http://b-roll.net/today The Latest News in TV Photography Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:18:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en "Comrades, WE OWN THE MEDIA NOW !" That's how the colorado indymedia blog begins an entry from last week. Basically protesters in both Denver and Minneapolis are being taught how to block out the transmission of sat trucks in attendance. You should read the blog for more information, but they want you ... http://b-roll.net/today/2008/08/blocking-the-media/ Seth Gitner, the Multimedia Editor for The Roanoke Times in Virginia, and a columnist for NPPA's News Photographer Magazine, has just published an article about b-roll.net. The column delves into the future of our craft, as we, both video and print photographers, migrate to the web. It's not just what we ... http://b-roll.net/today/2008/08/b-rollnet-in-nppas-news-photographer/ From Gizmodo.com Ok, this isn't practical for news production by any means, but it's still cool technology. Basically, some very smart people at the University of Washington, are experimenting with using high-quality still images to improved the resolution, contrast and dynamic range of poor quality video. Even more amazing is how easily a ... http://b-roll.net/today/2008/08/the-ultimate-merging-of-stills-and-video/ When I was a kid, I discovered my mother’s Yashica Twin Reflex camera in the attic. I had no film for it, but it was still the coolest toy. The lens projected a moving image on its huge focus screen, and the image had a special quality that made it ... http://b-roll.net/today/2008/08/narrow-minded/ This almost makes me want to go hiking... Petrol introduces the Broadcast Trailer Professional Backpack – a rugged new camera carrier especially designed to transport full-size broadcast cameras like the Sony F900R and Panasonic AG-HPX500. Ideal for traveling or hiking into hard to reach locations, the Broadcast Trailer is ergonomically equipped with ... http://b-roll.net/today/2008/08/camera-hiking/ These are some extremely brave crews who definitely know the rule "KEEP ROLLING."Mal James with Fox NewsKeep tabs on Mal James in his blog - Unholyland NewsReporter Grazed by Bullet during Live ShotTurkish News Crew ShotMy hats off to all of the crews putting themselves in danger to tell the ... http://b-roll.net/today/2008/08/amazing-video-from-georgia-fighting/ From: Gizmodo.com "Bert Praetorius wasn't a famous inventor, but many of you will recognize and appreciate his contributions to a simple function we've all used at some time or another—rewinding." Seems kinda obvious, but someone had to figure it out. http://b-roll.net/today/2008/08/inventor-of-the-rewind-dies/ Joe Torelli, the man who literally wrote the book on how to edit news and sports on Final Cut Pro, has put together a 1 hour video to complement the book. Being that I'm a visual guy, who doesn't like to read (that should be obvious by my writing), ... http://b-roll.net/today/2008/08/apple-shows-us-how-to-edit-for-news/ Commence giggling! Ok... After my 5th Grade brain stopped giggling - I realized this is a brilliant idea. Neutrick has developed XLR ends that can be switched from Male to Female by simply sliding the housing. There have been many-a-liveshots that I would have killed for one of these cables on our ... http://b-roll.net/today/2008/07/bi-sexual-xlr-connector/ Wired Magazine takes a look at the art inside of cameras. The Deutshes Technikmuseum Berlin has an exhibit of sawn-in-half cameras. Click on the LINK to see amazing lenses and cameras dissected for your enjoyment. Granted, these are still cameras, but as the grandparents of the video lens, you gotta love what ... http://b-roll.net/today/2008/06/lens-as-art/