Reviews

• Let's Make a Time-Lapse Video!

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  Mike Wilhelm - April 30th, 2012

  

  If you spend much time on Twitter or the blogosphere, you've probably noticed the extreme number of time-lapse videos that are going viral around the web. What's the deal with their sudden popularity? I chalk it up to a number of factors. The first is that modern digital cameras can shoot time-lapse photos without a need for an external control device. Second is the recent popularity of compact camera sliders. Third is the fact that HDR (high dynamic range) photography is easier than ever to accomplish. Finally, the nature of the internet dictates that once a number of these videos goes viral, more and more people will jump on board.

• Dell Announces New Line of High Performance Precision Workstations

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  Mike Wilhelm - April 23rd, 2012

  

  Today Dell is announcing it's new line of performance workstations, and we at Videomaker were lucky enough to get a Precision T7600 in for an early look. Even before firing it up, it's clear that this workstation was built to work. If you're getting a Mac Pro vibe you're not alone. The carved mesh front and rectangular top handle is reminiscent of that iconic look, but don't let its looks fool you. Dell has pushed functional design to new levels with the T7600, by putting user convenience at the forefront.

• NAB 2012 Spotlight: HP Z1 - Workstation

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  Jackson Wong - April 19th, 2012

  

  HP provides the Z1 with a 27-inch display that can tilt horizontally and snap open to allow your to add your upgrades.

• NAB 2012 Spotlight: AJA's T-TAP

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  Jackson Wong - April 19th, 2012

  

  For a little device, the T-TAP will be a very important adapter. It will not only support 10-bit uncompressed video files up to 2K and 3D...

• NAB 2012 Spotlight: Blackmagic Cinema Camera - Camera

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  Jackson Wong - April 18th, 2012

  

  For all the cinema camera's we've looked up, none look like the Blackmagic Cinema Camera, this one almost has an Apple-feel in its unique silver casing...

• NAB 2012 Spotlight: Canon's 5D Mark III - DSLR

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  Jackson Wong - April 18th, 2012

  

  Canon seems to do so many things right when it comes to video on their DSLRs and the 5D Mark III is the next "right" camera. Start with 22MP, a 35mm...

• NAB 2012 Best Support: Zacuto's Recoil - Stabilizer

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  Jackson Wong - April 18th, 2012

  

  The support is only as good as the operator, and in this case it is you, the idea with the Recoil is that the camera will rest on your shoulder.

• NAB 2012 Spotlight: VizTools' HandiZoom - Zoom Controller

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  Jackson Wong - April 17th, 2012

  

  The HandiZoom provides camera and zoom controls to your fingertips, and helps stabilize your shooting. The motorized drive for manipulating the zoom helps ensure a smooth motion.

• NAB 2012 Best Camcorder: Sony NEX-FS700U - 4K High Speed Camcorder

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  Jackson Wong - April 17th, 2012

  

  Now the NEX-FS700U is worth talking about, as a 4K camera with a Super CMOS 35mm sensor and optimization for high-speed shooting, we don't know where to start.

• NAB 2012: Light Yourself with ViewMe Lights from Videssence

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  Jackson Wong - April 17th, 2012

  

  The big idea here is to essentially create a three-point light setup at your desk. To do this, ViewMe provides two soft LED lights that either mount on your...

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