Apple’s Retina display Vs. Adobe’s software
Updated on September 17, 2012 Adobe software now works on the new Retina displays, and, the accelerated effects of the Mercury Playback Engine will work with the GeForce GT 650…
Architectural Photography and Photoshop
We don't live in a perfect world, so hire Trotto. Before and after photos show the importance of advanced retouching skills, especially in bad weather. It was the last day…
Natural Looking Architectural Interiors
No lights were used in these photos. Most architectural interiors have a contrast range that is too wide for the CMOS sensors to capture in a single exposure. Extensive lighting…
This Editor Switched to Adobe
THE "31 YEARS" VIDEO When Apple released it's latest editing software, Final Cut Pro X, a few months ago I knew that it couldn't handle several of the editing tasks…
Convenient, easy, hard drive docking station
Are you looking for a solution to archiving and retrieving your video files? I found a docking station that solves many of my media backup problems. The Voyager Q from…
Professional Editing Crossroads, Apple or Adobe?
Apple's Final Cut X is not a professional editing system. I will give them 6 months to see what improvements are made to FCX or if they reintroduce, and continue…
DSLR Shutter Speeds and ND Filters for video
When you shoot video with your DSLR camera you should use 1/50 (for 24P) or 1/60 (for 30P) second shutter speeds. You can vary that slightly but fast shutter speeds…
DSLR Camera Support/focus Rig for Documentaries
Lighter materials plus a focus wheel make this DIY "Fig-Rig" a good tool for documentary videos. The benefits are; 1) Steadier hand-held camera 2) Option for external mic for better…
Saving Your Video Settings on the 5D Mk II
When you need to shift quickly from shooting stills to recording video it is easier to just change the mode dial and have your favorite settings dialed in. Before a…
Matching the 5D to the Panasonic HVX200 (revised 2/1/11)
The "look" of your video is personal and can be obtained in post but if you start with all your footage looking similar it will save time in editing. First,…