Recently, the up and coming French artist Anoraak came to Miami with a small production team from FullDawa to shoot a music video in our fair city. Moving Picture provided our new Panasonic AG-AF100 camera with a PL mount adapter and Redrock handheld rig, a set of Zeiss CP.2 Compact Prime lenses, and a Camera Assistant for this walkabout of Miami.
The lightweight AF100 and Redrock cinerig provided a stable and …
The Litepanels Miniplus series offers shooters extremely efficient and versatile on-camera lighting. This dimmable LED softlight system is available in both tungsten and daylight models. The Litepanels Miniplus system is ideal for ENG and documentary work. Whether you need to fill in the shadows on a daylight exterior or illuminate your subject in a dark club setting, Miniplus on-camera LED lighting is reliable and proficient. Featuring nearly 20 fitted gels and fully operable on battery power, the Miniplus lighting systems will adapt t …
Litepanels has changed the way people think about LED (light emitting diode) production lighting. With Litepanels 1×1 and Miniplus lighting fixtures, we see the highly mobile, yet powerful output that makes Litepanels an ideal option for everything from studio setups to documentary shoots and beyond.
Available in 5600K and 3200K temperatures, the Litepanels 1×1 is an absolute workhorse. Whether you’re key lighting a news anchor or filling the shadows on a daytime exterior, the Litepanels 1×1 is a friend you can rely on. Lightweight a …
Moving Picture recently had the pleasure of participating in the TYE Studios Canon/Broncolor event. TYE owner Donna Peplin and her staff of seasoned professionals opened their doors to local, South Florida still photography enthusiasts for an informative day of equipment demonstrations and artistic discussion.
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Blackmagic Design’s HDMI to SDI Mini Converter makes HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) workflow easier than ever. Popular DSLR cameras like the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon EOS 7D feature HDMI ports that allow for seamless integration with the latest audio/video devices. This relatively new digital alternative to analog connections has added to camera versatility but also limited options for video playback. The Blackmagic HDMI to SDI converter widens the possibilities for DSLR cameras, creating SDI outputs from an HDMI sourc …
The IDX Wevi Cam Wave CW-5HD Video Transmission System offers a versatile solution for video playback on mobile and remote shoots. With an integrated V-Mount, the lightweight Wevi transmitter mounts directly to the camera and accepts Anton Bauer batteries. Automatically differentiating between HD-SDI and SD-SDI signals, the Wevi Wireless Video System is capable of transmitting a standard definition or high definition signal up to 150 feet. Employing 2-channel embedded audio, the Wevi High Definition System also ensures audio/video synchro …
ARRI CSC Florida opened their doors to unveil the new ARRI Alexa this past weekend. This great event showcased the stunning engineering and versatility of ARRI’s latest addition to the film and video market. Garnering the attention of South Florida’s seasoned film industry professionals, many experienced camera assistants and directors of photography came out to catch a glimpse of the Alexa at work. Veteran first assistants Andy Fischer and Steve Ciffone, along with luminaries like Bart Tau (DP), were among the crowd.
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The California Sunbounce Pro is a convenient and efficient solution for many lighting situations. Consisting of tightly stretched fabric with two variant sides, zebra (a herringbone pattern of silver and gold) and white, the Sunbounce Pro can function as a reflector, diffuser, or shade. Reflection of light from the zebra side reduces temperature by 400 degrees Kelvin (5000 Kelvin light is reduced to 4600 Kelvin when reflected). Especially helpful when filming outside, the Sunbounce Pro can easily be handheld or c-stand mounted. With a col …
A producer’s job doesn’t end with the wrap party. Keeping a finger on the pulse of the film festival circuit is an essential part of the process. With the number of active festivals growing all the time, this can become extremely overwhelming. For that reason, we’ve created a list of all the upcoming Florida film festival deadlines. Good luck!
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Global Peace Film Festival
Orlando, Florida
September 21-26, 2010
Regular Deadline: Passed
Late Deadline: May 21
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In recent history, several of Hollywood’s most prominent directors have begun to favor digital cinematography. For nearly a decade, Michael Mann has been at the forefront of this filmmaking revolution.
Mann, quoted as saying “the future is digital, without a doubt,” has favored digital video cameras such as the Viper FilmStream and Sony CineAlta HD in the production of his most recent films. Mann shot around 50 percent of 2004’s “Collateral” in HD after considering the results of low light footage shot with high-end digital came …