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How to Calculate Crop Factor, F-Stops, and Equivalent Lenses in Google. DPReview did something in their RX100 Preview that I haven't seen before from a major review site although a number of us have been doing it for quite a while now.

How to Calculate Crop Factor, F-Stops, and Equivalent Lenses in Google

They expressed both the focal length range as well as the relative aperture (f-number) range of various cameras in 135 format (35mm format) equivalent terms. For example, they list the 10-37mm f/1.8-4.9 lens on the Sony RX100 as equivalent in terms of angle of view and depth of field control to a 28-100mm f/4.9-13.4 lens for 135 format. Some also extend this idea of equivalence to include signal/noise, meaning that the RX100 would offer the same noise performance characteristics as a 135 format camera with a 28-100mm f/4.9-13.4 lens if that 135 format camera had the same sensor technology as the RX100.As time goes on, we have more and more formats to compare. Understanding Dynamic Range in Digital Photography.

Dynamic range in photography describes the ratio between the maximum and minimum measurable light intensities (white and black, respectively).

Understanding Dynamic Range in Digital Photography

In the real world, one never encounters true white or black — only varying degrees of light source intensity and subject reflectivity. Therefore the concept of dynamic range becomes more complicated, and depends on whether you are describing a capture device (such as a camera or scanner), a display device (such as a print or computer display), or the subject itself. Just as with color management, each device within the above imaging chain has their own dynamic range. In prints and computer displays, nothing can become brighter than paper white or a maximum intensity pixel, respectively. In fact, another device not shown above is our eyes, which also have their own dynamic range. Strong Reflections Uneven Incident Light Accurate measurement of light intensity, or luminance, is therefore critical when assessing dynamic range. 2013 NAB Show: Digital Media Industry Event for Video, Audio, Film & Communications Professionals.

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17 People All DSLR Video Beginners Should be Following. I count my favorites down.

17 People All DSLR Video Beginners Should be Following

I’ve wanted to do this post for awhile now to share what I feel are the top 17 people to follow if you want to learn and be inspired for shooting DSLR Video. I am going to be counting them down, but before I start, this list is in order of how I feel when they have produced new content. You know that feeling you get when you see they have published something new. I look for people that are inspirational, educational or creative. Top 17 17.

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HDSLR 101. The Frugal Filmmaker. An Introduction to Color Correction on Vimeo Video School. Make up. Da Vinci Systems. Da Vinci Systems LLC. designed, manufactured and marketed high-end post production color grading and film restoration systems for feature films, video production and broadcast post production facilities.

Da Vinci Systems

It was based in Coral Springs, Florida with offices in Los Angeles, New York, London and Singapore. While previously wholly owned by JDS Uniphase Corporation (NASDAQ: JDSU), the assets of da Vinci Systems were acquired by Blackmagic Design, a privately owned company, in September 2009. RE:Vision Effects, Inc. : Products: Twixtor. Twixtor® intelligently slows down and speeds up your image sequences.

RE:Vision Effects, Inc. : Products: Twixtor

Twixtor raises the bar in motion estimation. Twixtor is much more accurate, tracks objects farther, and exhibits fewer artifacts when there are objects crossing in the scene. This means less tearing and stretching of objects as they cross or go out of the frame. Twixtor enables you to speed up, slow down or frame rate convert1 your image sequences with visually stunning results. In order to achieve its unparalleled image quality, Twixtor synthesizes unique new frames by warping and interpolating frames of the original sequence... employing RE:Vision's proprietary tracking technology that calculates motion for each individual pixel.

Nick Brooks, Academy Award and Emmy Award winner for visual effects says, "Twixtor represents a new touchstone in retiming. Smoke - Professional Video Editing Software for Mac. RC Helicopters: What's the best RC helicopter to modify for aerial photography and video. Aerial Video. The EOSHD Panasonic GH2 Shooter’s Guide – A GH2 Book by Andrew Reid. Payment via PayPal – on sale at $19.99 (previous price $29.99) Written 100% from new material, this huge 12 chapter 164 page book is designed as a filmmaker’s guide with a constant focus on video and as a time saver so you will never have to search a forum again.

The EOSHD Panasonic GH2 Shooter’s Guide – A GH2 Book by Andrew Reid

All the information is in one place. The book also covers creative cinematography and building an online presence. Aimed at all skill levels from beginner to advancedA permanent and comprehensive GH2 referenceOptimised settings and downloadable hack patches for filmmakersComprehensive lens guide including EOSHD’s 9 recommended lenses for the GH2Cinematographer recommended affordable lens kitsCinematography tipsPractical challengesHow to build your own online presence and get knownGuide for those approaching the GH2 from a Canon DSLR or for the first timeEOSHD’s preferred rigs and recommended accessoriesEditing advice and workflowMuch more… The book is automatically emailed to you immediately after the PayPal checkout.