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Tutorials

In this episode we look at using close-up filters to shoot macro images on any lens. These filters are essentially a magnifying glass for your lens and are affordable.

Here are links to the different filter sizes available on B&H:

43mm46mm 49mm52mm55mm58mm62mm72mm77mm.

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A Simple solution to removing those nasty brown horizontal band lines from your DSLR video footage using Final Cut Pro’s 3 Way Color Corrector.

Excuse my cold. I see this problem a lot online in forum posts, Vimeo videos, and even Jem Schofield runs into it. While the best way to deal with it is not to shoot under older florescence lights, there is a way to fix previously capture footage.

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Have questions about DSLR video gear? What camera, what gear, lenses etc? I get TONS of emails, blog comments, and Vimeo comments about what kit people should get. Recently my fellow HDSLR blogger Adriel Brunson shared with me a guide he wrote answering these questions. The DSLR Video Buyer’s Guide is a 50 page guide for all levels of DSLR users.

Adriel Explains the Guide:

Adriel covers all the key equipment areas – cameras, lenses, support systems, audio, and more. For each category he breaks down what’s needed for Basic, Intermediate and Advanced productions. Adriel also takes a look at each category from the perspective of a Photographer, Video Professional and Aspiring Film Maker. Read the full article →

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The Digital Cinema Society recently hosted a HDSLR event in Hollywood where several experts shared their knowledge on using these cameras. You can view the Quick Time files on there website here.

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DIY DSLR Windmuff

July 15, 2010 · 0 comments

I have recently been following the SCENEBLOCK gang, and have really enjoyed their work and projects. Recently they shared a great little DIY project to improve the quality of the tiny built in mics on Canon DSLRs. I am definitely going to give this a shot and would like to see how well it performs in several different sound environments.

Check out this video showing some results of the muff being attached, then check out the guide. Read the full article →

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