We’re also going to “let our hair down,” so to speak – and engage a bit more of our opinion in some of our blog postings. As an example, one of the key projects underway at R/com Studios is completing the migration from HD to 4K video. … Read More
Cameron Barrett
When Is 4K Video Essential?
In our film studio, we’re making the move to 4K gradually, with every new purchase. We now have 4K cameras, and 4K capable post production tools. … Read More
Testing Cool Video Gear, and Great Results, too!
The world of independent film production is in flux – changing nearly every month. There are new cameras, compression formats, editing software and much more. Our job is to stay on top of the process and to ensure the gear … Read More
Get Started With That New iPad (3, HD, Newer, etc.)
Everywhere except in Southern (Gotta Have It) California, people lined up to be the first on their block (for at least five seconds) to own the latest release of the Apple iPad. Apple is magic at getting people to give … Read More
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Now, $10,000 = $500,000 in Video Production Capabilities, but What About That Storyline?
YouTube has changed the world of video. Sixty minutes of video are uploaded every minute. More than four billion videos are watched every day. 700 videos are shared via Twitter every minute. The statistics blow the previous set away every … Read More
Reality TV: We’re ALL (Mini) Maniacs
As we push forward with our new pilot project, Auto Obsession, one of the elements is the gathering of a group of like-minded people. People who love their cars. People who have an obsession. So, we filled a MiniCooper Countryman … Read More
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What Really Went Wrong With Final Cut X
I can remember when nobody knew what Final Cut Pro was. In fact, I can remember when Randy Ubillos and Tim Meyers were working to move an unnamed video project from a company called SuperMac to Adobe. Those were really … Read More
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Using a DSLR for HD video production changes the game
When we first acquired our first DSLR about 18 months ago, it was done as an experiment. Could what looks totally like a still photographer’s tool be used for video production? How would this new style of camera integrate into … Read More
We throw out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium
We were both a bit nervous, and it was pretty cool to get a Major League baseball and all of the related attention. Cameron threw a perfect pitch right over the plate, which I handily grabbed with my mitt. The highlight of the day was chatting with Joe Torre. He even signed our baseball. How cool is that? … Read More
Remembering 9/11. Where were you?
We encourage all of our friends, clients, and contractors to do something good for themselves on this important day. We appreciate and value your working and in some cases personal relationships with us. And we encourage you to be kind, considerate, and to do something good for those around you. … Read More