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Amazing Video from a “Still” Camera
Check out this video! See what can be done with the new Canon EOS 5D Mark II camera in the hands of a great photographer. The images from the camera were not manipulated in any way after they were captured. This is amazing stuff. The line between still camera and Read More →
Two Minneapolis Photogs Arrested
During a mass arrest of protesters outside of the RNC Convention on Thursday Night, two local photogs were cited for “unlawful assembly” Tom Aviles, of WCCO videotaped his arrest until he had to put down his camera. Jonathan Malat, of KARE also taped the protest and appeared live to talk Read More →
The MANLY band-aid
The folks over at uncrate.com have uncovered the ultimate manly band-aid. It’s not exactly made of gaffers tape, but the next best thing – DUCT TAPE. So the next time you cut yourself on your gear, maintain your pride, and lose the “Hello Kitty” boo-boo strip. Instead, show off yet Read More →
Prepping for Gustav
With Hurricane Gustav on the horizon, many shooters are getting in position to cover the storm. It’s been a few years since I covered a hurricane, and I can’t say that I miss them. One of my more illustrious storm was Hurricane Dennis almost 9 years to the day in Read More →
Blocking the Media?
“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 Read More →
b-roll.net in NPPA’s News Photographer
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 Read More →
The Ultimate Merging of Stills and Video
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 Read More →