3D

The Past Week in Review, for April 19, 2011

by Dan Ochiva April 20, 2011

This week we have a look at some of the top news from NAB 2011 including a new 3D camera company, a totally rewritten NLE and—with the upcoming Earth Day in mind—a note about where you can learn how to fit recycling into your production cycle…

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Weekly News in Review

The Past Week in Review, for April 11, 2011

by Dan Ochiva April 12, 2011

Our look at the past week’s news includes breakthrough 3D tech, 3D printing that’s easy enough for just about anyone to do, and a communications firm with a fresh take on augmented reality…

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Weekly News in Review

The Past Week in Review, for March 7th

by Dan Ochiva March 7, 2011

This past week brought news on hot new camcorders, contests, Kevin Smith, the ever-reliable-for-drama Weinstein Bros., and a new look for a classic New York tale…

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Gear & Software

Our Best of Tech 2010

by Dan Ochiva January 12, 2011

By focussing attention on tech gear and software that you may have missed in a year’s typical new product rush, you’ll stay up to date on products that might help solve a real problem…

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Gear & Software

Review of Cinema 4D Version 12

by Joe Herman November 25, 2010

Maxon has recently released version 12 of its flagship product, Cinema 4D. In this review, we take a look at the new features of this capable and well-regarded 3D modeling, animation and rendering package and discover some of the surprising capabilities that will appeal to computer animators of every stripe.

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Gear & Software

How Cinema 4D Conquered Manhattan – Part III

by Joe Herman October 27, 2010

Why has Cinema 4D enjoyed success and adoption by studios in New York in spite of such formidable competition from other top notch products…?

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Gear & Software

How Cinema 4D Conquered Manhattan – Part II

by Joe Herman September 28, 2010

These hardware and software developments began a significant change in the industry that, in a few short years, was one more knock against mid-range houses in the City that often offered pricey CGI as part of a postproduction package…

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Gear & Software
How to Shoot & Post 3D in the Real World
by Dan Ochiva August 4, 2010

Topics include: When to choose 3D; Where will anyone see my work?; and A look at budgets for independent filmmakers in 3D.

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Classes & Events
Schubin Spills the Latest News on 3D Production Issues
by Dan Ochiva August 2, 2010

Schubin will include an overview of stereoscopic 3D with an emphasis on production issues…along with a tour of microstereopsis, which “no one else discusses.”

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Gear & Software
Abel Cine Sells ARRI Alexa, Offers Simple Editing Solution
by Dan Ochiva July 26, 2010

ARRI’s Alexa camera system, which only recently started distributing, looks like it’s already a top contender for high-end professional production…

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Gear & Software
Nvidia Powers 3D Version of “Clash of the Titans”
by Dan Ochiva April 28, 2010

Okay, okay. So Jeffrey Katzenberg called Warner Bros Clash of the Titans a “cheesy” job…

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Gear & Software
D.W. Leitner’s Final Podcast – NAB 2010
by Dan Ochiva April 16, 2010

The final day of NAB 2010 finds D.W. Leitner in a rush–the floor closes early on Thursday, while dozens of companies and products threaten to remain undiscovered.

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