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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...
MassArt’s Summer Film School, 2010Written by David Tames on June 10, 2010
Filed Under Art, Camera, Documentary, Editing, Events & Screenings, Filmmaking
Summer is upon us and I would like to remind you there is still time to register for most of the Summer Film School classes at MassArt. If you don’t live in the Boston area, MassArt is offering an affordable residential option... 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...
Documentary Video Boot CampWritten by David Tames on November 24, 2008
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This is the resource page for my Documentary Video Boot Camp course. Below you’ll find links to handouts, presentations, and reference materials related to the class. This class will be offered the week of June 3-7, 2013. Check... Continue Reading...
Quick and dirty Kodak Zi9 camera testWritten by David Tames on November 15, 2008
Filed Under Camera, Demo, Gadgets and Devices
Steve Garfield purchased the cute little (OK, not so little, it’s larger than many competitors) Kodak Zi9 camera recently and brought it to the Boston Media Makers meeting. And while this $179 camera is not going to enter my... Continue Reading...
Sony PMW-EX1 Camcorder (BOSFCPUG Presentation)Written by David Tames on July 25, 2008
Filed Under Camera, Events & Screenings, Final Cut Pro, High Definition
The Sony PMW-EX1 XDCAM EX camcorder represents an important milestone in the evolution of digital video camera design. This is the first all-in-one camcorder to provide videographers with the productivity of solid-state memory card... Continue Reading...
The Invaluable Guide to the AG-HVX200Written by David Tames on May 29, 2006
Filed Under Camera, Filmmaking, High Definition
I recently came across “The Invaluable Guide to the AG-HVX200,” a delightful document from Panasonic that provides a detailed description of the features and capabilities of the AG-HVX200 prosumer HD camcorder in a format... Continue Reading...
To P2 or not P2, that is the question…Written by David Tames on April 30, 2006
Filed Under Camera, Editing, Filmmaking, Interviews
I discuss Panasonic’s P2 technology and workflow in Part 2 of my article about the Panasonic AG-HVX200 camera that appears in the most recent issue of New England Film. As part of my research for the article I put together a... Continue Reading...
A conversation with Red Digital Cinema’s Ted SchilowitzWritten by David Tames on April 27, 2006
Filed Under Camera, Filmmaking, High Definition
At NAB this week there was a lot of buzz on the show floor about the Red camera currently in development. I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Ted Schilowitz about Red. Before joining Red he was a Product Manger at AJA Video... Continue Reading...
The little camcorder that couldWritten by David Tames on March 14, 2006
Filed Under Camera, Filmmaking
I’ve been shooting a documentary with the Sony HVR-Z1U HDV camcorder and it’s a fine camera if you’re into the 1080i thing (I prefer a progressive approach to my imaging technology as with my politics). Working with... Continue Reading...
