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Sound for Documentary, Part 2: What is it and why is it so important?Written by David Tames on March 16, 2013
Filed Under Documentary, Front Page, Sound, Video Production
In Part 1 of this series we covered eight fundamental concepts of sound for documentary. In our next post we will move closer to the practical, nitty gritty matters of sound for documentary, however, before we do, I want to briefly... Continue Reading...
Sound for documentary, Part 1: Eight fundamental conceptsWritten by David Tames on March 4, 2013
Filed Under Documentary, Featured, Filmmaking, Sound, Video Production
Between widespread access to affordable camcorders and the rising ubiquity of mobile phones with good video cameras, along with the ascendancy of YouTube as a major media diffusion platform, it’s never been easier to produce and... Continue Reading...
Olloclip expands iPhone field of viewWritten by David Tames on March 3, 2013
Filed Under Documentary, Featured, Gadgets and Devices, Mobile devices, Reviews, Tools, Video Production
The iPhone lens does not have a very wide angle of view. There are times I can’t step back to frame the shot I want. There are other times I want to shoot close, but the iPhone does not have a macro capability. What to do? There’s... Continue Reading...
iPhone camera support accessoriesWritten by David Tames on March 2, 2013
Filed Under Documentary, Featured, Gadgets and Devices, Mobile devices, Sound, Tools, Video Production
The iPhone can double as a small and versatile video camera. Given the small size and the fact you probably have it with you all of the time, this opens up a lot of creative options. Sometimes holding the phone in you hand is not... Continue Reading...
FiLMiC Pro transforms iPhone into sweet and respectable video cameraWritten by David Tames on February 23, 2013
Filed Under Camera, Documentary, Featured, Filmmaking, Mobile devices, Tools, Video on the Web, Video Production
The iPhone is capable of producing surprising good video and as a result, quite a few documentary makers are using their iPhones as their go-to B camera and in some cases even as their primary camera. In order to get the best video... Continue Reading...
Final Cut Pro X: My first impressionsWritten by David Tames on June 23, 2011
Filed Under Apple, Editing, Final Cut Pro, Reviews, Video Production
There’s been a lot of excitement in the air about Final Cut Pro X since the SuperMeet at NAB in Las Vegas many weeks ago. It’s been like a friend telling you about someone they want to set you up with on a date, and they... Continue Reading...
Four under $300 audio recorders for double-system soundWritten by David Tames on June 18, 2010
Filed Under Media Technology, Sound, Tools, Video Production
With the rising tide of small cameras shooting spectacular HD video suitable for documentary work, along with D-SLRs like the Canon 5D Mark II and the Canon 7D whose images rival much more expensive (and heavy) cameras, I’ve... Continue Reading...
Sennheiser Evolution G3 100 SeriesWritten by David Tames on February 18, 2010
Filed Under Featured, Gadgets and Devices, Reviews, Sound, Video Production
If you want to go with a wireless microphone system, and you’re trying to balance between performance and price but don’t want to compromise too much on performance, I would suggest taking a close look at the Sennheiser... Continue Reading...
Two documentary classes at MassArt this summerWritten by David Tames on April 12, 2009
Filed Under Documentary, Filmmaking, Video Production
I’m teaching two courses this summer through MassArt Professional and Continuing Education. Interested in documentary video? Documentary Video Boot Camp will give you the foundation you need to get started. Is there a documentary... 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...
