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by John Foldi · Posted
Drones have become an essential tool in many different industries and professions, including real estate. Being able to show dramatic images and Hollywood-style video clips of properties has been a game changer for realtors around the world. In this article, we'll go over what makes drones such an ideal fit for shooting real estate, some of the shots you can achieve with them, and some tips to use out in the field. So, whether you're a freelance real estate drone pilot or realtor looking to expand their skill set, let’s dive in.
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by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
ProRes RAW. Is it ProRes? Is it raw? What is ProRes even? How do I get it? Why do I want it? What do I do with it once I have it? Okay, okay! We heard you. ProRes RAW is an exciting and relatively new video format, but it brings with it an almost endless number of questions. I will start off by saying that it is well worth the effort since raw video can offer increased dynamic range and detail than standard formats. Also, you do have to be sure that every stage in your process supports ProRes RAW. If you follow along here, we will help get you
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
As if there weren’t enough acronyms and phrases in the photo and video industry, Hybrid-Log Gamma (HLG) and High Dynamic Range (HDR) are probably ones that you should take care to learn more about, because they are going to become more important in the coming months and years. If you follow photography and video news, you may have heard these terms thrown around, most notably with the introduction of the Sony a7R III and
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Love it or hate it, high-quality video is now a significant part of the latest DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and point-and-shoots. This is, in part, because of a greater consumption of video content, thanks to faster Internet, impressively good mobile screens, and what I see as a natural evolution of visual media. So, with this higher demand of stellar video content, many dedicated still photographers are making the leap to video. This series is designed to help guide a photographer through the often confusing world of digital filmmaking.
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by Justin Dise · Posted
In today’s digital cinema workflow, you’d be hard-pressed to avoid exposure to Look Up Tables. Whether you’re a director, DP, editor or colorist, Look Up Tables—or LUTs—are something you need to be aware of, because they play a prominent role in many on-set, editorial, and finishing workflows. LUTs have many uses, from calibrating monitors or giving your footage the look of a particular film stock, but can also be a source of confusion for people. What exactly is a LUT? How does it work? Why should I care? If you’ve ever asked yourself any of
by David Adler · Posted
Once touted as a headlining feature on only the highest grade digital video/cinema cameras, such as the Sony CineAlta line, log (logarithmic) recording has become a mainstay on more affordable professional products, such as the Canon EOS-C series, and more accessible through prosumer products like the Sony α-series mirrorless cameras. One of the reasons log recording has become so prevalent is that it is often associated with the idea of better image