Author: csandy

Digital Juice Debuts Slider Dolly
September 27, 2011Posted by csandy

Digital Juice has come out with an affordable slider dolly track to add some movement to those otherwise static shots.  The build quality looks good, but I have yet to get my hands on one to try it out for myself.  I’d like to see a good comprehensive third-party review of the product.  So… if…

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Using DSLRs for Video Work
September 26, 2011Posted by csandy

If you’re considering using a DSLR (digital single lens reflex) or DSLT (Sony’s DLSR without the prism, but instead a Translucent screen) you must read this e-book.  It’s chalk full of good information and helpful links.  I don’t agree with all of the conclusions in the guide, but it’s a helpful start for those of…

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Save Money for Essential Travel
September 26, 2011Posted by csandy

In the past two weeks I’ve been on a dozen planes. Sometimes I wake up and wonder what city I’m in. Sometimes I wish that all the events I go to would just travel to me! Well, now they can. Sometimes, don’t you just wish the event would travel to you? Now they can.  Virtual…

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NewTek to Take Middle Ground with New TriCaster 450 Extreme
September 9, 2011Posted by csandy

NewTek has released two new TriCaster models, the TriCaster 450 and TriCaster 450 Extreme, aimed to fill the gap between their top-of-the-line TriCaster TCXD850 Extreme 24 Channel HD switcher and their standard definition product line. The TriCaster 450 is a 14 channel 4 input high definition switcher and streaming device with many of the features…

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BMD Hyperdeck Shuttle Unboxing
August 19, 2011Posted by csandy

This is an unboxing of the Black Magic Design Hyperdeck shuttle. Sorry for the poor video quality – this video was really an afterthought and I was just seeing if my flip cam still actually worked. But it turned out to be a useful rant, so I’ve posted it here. Some interesting things to note:…

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