demise of Kodak. Earlier today I also happen to have read a great article about Emmanuel "Chivo" Lubezki...
IKONOSKOP – 16mm digital cinema camera
This is just a sign of where things are headed – it’s going to be FUN to be a digital cinematographer in the upcoming years! Cameras are getting smaller and lighter (not always a good thing… but often it is!) and more affordable. Sensors are getting better (note that this camera has a...
More Timefest… and a peek at the future Kessler time lapse system
For those that want to see more behind the scenes – and a PEAK AT THE NEXT GENERATION of time lapse tools from Kessler Crane – here you go! The new system will allow you to control focus, zoom, and iris! (along with the dolly/crane and pan/tilt head that are currently part of the...
One Degree: A Canon 600mm w 2X Extender on the RED Epic
One Degree from Vincent Laforet on Vimeo. The angle of video of a Canon 600mm f4 EF Lens with a 2X converter on a RED Epic, is roughly one degree. (1 Degree, 45 arcminutes horizontally to be exact.) The focal length in terms of 35mm is more than 3400mm – not too shabby when you...
3D Mic Pro and immersive audio
First: I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU WEAR HEADPHONES WHEN LISTENING TO THE VIDEO BELOW. Second: we have a discount code that you can use to get a 15% off of the "Pro" or "Indie" version of the mic (also below.) Mitra 3D Mic Pro from Vincent Laforet on Vimeo. What differentiates an Indie film from a major Hollywood...
CA Trip Behind The Scenes Part 2 – Time Lapse/Live Action & Sliders
OK after a week with the flu and 103º fever here we go with Part 2 of behind the scenes look at the CA Trip – for those of you who are jumping in now here is a link to Part 1 and the resulting video from this trip. For those of you who want...
CA Trip Behind The Scenes Part 1 – Overview
Here is a behind the scenes look into our "Epic #308" we shot a little over a week ago that premiered on this blog. This piece will serve as a quick overview of some of the gear we used. You can expect a more detailed piece early next week on how we use our...
Great camera support concept!
I don’t have any first hand experience with this product (nor have I seen it in action) – so please keep that in mind. But every once in awhile I see something that I find is so intelligent that I can’t wait to post about it – so here it is… The VBag… Basically...
Teradek Firmware Update
Teradek Cube streaming from 5DMkII to iPad from Teradek on Vimeo. I’ve been a big fan of Teradek’s wireless Cube System (check it out on the GEAR PAGE)- It’s a great solution for both HDDSLR and RED filmmakers, as it offers a wireless solution for monitoring what you are shooting on camera. Moreover, it’s the only reliable system that I...
