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Contents Volume 30 • Number 01 www.videomaker.com July 2015 Features 22 Buyer’s Guide: Focus on Field Monitors 32 NAB Wrap Deciding on new camera gear is always tough. This The National Association of Broadcasters Show was back article discusses the benefits of using a field monitor to in las Vegas and bigger than ever. NAB is where compa- enhance the production quality of your videos and helps nies from around the world gather to show off the newest you focus on which product is right for you. products for the television and film industries. by Brad Watanabe by Odin Lindblom 28 Motion Control Buyer’s Guide 36 2015 NAB Show Award Winners The range of options of motion control systems can be Each year, April finds the Videomaker editors in las Vegas overwhelming. There are many scenarios where motion for the annual National Association of Broadcasters show. control can be used, so there are also variety of systems We comb the floor looking for the best and most exciting to accommodate each different situation. new products from industry giants and new-comers alike. by Christopher Settineri by Videomaker’s Editors

22 28 48 60 6 Columns Departments On the Cover Canon 7D Mark II, Audio-Technica System 2 Viewfinder 4 What’s On Videomaker.com A Term for What We Do Ad Index 10 and NewTek TriCaster Mini HD-4i by Matthew York 61 44 Basic Training The Basics of Titles and Graphics Reviews by Kyle Cassidy 6 Canon EOS 7D Mark II 48 Profit Making DSLR How to Win Business from NGOs by Brian Peterson by Morgan Paar 12 Photon Beard PhotonBeam 80 52 Distribution LED Redhead Light Festivals Worth Participation by Cameron Farboud by Andrew Putschoegl 14 Manfrotto Sympla 57 Editing Shoulder Mounted Rig Stages of Editing by Ty Audronis by Chris Gates 17 Audio-Technica System 10 60 Audio Wireless Microphone System How to Avoid or Fix Reverb by David G. Welton by Blag Ivanov NewTek TriCaster Mini HD-4i Next Month 19 • Social Media for Filmmakers 64 Production Tips Video Switcher • Audio Editing Software Buyer’s Guide The Value of learning from by Chad Fransen • Matching Sound your Peers • 3D Raytracing in Adobe After Effects contents by Russ Fairley contents On Sale: July 28, 2015 full screen Subscribe to Videomaker and save up to 76% off full screen the newsstand price! print Subscribe Try an issue risk-free at: videomaker.com/subscription print

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director of content Mike Wilhelm Until recently, the term “videotaping” associate editor Nicole LaJeunesse has been an adequate and accurate multimedia editor Chris Monlux description of the act of capturing art director/photographer Susan Schmierer motion pictures with a . contributing editors Kyle Cassidy Videotape has been so central to the Chris “Ace” Gates process that the term “videotaping” Mark Holder became part of household nomencla- Mark Levy ture, but the technology of videotape Terry O’Rourke has changed drastically since those early days when Beta and VHS duked director of advertising Terra Yurkovic it out for dominance. There have been advertising representative numerous iterations of tape-based telephone (530) 891-8410 video, but today, we find ourselves on senior account executive Gabrielle Green account executive Olin Smith the precipice of a new era. recording.” However, we presently use As tapeless solid-state media “DVR” as a noun to name the black marketing manager Joseph Ayres becomes the norm, and the days of ac- box with an internal hard drive that marketing coordinator Jackson Wong tual “tape” fade into folklore, “taping” allows digital capture and playback of no longer seems an appropriate term. television programs. We also use the information systems manager Seth Hendrick Purists will agree that “filming” is not a term as an infinitive verb when we say web developer Jill Lutge viable option, as the word “film” poses we are going to “DVR a show” so we exactly the same problem. Film is a can watch it later. Although the present director of finance Stephen Awe completely different technical process participle “DVRing” could communi- accountant Jessica Anderson customer service that has never been part of video tech- cate the idea of capturing digital video /fulfillment coordinator Tiffany Harness nology. “Videoing” seem incomplete through a lens onto solid state media and overly generic. — as in, “Our video production team Changing terminology isn’t new. The will be DVRing today’s ceremony” — term “dial” in regard to making a phone the point is moot since the term has call came from the days of rotary tele- already been defined in our culture. phone technology. Most people haven’t So what are we to do? For now, we subscription information literally dialed a phone in decades, wait and see. As in all cases, our ter- Videomaker Subscription Fulfillment but we still understand what the term minology will evolve as society natu- P.O. Box 3780, Chico, CA 95927 means. 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Canon EOS 7D Mark II

by Brian Peterson Subtle Improvement

t’s been about five years since $1,800, then the Mark II may be your remains non-articulating and is not ICanon unveiled their popular 7D, next camera of choice. a touch screen. and while this update looks and feels The 7D Mark II body looks and On the left side, Canon added the Lenses and accessories shown are not included very similar to its predecessor, the 7D feels very similar to its predecessor. much-anticipated uncompressed 1920 Mark II packs some surprising and It’s robust, well-sealed and easy to x 1080p HD via HDMI output along valuable improvements that every grip, but there are some differences. with a previously absent headphone wedding, sports and wildlife videogra- On the back, the often-accessed jack. Canon also added a very use- Introducing Blackmagic URSA, the world’s fi rst pher will appreciate. If you’ve longed Menu button moved to the premium ful cable protector socket that helps for responsive and reliable upper left corner position where it is keep you from accidentally yanking user upgradeable 4K digital fi lm camera! in video mode, uncompressed full easier to press and the Quick Control out cables. The Digital terminal is now HD output and the ability to monitor moved to where the light sensor SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0). The card Blackmagic URSA is the world’s fi rst high end digital fi lm camera User Upgradeable Sensor your audio in camera, all for less than used to be. The Info button replaced slots are on the right and the 7D Mark designed to revolutionize workfl ow on set. Built to handle the Blackmagic URSA features a modular camera turret that can the RAW+JPEG button and there II now sports an extra slot for SD cards. ergonomics of large fi lm crews as well as single person use, URSA be removed by unscrewing 4 simple bolts! The camera turret Canon is a new Rate button that gives you Not much has changed on the front, has everything built in, including a massive 10 inch fold out on set includes the sensor, and lens control connections the option to rate stills from one to except that now the monitor, large user upgradeable global shutter 4K image and can be upgraded in the future when new types of sensors are developed. www.usa.canon.com sensor, 12G-SDI and internal dual RAW and ProRes recorders. This means your next camera will be a fraction of the cost of buying a whole five or to protect images from dele- preview button is on the lower left near new camera! Choose professional PL mount, popular EF mount and more! tion. An AF area selection lever now the lens mount instead of the lower Super 35 Size Sensor StrengthS surrounds the multi-controller, and right and is larger and easier to press. URSA is a true professional digital fi lm camera with a Built in On Set Monitoring! • Fast, accurate and customizable the Picture Style 4K sensor, global shutter and an incredible 12 stops Say goodbye to bulky on set monitors because Movie Mode auto focus selection button Output 1080p via HDMI and use new headphone jack for audio monitoring of dynamic range. The wide dynamic range blows you get a massive fold out 10 inch screen built • 60p Full HD away regular video cameras or even high end broadcast cameras, into Blackmagic URSA, making it the world’s has a new look so you get dramatically better images that look like true digital fi lm. biggest viewfi nder! The screen is super bright and features an ultra • Uncompressed full HD HDMI output as it now also The extra large Super 35 size allows for creative shallow depth of fi eld wide viewing angle. URSA also includes two extra 5” touch screens on • Audio monitoring via headphone gives you quick shooting plus RAW and ProRes means you get incredible quality! both sides of the camera showing settings such as format, frame rate, access to multi- shutter angle plus scopes for checking levels, audio and focus! jack Dual Recorders and Blackmagic URSA features dual recorders so you HDR features. Blackmagic URSA EF Blackmagic URSA PL WeAknesses never need to stop recording to change media. $ $ • slightly soft initial video footage The LCD remains That’s critical if you are shooting an historical event, 4,995 5,495 3-inches but it’s important interview or where you just cannot stop shooting! Simply • no Movie servo AF shooting 60p sharper with 1.04 load an empty CFast card into the second recorder and when the • non-articulating/non-touch LCD contents contents million dots and current card is full, the recording will continue onto the second card, contents screen is bright enough allowing you to change out the full card and keep shooting! full screen full screen to use outside if full screen $1,800 not in direct sun- print light. However, it www.blackmagicdesign.com print

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The mode dial retains the three cus- using still camera lenses with poor take effect during shooting rather tom shooting modes as well as Bulb, manual focus control. In addition to than always on; a handy feature that 12MP DIG!C 5 4K 10X Manual, Av,Tv and Program modes, the two DIGIC 6 sensors aiding the saves precious power on unneces- 1” 4K-COMPATIBLE DIG!C DV 5 CFAST 4K RECORDING ZOOM LENS WITH but the Full Auto and Creative Auto 65-point all cross-type AF, Canon em- sary refocusing. Canon includes six CMOS TECHNOLOGY IMAGE STABILIZER have been combined into one Scene ploys what they call Intelligent Subject Intelligent Auto mode. Analysis to improve the tracking of the Record to CF or SD cards intended subject. Focus on Focus What really shines is the amount The biggest news is the vastly im- you can customize the AF settings. proved AF system. In fact, we’ll go Canon gives you control over track- so far as to predict that the 7D Mark ing sensitivity with five levels from II will become known as the DSLR “Locked on” to “Responsive.” This Showcase rents, sells and integrates production and that made manual focusing practi- gives you detailed control over how post-production equipment and solutions for video, film and cally obsolete. The Movie Servo focus the AF will respond during panning media producers. We proudly provide technical support for makes capturing fast moving subjects or when the subject slips out of the Canon family of products. contents and tilts and pans with focal changes frame momentarily. You can also ad- contents much easier and far more reliable just the AF transition speed if using a full screen than most seasoned focus pullers compatible EF or EF-S lens, selecting full screen could accomplish. This is especially from among five different settings. print helpful since most shooters end up You can also have this feature only RENT • BUY • SELL • CONSIGN print CALL: 800.886.1976 | VISIT: SHOWCASEINC.COM 8 VIDEOMAKER >>> July 2015

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presets that describe the appropriate than we could have done manually AFAF points. points. On On full full zoom zoom and and a awide wide Mode dial now includes a new Scene Intelligent Auto mode light environ- lacks any perceptible noise when AF conditions. with a skilled focus-puller. openopen aperture, aperture, we we panned panned from from a arose rose ments, and you you set your levels correctly. We tested the AF using several dif- To test the face detection and 8-feet8-feet away away to to one one about about 20-feet 20-feet away. away. can expand it to ferent subjects under different light- tracking function of the AF, we had a TheThe AF AF challenge challenge was was that that behind behind the the 51,200. We A Nod to Stills ing conditions and camera moves. subject walk briskly toward the cam- distantdistant rose rose was was a achain chain link link fence fence the interior of a Of course, the 7D Mark II is designed To make things even more challeng- era from a distance of 30-feet to about aboutabout another another 30-feet 30-feet away away — — a a dimly-lit work- primarily for still photography, and ing for the AF system we handheld six-feet. The 7D Mark II gives you a sure-firesure-fire temptation temptation for for any any lesser lesser AFAF shop, and while since many videographers also find each of these shots. For the first green tracking indication of just the systemsystem — — but but we we couldn’t couldn’t fool fool the the there is notice- work doing stills, some of the no- series, we used the Case 1 Versatile face that is incredibly fast responding 7D7D Mark Mark II. II. It It focused focused quickly quickly and and ac- ac- able noise in the table improvements include: a higher Multi-Purpose preset that puts the and accurate. Reviewing the footage curately.curately. deepest shadow resolution 20.2 megapixel sensor; a tracking sensitivity in the neutral we could see that the entire walk was OfOf course, course, with with the the flip flip ofof a aswitch switch areas, colors are motor drive that can shoot as many position and the Accelerate/Deceler- perfectly in focus. onon the the lens lens you you can can still still focus focus manu- manu- represented very as 10 continuous frames per second ate tracking and AP point switching We then went into a dark 1,700 ally.ally. We We really really liked liked the the zoom zoom function function well, and the with an improved and quieter shutter; to zero. We started outdoors during square foot workshop with only some thatthat made made it it quick quick and and easy easy to to check check noise seems less even more AF options; real-time built- midday and did a simple pan from a daylight coming through one open ourour focus. focus. Zooming Zooming is is not not available available objectionable in lens aberration correction; a GPS post about three feet away to a pile door to test the AF response in low withwith certain certain AF AF functions. functions. We We did did miss miss than what we’ve module that embeds location data into of rocks about 15 feet away. We used light. We set the ISO to the highest na- havinghaving other other focus focus assists assists like like peaking peaking seen in other images along with a digital compass; aperture priority so that we could tive setting of 16,000, opened the lens oror false false colors, colors, but but with with AF AF this this good, good, in Premiere Pro, the image snapped to DSLRs. We really liked how bright a very cool in-camera HDR composi- open up the iris to f/4.5 and put our all the way to f/3.5 and tilted down wewe really really can’t can’t complain. complain. life without any artifacting. In fact, we areas of the picture did not bloom ex- tor that could save your average real Canon EF-S 18-135 lens to around from the nearly pitch-black rafters to could push sharpness to 150 percent cessively. Rolling shutter is inherent estate photographer hours in post pro- 100mm for a shallow depth of field. a wall filled with tools. Here, we finally VideoVideo Ready Ready before noticing any adverse effects. in all cameras that use CMOS sensors, duction and finally, a built-in interval- The AF responded moderately fast ran into some hunting, but even this TheThe 7D 7D Mark Mark II II captures captures video video in in There are some we’ve but like the noise described above, ometer for time-lapse photography. but very accurately with absolutely was probably better than we could MOVMOV and and MP4, MP4, but but if if you you need need more more tested that appear to have nearly this the effect seems slightly less appar- no hunting. have done manually. pristinepristine image image quality quality you you can can now now much internal sharpening built-in. We ent with images from the 7D Mark II. Conclusion We then positioned the camera at One last test really showed us how outputoutput uncompressed uncompressed 1920 1920 x x 1080p 1080p actually liked the flexibility of adding We did a fast pan across some fence The Canon 7D Mark II may just be the the corner of a chain link fence to see far Canon’s AF technology has come. HDHD via via HDMI HDMI by by using using an an external external the sharpness in post. poles and found we really had to perfect DSLR for videographers that how the AF would continuously track Just after sunset, we switched to the recorder.recorder. The The 7D 7D Mark Mark II II now now gives gives This lack of internal sharpening move the camera quickly to make the need fast and accurate autofocus. For a pan from near to far. The results Case 3 AF preset that instantly focuses youyou 60p 60p recording recording in in full full HD. HD. Our Our along with the powerful dual DIGIC 6 dreaded effect apparent. AF, it is clearly the best in its class. The were at least as good, if not better, on subjects suddenly entering the teststests confirmed confirmed that that youyou get get smooth smooth processors are likely the reasons we There is no built-in image stabili- uncompressed full HD via HDMI is 5050 percent percent slow slow motion motion without without could not perceive any moiré or alias- zation, but the 7D Mark II will take an important new feature that will let improved LCD and button layout relyingrelying on on your your editing editing software software to to ing. We shot the fine fabric of a screen advantage of any IS lenses. We did you squeeze all you can out of already interpolateinterpolate missing missing frames. frames. Unfor Unfor- - door just off level, the high contrast several tests with the EF-S 18-135mm clean images, and with the ability to tunately,tunately, the the Movie Movie Servo Servo AF AF does does lines of some distant solar panels and with IS and found the resulting imag- now monitor your audio, you have all notnot function function in in this this 60p 60p mode. mode. You You some finely detailed clothing. A little es were remarkably stable, smoothing the makings of a truly professional cancan now now use use an an external external monitor monitor panning over each found no moiré out even some of the more awkward tool. Plus, it is an exceptional stills atat the the same same time time as as viewing viewing the the 7D 7D whatsoever. Aliasing only became bumps in our handheld shots. camera. MarkMark II’s II’s LCD LCD monitor monitor by by selecting selecting perceptible when we cranked the If you can handle a little initial thethe mirroring mirroring option option in in the the menu menu sharpening past 300%. Audio image softness, don’t need 4K video andand connecting connecting a amonitor monitor to to the the To test dynamic range, we shot a With both a microphone input and and have an extra $1800 or so laying HDMIHDMI port. port. This This is is handy handy for for studio studio pool area with plenty of highlights now a headphone jack, you can start around, then the 7D Mark II should be sessionssessions where where clients clients need need a asecond second and moderate to deep shade of sur- getting serious about your sound. on the top of your list. monitormonitor or or when when outputting outputting to to your your rounding trees along with a color We tested the on-camera micro- externalexternal recorder. recorder. calibration chart. We exposed to pro- phone from a variety of distances SUMMARY ForFor our our image image tests, tests, we we recorded recorded tect the highlights, but the resulting and found, like all on-camera mics, The Canon 7D Mark II impresses with inin MOV MOV at at Full Full HD HD resolution resolution and and exposure sacrificed detail in the dark it really is only good for basic its fast, sophisticated auto-focus in reviewedreviewed the the files files in in PremierePremiere ProPro CCCC areas. By giving up just a little high- documenting. The lack of AF noise video mode. While not 4K, it offers 2014.2014. To To test test sharpness, sharpness, we we placed placed a a light detail, we found a good average with the STM lens we were using did strong image quality and a pleasant resolutionresolution chart chart in in a ahighly highly detailed detailed exposure that gave us a pleasing file make audio a bit more usable. To get shooting experience. outdooroutdoor landscape. landscape. The The results results were were that could be balanced even further in the cleanest audio, you’ll need to contents contents veryvery good good and and the the images images do do not not suf- suf- post. Pulling up the shadows in post, use an off-camera microphone. For Brian Peterson is a commercial video producer contents ferfer from from much, much, if if any, any, internal internal sharp- sharp- we did notice a small amount of noise our tests we used a Sennheiser EW and certified Steadicam owner/operator. full screen full screen ening.ening. This This gives gives you you what what at at first first in the shadows. 100 wireless system. The 7D Mark full screen You can comment on this article by going on- appearsappears to to be be a aslightly slightly soft soft image. image. 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337 C22 Canon 7D mk II.indd 10 5/19/2015 1:49:24 PM 337 C22 Canon 7D mk II.indd 11 5/19/2015 1:49:35 PM ReView PhotonPhoton BeardBeard PhotonBeamPhotonBeam 8080 LEDLED review SubScriber Alert! You may be contacted by unauthorized subscription agents asking you to renew your subscription. These companies are not authorized to represent Videomaker nor are they affiliated with us in any way. Please do TECH SPECS front of the camera, or you could end not give out any personal, payment or credit up with the most expensive and unus- card information to the companies listed below. Photon Beard TLCI: 95 (daylight disk) / 84 Videomaker will not accept orders from these able footage you’ve ever shot. companies and if you choose to renew through (tungsten disk) The PB80’s light output was decent. them you will likely never receive any issues PhotonBeam Power: 80w As Photon Beard advertises, their 80W of Videomaker. Please do not renew your LED gives similar light output to a subscription by mail, phone or Internet through PSU: 90 to 260V 50/60hz any of these unauthorized companies: 400W tungsten redhead. If you want Battery Compatibility: 11-17 Vdc • American Consumer Publishing Association, 80 LED warp 11, you’ll need their Platinum Inc. (ACPA) on standard V or Gold mount Blonde HMI which outputs the equiva- • American Magazine Service camera batteries lent to nearly five thousand watts of • Associated Publishers Subscription Services tungsten light. For a relatively inex- • Circulation Billing Center 5600K (daylight disk) Color Temp: pensive light, however, the PB80 holds • Circulation Billing Services by Cameron Farboud / 3000K (tungsten disk) its own. The built-in dimmer worked • Consolidated Media Services • Consumer Publishing Association Inc as advertised and delivered smooth • Deal Galaxy gradations in light output with no vis- • Dominate Marketing, LLC generic LED panels side by side with ible loss in light quality or excruciat- • Global Publication Service (s) Renewing the Redhead the PB80, and the race was over before ing buzzing noises. We ran the PB80 • IC Marketing the gun was fired. As advertised, it directly off of our standard 120V wall • Lake Shore Publishers Service (LSPS) looks like 5600K daylight, and that’s socket — it works with 90 to 260V • Magazine Billing Center exactly what we want when we choose 50/60Hz — but you can also use your • Magazine Billing, LLC • Magazine Billing and Collection Service ntention is what distinguishes a intending has transformed into a than the more familiar CRI is akin a 5600K light. There’s no visible tint standard V or Gold mount camera bat- • Magazine Billing Services Igood tool from a bad tool. Does the green-tinted Burger King bathroom. to why Fahrenheit is a more precise teries (11-17 VDC). • Magazine Payment Services tool allow you to accurately recreate Fortunately, the folks at Photon unit of temperature than Celsius. Un- Rest assured that all the traditional • Magazine Readers Service Center the vision that is in your head — the Beard have been working on clever like the CRI scale, where a score of Rest assuRed that Redhead accessories will fit, includ- • Magazine Subscriber Services vision that you are intending — re- ways to make LEDs better. The PB80 greater than 90 is widely regarded as all the tRaditional ing soft boxes, snoots, scrims etc. • MBN gardless of whether or not it would uses remote phosphor plate and mix- the minimum for television use, the When it comes to must-have acces- • National Magazine Services, Inc. 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We achieved any game-breaking color issues or • Publishers Billing Center that the crisp office interior you were in much the same way as a traditional not cooking his books like some CRI a properly graded image without ever inconsistencies with this disk, and it • Publishers Billing Emporium was a simple two-minute job to swap • Publisher’s Billing Exchange tungsten source. Its small form factor fanatics might. feeling the need to correct for any • Publishers Billing Services Photon Beard and low weight don’t hurt either. Numbers aside, the results really annoying color casts or anomalies, in — no tools required! • Publishers Distribution Services, Inc www.photonbeard.com The quality of light is also improved speak for themselves. We tested our which is a major time and brainpower • Publishers Educational Services with increased saver. 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Authentic Videomaker renewal notices will only • Light output daylight disc and lishment while the PB80 performed come with zip code 95927 (Chico, CA) on the return contents 84 for the available perfectly. Of course, there are many cameron farboud is a documentary, wedding address envelope. contents tungsten disc. factors that can introduce flicker into and narrative filmmaker and photographer. If you are contacted by any of the full screen companies listed above, please let us know full screen One reason digital video, so make sure to run immediately by writing to: $1,350 Roberts uses the some tests with your camera and You can comment on this article by going on- Videomaker Customer Service print TLCI scale rather lighting setup before Brad Pitt gets in line: www.videomaker.com/article/17896 P.O. Box 3780. Chico, CA 95927 print [email protected]

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Manfrotto SYMPLA Shoulder Mounted Rig by Ty Audronis

Customizable Comfort

pon opening the box on the Man- was that you had to hold them as shooting with a DSLR — light- Ufrotto SYMPLA Shoulder Mounted if you were shooting photos — not weight and quick to relocate. Rig, the first word out of your mouth video. Several rail systems hit the In reality, the rig was even will likely be “whoa.” It’s pretty, and market, from the high-end RedRock heavier than the cameras and very well packaged. However, you’ll systems to the economy IndiSystem lenses we used. We tested this need to get over your urge to just close rigs, not to mention the hundreds of with a C100, 5D Mark III and 7D the box right back up to fully enjoy it. cheap systems on Amazon. These Mark I. The overall weight brought There are tons of parts in the box, and systems let you customize your this author back to his first days work- it’s a little bit daunting. The documen- camera rig to work and fit like some ing at a TV station using a SP tation is a fairly thick booklet, and of the bigger HD camcorders and ENG camera that we dubbed “the Beast.” again, intimidating. If you can just cameras. From shoulder pads with The remote control also met with push past the psychology, it is very back-weights to act as ballast for the mixed reactions and results. Although easy to put together. camera weight, to quick release plates we saw these results across all of our for nice fluid tripods, right down to cameras to one degree or another, on What is a modular shoul- viewfinders and even handles on top, the 7D especially we noticed step- der rig? the rig feels as if you can carry it like a ping on zoom and focus. The zoom When DSLRs first hit the market for bigger camera. and focus just weren’t as smooth shooting video, the biggest complaint The problem though is always as we’ve come to expect from such weight, and this system is no exception. controls on bigger cameras. Also, Manfrotto the ergonomics of the remote itself IN MOTION THERE EXISTS GREAT POTENTIAL. Drawbacks www.manfrotto.us Sturdy offset for ideal camera positioning It’s heavy! The version we tested STrengThS was 8.82 lbs fully UP TO 433MB/s UP TO 240GB DESKTOP-CLASS SSD • Very strong assembled, not • Plenty of adjustments including camera • Comfortable and lens. This • Very stable means that by the time you mount WeAkneSSeS your camera, • Remote is clunky and “steppy” follow focus and • A bit heavy lens, you’re look- contents contents ing at a rig weigh- contents ing well north of full screen full screen 15 lbs. So much full screen $925 for one of the ma- print jor advantages of print www.macsales.com | 1-800-275-4576 | Free 24/7 customer service 14 VIDEOMAKER >>> July 2015

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TECH SPECS ment that would Comfortable shoulder pad with counterweight System 10 Weight: 8.82 lbs weigh well north of what a DSLR Rail Material: Aluminum weighs. We’d Adjustments: Quick release seriously consider knob style this rig for bigger cameras. Iron weights/ Ballast type: It’s also well- by David G. welton adjustable leverage constructed. The Remote control: Canon-compati- shoulder pad is ble electronic remote (cabled) very comfortable, Camera-top Audio and the ways you can configure left a bit to be desired. The remote is this rig are all but roughly the size of an iPhone charger infinite. The handles are coated with All of this in mind, Manfrotto is The pleasant-looking black lavalier plug, and the button/knob locations a textured rubber that is sure to make one of the best names in the busi- offers an omnidirectional pickup pat- were a bit awkward for us. With three even the sweatiest hands stick, and ness for camera mounting. The rig tern. The cleverly designed attaching shooters testing the rig, the remote the fact that they are mounted using does offer considerable stability, clip pivots to accommodate different was the number one complaint. None ball joints ensures you’ll never get options and comfort, when ignoring types of clothing. The mic attaches of the three shooters could find a wrist cramps caused by uncomfort- the remote, that any camera opera- he ATW-1701/L portable camera- tery strength; the power light flashes to the transmitter through a sturdy, comfortable place to mount the re- able positions. tor would be happy to have. Just as Tmount system is a member of when batteries are near depletion. The quick-release locking connector. mote where it didn’t interfere in one It’s Manfrotto! So yes, it’s compat- with any purchase, when consider- Audio-Technica’s System 10 family power light is rather dim, rendering it way or another. We’d just stick with a ible with all your favorite Manfrotto ing your options, choose carefully of wireless microphones. There are a difficult to see in bright situations. Receiver follow focus and follow zoom as the tripods and mounting plates. The and wisely. Just because something total of 19 configurations that mix and The ATW-1701/L transmitter offers A slide-on clip allows the receiver to remote just seems a bit gimmicky. version we tested even came with is expensive doesn’t mean it’s good. match various mics and receiver types. a mute button that avoids embarrass- mount atop a camera. Remove the clip It’s expensive! At the cost of a 7D, two separate mounting plate types The rig itself? Worth every penny. Mics include handheld, lavalier, two ing situations like when an acciden- and the small receiver will sit on any you’ll find yourself asking if it’s really — one for DSLRs, and one for tradi- However, the remote is something headset variations and a guitar configu- tal live mic picks up the voice of a flat surface. Power comes from an in- worth it. Rigs like these are certainly tional cameras. you should probably consider just ration. Receiver variations include rack bathroom-bound host berating the ternal lithium-ion battery. The internal a prerequisite for modular cameras, Everything adjusts quickly without skipping over. mount, stackable and a portable unit director —awkward. Videographers battery gets charged via a USB cable like a RED, where you need to mount the need to break out hex wrenches In the end, it’s personal prefer- that mounts on a camera. often fear a talent-operated mute func- connected to the AC power supply. The a ton of gear along with the camera, or screwdrivers. Everything is on ence. In that regard, you won’t be Audio-Technica’s System 10 captures tion. Why? Technicians want to have as power supply has the intelligence to quick release knobs, so you can as- disappointed in the SYMPLA 2.0. audio at 24-bit with a 48 kHz sample much control as possible. Giving talent automatically accommodate various semble/disassemble the whole rig in With so many points of adjustment, rate , offering the potential for very the ability to mute their mic opens up If You fInD YouRSeLf less than 5 minutes. Also, everything we can’t imagine any preference high quality audio. Unlike some lower the possibility of the mic remaining in A bIT unCoMfoRTAbLe, is adjustable on the fly. If you find that wouldn’t like this rig. If you’re cost systems, this one is 100% digital mute when the “on air” light lights up Audio-Technica yourself a bit uncomfortable, you willing to spend the cash, it’s defi- and operates in the UHF (2.4 GHz) — not good. www.audio-technica.com You CAn ReADjuST The Fortunately, the ATW-1701/L offers can readjust the rig in just seconds nitely something that should be on frequency band as opposed to the less — not minutes. your wish list. desirable VHF band. the ability to disable the mute feature. RIg In juST SeConDS. STrenGThS Let’s take a close look at Audio- The talent can still turn off the mic, • Strong audio quality Conclusion SUMMARY Technica’s ATW-1701/L configura- but thankfully the audio engineer can • Long range and there it’s worth the cash to keep Would we recommend the SYMPLA The SYMPLA 2.0 modular shoulder tion, which ships with a lavalier mic, see via the receiver’s display if the mic • Small size and portability your investment safe. If, on the other 2.0? Yes and No. In our opinion, rig for DSLR cameras offers stable wireless transmitter and a lightweight is off. The only way to tell if the mic is hand, you’re mounting a DSLR, you it’s an excellent rig but a bit on the operation of your camera and even portable receiver designed to mount on mute is the sound of silence. may wonder if you really need all the heavy duty side for DSLRs, but this, a remote control for focus and atop a camera. A small display on the transmitter weAkneSSeS structure, weight and expense. of course is a personal preference. zoom for a bit over $900. shows users which of the eight chan- • Hard to read control labels on receiver The remote is pretty much dispos- Transmitter nels are active — Audio-Technica calls • Dim power light on transmitter contents able, so that is one accessory we’d this the “system ID.” Inside the trans- contents The Upside Ty Audronis is a shooter, drone pilot and work- The small, black transmitter pack Ok, so it’s expensive for a reason. This skip in favor of using follow focus flow specialist. clips to clothing or a belt. The controls mitter’s battery compartment is a tiny full screen thing is really strong and built like a and zoom. After all, follow focus is are simple. Press and hold the power screwdriver for adjusting a micro audio full screen brick house. It’s fairly obvious that one major reason to invest in rails in You can comment on this article by going on- button to energize the unit via two AA level control; a handy peak light on the $790 print it could support all kinds of equip- the first place! line: www.videomaker.com/article/17893 batteries. A small display shows bat- receiver warns if levels are too high. print

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Audio-Technica System 10 review

TECH SPECS with a lavalier, take a break and come MT830cW Microphone Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz back with a headset; the system will NewTek automatically pair the headset as soon Form Factor: Lavalier Audio sampling: 24 bit / 48 kHz as the lavalier is turned off. pickup pattern: Omnidirectional Weight (without batteries): 3.5 TriCaster Transducer Type: Condenser oz. (100 grams) Testing 1, 2, 3 For testing purposes, a Zoom H2n Accessories: Clothing clip and 3 receiver recorded the analog output of the re- windscreens Mini HD-4i case: Plastic ceiver via the supplied cable. Record- ings were carefully analyzed for audio TrAnsMiTTer output connection: 1/8“ (3.5 mm) quality, dropouts and interference. by Chad Fransen case: Plastic Monitor output Level: 70 mW The ATW-1701/L performed admirably input connection: Four-pin lock- through 1/8“ (3.5 mm) connec- with no interference or dropouts and audio that was clean and accurate. ing connector tor A test on an empty football field Mute switch: Yes internal Battery: 3.7 volt showed the mic was capable of at least Worth the Investment Battery Type: Two 1.5 volt AA rechargeable Li-ion battery 300 feet of unobstructed travel. Ap- Battery Life: 7 hours Battery Life: 12 hours plying one of the three tiny included windscreens improves outdoor audio Frequency: 2.4 GHz Weight (without batteries): 3.7 quality. An indoor test in a wood- rF output power: 10 mW oz. (105 grams) framed home with a Wi-Fi access point f you’ve never been inside a live outputting, by the time you have all of found to be as turnkey as advertised. showed that the ATW-1701/L is capable Iproduction truck like I have, it is your cables and cameras plugged in, The connections are simple, the log-in of overcoming wall obstructions and fascinating! I’ll never watch live TV the this monitor is not very useful. Even was easy and the display takes you logi- global power systems — a nice touch Dual antennas attach with threads ignoring potential interference sources. same way. The producer is barking out when it is visible, the monitor is small cally right where you need to be. for the globetrotting videographer. to the receiver. A small display informs A more challenging test was con- commands and orchestrating a team and not interactive. We think having The software seems to be easier to The receiver offers two 1/8-inch (3.5 RF signal level, system ID and battery ducted in a college building made of people to create a broadcast that a separate monitor for output just follow than reviews we read about the mm) analog audio output ports; one levels of both transmitter and receiver. of steel and concrete; the building produces powerful emotion and gives makes more sense. Considering this is TriCaster Studio suggest. We found it for delivery of audio to the recording A three-position output attenuation had Wi-Fi access points, computer the viewer the feeling that they’re really what separates the HD-4i from extremely easy to navigate through the device, typically the camera, and one switch reduces output levels to accom- labs and busy students using laptops there. If you’ve ever said, “Wouldn’t the HD-4, we can’t recommend con- different input options. The software for monitoring with headphones. The modate specific recording equipment. and phones. The ATW-1701/L it be fun to broadcast what we’re do- sidering the more expensive option. also allows you to create and animate audio outputs are switchable between System 10 operates in the 2.4 performed commendably even with ing?” you know that this is much more There are four HDMI inputs for titles to make your show look even balanced and unbalanced operation. A GHz ISM band shared with cordless several walls obstructing the signal. difficult than many would think. In video as well as two HDMI for video more professional. clever recessed volume control avoids phones, wireless networks, Bluetooth Audio-Technica’s System 10 offers order to get from one camera focused out. The audio in includes ¼-inch in- The display is a standard produc- unwanted changes to headphone levels. and microwave ovens. Audio-Technica an affordable and portable system on a speaker to a vibrant live feed, you puts for mono and stereo and ¼-inch tion board that is quite easy to use, It would be great if the USB cable car- recommends keeping the receiver with many of the same features of are going to need the right tool. for mono and stereo output. With even for someone who is not used to ried digital audio directly to a computer away from these noise sources and units costing much more. A quick The NewTek TriCaster Mini HD-4i current video technology, the Mini TriCaster’s previous models. The dis- or other digital device — unfortunately, specifies 30’ (9 m) as the minimum search found units selling for sig- is just that. This 9-pound computer is makes it easy for you to connect with plays take a little bit of playing with, it doesn’t. distance to Wi-Fi access points. nificantly less than the manufacturer all the brains you’ll need to create live solid connections so that its durability but ultimately makes it easy for you to Pressing a button on suggested retail price. If you’re looking broadcasts of presentations, shows matches its portability. get the hang of switching videos with- ATW-1701/L configuration includes lavalier mic. both transmitter and for an affordable wireless system, the and events so professional that you Setup was quite easy. On the New- receiver pairs the two, and ATW-1701/L is worthy of a look. may not notice the difference between Tek website, they advertise that any- NewTek an indicator light confirms your production and one with a much one can setup their studio in under six www.newtek.com when pairing is complete. sUMMArY larger budget. minutes. We were skeptical, assuming NewTek has continued to improve it was marketing rhetoric, but this Each paired transmitter The Audio-Technica ATW-1701/L STreNgThS and receiver continually offers an affordable solution for on their design, technology and pow- product truly was simple to under- • exceptionally intuitive search for a clear frequen- those who want a capable wireless er. This product is just as the name stand. Hooking up your monitor, key- cy and change frequency microphone system with many of suggests: Mini. It’s 4.6 x 9.2 x 7.9 board and all of your cameras is quick • graphics software as needed when detecting the features offered by units costing inches, but don’t let the size fool you. and painless, and the HDMI inputs are signal degradation. hundreds more. It has merely consolidated any extra easy, strong and self-evident. weakNeSSeS A handy multi-pairing space into a powerhouse of a studio. Once you connect all of your devices • Cost may be a barrier for some contents contents function allows a single David G. Welton teaches in the Radio/TV/Film Unlike the TriCaster Mini HD-4, the — monitor, keyboard, and mouse — it’s contents receiver’s use with a se- Department at Butte College in northern Cali- HD-4i model comes with a built in a treat to see the easy-to-use design fornia. 7-inch monitor side monitor, which that sets NewTek apart. Within seconds, full screen full screen ries of mics. For example, $8,000 full screen a host can do the first You can comment on this article by going on- we found to be extraneous. Although you are whisked away into the beauti- print part of a presentation line: www.videomaker.com/article/17897 it does help to know what you’re ful world of live broadcasting. This, we print

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338 C5 Audio-Technica System 10.indd 18 5/19/2015 1:51:41 PM 338 C5 Newtek TriCaster Mini.indd 19 5/19/2015 2:49:14 PM RevieW NewTek TriCaster Mini HD-4i Subscribe to Videomaker TECH SPECS % Switcher Channels: 16- 6 exter- Audio Inputs: 4 HDMi embedded, Playback Media Formats:Avi, and Save up to 76 off the Newsstand Price nal 6 internal 4 M/e buses 1 x ¼-inch (6.35 mm) balanced Dv, DvCPro, DvCProHD, FLv, Video Input: 4 simultaneous mic, 2 x ¼-inch (6.35 mm) bal- F4v, H.263, H.264, MOv, MKv, live video sources over HDMi, anced line MJPeG, MPeG (1, 2, all profiles, with per-input auto-detection Audio Outputs: 2 HDMi embed- program or transport streams), of format, resolution, and ded, 2 x ¼-inch (6.35 mm) bal- MP4, WMv, WebM, PSD, PNG, frame rate anced line, ¼-inch (6.35mm) TGA, BMP, JPeG, eXR, RAW, TiF, Network Sources: Two live stereo headphone jack AiFF, MP3, WAv and more inputs via Gigabit connection Supported Session Formats: Processing: video: 4:4:4:4, 32-bit Video Output: Configurable for NTSC model: 1080/30p, 1080/60i, Floating Point, Audio: 4 channels, up to 6 output connections, 2 720/60p, 720/30p, 480/60p, 96 kHz, 32-bit Floating Point x HDMi (primary), 1 x Dvi and Multi-Standard model: NTSC Case Display: 7.0 in (17.8 cm) LCD 1 x HDMi (video only) display 1080/30p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, Built-In WiFi: 802.11ac WiFi stan- ports for driving displays or 720/30p, 480/60p; NTSC-J dard projectors, Network output for 1080/30p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, Built-In Bluetooth: Yes live streaming, A/v output to 720/30p, 480/60p; PAL 1080/25p, System Physical: 4.6 x 9.2 x 7.9 network-connected TriCaster 1080/50i, 720/50p, 720/25p, in (11.7 x 23.4 x 20.1 cm), 9 lbs over local network 576/50p (4.1 kg)

out much training. As a live broadcast- of practice. The TriCaster brand makes models, and this might be the only ing novice, this author found it easy to practicing fun and intuitive, which is major weakness. It does seem to be use, but being great at it will take a lot very important for someone like me. an improvement from past models in In addition to live video creation, a way that makes your product look Plenty of input and output options the graphics for animation are a great more polished. If you’re looking for function that makes your produc- something to make your live broad- tions that much more professional. cast a professional production, then The custom animated transitions and look no further than this. The portabil- content were top notch. This seems to ity only enhances the features if you be an area in which NewTek is leading wish to make quality programming the field, and their products seem to be from an alternate location. current with the latest technology. This review hasn’t even tapped into all the SUMMARY possibilities that this tool offers, but we All in all, NewTek continues to make suspect that beginners to live broad- Beef up your video complete multi-camera production casting will find the TriCaster greatly very approachable at a reasonable improves the production quality of cost. While not cheap, the capabili- their shoots after just a bit of practice. ties and professional spin you can The ability to combine all the new create with very straight-forward production skills tricks from input and output im- and intuitive tools make the Tri- pressed us. This simple box allows Caster Mini something that can turn you to broadcast in many different a small time production into some- $ formats. They have stayed current thing that looks professional. for as little as 1.39 an Issue with social networking sites — Face- book, Twitter and YouTube — and Chad Fransen is the Pastor of Orchard Church contents make this output simple so that you in Chico, California. He uses video to deliver contents don’t have to combine several differ- messages through work, social media and the internet. full screen ent tools before going live. full screen The NewTek TriCaster Mini HD-4i is You can comment on this article by going on- print unfortunately no cheaper than former line: www.videomaker.com/article/17894 videomaker.com/save76 print

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By Brad WatanaBe you focus on which Field product is right for you.

ideo and fi lm produc- Monitors tion is a craft of many skills. We are required to create stories, evoke Vemotions and capture details through picture and sound. To do so well, we need to shape light, compose images, record audio, scout locations, and select and prepare talent amongst dozens of tasks unseen to the viewer. Whether we operate as a crew of one or one hundred, we always Photo courtesy of Matthew Cordero have the same basic responsibil- ity: to record beautiful picture and excellent sound. This author’s small production company bought our fi rst Canon 5D Mark II in 2010. One of the main reasons we loved the cam- era was that it was able to shoot at extremely shallow depths of fi eld, allowing us to separate our subject from its background and foreground and give our video that coveted cinematic feel. The 5D Mark II wasn’t designed to shoot video, however, and we quickly experienced some of the pitfalls of using a still-photography camera to capture motion. One of the fi rst challenges we encoun- tered was its tiny, immovable, LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen, which made it diffi cult to achieve focus, confi rm color balance, and properly set exposure, thus yield- contents contents ing inconsistent end results. It also contents lacked the meters and functions full screen full screen of even the most basic prosume r full screen video camera, so we needed to print print

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find a workaround that would complement our The Picture Popular Field Monitors production style. The vast majority of field monitors use traditional We started shooting with magnification LCD technology for their screens. However some Entry LEvEL FiELd Monitors loupes and camera-attached hoods, which of the newer, higher-end LCD panels integrate worked great as a sunshade and helped us IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology, resulting in ikan | vL5 achieve accurate focus, but we were still stuck a higher contrast ratio and better, more accurate using the inadequate camera display. We overall color and better image quality. Lately, the ($275) quickly discovered that the better solution for monitor trend has been moving towards even (http://ikancorp.com/productdetail.php?id=563) our camera issues was to use an external field newer, OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) Spec: 5" LCD | 800 x 480 resolution | HDMI monitor. Almost every motion picture and displays, which according to SmallHD, offer the Features: Peaking, Blue Gun, Under Scan television production crew uses high-quality, richest colors and extremely high contrast ratios. external field monitors, which take a lot of When comparing SmallHD’s AC7 LCD and AC7 Marshall | v-LCd50-Hdi the guesswork out of image capture. The OLED models, there is a dramatic difference in monitors can be positioned on or off camera image quality and brightness output. The extra ($519) to accommodate camera operators, camera brightness of OLED monitors make them a great (http://www.lcdracks.com/monitors/model/V-LCD50-HDI.php) assistants and clients, making them extremely choice for outdoor production. Spec: 5" LCD | 800 x 480 resolution | HDMI versatile. 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Most monitors (https://www.smallhd.com/products/dp4/index.html) Why do I need a field monitor? have tools like waveform monitors, histograms, Spec: 4.3" LCD | 800 x 480 resolution | HDMI + Pass through, A field monitor is an external, portable, battery- focus peaking, zebras and false color, allowing us Component, Composite powered display that replicates the picture to determine proper exposure and focus when Features: False Color, Focus Assist, Magnification, Image Flip, being recorded to camera. We most often attach shooting with a flat image. We’ve enjoyed using Aluminum Frame our monitor directly to the camera or camera the reasonably priced five-inch Marshall VLCD50, rig, and sometimes we’ll attach it to a light which includes focus peaking, false color and Mid-LEvEL FiELd Monitors stand as a stand-alone monitor for clients to image magnification. And unlike its SmallHD view. 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Composite whether your talent is drifting out of frame or Features: False Color, Focus Assist, Magnification, Image Flip, focus; it can mean the difference between a us- Get Connected Aluminum Frame able and unusable take. HDMI and SDI are the two most common inter- When shooting high-perspective shots faces for connecting camera and monitor; both smallHd | AC7-oLEd above crowds, it can be difficult or sometimes send video and audio over a single cable. Most impossible to see our camera’s screen, so cameras available today include an HDMI output ($899) | AC7-OLED-SDI ($999) contents an external field monitor can potentially be (micro, mini or full size), while only professional (https://www.smallhd.com/products/ac7/index.html#) contents the only option for framing a shot. We also and broadcast cameras can connect via the more Spec: 7.7" OLED | 1280 x 800 resolution | HDMI, Component, full screen regularly use jibs, sliders and stabilizers that robust SDI connection. 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MotionMotion control systems allow filmmakers to capture smooth, precise and controlled shots. The range of options of motion control systems can be overwhelming. There are many scenarios

where motion control Photo courtesy of Kessler Shooter Matthew Vandeputte can be used, so there are also variety of systems to accommodate each different situation.

By Christopher settineri Buyer’s Guide

otion Control systems allow video Motion control systems are primarily com- ing on your needs different system setups may CLASSIC SYSTEMS shooters to capture smooth, con- prised of a motorized unit, to which the camera work better for you than others. Some are single KESSLEr trolled and ultra precise camera is attached, a track where the unit rides and a units that will work with virtually any equipment Kessler Crane, arguably one of the better- movements. Many provide the remote control that gives the user the ability to while others are static and contained systems known names in motion control and video contents Mability to shoot both live action and time-lapse control the speed, pan, tilt and duration of the that can only be used with its given accesso- systems as a whole, offers multiple motion contents footage. For the videographer, trying to decide movement. Analog systems allow the user to ries. What you buy should be based specifically control packages that will appeal to filmmak- full screen what motion control system to purchase can be manually control all elements of the movement upon your needs as a filmmaker. The systems ers of all skill levels and budgets. Their most full screen a daunting task. With so many options avail- whereas digital systems allow for both manual mentioned below offer a diverse array of system affordable package, the Elektra Drive, is an print able, where does a filmmaker start? and programmed moves of the camera. Depend- setups, features and prices. analog motion system with a starting price of print

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$249. Elektra Drive is a compact and INNOVATIONSINNOVATIONS with a pan and tilt motion control made more for full-time, large budget basic system that will appeal to the Kessler,Kessler, EdelkroneEdelkrone andand MatthewsMatthews ofof-- system. A slider is necessary for lin- studios who require maximum control novice filmmaker looking for an af- ferfer standardstandard motionmotion controlcontrol systemssystems ear shots, but the pan and tilt units when shooting. fordable system. thatthat spanspan thethe priceprice rangesranges ofof everyevery can be used independently for pan Kessler also offers two digital consumerconsumer groupgroup fromfrom hobbyisthobbyist toto and time-lapse shots. A 32" slider A CLASS ABOVe systems, Second Shooter and Cine professional.professional. TheseThese systemssystems allowallow forfor CAMBLOCk Drive. Both of these systems are smoothsmooth andand controlledcontrolled movements,movements, camBlock’s Adventure system with configurable and programmable but andand thethe moremore expensiveexpensive systemssystems gengen-- THe AxiS360 mAY Seem a starting price of $11,500 is defi- also allow for manual moves. Second erallyerally allowallow forfor panpan andand tilttilt motionmotion expenSive, BuT iT’S noT nitely made for the experienced video shooter is the more affordable of the inin additionaddition toto linearlinear motion.motion. WhileWhile professional. It is similar to the Syrp edelkrONe edelkrone.com eMOTIMO emotimo.com two, starting at $699. The CineDrive thesethese systemssystems areare relativelyrelatively standard,standard, A BAd priCe For wHAT Genie in its design, with a single mo- is more versatile and more advanced therethere areare somesome newernewer systemssystems enterenter-- You geT. tion unit that rides along a track, but with multi axis motors and the ability inging thethe marketmarket thatthat areare moremore uniqueunique is much bigger and more advanced to be controlled remotely through an andand versatile.versatile. than the Genie. It allows time-lapse, app on a tablet. The CineDrive starts with all three-motion unit options linear and dynamic movements and at $2,200. Both of Kessler’s Digital SyrpSyrp goes for $1,700, which may seem a is incredibly versatile and easy to set systems allow for time-lapse shots. Syrp,Syrp, aa NewNew ZealandZealand company,company, hashas bit expensive, but it’s not a bad price up. Its only real drawbacks are its size The digital systems are also better recentlyrecently enteredentered thethe motionmotion controlcontrol for what you get. It also is suitable and price. Unlike many of the other suited for high-speed shots. marketmarket withwith theirtheir motionmotion controlcontrol sys-sys- for high-speed, time-lapse and stop- systems mentioned here, this system tem,tem, thethe Genie.Genie. TheThe GenieGenie isis uniqueunique motion photography. is quite large and expensive. For the edelkrONe inin thatthat itit isis aa portable,portable, versatileversatile andand professional looking for a high-end Edelkrone’s sliders ($499-$999) have easy-to-useeasy-to-use systemsystem forfor allall levelslevels ofof eMOTIMO and incredibly versatile system, this is the capability to be used as motion videovideo shooters.shooters. TheThe systemsystem isis builtbuilt eMotimo is another option for mo- a great option. control units. To do this the action withwith bothboth thethe novicenovice andand experiencedexperienced tion control that uses a 3-axis head MATThewS msegrip.com CAMBLOCk camblock.com module ($699) and target module shootershooter inin mind.mind. ItIt hashas thethe abilityability toto unit mounted to a slider for linear MAkINg A MOVe ($699) need to be purchased and movements. They offer two versions, Overall, for the hobbyist looking added to the slider. Together these the TB3 black and the TB3 orange. for a quality motion control system systems do allow for more precise The genie is builT Both systems use stepper motors without breaking the bank, Kessler control, but that precision comes at a wiTh boTh The novice to achieve smooth shots for both and Syrp offer some great op- higher price. The whole system costs time-lapse and real time shots. They tions that are versatile and smooth between $1,900 and $2,400. This and The experienced can be controlled manually or pro- but will still be affordable. For the system is suited best to the prosumer shooTer in mind. grammed for movement. The black prosumer and professional videog- looking for a more precise system. version has the ability to perform rapher looking for top-of-the-line One other drawback to this system three-point movements and also has versatility, Kessler and Syrp still is that it isn’t as versatile as others in shootshoot bothboth linearlinear andand panningpanning motionmotion an updated firmware that allows for are good options, but Edelkrone, terms of the types of movements it asas wellwell asas time-lapsetime-lapse andand realreal timetime better power usage and more con- Matthews and Axis360 may better can perform. This is a great system, shots.shots. SyrpSyrp sayssays thatthat willwill workwork withwith trol and versatility over the orange serve your needs. For professionals however, for high-speed video because anyany equipmentequipment onon thethe market.market. TheThe model. The TB3 black is priced at with a larger budget seeking the best Syrp syrp.co.nz it is very smooth and precise. firmwarefirmware alsoalso allowsallows forfor bulbbulb ramp-ramp- $999 and the orange is $859. motion control has to offer, cam- inging duringduring time-lapsetime-lapse shots,shots, whichwhich isis Syrp, Axis360 and eMotimo offer BLOCK might be the best option. For MATThewS incrediblyincredibly usefuluseful whenwhen itit comescomes toto systems that are a newer take on high-speed and time-lapse footage, Matthews, a well-known brand in the changingchanging lightinglighting conditionsconditions suchsuch asas the standard motion control system. a digital system is advisable because motion control industry, offers the DC sunrisessunrises andand sunsets.sunsets. ForFor thethe novicenovice While their products can be used these allow for more control and Slider motion control system. It allows shooter,shooter, itit alsoalso hashas builtbuilt inin presetspresets as a standard system, many offer more precision. for manual and programmed move- forfor time-lapsestime-lapses ofof people,people, cloudsclouds andand greater versatility and more features No two systems are exactly alike, ments and has nine memory banks sunsets.sunsets. OneOne drawbackdrawback ofof thethe GenieGenie than your standard slider motion and they all have their advantages to store movement data. This system isis thatthat itit doesdoes notnot allowallow forfor remoteremote control system. It’s also worth noting and disadvantages. Your work’s is geared toward the professional and realreal timetime control.control. AtAt $899,$899, thethe GenieGenie that having the ability to bulb ramp needs will ultimately determine prosumer buyer who needs precise isis definitelydefinitely aa greatgreat choicechoice forfor thethe pro-pro- natively in the firmware is a very nice what you purchase. control and is priced at $2,200. The sumersumer shootershooter lookinglooking forfor aa versatileversatile feature when shooting time-lapse in system is made by Floatcam, a Polish andand compactcompact system.system. outdoor and changing light condi- Chris is the founder of Studio 10 Films. He contents contents tions. Almost anything above these majors in Broadcast Communications and Busi- contents equipment purveyor, and is sold by ness Administration at Florida Southern College Matthews. Buyers have the option of AxIS360AxIS360 systems is suited more for a profes- and is skilled at shooting, directing and editing. full screen full screen purchasing two systems ranging in Axis360’sAxis360’s motionmotion controlcontrol systemsystem isis sional filmmaker and full time studio. full screen price from $1830 - $2075. aa mixmix ofof aa standardstandard sliderslider systemsystem Both the price and features of these You can comment on this article by going on- print high-end systems are marketed and line: www.videomaker.com/article/17882 print

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his year’s exhibit floor covered more than a million square feet, Tso taking it all in was a little overwhelming; however, some definite trends could be seen.

Drones are here to stay. The threat of government restric- tions and possible fines hasn’t slowed down the interest in drones. NAB had a pavilion on the exhibit floor dedi- cated to these flying camera support systems. Manufacturers and retailers showed off the latest drone models and advancements in drones and re- lated tech. Whether you were looking for a tiny indoor flyer or something to carry a huge camera rig, it was there at NAB. Popular drone maker DJI showed off their new Phan- tom 3 Professional, complete with an integrated 4K camera; newcomer 3D Robotics demoed their impressive Solo drone and open source compan- ion apps. Drones have gotten more afford- able as new manufactures continue to enter the market. There were small drones with built-in 1080p cameras on the NAB exhibit floor that retailed for less than $300; more advanced models had controlling apps and pric- es that started around $1,000. Given NAB WrAp the excitement around the drones at The National Association of Broadcasters Show was back in Las Vegas and bigger than ever. NAB is where companies from around the world gather to show off the newest hardware, software and services for the television and film industries.

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338 F7 NAB Wrap.indd 32page 32 5/19/2015 1:54:53 PM 338 F7 NAB Wrap.indd 33 5/19/2015 1:55:03 PM NAB WrAp NAB combined with the number of productions inin AmericanAmerican homes.homes. YouYou cancan shootshoot aa videovideo withwith hot new release was Character Animator, which from being mainstream. There are no established making use of them, it’s safe to say they will be a 4K camera that costs less than $500, edit it on allows you to hook up a and use it to standards for production, post or even delivery of around for a while. a laptop with free software and upload that 4K motion track your face. The software will auto- VR content as most manufacturers of headgear video to a free service like YouTube. Why can’t matically apply that track to an animated char- use fully proprietary systems. VR workflows were Image Sensors and Resolutions you watch NFL games in 4K? Part of the answer acter as it renders the animation in real time. scarce at NAB, a stark contrast to those shown off The last few years at NAB have seen a boom toto thatthat questionquestion hashas toto dodo withwith bandwidth.bandwidth. Broad-Broad- in the past for 3D. Without standards, a dominant in cameras with Super 35mm size image sen- casters, as well as cable and satellite companies, The Anamorphic Look platform that acts as a standard, or even work- sors; this year was no different with new cam- have been looking for ways to distribute 4K with- NAB plays host every year to the world’s top lens flows readily available to guide those looking to eras being shown by RED, Arri, Blackmagic, out significantly adding to the bandwidth they manufacturers, showing their current lines of create content, the interest in VR could rapidly JVC and Panasonic, to name a few. Most of the currently use for HD. lenses and highlighting their newest additions. fade away just like that of 3D. new cameras supported 4K resolutions, but InIn thethe HitachiHitachi boothbooth atat NAB,NAB, aa newnew videovideo codeccodec One of the more popular types of high-end the size of the Super 35mm format makes it developed by V-Nova called Perseus was being cinema glass getting attention this year was ana- Motorized stabilizers are the new sliders. hard to get a deep depth of field. An image demonstrated. The video compression technolo- morphic lenses in both primes and zooms. Just as camera sliders took NAB by storm a few with a shallow depth of field and soft focus gy used the same bandwidth for a broadcast qual- Anamorphic lenses were originally developed years ago, this year saw an abundance of hand- background is preferred by many; it’s one ityity 4K4K videovideo asas isis neededneeded forfor anan HDHD videovideo usingusing aa in the 1950s to optically squeeze the image of held motorized stabilizers. Some new models, element that can help build a film look to standardstandard H.264H.264 codec.codec. TheThe PerseusPerseus videovideo codeccodec isis 35mm film horizontally as it was exposed in the like DJI’s latest version of the Ronin, the Ronin- footage. However, it can cause problems with stillstill inin development,development, butbut it’sit’s expectedexpected toto releaserelease camera. When the film was projected, a special M, which can be held from two handles for sports and event video. within the next year or two. lens was used to stretch the image back out to a medium and high angle shots or single-handed A shallow depth of field makes it harder There was also talk at NAB about the majority wider view than that of a standard 35mm print. for low angle shots, offered greater operating to keep the camera in focus when tracking a of television delivery becoming IP based due to The widescreen format — around 21:9 as op- versatility than their predecessors. subject that is far away. Viewers are also used streamingstreaming servicesservices likelike Netflix,Netflix, HuluHulu andand othersothers posed to the 16:9 of HD — is still used today and Motorized stabilizers can now be found for to seeing a large portion of a playing field or a becoming more popular. If the majority of televi- is often referred to as cinemascope or scope. almost any size camera. Some like to boast stage in focus in video coverage. The 2/3-inch sionsion programmingprogramming doesdoes becomebecome availableavailable online,online, Anamorphic lenses are not needed to produce that the motorized stabilizers are a less expen- , which has been the stan- thenthen thethe conversionconversion toto 4K4K couldcould happenhappen muchmuch the scope format when shooting with many sive replacement for a Steadicam, but they are dard for years for cameras used for sports and more quickly; it’s much cheaper to support a new of the current digital cameras. Even so, many really two very different tools, each with their electronic news gathering (ENG), is less than video codec in an online delivery platform than filmmakers are drawn to the unique, film-like own advantages. half the size of the Super 35mm image sen- toto upgradeupgrade aa traditionaltraditional televisiontelevision deliverydelivery systemsystem look that anamorphic lenses give to footage shot sor. The smaller 2/3-inch sensor gives a deeper toto supportsupport 4K4K video.video. digitally. With the growing popularity of the Conclusion depth of field, making it easier to keep the cam- format and cameras like the Panasonic GH4 now Drones and motorized stabilizers are going to be era in focus when shooting action and to create More Effects and Animation supporting anamorphic shooting, it probably around for a while. Chances are, 4K will eventu- the type of sports and event shots viewers are forfor thethe IndependentIndependent won’t be long before more affordable anamor- ally replace HD as the standard for video in the used to seeing. Not only were major camera The world of digital effects and animation, which phic lenses are in production, making one of upcoming years, and when it does, we’ll have makers showing off their new 4K ENG cameras was once the domain of high budget studio proj- the classic Hollywood looks accessible to those cameras available to produce depths of field with 2/3-inch image sensors at NAB, they were ects has opened up over the past few years. This without Hollywood budgets. appealing for sports and events or film. The jury also exhibiting many small camcorders with year’s NAB saw a host of new software releases may still be out on VR, but the tool set for film- 2/3-inch or 1-inch image sensors. and updates with two of the most exciting com- Virtual Reality: Is it the next 3D? makers continues to grow. inging fromfrom AdobeAdobe andand BlackmagicBlackmagic Design.Design. TheThe A few years ago at NAB, there was a lot of interest When will 4K replace HD? announcement of Blackmagic’s Fusion 8, the in 3D, but the format never became popular for Odin Lindblom is an award-winning filmmaker who also pro- It’s been years since RED introduced the first compositing software used for motion graphics home video and that interest has since tapered duces commercial and corporate video. widely available 4K camera, the RED One, to and effects work, has a list of new features and off. This year, there was a lot of talk about Virtual You can comment on this article by going on- NAB, but HD is still the dominate video format will run on Mac and Linux as well as PC. Adobe’s Reality (VR) at NAB, but it’s still a long way away line: www.videomaker.com/article/17884

AN NAB Wish List

if shopping at NAB existed, most attendees would leave with With the hero4 Black and the Letus adapter, you can shoot 4K heavy bags and empty wallets. there are so many cool cam- anamorphic footage. When you mount them on the solo with eras, lenses, software, drones, microphones, and other gear a gimbal, you can get fluid anamorphic aerial shots that were that narrowing down a shopping list is quite difficult; however, once only possible with a crane. the solo’s mobile app lets you here’s a great combination of gear from the NAB show floor preset a flight pattern, so it’s almost like having a motion con- that will definitely provide hours of productive work and play. trolled crane and dolly. contents contents the wish list includes a 3DR solo drone ($1000) with stabiliz- Of course the biggest challenge of NAB is leaving Las Vegas contents ing gimbal ($400), a GoPro hero4 Black ($500) and the Letus with money left in your pockets, but if you happened to win full screen full screen Anamorphx-GP X1.33 anamorphic adapter ($200). big, this might be the next rig you want to test drive. full screen print print

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338 F7 NAB Wrap.indd 34 5/19/2015 1:55:05 PM 338 F7 NAB Wrap.indd 35 5/19/2015 1:55:15 PM 2015 NAB SHOw AwARD wINNERS 2015 NAB Show AWARD WINNERS Best Audio/Video Recorder: Sound Devices PIX-E5 BestBest Camera: Camera: Blackmagic Blackmagic Design Design URSA URSA Mini Mini BestBest Microphone: Microphone: Sennheiser Sennheiser AVX AVX Each year, April finds the Videomaker edi- tors in Las Vegas for the annual National Association of Broadcasters show. We comb the floor looking for the best and most exciting new products from industry giants and new-comers alike.

By Videomaker’s editors

rom the sea of gear, we identify a handful of products deserving of special recognition. Here are this year’s FBest of NAB 2015 Award picks. Most Innovative: Manfrotto Digital Director Manfrotto wants to do more than provide great camera Best Camera Support: DJI Ronin-M MostMost Innovative: Innovative: Manfrotto Manfrotto Digital Digital Director Director BestBest Follow Follow Focus: Focus: Redrock Redrock Micro Micro HALO HALO support, so building upon their tripod remote control technology, they’ve created the Digital Director. This Apple Certified interface allows for supreme camera control via an app, the Digital Director and an iPad. The physical com- ponent of Digital Director comes in at $500, is available as of late May/early June, and allows users to adjust focus, exposure, white balance, ISO, shutter speed, aperture, start and stop recording, and more. Controlling the camera remotely really isn’t new, but the level of integration into the workflow is. From the iPad, video can be immediately edited and distributed. The other aspect of Digital Director that makes shooting easier is a better display. So rather than a small external monitor, or a larger alternative, the Digital Director allows for big time monitor- ing assistance to move production along more efficiently. For these reasons, we award Manfrotto’s Digital Director contents the Most Innovative Product of NAB 2015. contents full screen Best Storage: PROMISE Technology Pegasus2 R2+ full screen The Pegasus2 R2+ combines separate Media Pods that can print Best Drone: 3D Robotics Solo BestBest Storage: Storage: PROMISE PROMISE Technology Technology Pegasus2 Pegasus2 R2+ R2+ Best Light: BBS Lighting Pipeline Reporter Kit operate individually via USB 3.0. You can also swap be- print

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tweentween the the HDD HDD Pod, Pod, SSD SSD Reader Reader Pod, Pod, and and CF/SD CF/SD Our award for the Pipeline System Remote XQ video to be recorded is excellent. This should ReaderReader Pods. Pods. The The Pegasus2 Pegasus2 R2+ R2+ is is designed designed to to Phosphor Lights nearly took up more floor space help preserve the high dynamic range some bringbring data data together together from from Thunderbolt-connected Thunderbolt-connected than the kit itself, yet the light from the pair cameras can achieve. The colors on the 1920 x devices,devices, Windows Windows computers computers and and through through USB USB would make many lighting situations smoother 1080, 5-inch screen will be accurate and visible 3.0.3.0. The The hot-swappable hot-swappable 2-bay 2-bay enclosure enclosure gives gives with a soft yet bright light. As an effective execu- in the Sun with brightness of 500 nit. versatilityversatility or or added added protection protection by by supporting supporting tion of a portable light kit, BBS Lighting earns The 441ppi is a lot to pack into a small device, RAIDRAID 0 0 and and RAID RAID 1. 1. When When you you need need your your video video our honor of the Best Light of NAB 2015 for the and you’ll have your hands all over the PIX-E5, filesfiles stored stored oror accessed, accessed, Pegasus2 Pegasus2 R2+R2+ can can keep keep Pipeline System Remote Phosphor Lights. touching the combination interface of but- mirroredmirrored copies copies with with RAID RAID 1 1 or or speed speed up up com- com- tons and touch screen. The touch functions are puterputer processing processing with with RAID RAID 0. 0. Best Microphone: Sennheiser AVX reserved for features that require specification WhenWhen you’re you’re ready ready to to leave leave your your editing editing This is a microphone advancement if we ever on the screen, like focus areas. The lineup under station,station, grab grab a aPod Pod and and you’ll you’ll be be able able to to work work heard one. Sennheiser wants to make our lives PIX Assist is robust and includes features like elsewhereelsewhere with with the the CF/SD CF/SD Reader. Reader. For For exceptional exceptional easier with a fully self-configuring mic system, zebras, waveforms, vectorscopes, histogram and versatilityversatility and and speed, speed, we we award award the the Pegasus2 Pegasus2 the AVX wireless microphone system. “Thank false color. As the for the construction of the R2+R2+ the the Best Best Storage Storage Device Device of of NAB NAB 2015. 2015. you” comes to mind with the AVX system. It PIX-E5, Sound Devices includes Gorilla Glass 2 starts with the receiver, which plugs straight into on a die-cast metal chassis. For these reasons BestBest Computer Computer Monitor: Monitor: Hewlett-Packard Hewlett-Packard an XLR socket, activates the phantom power, and more, we’ve awarded it Best Audio/Video DreamcolorDreamcolor Z32x Z32x finds the right frequency with the transmitter, Recorder of NAB 2015. The PIX-E5 is available Best Computer Monitor: HPHP makes makes an an addition addition to to their their DreamColor DreamColor line line then matches the mic sensitivity to the camera. via retailers and should cost around $1,400. Hewlett-Packard Dreamcolor Z32x withwith a a31.5-inch 31.5-inch 4K 4K display. display. This This time time the the pixel pixel Then, during the shoot the AVX system will countcount is is up up to to eight eight million. million. The The Z32x Z32x is is geared geared navigate to a clean frequency if any interference Best Reference Monitor: SmallHD 502 forfor professional professional work, work, though though it’s it’s the the HP HP Z27x Z27x shows up, all without an audible difference. Also, and Sidefinder DreamColorDreamColor that that supports supports professional professional instru- instru- the AVX system will shut down to save power SmallHD brings along a high resolution EVF ments.ments. If If you you don’t don’t use use extra extra tools, tools, a awell-cali- well-cali- if the camera is shut off, then turn on with the with 1366 x 768 display, the Sidefinder. It has bratedbrated monitor monitor will will help help you you edit edit and and touch touch up up camera to help ensure you don’t miss a sound an adjustable diopter to match your personal videosvideos correctly. correctly. Keeping Keeping a amonitor monitor calibrated calibrated bite. We can’t wait to do in-depth tests on that vision as well as a wide and narrow mode. Wide cancan help help you you be be efficient efficient instead instead ofof havinghaving to to go go functionality ourselves. Did we mention that the mode can help you feel immersed in your shot, backback on on a aproject project or or clip clip to to fix fix color color that that ended ended Li-Ion 3.7-volt battery charges via USB? while the narrow mode is for getting detail upup off off the the mark. mark. The AVX system uses the license-free 1.9GHz without straining your eyes. The Sidefinder can We’veWe’ve come come to to expect expect specs specs like like 10-bit 10-bit color, color, range of frequency. Sennheiser has also accounted be mounted on a NATO rail, 15mm rail, ARRI sRGB,sRGB, BT709 BT709 and and Adobe Adobe RGB. RGB. The The IPS IPS is is a awel wel- - for DSLR users by including an XLR-3 to mini jack Rosette or the humble 1/4-inch-20. comecome standard, standard, as as is is 300 300 nit nit brightness brightness and and 1000:1 1000:1 adapter cable with hot shoe mounting options. The SmallHD 502 is an on-camera moni- contrastcontrast ratio. ratio. With With the the Z32x Z32x and and with with any any moni moni- - The AVX system is available as of May 2015 as tor with a full 1920 x 1080 LCD display, and it’s tor,tor, one one area area we we always always look look to to first first is is the the inputs. inputs. individual transmitter/receiver pairs or a combo shaped like a . Make no mistake, HereHere you’ll you’ll find find oneone each each ofof HDMIHDMI 2.0,2.0, HDMIHDMI 1.4,1.4, set. The cost with start around $1,100. We’re after attaching Canon LP-E6 batteries, HDMI in, DisplayPort,DisplayPort, Mini-DisplayPort, Mini-DisplayPort, audio audio port, port, along along pleased to award the Sennheiser AVX our Best HDMI out and perhaps the Sidefinder, the 502 withwith pairs pairs of of USB USB 3.0 3.0 ports ports on on the the side side and and rear. rear. Microphone of NAB 2015 award. won’t look at all like a phone. SmallHD is known WeWe definitely definitely appreciate appreciate productsproducts that that makemake life life for making quality monitors and their 3D LUTS betterbetter for for editors, editors, and and a agood good monitor monitor can can do do that. that. Best Follow Focus: Redrock Micro HALO are exceptional. The screen comes to 441 pixels Best Reference Monitor: SmallHD 502 WeWe know know editing editing 4K 4K is is becoming becoming a areality reality for for The Redrock Micro HALO brings technology per inch, and that’s more than the iPhone 6. The and Sidefinder many,many, so so we’re we’re honoring honoring top top choices choices that that will will from space and automatic cars and puts it to 502 has a 1080p display that uses a joystick for makemake such such intensive intensive editing editing possible possible and and enjoy enjoy- - use for video production. HALO keeps track of navigation, and 3-second boot up time. At 9oz., able.able. HP HP makes makes excellent excellent displays displays like like the the Z32x, Z32x, people and things that are in the you’ll hardly feel the weight of the 502 and with andand starts starts the the line line at at $600. $600. That’s That’s why why we’re we’re and lets you choose how much help you want width of ¾-inch, it fits perfectly into the Sidefind- pleasedpleased to to award award the the HP HP DreamColor DreamColor Z32x Z32x display display in focusing on individual subjects or objects. er. When the Sidefinder and 502 are being used ourour Best Best Computer Computer Monitor Monitor of of NAB NAB 2015 2015 award. award. HALO shows you your iris, distance to subject together, it’ll be a sight to behold as on-camera and depth of field, so focus pulling is as precise monitoring takes on a very different look. BestBest Light: Light: BBS BBS Lighting Lighting Pipeline Pipeline as can be and requires fewer calculations prior For its innovative design and multi-tasking ReporterReporter Kit Kit to a shot. functionality, we recognize the 502 and Sidefind- RethinkingRethinking the the light light fixture fixture takes takes some some newnew For changing the way follow focus can be ac- er combo as the Best Reference Monitor of NAB freshfresh ideas, ideas, and and the the Pipeline Pipeline System System is is one one great great complished, we award the Redrock Micro HALO 2015. resultresult of of that that from from BBS BBS Lighting. Lighting. These These slim slim the Best Follow Focus of NAB 2015. lightslights operate operate without without a afan fan and and are are good good at at Best Camera Support: DJI Ronin-M renderingrendering 4300K, 4300K, daylight daylight or or tungsten tungsten light. light. A A Best Audio/Video Recorder: Steady your camera with DJI’s floating camera wirelesswireless DMX DMX allows allows control control of of the the lights, lights, and and Sound Devices PIX-E5 support, the Ronin-M. This miniature version of contents contents thethe two-light two-light kit kit gives gives a abusiness business traveler traveler plenty plenty The PIX-E5 brings great technology to the top the high-end Ronin will be welcomed by many, contents ofof light light options options even even in in tight tight areas. areas. With With quick quick of a camera. Virtually all you would want from especially at its $1400 price point. With 3-axis full screen full screen setset up, up, the the Pipeline Pipeline System System Remote Remote Phosphor Phosphor a monitor is here with the PIX-E series, with the stabilizers being well-developed beyond their full screen LEDLED uses uses little little desk desk space space and and keeps keeps the the light light PIX-E5 being the smallest. Body aside, the pro- first generation, you’re probably looking for the print Best Editing Software: Adobe Creative Cloud 2015 setupsetup creative creative and and manageable. manageable. cessing power that will allow Apple ProRes 4444 Ronin-M to answer trouble spots that came up print

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page338 38 F7 NAB Awards.indd 38 5/18/2015 10:51:58 AM 338 F7 NAB Awards.indd 39 5/18/2015 10:52:00 AM 2015 nab show award winners Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Lumix DMC-GH4 4K 4K Mirrorless Micro 4/3 System Camera • 20.1MP 1”high sensitivity MOS sensor • 16 MP Live MOS sensor with previous versions. Maybe the The gaming theme continues with ...and Finally, Best Camera: • 4K QFHD video recording at 30 fps • DCI 4K 4096x2160 at 24p • UHD 4K 3840x2160 at 30p/24p • Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 16x zoom lens whole rig was too heavy, the motors the ability to pause the drone. That Blackmagic Design URSA Mini • Full HD up to 60p • 3.0” OLED monitor were too loud, the battery life short, or alone is sure to save many a new user. The Blackmagic URSA has really • 25-400mm f/2.8-4 (35mm equivalent) and OLED Live View finder • 2,359k-Dot OLED Live View finder • Support for 59.94p, 23.98p, 50p, & 24p it was unwieldy to transport. For more enjoyment, take the HDMI out taken off — some weight that is. The • 3.0” Free-Angle LCD monitor • 4:2:2 8-Bit or 10-Bit HDMI Output DJI has responded to pain points from the controller and put the video Blackmagic URSA Mini will follow • Built-In Wi-Fi connectivity with NFC • Built-In Wi-Fi connectivity with NFC • HYBRID O.I.S. 5-Axis image stabilization • Variable frame rate recording of 2fps to 96 fps capable such as these with the Ronin-M. The on a big screen. The Solo is setting up to it’s big brother in many ways, one of • High-speed AF with LUMIX DFD focus • Magnesium alloy, weather-sealed body best floating camera shots may use Auto be an absolute joy to fly and even more which is the four slightly varied mod- • ISO 25600 and 50 fps continuous shooting Body Only #PADMCGH4B Tune Stability, and the Ronin-M has enjoyable to shoot with. For now, it’s on els. The least expensive is the version #PADMCFZ1000B with DMW-YAGH SDI/XLR interface unit #PADMCGH4BK battery power for up to six hours, which pre-order via retailers and is coming in we’ll focus on, with an EF mount. Alpha a7S should match many camera batteries. around $1,000. It’s an easy pick as the Another version has the PL mount for Mirrorless System Camera Pocket Cinema Camera The three orientations make it easy to Best Drone of NAB 2015. cinematic lenses, then Blackmagic • 12.2MP full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor get a wide range of shots, from straight- Design makes 4.6K sensors for both • Active Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount optimized for 4K QFHD and low light video • Super 16mm Sized Image Sensor • Uncompressed 4:2:2 UHD 4K video Over 300,000 products, forward shots in the underslung mode, Best Editing Software: Adobe of these mounts. • Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) at 220 Mbps HDMI output capable at your leisure. to over-the-crowd shots in the upright Creative Cloud 2015 At the base, the Blackmagic URSA • 3.5" LCD with 800x480 Resolution • Compatible with Sony E-mount • Uses SDXC and SDHC Memory Cards lenses and many others with adapters mode, and briefcase mode for shots that The Creative Cloud community is Mini carries some hefty stats, start- • EN-EL20 Compatible Rechargeable Battery Lens not included • Sony dual XLR microphone kit (optional) www.BandH.com • 3.0" tilting LCD monitor and OLED electronic viewfinder • HDMI, LANC, 3.5mm Audio Input and Output need to move through narrow spaces. spreading its branches out by develop- ing with a Super 35 sensor capable • Built-In Wi-Fi connectivity with NFC • Pro-workflow with Picture Profile, S-Log2 The Ronin-M itself comes in at ing communication between mobile of 4K or 4.6K footage depending on • Records Full HD 1920x1080 CinemaDNG RAW and time code • 50Mbps XAVC S2 1920x1080 at 60P, 1280x720 at 120P • Portable Design (5" Long & 12.5 oz) • 13 Stops of Dynamic Range • ISO 100 – 409600 with low noise and unprecedented 15.3 stops of dynamic range 5lbs and can support up to 8lbs. apps and their desktop applications. the version you chose. An echo from Thankfully you won’t need to carry The update during this year’s NAB the first URSA camera is the control #BLPKCINECAM Body Only #SOA7SB around tools for balancing or tuning. focuses on color, and how you’ll get within the camera; you can utilize NEX-VG900 D810 Breaking the Ronin-M down is also to apply it to your videos. One of the either a global or rolling shutter and 35mm Full-Frame Interchangeable Lens Camcorder DSLR Camera toolless with crossbars that unscrew. most notable is known as Project up to 15 stops of dynamic range. To • 24.3MP full-frame 35mm Exmor CMOS HD sensor • Full-frame (1.0x crop factor) • 4 image process the cinematic footage, the • E-Mount, and A-Mount with included processor • 36.3MP FX-Format CMOS sensor The frame is a molded single piece of Candy and allows a mobile app to LA-EA3 A-mount lens adapter without an optical low pass filter magnesium, which contributes to its Blackmagic URSA Mini needs to deal • 1080/60i/60p/24p • Quad capsule • 3.2” LCD monitor / Optical viewfinder lightweight nature and rigidity. with the right formats, so it uses dual microphone with XLR option • Interval timer/time-lapse shooting • Tru-Finder OLED viewfinder • Continuous shooting to 5 fps in FX mode DJI is etching its initials as the go-to Creative Cloud isn’t RAW ProRes recorders and 12-bit with eye sensor • 3.0" LCD screen • Expandable sensitivity to ISO 51200 source for floating camera stabiliza- lossless CinemaDNG RAW. We’re ex- • Uncompressed 1080 HDMI Output • Multi-CAM 3500FX AF sensor w/ 51 points new, but this group • Memory Stick PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo, SD/SDHC/SDXC • HD 1080 video capture in 60/50/30/25/24 fps tion, and time will tell how much the cited to see what sensor refrigeration • Cinematone Gamma with comprehensive manual control • Wi-Fi capable with optional Nikon WT-4a • External mic and headphone inputs

Ronin-M helps that effort. For the of updates makes it a does for maximizing the dynamic Mega #SONEXVG900 24 Pixels Body Only #NID810 lightweight and very low price, we’re new experienCe. range. Externally, the camera al- lows for mounting rails, lenses and GY-HM200 EOS-5D Mark III recognizing the DJI Ronin-M as the NEW Best Camera Support of NAB 2015. matte boxes to the magnesium alloy 4KCAM Compact Camcorder DSLR Camera • 1/2.33", 12.4Mp CMOS sensor • 22.3MP Full-frame CMOS sensor 800-947-9925 take photos of colors in the real world body, as well as standard 1/4-inch-20 (1.0x crop factor) • 3.2” clear view high • Live 4K UHD output via HDMI Best Drone: 3D Robotics Solo and turn them into stylized looks mounts on top and bottom. A flip- resolution LCD / Pentaprism VF 212-444-5025 • 4K Ultra HD 24/30p recording at 150Mbps • HD 1080 video capture in 30/25/24 fps The Solo drone from 3D Robotics that can help you grade your foot- out, 5-inch display, dual XLR audio • 4:2:2 1080p video up to 60p at 50Mbps • HD 1280p video capture in 60/50fps Fax: alters the idea of drones as radio con- age. Alongside this is easy transition inputs with phantom power and dual • Dual SDHC/SDXC \card slots • DIGIC 5+ image processor • 3G-SDI and HDMI output • 61-Point high density AF 212-239-7770 trolled hobby model aircraft and uses of Adobe Premiere Clip projects on a CFast 2.0 card readers will round out • 12x Optical Zoom Lens • Extended ISO range (50-102400) • Up to 6.0 FPS continuous mode • Live HD Streaming via optional adapters video games as the inspiration. 3DR smartphone to Premiere Pro CC on a the usability points. Lastly, DaVinci • Built-In HDR and multiple exposure modes made sure the Solo allows for more computer. Resolve is included with the Black- • Simultaneous streaming and recording • Dual CF and SD memory card slots • Durable magnesium-alloy construction magic URSA Mini. The base price for Mega focus on the imagery, and the control- There is also a new transition you #JVGYHM200 12 Pixels Body Only #CAE5D3 ler shows it all, with knobs for adjust- might actually use: Morph Cut will the URSA Mini EF is $2,995. GY-LS300 ing camera angle, angle presets and blend frames to cover jump cuts. For the combination of specs and NEW Cinema 2.5K / Production 4K 4KCAM Handheld S35mm Camcorder (Body Only) Cinema Interchangable Lens Camera’s with EF Mount We Buy, Sell and Trade simple-to-use buttons. The team at Smoothing video out always feels form factor, we’ve awarded the URSA • Single Super-35mm-Sized, 13.5MP progressive scan CMOS sensor • Canon EF and Zeiss ZE mount compatible lens mount Lens not Used Equipment 3DR wants to reduce the need to pilot good. When you get to Media Encod- Mini as our Best Camera of NAB 2015. • Ultra HD, Full HD at 4:2:2, SD & proxy • 2.5K image sensor • 12-bit RAW, ProRes, included a drone and make flying feel like play- er, the new Time Tuner will help you • .MOV & AVCHD recording DNxHD, and CinemaDNG RAW formats • Super wide dynamic range • 5" display size ing a game. The Solo has preset flight line up times to be an exact length. A Final Word of Thanks • Dual SDHC/SDXC card slots • 3G-SDI & 4K HDMI output • Variable frame rate recording • Records to removable 5” SSD drives patterns, including a cablecam mode This could be indispensable for We want to thank all those who came • Built-In wireless streaming • SDI video output and Thunderbolt Port that imitates keyframes, allowing you commercials and broadcast content. to show off at NAB. For us, it was a • Built-in network remote control • Includes DaVinci Resolve and UltraScope to direct the camera angle while the After Effects gains the Face Tracker show packed with exciting gear and • MFT mount supports mount adapters • Uncompressed and compressed recording • 3.5" color LCD screen & 0.24" EVF Store & Mail Order Hours: Solo moves between a pre-determined to make it easier to blurred out faces lively discussion. It’s always tough to Production 4K Step-up Features: 4K super 35mm sensor Mega Sunday 10-6 • Mon.-Thurs. 9-7 #JVGYLS300 13 Pixels #BLCINECAM ...... #BLPRODCAM4K ...... point A and point B. It’ll even ease or objects, and the motion track- choose the best among many worthy Friday 9-1 EST / 9-2 DST contenders, but we strive to identify into and out of the move. ing technology is also showcased EOS C100 Mark II PXW-FS7 Saturday Closed The Solo itself will fly a GoPro in the impressive Character Anima- the products we think our readers Cinema EOS Camera with Dual Pixel CMOS AF XDCAM Super 35 Interchangeable Lens Camera System HERO camera and charge it, too. The tor, which allows you to animate 2D will love. 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Types of Titles Written English is more or less made up of 26 letters with a few symbols thrown in to make it a little easier to get our point across. Throughout the course of human history, however, artisans have made significant sty- listic variations in what would seem to be a straightforward task — writ- ten communication. Typographers and type designers spend their lives trying to figure out how best to add contents feelings to letters. Look, for example, contents at the difference between the letters full screen Some title sequences are more involved than others. The titles for “Se7en,” for example, on a STOP sign, and the Coca Cola full screen were intricately planned in advance. This forethought and careful execution ensured the logo – alien archeologists who land print sequence would match the overall tone of the film and set the appropriate mood. on Earth in a million years may never print

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most famous as the font used on the Vietnam War Memorial and later, John McCain’s presi- dential bid. Binder also did the titles for 14 James Bond films, all of which had significantly more complex title sequences. With movie title sequences, there usually isn’t a right and wrong approach. Rather, different choices are made in order to match the mood of the movie. There may be multiple right answers. James Bond movies typically start with a high action scene, which fits with a bombastic title sequence, while Zeffirelli’s version of “Hamlet” starts with a funeral — more fitting with the slow TheThe James James Bond Bond franchise franchise is is well-known well-known for for its its extravagant extravagant titl titlee sequences. sequences. 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Each simplesimple as as typing typing your your own own text text into into a a template. template. background isn’t a single color — for example, Palantino and the venerable headline font some form of title decision has an impact on how audiences per- TheThe advantage advantage to to using using templates templates is is of of-- if your letters will be placed over your video Bodini, that have withstood the test of time. In editor. iMovie, for ceive your work and helps set the stage for their tenten that that they they allows allows you you to to make make a a polished, polished, — will there be enough contrast so that your the future, the only criticism they’re liable to instance, provides interpretation of what’s to come. 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ideas tie in with your targeted NGO’s digital ian non-profit if you speak Portuguese. If you HowHow toto WinWin BusinessBusiness fromfrom NGOsNGOs media or social media guidelines. This is the first desire work in the outback of India, you should key to success in the non-profit video world. be prepared for facilities that are somewhat dif- “When hiring a filmmaker or a ferent than what you are used to, such as more Near and Far simplistic bathrooms, fewer clean restaurants creative talent, someone who can Does the thought of leaving your tiny town with and thinly-equipped hospitals. Some can endure craft a strong story and has an its familiar coffee shop and movie theater terrify these kinds of hardships if the job’s timeline is you? Or have you always dreamed of work- short enough, some can’t. Do diligent research impeccable eye, aesthetic and solid ing and living in Sri Lanka? Asia, Africa, South and understand that the opportunity of travel technical skills is a must.” – Suzanna America or even small town USA — figure out and immersion in other cultures is one of the where in the world you want to spend your days main draws for many in this type of video work. Klaucke, Save the Children and nights. One of the beauties of non-profit work is the fact that it is being done in every cor- Monetary Compensation ner of the globe. If the NGOs efforts take place in A common misconception about nonprofits Non-governmental organizations your own country, you could avoid the necessity is that those working for them don’t earn (NGO) are hard to define. On the most of getting travel visas and vaccinations, and you money. Not true. It is true that many NGOs basic level, NGO usually refers to an could still get paid in your home currency. These employ volunteers and that many NGOs work organization that is not a conventional details will vary greatly depending on the orga- on shoestring budgets — but not all of them. for-profit company or an institution nization and their mission. Figure out where you NGOs who seem to be on micro budgets could run by the government. They often, would be most happy working, and this should have staffers and contract workers who make a though not always, have charitable narrow your search a bit. good living. Many NGOs are actually charitable status or are tax exempt as they are Be realistic. You’d have a much better chance arms of giant corporations and they may have often set up for social purposes such of landing that NGO video deal with the Brazil- access to their mother company’s resources. as engaging in human rights activities, Passion oror ASPCA. ASPCA. Does Does the the idea idea of of people people environmental issues or development What are you obsessed with? Where withoutwithout a a home home keep keep you you up up at at night? night? work. NGOs can work locally, region- do your devotions lie? We’re not talk- HabitatHabitat for for Humanity Humanity could could be be the the ally, nationally and/or internationally. ing about your infatuation with “Game organizationorganization that that makes makes many, many, many many It is estimated that there are roughly of Thrones” or cronuts. What issues hourshours of of proposal proposal preparation preparation worth- worth- 1.5 million NGOs in the United States. — local, national or international — while.while. Passion, Passion, or or even even obsession, obsession, You may have heard of UNICEF, OX- move you? Does it break your heart to isis the the prime prime motivation motivation to to get get you you FAM, Save the Children and Médecins see animals hurt or homeless? Your throughthrough the the lengthy lengthy production production and and Sans Frontières, better known to the love for animals could be the inspira- givesgives you you the the job job satisfaction satisfaction to to start start English-speaking world as Doctors tion you need to push through the thethe next next video. video. Once Once you’re you’re in in touch touch Without Borders. These are some of long hours of shooting and editing withwith that that which which motivates motivates you, you, search search the bigger, better known NGOs, but videos for the American Society for forfor NGOs NGOs whose whose mission mission matches matches there are many, many more. the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, youryour passion. passion. Ensure Ensure that that your your video video Negotiating a video contract with an NGO is just as competitive as acquir- ing a gig with a for-profit organization, sometimes even more challenging. In order to get your initial email or phone inquiry returned, you’ll need to rely on your personal qualities, knowl- edge, skills and experience, just as you would with landing any other work. The lure of “making the world a better place” is more of an incentive for some than growing the digits in their savings account. Let’s look at some of the subtle differences when contents approaching a non-governmental or- contents ganization as opposed to other video full screen work. What are the tools you’ll need When looking for work in the NGO arena, choose organizations that focus on issues you care full screen to break into this line of work and about. Taking a personal interest in the cause at hand will make creating a meaningful video print how should one approach an NGO? easier and more fulfilling. print

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"LEGO: Everything How much you charge becomes a piece in your is NOT Awesome" research puzzle. became an instant Do you have the resources to volunteer your hit and inspired real talent, effort and time, without pay? You may change, eventually need to for your first video or two. This will cer- leading Shell to end tainly help you get a foot in the NGO door. Now drilling in the Arctic. you will have some footage for your NGO demo It can be hard to reel, as well as a letter of recommendation. predict when a video will go viral, but cre- Obtain the Skills ating a well-polished You must have the skills to tell a great story. and engaging short Can you compose compelling images, properly and spreading it to expose footage, manage light, shoot complete as many people as sequences, get good sound in difficult environ- EmotionallyEmotionally engaging engaging or or even even shocking shocking video video can can often often be be the the most most effective, effective, as as proven proven by by Don't Don't Panic Panic London's London's "If "If Britain Britain was was like like Syria." Syria." Begin Begin-- possible is one of ments, manage mountains of media and edit ningning with with strong strong creative creative vision vision and and a aclear clear plan plan to to achieve achieve it it can can give give potential potential clients clients confidence confidence in in your your ability ability to to effectively effectively represent represent the the the best ways to get complete and compelling stories? In many cases, organization’sorganization’s mission mission and and goals. goals. noticed by potential you’ll be required to condense complex infor- NGO clients. mation into short, entertaining and informative visual narratives. company’scompany’s Arctic Arctic Drilling. Drilling. This This single single video video shocking or emotional also helps to connect Malcolm Gladwell mentions the "10,000-Hour startedstarted a a movement movement that that led led to to LEGO LEGO breaking breaking with audiences.” Rule" in his non-fiction book “Outliers: The theirtheir contract contract with with Shell Shell and and pushed pushed Shell Shell to to Story of Success.” The idea is that the key to thethe decision decision to to stop stop their their Arctic Arctic drilling. drilling. The proof is in the pudding. Valuable NGO Web DeStiNatiONS success in any field is, to a large extent, a matter I Iasked asked Joe Joe Wade Wade about about a a different different campaign, campaign, If you navigate to Don’t Panic London’s “If of practicing a specific task for a total of around oneone that that Don’t Don’t Panic Panic London London produced produced for for Save Save Britain was like Syria” page on their website, the Daily Do gooder BBC media action 10,000 hours. 10k hours or not, at the very least, I thethe Children, Children, yes, yes, Suzanna Suzanna Klaucke’s Klaucke’s NGO. NGO. right under the embedded video, you’ll see, http://www.thedailydogooder. www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/ wouldn’t suggest an NGO video early in your film- Don’tDon’t Panic Panic London London produced produced a a ‘one-second- ‘one-second- “42+ million YouTube Views” and “+28k Save com/ trust making career. a-day’a-day’ video video entitled entitled “If “If Britain Britain was was like like Syria.” Syria.” the Children Channel Increase.” If this doesn’t “[Many] NGOs work on shoestring budgets, and TheThe one-minute, one-minute, 33-second 33-second piece piece starts starts by by catch an NGO’s eye, I'm not sure what will. The ngo Storytelling United nations ngo news a lot of work is often done internally. However, showingshowing a a cute cute young young girl girl enjoying enjoying her her eighth eighth copy goes onto to boast the awards won and the http://www.ngostorytelling.com/ www.ngos.net there are key projects where it’s great to bring birthdaybirthday somewhere somewhere in in England. England. One-second One-second 100+ mentions in the press. Make one video good pitch idealist in someone from the outside to add some extra clipsclips cascade cascade in in front front of of the the viewers viewers eyes eyes as as like this and you definitely have your foot in the http://britdoc.org/real_good/ http://www.idealist.org/ creative energy and manpower. Just because we herher happy, happy, middle-class middle-class life life slowly slowly disinte disinte-- NGO door. If you hit pay dirt with one of your pitch are a non-profit does not mean we don’t know gratesgrates into into suffering, suffering, destruction, destruction, war war and and videos, be sure to let the world know. the latest video trends and are okay with second- death.death. Save Save the the Children’s Children’s goal goal was was to to bring bring NGO JOb Search rate work,” explains Associate Director and Video attention,attention, to to a a western western audience, audience, to to a a war war that that Conclusion Producer Suzanna Klaucke of Save the Children. hashas been been raging raging for for three three years years in in the the faraway faraway NGOs depend on getting their goals and efforts the foundation Center USaiD “Showing that you have the technical skills to ex- landland of of Syria, Syria, a a war war that that affects affects children. children. Don’t Don’t out to the masses. They may be interested in http://foundationcenter.org/ www.usaid.gov/careers/ ecute a project and can create high-quality work PanicPanic London’s London’s vision, vision, which which won won them them the the raising awareness, raising funds, correcting a global Jobs Duke University ngo Search on a tiny budget helps set you apart.” contract,contract, was was to to produce produce a a video video that that enabled enabled wrong or recruiting volunteers. What better way https://www.globaljobs.org/ www.library.duke.edu/ westernwestern viewers viewers to to empathize empathize with with foreign foreign to accomplish this than with video — even better, research/subject/guides/ngo_ Viral children’schildren’s pain pain by by showing showing “one “one of of their their own” own” a video that goes viral? In order to win NGO video idealist Jobs guide/ngo_database.html The best way to get NGO work is to prove you inin a a similar similar situation. situation. contracts, show you can tell a compelling story http://idealistcareers.org/ can get your video in front of many eyeballs, “Within“Within 24 24 hours hours of of its its release, release, the the video video had had in a talented way, often within a narrow budget. nonprofit-jobs-global/ Wango ngo Search something that has come to be known as viral spreadspread globally, globally, earning earning more more than than three three million million Start small and local, build a short reel of cause- www.wango.org/resources. ngo Jobs online video. “How do you make a video go viral?” you viewsviews and and driving driving home home Save Save The The Children’s Children’s key key related work and pound that NGO pavement aspx?section=ngodir http://www.ngojobsonline.com/ ask. Well, that’s the billion-dollar question. I callcall to to action: action: donate, donate, share, share, help help us us do do some- some- for bigger and better projects that will make the volunteering.html ngo abroad don’t have that answer, but Joe Wade, creative thingthing about about it,” it,” boasts boasts Don’t Don’t Panic Panic London’s London’s earth a better place to live in. You may even see a www.ngoabroad.com director of Don’t Panic London, seems like he websitewebsite bit of the world while you help fix it. United nations list of ngos might. Did you see the “LEGO: Everything is “Videos“Videos that that show show results results are are key key – – showing showing www.unodc.org/ngo/list.jsp ngo Search (mostly india) NOT Awesome” short piece? It was the most beforebefore and and after after scenarios scenarios can can be be an an effective effective morgan paar’s filmmaking has brought him to more than 45 www.medindia.net/ngos/ countries on five continents. 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Having Having a a clear clear You can comment on this article by going online: http://oneworld.org/our-work www.videomaker.com/article/17889 print corporate relationship with Shell due to the oil objectiveobjective and and creating creating a a video video that that is is funny, funny, print

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Jeff has been respond to a character-based comedy huge emphasis on screenwriting and a (L) Santa Barbara is a lot like Palm They helped us form a query letter for the artists to walk away feeling inspired. around the country with “OJ” and like “OJ: The Musical.” This method big focus on Texas film. Springs, but more bohemian while our latest script, submitted to 1200 still being upper class. plus companies. It landed on the desk (F) Dallas, a young but prominent fes- of an A-list actor, who read it, asked tival in a major film city, may be the (M) Indie Memphis could be called the for the script, then brought us on to TooToo many many beginners beginners think think that that best festival in Texas after SXSW. Slamdance of the South and offers a adapt a novel for him.” aa documentary documentary is is easier easier to to great music component to go along- I’ve known Michael Mohan since we (G) Chicago is one of the oldest and side films. attended Chapman University togeth- makemake than than a a fi fiction ction fi film. lm. biggest festivals in America and fea- er. Michael’s previous festival films tures lots of foreign films and support (N) Cucalorous, in North Carolina, is a include “Save the Date,” “Ex-Sex” and Don'tDon't make make the the common common for LGBT and youth films. non-competitive, artist-driven festival “One Too Many Mornings.” He’s re- mistakemistake of of thinking thinking you you with great curation. turning to Sundance this year with his cancan point point a acamera camera at at the the (H) Denver is a huge festival in a major current short, “Pink Grapefruit.” streetstreet and and by by pure pure luck luck film market. 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Ex- after the same goal, who can pro- don'tdon't just just happen; happen; they're they're pect big premieres of Oscar hopefuls. Two more filmmakers, Ian and vide informed, creative and practical meticulouslymeticulously crafted. crafted. Eshom Nelms, have been to festi- perspective on your next project. And (J) Florida boasts what is arguably the vals with a number of films, most the two festivals who cultivate this the FindFind your your story story and and your your coolest screening venue of all festivals recently screening their feature, most are the Maryland Film Festival documentarydocumentary will will fall fall into into — The Enzian Theater. Instead of rows “Lost on Purpose” starring Jane Kac- in Baltimore, and the Cucalorus Film place;place; Videomaker Videomaker’s’s of seats, they have couches and tables zmarek and James Lafferty. Accord- Festival in Wilmington, NC. 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LGBT festivals. When we screened at Outfest, one of the largest LGBT festivals in the world, Stages of Editing we were worried about how the audience would react to the plot, but the overwhelming re- Video editing is a process. It is a sponse was entirely positive. This prompted us to reach out to other LGBT festivals around the combination of various technical world, many of whom requested a screener and subsequently programmed “BFFs” in their own functions, sequenced together 01 festivals. Programmers also talk to one another, to achieve an aesthetic goal. so a successful showing at one festival can eas- ily lead to offers from several others. This has The stages of video editing are given us so much more exposure than we had imagined was possible. It also means that when ordered to help keep you on we release the film through VOD, we can reach track and to help post produc- 02 out to those festivals and ask for their support in promoting the film to their audiences. tion remain organized. I learned a few months into our festival run Film festivals that led us to many festivals that we hadn’t otherwise that some festivals are willing to pay screening focus on the same heard of, such as the Friars Club Comedy Film fees to show your work. This typically happens As a video editor, you need to be pro- particular theme where we ended up not only screening but win- when you have a film that has done well at its fi cient with multiple post-production or genre explored ning the Audience Award for Best Feature Film. first few festivals and has demonstrated that audi- techniques. However, the knowledge 03 in your film “I also tried to talk to as many of my filmmak- ences will attend. “BFFs” screened to more than and ability to execute these techniques provide a built-in ing friends as possible, both to gauge what festi- is only one part of the equation. A suc- target audience al- vals were worth entering and, most important, to cessful editor also understands the vari- ready interested in get a kind word sent on our behalf to program- ScReeNINg OUR wORk FOR ous stages of video editing and when to the storyboard and tack them to the First Assembly your film’s subject mers they had formed relationships with. This A RecePTIve AUDIeNce IS A implement each technique. In doing so, wall, moving around different shots The fi rst assembly is when the ac- matter. was crucial for getting into some of my favorite you possesses a great amount of control or whole scenes to forecast what the tion starts to pick up for the video festivals including Woodstock, Nashville, Sun gOAL we ALL SHARe. in shaping the resultant video. fi nal edit will look like. The edits made editor. Using the storyboard as a Valley and Michael Moore’s Traverse City Film The stages of video editing are in pre-production that make it to the foundation, you start making selec- Festival, all of which ended up being great places sequenced for effi ciency. Each stage screen are much quicker to make in tions. Usable footage is trimmed and to not only screen the film but make new friends builds upon the work that was accom- post since they are decided before the marked, while the bad takes are cast who have been great sounding boards as we’re 1100 people in Santa Barbara over the course plished in previous stages. This saves camera ever rolls. aside. It is not uncommon for you to all at the same stage of the process and things of four screenings, which helped us get word of you time by eliminating the need set up your timeline to resemble the change so fast with distribution. mouth among festival programmers around the to work on footage that will never Dailies storyboard. You take all the usable “Lastly, I think it’s important to take advantage of world. It makes sense when you think about it; make it to the fi nal edit. The footage In a typical production, more footage footage, often times multiple takes any personal local ties you have to festivals as this you as the filmmaker have spent time and money that hits the cutting room fl oor never will be produced and shot than will of the same shot, and place them in helped us not only get into places like Santa Barbara making your film, and festivals are charging needs fi nishing. be used in the fi nal edit. If you wait sequence. The result is an extended and Cleveland, both very respected festivals with audiences to see your work. Why shouldn’t you to view every piece of footage after video of each potential shot for the great programs, but local media is generally more be paid for that? It may not cover the cost of mak- Pre-production production has wrapped, you will fi nd fi nal edit. This portion of the process excited to cover films with local ties. Plus, nothing ing your film, but it can help you cover expenses As odd as it may seem, post-produc- yourself spending many long hours is for internal purposes, to be shared makes you feel like more of a rock star that a sold such as travel or distribution deliverables. tion begins with pre-production. Some in front of the screen before you even with the director and producer. Many out weekend screening in your hometown.” Ultimately, the festival experience should of the best edits a video editor will begin your edit. directors like to make a paper edit. Something to keep in mind is whether your be fun. As filmmakers, we get to do something ever make are on paper. The moment Reviewing dailies, footage that They take notes while screening the film caters to a specific audience, like horror, pretty incredible with our lives, and screening a script becomes a storyboard, you comes in as it’s shot, allows you to selects of the fi rst assembly and then LGBT, African-American, or Jewish. There are our work for a receptive audience is a goal we should step into action. get a jump start on post-production. write out what clips they like and myriad festivals that are genre specific, and you all share. Seek to make the most of the time you Writers utilize a technique of writ- This way you can digest the footage don’t like, sometimes rearranging may have an easier time submitting to festivals spend sharing and promoting your film around ing out separate scenes on individual in smaller chunks and compare what them into a new order. that have a built-in audience for your kind of film. the world and you won’t be disappointed. index cards. This way they are able you see with what you conceived dur- B-roll is also separated at this Many of these festivals draw just as many people to shuffl e their scenes around and ing pre-production. Reviewing footage time. Its content is logged and it is as more mainstream festivals and can be a lot of Andrew Putschoegl is a Los Angeles-based independent see how different narrative progres- as it comes in also helps you to iden- sorted into a hierarchy according to contents fun to attend. “BFFs” is a film about two straight filmmaker. His latest feature, “BFFs” played in more than 30 sions affect their overall story. The tify holes in production — shots that the editor’s needs. This is all con- contents festivals throughout 2014 and will be released in 2015. female best friends who pretend to be in a rela- signifi cance of a scene is changed by are missing but would help advance tingent on the project as the orga- full screen tionship so they can attend a couples retreat. The its juxtaposition to other scenes, and the story. This way, you can make a nizational needs of the footage are full screen film began its festival run by doing mainstream You can comment on this article by going online: these choices begin with the story- request for production to capture the dependent on what’s most needed www.videomaker.com/article/17891 print festivals, and then started to attract attention from board. You can cut each shot out of footage you need to complete the edit. for the video. print

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TheThe Rough Rough Cut Cut The Final Cut contribute to the overall narrative of THE PREDITOR: HOW THE VIDEO EDITOR SHAPES THE STORY TheThe structured structured organization organization of of the the The fi nal cut of an edit is when the the video, it’s eliminated. fi first rst assembly assembly sets sets you you up up to to make make the the cutting and timing of the footage is There’s a dichotomy to the fi nal cut; roughrough cut. cut. The The rough rough cut cut is is the the fi first rst fi nalized. It’s not the fi nal version of while some scenes are removed, there truetrue edit edit and and is is the the stage stage in in which which you you the video, ready for release, but it’s is also a great amount of content added It’s a common practice in independent pro- 3. Post-Production is Bigger than Ever startstart to to display display your your craft craft as as more more than than awfully close. The edit at this stage is in at this phase. First, visual effects and duction companies and commercial video Today’s post production workflow opens up aa technical technical exercise. exercise. At At this this stage, stage, it it is is the one that will be used for several graphics are added to the video. Most studios to have one person take on the role many new doors for the video editor. The edi- nono longer longer about about solely solely discovering discovering and and fi nishing steps, all of which need to visual effects are planned out during of producer and video editor. tor is responsible for more aspects of post than organizingorganizing footage, footage, it’s it’s about about storytell- storytell- synchronize perfectly with each other. pre-production but aren’t generated ever, and they’re expected to do all it in a short inging and and crafting crafting a a message, message, using using the the until post-production because the visual The reason for this is simple; in today’s pipe- span of time. footagefootage from from production production as as a a founda- founda- effects artist needs know what footage line, the editor has the potential for more tiontion to to achieve achieve the the director’s director’s vision. vision. they’re specifi cally working with to influence over the final video than any other 4. The Client Knows Best VIDEO EDITING ISN’T A TimingTiming is is vital vital to to the the rough rough cut. cut. A A make the effects seamless. Graphics are person in the production. Here’s five quick The client is the most important person when videovideo editor editor infl infl uences uences the the timing timing of of SINGLE STEP — IT’S A also planned in advance and are fi ne reasons to help explain why. it comes to creating a video, after all it’s their aa video video more more than than any any other other person person tuned to coincide with the fi nal edit. video. A producer is often tasked with serving MYRIAD OF TASKS AND whowho touches touches the the production. production. It It is is What the audience will see on screen 1. An Efficient Size the client, satisfying their requests, keeping duringduring the the rough rough cut cut that that you you start start CHOICES. is only part of their experience. After vi- Smaller production companies and com- them informed and helping them understand toto play play with with the the timing. timing. Whether Whether sual effects and graphics are added, au- mercial shops don’t have the luxury of what is possible. By eliminating the role of the makingmaking fast fast cuts cuts or or extending extending pauses, pauses, For this reason, the fi nal cut is often dio sweetening is performed. The fi nal filling each chair in a production with a middleman, the preditor is able to communi- herehere you you begin begin to to create create what what will will be- be- known as picture lock or frame lock, cut is round tripped to an audio editing different person. Crew members need to cate directly with the client and craft the video comecome an an emotional emotional connection connection with with meaning that the frames in the edit suite, sometimes on the workstation, wear multiple hats, and the roles of pro- to meet their specific needs. thethe audience. audience. will not change in time from this point for the placement and editing of sound ducer and editor go hand in hand. The The rough rough cut cut is is meant meant to to be be moving forward. effects and musical underscores. Dialog 5. A Shift in Vision shared.shared. The The video video editor editor works works with with The fi nal cut is not just about lock- is mixed down with these elements to 2. Knowledge Counts The overall vision for a production can shift as thethe director, director, producer producer and and a a client, client, ing things down however, it’s also create an audio track that supports and If the producer is the person inherently it goes from preproduction, through produc- ifif it’s it’s their their project. project. Communication Communication about elimination. A scene might carries the accompanying video. charged with understanding the intimacies tion and into post-production. These changes isis kept kept open open between between all all parties parties and and be fi nalized, but that doesn’t ensure of a production, then it’s only fitting that always run downhill and land on the editor’s muchmuch dialog dialog takes takes place, place, helping helping to to that it stays in the production. Once Color Grading they are the person sitting at the helm and desk. If the editor is guiding the project from shapeshape the the overall overall edit. edit. The The parties parties all the scenes are cut and precisely The fi nal step before deliverables are steering the ship through post-production. the beginning, they’ll be better prepared to agreeagree on on what what changes changes need need to to take take timed, you review them with the rendered and shipped is color grad- handle changes at the end. placeplace before before the the edit edit moves moves on on to to the the director and producer. If there’s a ing. Color grading is the stage in which fi final nal cut. cut. scene that doesn’t work or doesn’t you, or a colorist, manipulates color and tonal qualities of the video image to craft a unique look that helps set the mood for the video and visually tell PRE-PRODUCTION FIRST ASSEMBLY THE FINAL CUT the story. The advent of digital cinema cameras, greater computing power and 1] STORYBOARD 3] MAKE SELECTIONS 5] LOCK THINGS DOWN Forecasts what Trim and mark usable Finalize cutting and more advanced codecs has increased final edit will footage and separate trimming. Add visual the implementation of color grading. look like. B-roll. effects and graphics. Audio sweetening A Long Road performed. Post-production is a pathway; a video editor who knows how to navigate it will fi nd their production and creative vision as the fi nal destination. Video 0101 0202 0303 0404 0505 0606 editing isn’t a single step in video production. It’s a myriad of tasks and COLOR choices that, when sewn together, cre- DAILIES THE ROUGH CUT GRADING ate a compelling piece of work. contents contents 2] FOOTAGE 4] ORGANIZATION contents 6] SET THE MOOD Chris “Ace” Gates is a four-time Emmy Award- Compare to conceived First true edit. Manipulate color and winning writer and video producer. full screen full screen idea and identify Craft story and tonal qualities to set the full screen missing shots. play with timing. mood and visually tell the You can comment on this article by going online: print story www.videomaker.com/article/17887 print

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phones on the sound sources. These occur depend on the type of material. signals can then be independently Acoustic treatment traps targeted fre- Blackmagic Design ______07 How to Avoid or Fix Reverb blended during mixing. quencies in order to balance absorp- Close proximity recordings are tion and refl ection. Studio spaces have ______Too much reverb can ruin a usually made with directional micro- to suppress transmission to prevent Eagle America Sales Corp. 55 phones such as cardioid and shotgun leakage between rooms because the shoot. This article will delve into pattern microphones. This can vary by last thing you want is the sound of Glidecam Industries Inc. ______03 what reverb is and isn’t and the application; shotgun microphones, for your rowdy band mates partying in instance, are not commonly used on the next room bleeding into your pris- best ways of mitigating and har- instruments. Meanwhile, omnidirec- tine vocal track. Glidecam Industries Inc. ______C3 tional or cardioid microphones can be Temporarily treating an acoustic nessing its effects in a recording. used as room mics. Always remember space requires identifying the offend- to use your ears when making a mi- ing frequencies and surfaces. A room JVC Professional Products ______C4 crophone selection; these suggestions analysis can be done with a calibra- are just guidelines in the end. tion microphone, frequency analysis ______The best way of explaining rever- software and playback equipment. A Kino Flo 49 beration, or reverb, is by clearing up Acoustically Treating a Space frequency analysis provides a precise a common misconception. Reverb is The sounds we hear are categorized reading of a room’s frequency distri- Libec Sales Of America ______C2 frequently confused with being the as complex sounds because they are bution based on the microphone’s same as an echo. The technical defini- made up of multiple simultaneous location. tion of reverb is that it is the remainder frequencies. An all-inclusive solu- Bare glass, stone and concrete Other World Computing ______15 of a sound once it has dispersed within tion does not exist when acoustically are highly refl ective surfaces. How- an acoustic space. treating a space. Instead we rely on a ever, concrete is also good at limiting ______A more esoteric definition can combination of products and materi- transmission even at low frequencies. Showcase Photo & Video 09 be illustrated through the following absorption by surfaces. Anyone that Recording Techniques als. In order for a material to absorb Acoustic fabrics, such as curtains, are thought experiment. Picture yourself has mentioned a room’s ambience is When recording, it’s important to sound, it needs to have both mass and an effective means of reducing higher Tascam Teac Professional______53 standing in a large room. Now clap referring to its reverb characteristics. decide whether you want reverb to be density for it to reduce refl ectivity. frequency refl ections. Acoustic panels your hands. Imagine the sound as it Echoes occur when a sound is part of your source signal or to add Upon contacting a surface, a sound is can be used in the area surrounding travels around the room and interacts directly reflected back to the source’s reverb during postproduction. Reverb absorbed, transmitted and refl ected. the set, stage or source to trap and VariZoom ______05 with each surface. Reverb is the gasp position. An echo is referred to as can always be added, but is extremely The degrees to which these actions reduce localized sound levels and of sound that remains in the air after delay when working with pro au- difficult to take away. A safe and flex- the sound source has ceased. It is the dio since it is one of many types of ible approach uses room microphones Vidcon ______45 result of the sound’s reflections against delayed signal produced by delay to record the ambient room sound surfaces, diffusion around surfaces and outboard gear and plug-ins. while using close proximity micro- ___ Videomaker - Critique Series DVD 53

ReveRB: Sound StAge Videomaker ______our brains depend on the auditory cues provided by a Film Documentary Storytelling DVD 55 sound’s behavior within a space. these signals clue us into in film, reverb can reinforce a scene’s setting. For example a perceiving the size, distance and directionality of a room scene that takes place in a cavernous setting is hardly going to Videomaker - Subscribe ______21 and the sounds we hear. the field of study referring to our sound like it is taking place in a padded room. Reverb is useful in brains’ interpretation of sounds is called Psychoacoustics. giving scale to both on and off screen elements. While the term implies a certain degree of complexity, a Videomaker - Subscription Alert ____ 13 practical understanding and application of Psychoacoustics Stereo Image is common practice when mixing audio. Reverb can be applied in mono, stereo and surround configu- rations. the ability to construct a convincing stereo image is Let’s cover some examples of how reverb can be used to a flourish that is one of the keys to propelling your mixes to create a richer and more meaningful environment. higher levels of quality and realism. i use realism loosely here since audio for video is a huge work of fiction — verisimilitude Music might be a more accurate term. the final audio soundtrack is far contents Reverb effects in music are used to thicken sounds in addi- removed from the original source material and for good reason; contents tion to giving them a sense of space or shared proximity. it would otherwise sound flat and uninspired. Film audio is not full screen there is no limit to where reverb can be applied. it is popu- known for its grounded sense of realism, but rather for making In order to control the level of reverb present in your final mix, consider using multiple advertising index full screen lar with vocals, guitars and drums. a scene feel more believable, no matter how outlandish the plot. microphones and channels to record your audio. The mic nearest to the source will pick print up the cleanest signal, while room mics record the ambient sound of the space. print

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338 Ad Index.indd 68 5/19/2015 8:28:32 AM 338 C4 Audio.indd 60 5/18/2015 10:40:45 AM 338 C4 Audio.indd 61 5/19/2015 8:29:18 AM market Place audio july 2015 audioaudio jUly 2015 RE-MASTER old, obsolete and damaged “Get In-Sync” “FREE” Digital Issue On-Line video & audio tapes to modern tape/file/ New & Used Film & Video Equipment! disc formats. Disaster recovery specialists. Trade Shows and More. (800) 852-7732 www.specsbros.com Go to: www.insyncpubs.com reflections. These panels will be most effective ing close proximity dialogue. Setting the gain with the cast re-recording their lines at mid-range frequencies of 500hz to 4.5Khz. in correctly will allow for good signal pickup while to match their original delivery and tandem, these methods will increase a sound’s limiting background noise and reverb. Passages lip movements. This process is easily energy loss, reduce reflections and provide that occur in between the dialogue can easily be managed when working with trained some absorption. The result should cut down edited out or reduced with a noise gate. actors or voice talent and yields a high reverb length and make for a smaller and tighter quality recording that can be adapted sounding room. Choosing the right product will SennheiSer K6 to each scene. The recording takes depend on the desired frequency reduction, The K6 is one of my favorite microphones be- place in an acoustically treated room aesthetic needs and dimensions. cause of its rich feature set and great sound. The and is free of any reverb. K6 is a modular base that fits several different Avoiding Reverb-Rich Environments capsules. The Me66 is a short shotgun capsule, Covering Reverb This should be practical consideration at the the Me67 is a long shotgun capsule and Me64 This is really a last ditch attempt to start of a project. if there is an expectation that is a cardioid pattern capsule. The K6 accepts rid yourself of a menacing reverb work will be taking place in reverberant environ- phantom power or a single AA battery. The cap- footprint and, depending on the ments, a decision should be made whether or sules can handle high sound levels and multiple application, might not even be not it is possible to limit dialogue recording to styles of sources. The K6 can also be attached to ADr/Post and to use location sound as a refer- a video camera. ence. if the set recording must be used, it is the AUdIo foR vIdeo CAn audio engineer’s responsibility to use the correct Post-Production Be moRe foRgIvIng tools to minimize any unwanted sounds during Dereverb Plug-inS the capture process and to avoid subsequent is- The iZotope rX 4 Audio repair Toolbox has AS long AS tHe end sues during post-production. a Dereverb tool that analyzes a recording and pRodUCt IS ConvInCIng provides adjustable parameters with which to Microphone Candidates reduce the audibility of reverb. The core mechan- Reach 100% of a Steadily Growing Shure SM 7 ics of the Dereverb plugin utilize eQ and a degree an option. Audio for video can be Video-Producing Audience A dereverb tool is Often seen as the standard in broadcast mi- of compression to reduce the higher frequencies more forgiving since the engineer is in Videomaker’s Classified Network! Newz_4.5x2_Cinegear.pdf 1 5/5/15 10:52 PM available as part crophones, the SM 7 also has a strong follow- of 8Khz and above and the lower frequencies of building a sonic landscape and can www.videomaker.com/about-us/advertising/ of iZotope RX 4. ing amongst vocalists. The SM 7 is a dynamic 200hz and below. get away with more as long as the Such tools make cardioid microphone that offers a comparatively You can almost as easily make use of these end product is convincing. Mask- removing unwanted warm sound while also offering good off-axis stand-alone tools to achieve the same results. ing can be done with subtle uses of FullPageAD_NEWTemplate.indd 48 C 2/27/2015 10:38:30 AM reverb easier, but rejection at frequencies higher than 5Khz. The The majority of the human voice resides in the background noise and music. These similar effects can SM 7 works best in close mic setups. range between 500hz and 4Khz. Making use should be used in conjunction with M

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15Khz with 12db/Octave slope is a safe starting should provide and contribute to theCY point for reducing room reverb. Adding a high overall tonal and melodic context of pass eQ at approximately 150hz with a 12db/ the piece. Employing good editing CMY Octave slope is a good starting point for reducing practices removes unwanted noise K background room noise. Continue to adjust these by muting or removing sections of settings until you achieve the best results without tracks that are not active at the time negatively impacting the quality of the dialogue — e.g., cutting the silence from a vo- or target sound. cal track when the singer is between The only thing we like A multiband compressor/limiter can also be lines or verses. used to provide a more precise dynamic reduc- Hopefully, by taking the proper better than discovering tion in those frequency ranges. The most im- steps in planning and recording, find- WIN new equipment, is giving portant tool to making these techniques work is ing ways to cover unwanted reverb your hearing. The final result should reflect what FullPageAD_NEWTemplate.inddwon’t be necessary. 48 it away to our readers.5/14/2015 4:09:13 PM sounds right; the meters and frequencies are there COOL There’s always something contents contents to support what you should already be hearing. Blag Ivanov has a B.A. in Recording Arts from contents California State University Chico. He is a free- lance media and web professional. you can win to make full screen full screen ADr full screen GEAR your video pop at: Automatic Dialogue replacement (ADr) is the you can comment on this article by going online: from print very manual process of overdubbing dialogue www.videomaker.com/article/17888 Videomaker.com/WinGear print

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The Value of Learning from your Peers You can make better videos by learning what tutorials won’t teach you.

It’s simple to share information, and individuals. Adobe wants you to reach finding new resources, learning how easy to learn from multiple sources. out to your local Adobe User Group, to interact with other creatives and With so many online options available and if there isn’t one there yet, start maybe even trying a hand at public to mold us into video professionals, one. They’ll help get a group rolling speaking and presenting. face-to-face interaction and communi- with built-in sponsor benefits, prize For those who have a desire to get ty development may seem like foreign and swag donations to groups, and involved, most user groups will wel- concepts. more. Maxon has a similar program, come the help. Present at a meeting. But they shouldn’t. and is looking at options to intercon- Offer to run a raffle. Offer to arrange What we do is difficult. We need nect a global network of groups so a venue. As a user group founder and to learn to stay on top of technology. they can share resources. co-chairperson, I can attest to how We need to learn fundamentals and It’s in these companies’ best inter- rewarding running a group can be. sets of rules before we can figure out est to encourage these communi- Working with sponsors who are in- how to effectively break them or bend ties. User groups voluntarily arrange terested in helping a group out of the them to meet our needs. meetings — some formal, taking goodness of their hearts, spending a We know learning is important. If night a month in a room full of people it wasn’t, LinkedIn probably wouldn’t who get excited by new animation have paid a figure starting with a “B” Make soMe FRiends workflows and working with a team of for Lynda.com. who don’t look at like-minded group leaders is as good With resources like Lynda, Total as it gets. There will be challenges, but Training, FXPHD, developer sites with You FunnY when You the reward outweighs them greatly. learning channels like RED, Imagineer talk about F-stops. User groups also use their passion to Systems, and Red Giant Software, as help grow the community by creat- well as plenty of independent sites ing events throughout the year. For with tutorials such as Video Copilot, place in posh theatres, some infor- example, the Supermeet in Las Vegas at Greyscale Gorilla, Gray Machine and mal, around a table at a pub — and NAB each year is put together by CPUG of course, Videomaker, we should be for a couple of hours have freedom Net, or the Creative Pro User Group all set, right? We can learn everything to indulge in their passion for the Network, a conglomerate of Final Cut we need to know from them. sole purpose of talking about their and creative pro user groups. The Well, not entirely. hardware or software. To Adobe, Supermeet itself is essentially one giant Most tutorials show a snippet of Maxon and others, we’re grooming user group meeting with a way better information, like a tip, technique, or more people to take their tools make raffle than most of us can put on. trick. Training sites can definitely help great work with them. So, that’s it. User groups are great with software and hardware funda- It can be a real blast, too. It’s an fun and can be very valuable and mentals, and publications such as this opportunity to get out of the house highly rewarding. Learning online is one can show and describe hands-on for a night and talk shop, be nerdy, excellent and serves a brilliant pur- time with software, equipment and maybe have beer and make some pose, but if there is more that you various techniques. friends who don’t look at you funny want to learn, or if you want to take But there’s another option that when you talk about f-stops. All the pulse of the industry in your can be the most rewarding of all, good things. own area, a user group could be the and most of them don’t cost a cent: The magic of user groups is in way to go. contents User groups. the inherent value that comes from contents This industry, whether it always bringing together those in the same Russ Fairley is a writer, producer and musician. full screen succeeds at it or not, strives to push industry to actually press flesh. That full screen users to create, grow and participate value comes in the form of network- You can comment and rate this article by going print in a community with like-minded ing, opportunities for sharing work, online: www.videomaker.com/article/17902 print

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