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Media Tech Tonic: monthly demo/seminar series in Boston
Written by David Tames on June 10, 2008
Filed Under Events & Screenings, Media Technology, New Media

Media Tech Tonic is a series of monthly demos/seminars held in Boston on media technology topics for media makers and artists. Meetings are hosted by MassArt Professional and Continuing Education, presented in collaboration with Boston...  Continue Reading...

Comparison of Camera vs. Boom Microphone
Written by David Tames on September 8, 2007
Filed Under Camera, Demo, Documentary, Video, Video Production

Here’s a quick comparison I did of recording dialog with an MKH60 Shotgun Microphone mounted on a camera vs. mounted on a boom. Click To Play  Read More →

Kino Flo DIVA and Kobold 400W HMI PAR
Written 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...