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Crucial Sony and Adobe Moves Highlight IBC 2011

by Dan Ochiva September 28, 2011
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Among the announcements at the show, Sony’s F65 camcorder and Adobe’s announcement of the purchase of the Iridas IP stand out as bellwether developments…

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Weekly News in Review

The Past Week in Review, for April 25th

by Dan Ochiva April 26, 2011
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This week we have a look at some of the news from the Tribeca Film Festival, whether or not transmedia means anything of importance, and how DSLRs like Canon’s 5D now get important help from industry mainstays.

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Gear & Software

D.W. Leitner Reports from the Floor of NAB 2011

by Dan Ochiva April 13, 2011
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David Leitner discusses some of the intriguing developments in camera technology at NAB 2011 that are bringing great power and capability to small camcorders as well as opening up a new high-end of image creation…

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Gear & Software

Loving Leica

by Dan Ochiva July 7, 2010

Now, cinematographers are chasing down lenses out of the mainstream, choosing them for the specific looks that they can deliver to a production…

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Gear & Software

DSLRs For Filmmakers

by Dan Ochiva June 1, 2010

Mathers points out that although the Canon 5D Mark II has a larger sensor when compared to even Sony’s top F35 camera system, all of that sensor’s resolution doesn’t end up in the image…

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Gear & Software

More Leitner, More NAB – PL Mount Lenses

by Dan Ochiva May 4, 2010

Long time readers of DW Leitner’s excellent NAB articles will recognize his signature combo critique/analysis/fanboy writing…

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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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Gear & Software

Leitner’s In-depth Take on Sony’s PMW-350

by Dan Ochiva March 13, 2010

As is typical with one of David’s reviews, you not only get a unique, many-faceted take on the latest technology, but benefit from his many years in the business…

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Profiles

Leitner’s Cinematography Corner

by Dan Ochiva November 11, 2009

You’re in Leitner World, so don’t expect just another digital naval-gazing cool-tool-of-the-week approach.

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Gear & Software

Band Pro and Media Distributors Open House

by Dan Ochiva October 14, 2009

Even if you don’t plan to attend HD World at the Javits today and tomorrow, you might want to swing by 645 W. 27th Street tomorrow between 10am and 5pm to see the latest in high-end camera systems and post gear.

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