Crane: Yay or Nay? How a Crane Adds to, or Takes Away from, Story
By Patrick Moreau Using a jib because it looks cool? Patrick Moreau explains how a crane can add to, or
Cameras
HD Formats and Editing Software
By Lew Schatzer What is the best HD format for your project, and which editing software handles it? Lew Schatzer
Mounting Cameras to Vehicles
By Brian Flees Want exciting action shots? Brian Flees explains car mounts, hostess trays, suction cups and safety rules for
16:9 on the Mind: Steps Toward HD Production
By Daniel Gaucher Broadcasters and schools faced the biggest technical change since television began. Daniel Gaucher explains the steps toward
Putting Digital Intelligence into Focus: Cooke /i Lenses
By Jody Michelle Solis Cooke Optics’ /i technology records focus, iris and zoom data from the lens. Here is how
The Constant Lover: HD Cameras and the Art of the Image
By Bruce F. Kawin Film scholar Bruce F. Kawin weighs the artistic strengths and weaknesses of high-end HD cameras against
Using the Panasonic DVX100A Camcorder with Final Cut Pro
By Chris Cavallari Chris Cavallari walks through the steps for shooting 24p on the Panasonic DVX100A and capturing and editing
4 Tips for Shooting HD
By Brian Melton Cinematographer Brian Melton shares four tips for shooting HD: exposure, lighting, camera settings and lenses, so your
Exploring Lens Adapters for HD and HDV Video Cameras
By Dana Weidman Dorrity Lens adapters from Redrock Micro and Letus put 35mm still lenses on HD and HDV cameras
It Ain’t Rocket Science: Composition Is Brain Surgery
By David Lent Camera composition starts with how viewers see. David Lent explains framing, movement, zooming and storytelling rules every
Tips for Working with Camera Jibs
By Jon Firestone A camera jib adds production value fast. DP Jon Firestone explains how to set up, balance and
The Best Camera in the World: Ready to Capture the Moment
By Todd Grossman “The best camera in the world is the one you have with you.” Todd Grossman asks whether