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3D technology seems to be evolving on a daily basis, from the cameras that record stereoscopic images with their dual lenses and image sensors, to the displays that allow you to view the 3D images with or without special 3D glasses. Staying on top of the current trends in 3D technology will allow you to make informed decisions about your next 3D purchase or production.

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3D

  • 5 Low Angle Tips

    Jordan Claverie - Tue, 03/26/2013 - 4:11pm

    Take 5, low angle tips
    We often don't take the time to lay flat on the ground, or gaze up under tables, but there's a completely different world to be seen from low angle shots. Using low angles effectively in your story can be a challenge, but these tips for going low can help get your brain working toward even more creative uses. In no particular order, here are some ways to use your camera with very little clearance above a solid surface.

  • Double Your Editing Speed

    Jordan Claverie - Tue, 03/26/2013 - 11:44am

    A Final Cut shortcut keyboard being used
    Ask any veteran editor about their number one obstacle and the answer is always time. Deadlines dictate the day and push creativity up against the wall. When it comes down to it, the difference between a good editor and a great one is speed. The one who has more time to better craft an edit is the one who uses more efficient video editing techniques. For the novice editor and intermediate editor with some experience, working faster and more efficiently is a constant quest. The truth is, with a little effort, a bit of knowledge and some time put in up front, you can learn to increase your edit speed.

  • Prepping a Background

    Jordan Claverie - Tue, 02/26/2013 - 3:45pm

    learn to eliminate unattractive things in the background.
    You have your fancy on-camera expert, your fancy DSLR that does 60 frames per second at a million megapixels, and some very fancy lighting equipment in the form of those awesome LED panels, but all anybody can think of when they look at your video is why are all those dirty dishes on the table behind that guy? Is anyone going to finish that sandwich? It's going to get ants.

  • CES 2013: GLIDECAM iGlide

    We got a hands on look at Glidecam's iGlide.  This handheld stabilizer is designed for any camera or phone that weighs between six to twelve ounces.

  • CES 2013: Samsung NX300

    samsung nx300 photo

    A hands on look at the Samsung NX300.  This camera shoots 2D and 3D video with the same lens.  See what they had to say when we asked how it works.

  • 3D Video: Boom or Bust in 2013?

    Mike Wilhelm - January 03rd, 2013

    Kids with 3D glasses
    3D video is a polarizing subject. Hollywood loves 3D, due to increased ticket prices and classic blockbuster 3D re-releases. Television manufacturers are hopeful, thinking 3D might be a new way to get consumers to upgrade their newly purchased HDTV. Consumers, however, are lukewarm.

  • Maxon Releases Cinema 4D 14 Professional 3D Motion Graphics Application

    Mike Wilhelm - September 04th, 2012

    Maxon Releases Cinema 4D 14 Professional 3D Motion Graphics Application
    Cinema 4D has long been a favorite among motion graphics artists working primarily with video. While it's capabilities strech far beyond what your average video editor would need, it's relative ease of use has made it very attractive for those that want to incorporate 3D graphics into their After Effects projects. Most applicable to video enthusiets is the improved camera enhancement, including the new Camera Calibrator, and a faster render engine.

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