Fair Use is an exception to the copyright law that allows for limited use of protected content such as a film, music, photo, or more without having to pay a licensing fee. Entertainment attorney Michael Donaldson explains how filmmakers can avoid mistakes over fair...
Articles
Canon XC10 4K Video
Canon is announcing new cameras like Canon EOS C300 Mark II, but that one will cost about $20,000. For the rest of us there is an intriguing new hybrid called the XC10. It records UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) video as well as 1080p/i, 720p and image files. It has a...
Online Video Distribution
Online video distribution is perfect for producers who want a simple and fast way to sell or rent their video. The list below includes distributors that offer DIY distribution without a curation or selection process. This list does not include distributors who require...
Shoot For The Edit
Shooting for the edit is smart shooting. It saves time and money for the editor. If you don't know much about editing, learn before you shoot anything important. Otherwise you may shoot footage that cannot be edited. Knowing how to shoot for the edit makes your work...
The Alexa Mini is Smaller and Cheaper than the Arri Alexa
Arri presents the ALEXA Mini. It's shaped as a cube and has the same image quality and power of an Arri ALEXA, but in a much smaller carbon fiber case. Alexa Mini is smaller and cheaper and than the Arri Alexa. It competes directly with the RED EPIC. The ALEXA Mini...
Composing for 16:9 Video
One essential element of good video is the well-composed shot. Composition is the arrangement of visual elements in any work of art according to the principles of art. The technique of composition is used in all visual arts including painting, graphic design,...
YouTube Streams HTML5 Video By Default
This means Flash is dead because as of Jan 27, 2015, YouTube streams HTML5 video by default on all modern browsers, including Chrome, IE 11, Safari 8 and the beta versions of Firefox. YouTube has been supporting the HTML 5 video player since 2010, but until now it was...
Panasonic 4K Cameras WX970, WX 870, and WX770 Shoot HDR Video and 1080 at 240fps
While the new Panasonic 4K cameras WX970, WX 870, and WX770 are consumer cameras, they make amazing video. These Panasonic 4K cameras shoot HDR video and 1080 at 240fps. Take a look at this video. Full screen and hi-res are recommended. And if you ever wanted to do...
Create Animated Video in Minutes with Adobe Voice
If you have an iPad check out a free app called Adobe Voice. David Pogue says it is "One of the simplest, most creative, most joyous apps ever written.” Adobe Voice for iPad helps you create animated video in minutes. There's no filming or graphics work. Using just...
Animated Mattes Add Professional Polish to your Edits
Take a look at this video: These are animated mattes from visual effects artist Sean Mullen. His company Rampant Design offers a free sample at his website. You could make animated mattes like these yourself using Adobe After Effects or simply buy them from Rampant...
Recent Comments