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A one-case lighting kit ready for travelWritten by David Tames on January 8, 2010
Filed Under Documentary, Filmmaking, Lighting, Sticky, Tools
I’m often asked by students, “what’s a good light kit for starting out” and I find it a very hard question to answer, because it really depends on what you want to do. There really is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all... Continue Reading...
Comparison of four professional LED lighting instruments under $1KWritten by David Tames on July 19, 2009
Filed Under Camera, Documentary, Filmmaking, Gadgets and Devices, Lighting, Reviews
Over the past couple of years I’ve had a chance to use or take a close look at various LED lighting instruments available in the marketplace. Today you will find lots of inexpensive lights suitable for on-camera use available... Continue Reading...
Tom Robotham talks about his Blender LED lightWritten by David Tames on February 9, 2009
Filed Under Camera, Documentary, Interviews, Lighting
LED lighting is changing the way we light, especially run-and-go documentary. There are several units on the market including lights from Zylight, Litepanels, and the new Blender light, designed by Tom Robotham. Several months ago... Continue Reading...
19th Annual Pro Video Show March 20-21, 2009 in Dedham, MassachusettsWritten by David Tames on February 4, 2009
Filed Under Camera, Documentary, Events & Screenings, Filmmaking, Lighting, Sound, Video Production
The Camera Company‘s 19th Annual Pro Video Show, an annual Boston-area gathering that includes a show floor and a variety of demos and seminars of interest to media makers, will take place this year on Friday and Saturday, March... Continue Reading...
Organizing a gel collectionWritten by David Tames on December 7, 2007
Filed Under Filmmaking, Lighting, Tools
As you collect more and more gels and diffusion, organization and storage becomes important. I store my gels and diffusion using the following two holding methods (as far as rolls go, those usually live in their original boxes). ... Continue Reading...
Philippe Lejeune’s video of my Podcamp Boston 2 sessionsWritten by David Tames on November 2, 2007
Filed Under Filmmaking, Lighting, New Media, Sound, Video on the Web
Artist Philippe Lejeune shot and created a wonderful video page based on the two Sessions I did at Podcamp Boston 2. Thank you Philippe for creating the page, which elevates web video to a new art form (I’m referring to Philippe’s... Continue Reading...
Interview Lighting (handout)Written by David Tames on September 9, 2007
Filed Under Camera, Filmmaking, Lighting, Video on the Web
Here’s a handout I cobbled together from various sources while on the train ride back to Boston after attending and presenting at Podcamp Philly. It reviews the examples I discussed in the session and goes into more detail on... Continue Reading...
Kino Flo DIVA and Kobold 400W HMI PARWritten by David Tames on September 8, 2007
Filed Under Camera, Lighting, Video, Video on the Web
Here’s a little video I made with Steve Garfield to demonstrate the use of daylight balanced lighting in an outdoor interview situation, using the lighting to help create a better balance between subject and background. The instruments... Continue Reading...
Reel Now OnlineWritten by David Tames on May 1, 2007
Filed Under Camera, Documentary, Editing, Filmmaking, Lighting, Music Video, Video on the Web
I finally got around to moving my reel from DVD-R to the web. Of course, the DVD is still available, and the images look much better played off the DVD on a good 16:9 television, but the web is where it’s at these days. Special... Continue Reading...
17th Annual Pro Video Show to be held March 9-10, 2007 at Stonehill College in Easton, MaWritten by David Tames on February 3, 2007
Filed Under Camera, Documentary, Editing, Events & Screenings, Filmmakers, Filmmaking, High Definition, Lighting, Media Literacy, Podcasting, QuickTime, Sound, The Media, Video on the Web, Web
If you live in the Boston area you will not want to miss the 17th Annual Pro Video Show sponsored by The Camera Company to be held Friday and Saturday, March 9-10, 2007 at Stonehill College, in Easton, Massachussetts (Exit 17B... Continue Reading...
