http://library.creativecow.net/tutorials/dslr Creative COW Library of DSLR Video, tips, and strategies. en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT PHP Script webmaster@creativecow.net webmaster@creativecow.net http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/nab-2013-day-three-with-ryan-salazar http://library.creativecow.net/articles/salazar_ryan/NAB-2013_Day-Three.php Wrapping up day three of NAB with Ryan Salazar finds a look at GoPro, Blackmagic 4K Production Camera, Adobe, Pelican Cases, Induro and more. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:38:17 GMT http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/nab-2013-day-two-with-ryan-salazar http://library.creativecow.net/articles/salazar_ryan/NAB-2013_Day-Two.php Ryan Salazar fills Day Two of NAB Show with interviews. Ryan spoke with Marc Hamaker, Senior Product Marketing Manager of Creative Finishing at Autodesk, with Vince Pace, co-founder of the Cameron | Pace Group, and stopped by the Panasonic, Canon, GoPro and Camera Corps booths. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:29:28 GMT http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/tips-for-attending-nab-2013-from-a-convention-veteran http://library.creativecow.net/articles/biscardi_walter/NAB_Attending-Tips.php Walter Biscardi tells us, "Once again, springtime is upon us, so of course, it's time for the annual National Association of Broadcasters convention. Last year y'all seemed to like the before you go tips, so may I present the 2013 edition of 'Tips from an NAB Veteran to make the best use of you Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:41:35 GMT http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/hpa-tech-retreat http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kaufman_debra/2013-HPA-Tech-Retreat.php A who’s who of the country’s broadcast, film and TV post production industry convened in Indian Wells, California to listen to tech presentations on everything from Ultra HDTV to Mobile DTV and chew over the latest conundrums. Next year’s HPA Tech Retreat will take place Feb. 17 th Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:40:58 GMT http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/the-camera-is-an-eye-not-a-vacuum-or-a-gun http://library.creativecow.net/articles/allison_david/Camera-Eye.php This article is intended to be a friendly guidepost for all shooters who wish to improve their craft. At the highest level, you, the shooter, are involved in one of the greatest art forms the world has ever known. At the lowest level, you, the shooter, are still involved in one of the greatest art f Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/the-blackmagic-cinema-camera-in-production-and-comparison http://library.creativecow.net/articles/solorio_marco/BMD-Cinema-Camera-footage.php Calling the Blackmagic Cinema Camera "eagerly anticipated" is an understatement. This camera priced at only $2995 has offered the promise of something truly special since it was announced. OneRiver Media owner Marco Solorio has spent 20 years living just ahead of the curve for both technol Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:17:50 GMT http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/blackmagic-cinema-camera-can-it-run-with-the-big-boys http://library.creativecow.net/articles/solorio_marco/BMD-Cinema-Camera-holds-its-own.php Marco Solorio of OneRiver Media takes another look into Blackmagic Design's new Cinema Camera to see how this camera further excels. With the camera sporting 13 stops of dynamic range through a 12-bit RAW data structure, there's one aspect of production where it truly might be able to hang with the Thu, 21 Jun 2012 01:10:03 GMT http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/nab-2012-zelinized http://library.creativecow.net/articles/zelin_bob/magazine_nab-2012-best-of-show.php Industry leader, visionary, and wielder of baseball bats and shotguns Bob Zelin takes a look at the world through NAB-colored glasses and sees that, from now on, anything goes. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 21:12:14 GMT http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/depth-of-field-gregg-toland-citizen-kane-and-beyond http://library.creativecow.net/articles/wilson_tim/Cinematic_Composition-DoF.php Whenever somebody equates "shallow depth of field" and "cinematic look," it's good to remember that the opposite is sometimes true. Gregg Toland, ASC was the first master of extreme depth of field, and movies like Citizen Kane and The Grapes of Wrath forever changed what it is po Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:49:57 GMT http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/nab-2012-schneider-optics http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kaufman_debra/NAB_2012-Schneider-Optics.php Lens and filter designer/manufacturer Schneider Optics introduced a range of new products at NAB 2012, including the 77m True-Match Vari-ND thread-In filter; iPro Lens System for iPhone 4/4S; S2000 Century/Canon 17mm T4 Tilt-Focus Lens in PL Mount; and the Schneider Kreuznach Cine-Xenar III prime le Thu, 03 May 2012 23:52:51 GMT http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/nab-2012-blackmagic-designs-dan-may-talks-about-the-camera http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kaufman_debra/NAB_2012-Blackmagic-Design.php While at NAB 2012, Debra Kaufman sat down with Blackmagic Design President Dan May to talk about the Blackmagic Cinema Camera as well as other news from the company, including Teranex 2D and Teranex 3D Processors, a new family of high-end broadcast standards converter processors, and a release of th Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:20:05 GMT http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/is-the-new-blackmagic-cinema-camera-the-hdslr-killer http://library.creativecow.net/articles/solorio_marco/NAB_2012-BMD-Cinema-Camera.php Marco Solorio of OneRiver Media dissects Blackmagic Design's new Cinema Camera to see if it is in fact, the much-anticipated HDSLR-killer everyone's been waiting for over the years. But with a comparatively smaller sensor size and radical body design, does it fit the bill as the killer we all want? Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:07:47 GMT http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/plan-it-like-a-bank-heist http://library.creativecow.net/articles/menick_stephen/magazine_29_DSLRs-and-Panasonic-AF100.php A DSLR shoot -- wait, make that two shoots including a couple of Panasonic AF100s -- that is a reminder to both plan for everything, and be ready for anything. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:37:06 GMT http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/shane-hurlbut-asc-master-cinema-series-dslr-rigs http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kaufman_debra/Shane-Hurlbut-ASC-DSLR-Rigs.php Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC (Terminator: Salvation, Act of Valor) partners with camera accessory manufacturer Letus to release a line of rigs for DSLRs, designed to turn them into true motion picture cameras. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:34:47 GMT http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/canons-new-eos-1-dx http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kaufman_debra/Canon-Oct-2011-eos-1d.php The Canon EOS 1 DX is their new flagship DSLR aimed at current Mark III/Mark IV users. It features a completely new 61-point autofocus, fast shooting up to 12 fps, 18-megapixel full-frame CMOS Sensor, full HD video recording and much more. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:40:41 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Gadgets/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Gadgets.php DSLR video training with Robbie Carman and Rich Harrington: This episode examines the essentials for DSLR video, including the BlackRapid R-Strap, a calibration target from PhotoVision, LED on-camera lights, hot shoe splitters or adapters, a mountable mini bi-directional level, hard cases for small Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:22:04 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Monopod/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Monopod.php DSLR video training with Robbie Carman and Rich Harrington: This episode takes a look at the possibilities achieved in camera stability with monopods for DSLR use. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:20:34 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Using-a-Slate-App/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Using-a-Slate-App.php DSLR video training with Robbie Carman and Rich Harrington: This episode talks about why you want an iPad for production. There is a DSLR Slate App (often used for production information, a sync point for dual system audio, etc.) which now moves all of this information to your portable device. Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:14:10 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Stabilizing-Footage/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Stabilizing-Footage.php DSLR video training with Robbie Carman and Rich Harrington: This episode covers a feature in Adobe After Effects - the Warp Stabilizer. This almost magical feature from CS5.5 can fix image stabilization, warp an image to selectively fix areas that are most unstable, and can even do rolling shutter c Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:26:30 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Monitoring-Solutions-HDMI/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Monitoring-Solutions-HDMI.php DSLR video training with Robbie Carman and Rich Harrington: This episode visits HDMI and monitoring in general. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:21:31 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Merging-Clips/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Merging-Clips.php DSLR video training with Robbie Carman and Rich Harrington: This episode features creating a single clip that contains your video and high quality audio. In Premiere Pro CS5.5, they'll be merging clips and syncing audio in post. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:20:21 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Log-and-Transfer/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Log-and-Transfer.php DSLR video training with Robbie Carman and Rich Harrington: This episode features loading footage into Final Cut Pro using the log and transfer plug-in created for Canon DSLRs and FCP. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:34:57 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Timecode/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Timecode.php Video pros rarely access Adobe Bridge, a visual tool for managing your files. Use this secret often accessed by professional photographers to add Timecode to your DSLR clips and batch rename, copy to new locations and more with Richard Harrington and Robbie Carman, and find new ways to quicken your Wed, 06 Jul 2011 03:35:31 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Lens-Correction/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Lens-Correction.php Even though you spend a lot of money on a lens, your beautiful lens could have some inherent flaws, but this video tutorial with Robbie Carman and Richard Harrington demonstrates that these distortions can be fixed in an unexpected way. Photoshop Extended CS5 allows you to open video clips and conve Wed, 29 Jun 2011 03:38:05 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Slow-Motion/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Slow-Motion.php In this video tutorial with Robbie Carman and Richard Harrington, learn various ways for converting DSLR footage into instantaneous, buttery smooth slow motion using After Effects, Twixtor, or Cinema Tools; you might also use Optical Flow in Apple Motion, Advanced Frame Blending in AE, and FCP. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 03:39:03 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Time-Lapse-3/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Time-Lapse-3.php From the Creative COW DSLR Essentials Podcast, Robbie Carman and Richard Harrington bring you part three in a three-part series on creating time lapse. This episode covers assembling a time lapse shot. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:39:23 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Exposure-2/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Exposure-2.php Everyone faces exposure problems, even if you're using a loupe, it's difficult to judge, especially without a waveform or histogram. In the last episode, Robbie Carman and Richard Harrington looked at fixing underexposed clips by correcting in NLEs. In this episode of their continuing series of DSLR Wed, 08 Jun 2011 03:39:49 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Exposure-1/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Exposure-1.php Everyone faces exposure problems, even if you're using a loupe, it's difficult to judge, especially without a waveform or histogram. After loading your clips onto your computer, and you're faced with dark and underexposed clips, use this tutorial from their continuing DSLR series, featuring the expe Tue, 31 May 2011 22:41:54 GMT http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/creating-community-a-tv-workflow-that-expands-creativity-and-squeezes-dollars http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kaufman_debra/Community-NBC.php Behind the wildly popular "Community" is another community, made up of the show runners, producers, cinematographer, crew and post production experts that have experimented with new technologies to come up with the workflow that allows maximum creative flexibility at minimum expense. Go &q Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:00:48 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Time-Lapse-2/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Time-Lapse-2.php From the Creative COW DSLR Essentials Podcast, Robbie Carman and Richard Harrington bring you part two in a three-part series on creating time lapse. This episode covers shooting techniques for time-lapse. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 02:18:40 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Time-Lapse-1/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Time-Lapse-1.php From the Creative COW DSLR Essentials Podcast, Robbie Carman and Richard Harrington bring you the first in a three-part series on creating time lapse. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:52:25 GMT http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/the-business-of-intranet-web-video http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/magazine_intranet-web-video.php In crafting creative approaches for HR outreach, RHED Pixel has created a new business model for corporate video. They have also discovered time and money-saving approaches useful for every producer. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:22:06 GMT http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/dreams-of-freedom http://library.creativecow.net/articles/campbell_stephen/magazine_dreams-of-freedom.php Centered around flight as a metaphor for freedom, the "Storyville Live" project and the short film "Flyboy" contribute to ending the very real and ongoing slavery of millions. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:21:31 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Filtering-the-Shot/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Filtering-the-Shot.php Since a filter is an essential investment into your lenses, glean from the pros with detailed advice on using filters and matte boxes. Join Richard Harrington and Robbie Carman as they discuss the the finer points of DSLR photography. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 04:57:09 GMT http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/recalling-our-first-five-years-in-print http://library.creativecow.net/articles/lindeboom_ron/magazine_recalling-first-five-years.php The Power of Dreaming: Forging Visions that Work. That is the standard that we at Creative COW strive to unite under. In just five years, the COW Magazine has moved from the realms of dreams to a market leader. Read on for founder Ron Lindeboom's personal remembrances and inspiration, and what const Tue, 08 Mar 2011 02:20:37 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Pushing-ISO/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Pushing-ISO.php In this DSLR video tutorial, Richard Harrington and Robbie Carman describe the mechanics of ISO along with techniques for testing against your given shooting situations. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 04:27:16 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Low-Light-Shooting/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Low-Light-Shooting.php Lighting should be your first step, but capturing gorgeous images with DSLRs in low light situations is not only a possibility, but an artistic venture with the amount of control offered by these cameras. In this DSLR video tutorial, Robbie and Richard discuss low-light shooting strategies, includin Tue, 22 Feb 2011 04:14:48 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/kobler_helmut/Anton-Bauer-Tandem-150-review/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kobler_helmut/Anton-Bauer-Tandem-150-review.php Want to charge an Anton/Bauer battery in just about any situation, whether wall power is available or not? Anton/Bauer's small, lightweight Tandem 150 is what you need. Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:56:48 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Sync-Sound-Workflow/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Sync-Sound-Workflow.php In this DSLR tutorial Richard and Robbie discuss recording audio with a DSLR Camera vs the workflow involved with using a dedicated digital audio recorder to record the audio. Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:54:56 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Follow-Focus/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Follow-Focus.php Robbie and Richard discuss the frustration of trying to get critical focus by just using the focus ring on a lense. Modern photography cameras auto focus when shooting stills but for DSLR video the answer is a follow focus to get professional focus. Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:54:26 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-External-Monitoring/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-External-Monitoring.php In this DSLR tutorial, Richard and Robbie discuss how to get better focus and color accuracy by using an external monitor for your DSLR Camera. Some topics include Pro HD field monitors, waveform exposure monitors, vectorscope and color testing. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:54:07 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Viewfinder-or-Loupe/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Viewfinder-or-Loupe.php In this DSLR tutorial, Robbie and Richard discuss loupes or viewfinders and how they may be helpful for you when using your DSLR Camera to get better sharpness. Some topics covered are dioptre adjustments, using a profinder, external monitors and more. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:58:42 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/battistella_david/DSC-Charts/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/battistella_david/DSC-Charts.php As digital photography and cinematography reach further into the digital media landscape, and your captured images can be viewed on a vast range of media, the need for standardizing color has become more invaluable than ever. Imagine trying to get a consistent hue of green or blue or teal across mul Mon, 17 Jan 2011 09:32:02 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Hand-Holding/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Hand-Holding.php In this DSLR podcast, Robbie and Richard discuss the ergonomics of DSLR Cameras as well as the various tools and techniques to get better stability in your shot. Hand held rigs and mounts are very customizable and help take shakiness out of your footage. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:56:47 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/kobler_helmut/Band-Pro/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kobler_helmut/Band-Pro.php These days, many video-oriented trade shows are struggling with declining attendance, reduced scopes and the nagging fear of irrelevance when customers can get so much information online. So how has the Band Pro One World managed to attract big-name vendors and over 500 attendees? Helmut Kobler atte Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:06:18 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Zooms-vs-Primes/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Zooms-vs-Primes.php In this episode of the DSLR Podcast series, Richard and Robbie discuss when Zoom Lenses are appropriate vs. when Prime Lenses work better. Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:55:04 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Aperture/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Aperture.php In this DSLR podcast, Richard and Robbie discuss aperture using various lenses on DSLR Cameras in different shooting situations. Some topics covered are depth of field, lighting, zoom and shutter speed. Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:41:20 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Memory-Cards/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Memory-Cards.php In this DSLR tutorial, Robbie Carman and Richard Harrington discuss what to look for in a good DSLR memory card. Some topics covered are Compact Flash vs. SD Cards, card speeds and readers, camera card options, buffer errors, bottlenecks and storage capacity. Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:39:50 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Frame-Rates/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Frame-Rates.php In this DSLR podcast, Robbie Carman and Richard Harrington discuss the various frame rates available on today's DSLR Cameras such as the Canon 7D. Learn what rates to use for proper film looks, slow motion and other special effects, PAL or NTSC. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:31:37 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/harrington_richard/DSLR-Frame-Sizes/1 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harrington_richard/DSLR-Frame-Sizes.php Richard and Robbie tackle a common question dealing with sensors, full frame vs crop sensors. They will discuss the impact of using different type of sensors and lenses with different cameras such as the Canon 5D MK2 or the Nikon D3S. Mon, 13 Dec 2010 20:01:33 GMT