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Making money from Microstock

Built-in Administration account — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:50:24 +0100

Many videomakers are aware of royalty free Stock Footage websites such as iStockPhoto that allow artists to sell their footage at commission rates of varying degrees. I decided to take a look at the reality of making money through these systems.

New solid state JVC cameras

Built-in Administration account — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:25:05 +0100

CES saw the unveiling of two very interesting new camcorders by JVC.

Mastering the Sony PMW-EX3 DVD

Built-in Administration account — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:55:46 +0100

Vortex Media are fast gaining a name for themselves for high quality tutorial DVD's. Now with this release they cover Sony's PMW-EX3 tapeless camcorder. Read on to see what I thought.

XDCAM EX rolling shutter and jello

Built-in Administration account — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:00:35 +0100

A lot of concern seems to sweep various forums about the rolling shutter issue on the XDCAM EX and other CMOS cameras. I take a short look at the issue.

Ikonoskop unveil the A-Cam DII

Built-in Administration account — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:08:08 +0200

Ikonoskop unveil the A-Cam DII

To be honest I haven't really been keeping my eye on IBC this year. I had thought that it looked pretty uninspiring.

Photoshop style editing with video

Built-in Administration account — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:11:56 +0200

Video has been behind stills in more ways than one when it comes to editing the picture. New software algorithms show how video can now have some incredible editing applied.

Matrox MXO and Quicktime updates

Built-in Administration account — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:09:05 +0200

Why Matrox really very seriously needs to get their act together!

Ripple Training Soundtrack Pro 2: sound Editing & Mastering

Built-in Administration account — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:00:25 +0200

Ripple Training are back with an essential new set of tutorials based around Soundtrack Pro 2.

PNG plugin for Photoshop

Built-in Administration account — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:32:52 +0200

Okay, this isn't video related, but if you do web design on the side like I do then you will want to take a look at this.

My ideal world

Built-in Administration account — Wed, 14 May 2008 01:08:25 +0200

Stubbornness rules and it is restricting the industry.

Five more useful things to buy than a new camera

Built-in Administration account — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:08:30 +0200

NAB SHMAB. Get some equipment that really matters.

PDW-700 goes solid state

Built-in Administration account — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:57:56 +0200

An addition to the PDW-700 XDCAM HD allows SxS solid state recording.

List of broadcasters using tapeless acquisition systems

Built-in Administration account — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:52:13 +0200

List of broadcasters using tapeless acquisition systems

This page is meant as an overview of the state of play showing which broadcasters are using which tapeless acquisition system.

Sony XDCAM PMW-EX3

Built-in Administration account — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:29:23 +0200

The latest edition to the Sony EX line up with interchangeable lenses.

Using a light meter as Cinematographer

Built-in Administration account — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 02:22:25 +0200

An invaluable article about using a light meter.

Tapeless cameras and formats compared

Built-in Administration account — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:06:34 +0200

The tapeless acquisition movement continues unabated, and purchasing decisions are becoming harder. Here is a current overview of all the tapeless acquisition systems available either now, or in the coming months.

The Ultimate Film Look for Video

Built-in Administration account — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:06:22 +0200

Obtaining the ultimate film look with video

Why am I not impressed with NAB?

Built-in Administration account — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:30:27 +0200

Its NAB time again, and its the same old story.

Five things to help improve your video

Built-in Administration account — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:08:35 +0200

It is easy to become an equipment junkie. But the best results often come when you have less to play with.

PDW-700 XDCAM HD notes

Built-in Administration account — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:05:22 +0200

Some general notes on the PDW-700 XDCAM HD

Some tips for composing shots

Built-in Administration account — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:11:46 +0200

Some tips for shot composition during general shooting.

High quality results on low budget time

Built-in Administration account — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:40:24 +0100

Tips on how to make sure quality remains high in the face of stretched budgets and time

PDW-700 sneak peak

Built-in Administration account — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:38:38 +0100

A sneak preview of the PDW-700 2/3" XDCAM HD

Final Cut Studio newbie part 2

Built-in Administration account — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:30:24 +0100

The continuation of my getting to grips with the Final Cut Studio 2 set of video editing software.

The elimination of stills cameras

Built-in Administration account — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:29:05 +0100

Will video and stills converge. NO is the answer if I have anything to do with it!

Stop Staring and Start Grading with Apple Color

Built-in Administration account — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:20:46 +0100

A short review of the new Master Series training DVD from Creative Cow.

Adobes pricing policy redux

Built-in Administration account — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:19:37 +0100

Adobe really does wind me up right to the core!

Sony HVR-Z7

Built-in Administration account — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:31:47 +0100

Sony's new HDV camera has a surprise up its sleeve!

Final Cut Studio 2 newbie part one.

Built-in Administration account — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:52:01 +0100

I'm new to Final Cut Pro. Here's my journey.

PMW-EX1 First Look Part 2.

Built-in Administration account — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:24:14 +0200

A closer look at the PMW-EX1 XDCAM on location.