MacVideo Features

CoolCamera by Boom Audio & Video

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:55:00 GMT

Camera crane which works off tripod or body harness

The CoolCamera by Boom Audio and Video is available in several different configurations: CoolCamera HDV; CoolCamera Broadcast; CoolCamera Standard; CoolCamera Pro XL.

MacVideo Live: The Future of Digital Video (Parts 3 & 4 final)

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:17:00 GMT

BVE, London, 16 February 2010

This is NXCAM: Barcelona 2010

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:57:00 GMT

Professional 1/3rd inch AVCHD camcorder which records to SDHC or Memory Stick Pro Duo

Featuring the latest innovations in lens and sensor design, the HXR-NX5E offers high quality picture performance to professional markets such as event videography and corporate video production. Sony's newly designed G Lens provides high resolution, colour and contrast, in combination with 3 x 1/3-inch Exmor CMOS Sensor system using ClearVid array for excellent low-light sensitivity. The HXR-NX5E can record 1920 x 1080 images at 24Mbps (50i or 25p), as well as supporting 720/50p and Standard Definition recording.

FCPUG San Francisco SuperMeet: AJA show off the Ki Pro

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:10:00 GMT

Portable10-bit ProRes Recorder

Recorded live at the FCPUG SuperMeet, San Francisco, February 5th, 2010.

MacVideo Live: The Future of Digital Video (Part 2)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:54:00 GMT

BVE, London, 16 February 2010

Part 2 of the llive seminar recorded at BVE London, February 16, 2010

MacVideo Live: The Future of Digital Video (Part 1)

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:51:00 GMT

BVE, London, 16 February 2010

Part 1 of a llive seminar recorded at BVE London, February 16, 2010

Taz Goldstein: Hand Held Hollywood

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:56:00 GMT

Using ther iPhone or iPod touch as part of your production workflow

The idea behind Hand Held Hollywood is to explore how Apple's ubiquitous iPhone (and iPod Touch) can be used in nearly every aspect of film and video production. Hand Held Hollywood provides a destination for those wishing to discus and discover the latest techniques and technology; a place where every gadget obsessed writer, producer, director, cinematographer, composer, editor, actor, and otherwise can call home.

Canon Introduce MPEG-2 Full HD (4:2:2) file-based recording codec

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:35:00 GMT

Details of codec to be used in future release of HD camcorder

Canon has announced the Company has adopted an MPEG-2 Full HD (4:2:2) file-based recording codec for a new file-based professional video camera currently under development. The new Canon MPEG-2 codec will enable high-quality imaging and audio performance with up to 50 Mbps data recording and twice the color data of the HDV*1 profile format. File-based recording helps video operations realize greater efficiencies during post-production, making it an ideal format for many industry applications such as newsgathering, documentary filmmaking and event videography. The main features of the new Canon MPEG-2 codec include:

This is NXCAM: Barcelona 2010

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:58:00 GMT

Professional 1/3rd inch AVCHD camcorder which records to SDHC or Memory Stick Pro Duo

A look back at memorable SF SuperMeet Movies and more

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:07:00 GMT

Showcase of previous demos and FCPUG SuperMeet highlights

With the 2010 FCPUG San Francisco SuperMeet about to happen, February 5, at the UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center in San Francisco, we take a look at some memorable moment from previous SuperMeets, spectacular demos, and inspiring moments.

CoolCamera by Boom Audio & Video

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:43:00 GMT

Camera crane which works off tripod or body harness

The CoolCamera by Boom Audio and Video is available in several different configurations: CoolCamera HDV; CoolCamera Broadcast; CoolCamera Standard; CoolCamera Pro XL.

Making Music Videos

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:39:00 GMT

with Greg Hawkes, co-founder and Keyboardist of the Cars (1977 - 1987)

Greg Hawkes is the famed keyboardist and co-founder of The Cars (1977-1987), who helped define the sounds of the 80's with his signature keyboard style heard on The Cars' "Let's Go" and "Just What I Needed," as well as his arpeggiated and syncopated synth lines on "Shake it Up" and "Heartbeat City."

Extreme telephoto: shooting with the Canon XL H1S

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:57:00 GMT

Interchangeable lenses including the full range of Canon EOS lenses

Canon are a major player in the world of video acquisition. For many years high-end Canon lenses have been used on broadcast cameras for everything from ENG to sports production. Canon lenses and cameras are legendary in the world of still acquisition, regarded by many as being the best that money can buy. When it comes to affordable HD acquisition Canon has a selection of models offering high-end features which make their video cameras versatile and capable.

Testing the Editors Keys SL150 Vocal Mic

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:38:00 GMT

Affordable microphone and vocal booth

Interview with Mark Brown, Company Director, Editors Keys

Sony PMW-EX1R Investigation

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:14:00 GMT

2 Shooters gives their views

The PMW-EX1R is the successor to the PMW-EX1, Sony's first professional memory-based camcorder, launched in 2007. The PMW-EX1R adds a number of new features that Sony says were requested by users, including DVCAM recording, an HDMI output, a higher-resolution viewfinder, and one-push Auto Iris.

Sony PMW-EX1R Investigation

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:52:00 GMT

2 Shooters gives their views

Effects Production in Final Cut Pro

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:57:00 GMT

Recorded Live at the LAFCPUG meeting, April 29, 2009

Effects production can fall into several categories. There are effects which dazzle the eyes and send stimulating impulses to the brain - and then there is repair work, whereby effects are used to fix problems which could otherwise destroy valuable footage. Rick Young demonstrates effects production in Final Cut Pro, using no third party filters and no other applications. Recorded live at the LAFCPUG Meeting, April 29, 2009.

Shooting the Seabed: Luca Coltri and Alessandro Beltrame

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:28:00 GMT

Underwater filming off the coast of Marseille, France

Luca Coltri is an Italian videographer who specialises in underwater photography.

Best of MacVideo Movies 2009 (parts 3 & 4)

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT

Highlights of 2009

Best of MacVideo Movies 2009 (parts 1 and 2)

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:23:00 GMT

Highlights of 2009

Best of MacVideo Movies 2009 (parts 1 and 2)

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:35:00 GMT

Highlights of 2009

DigitalFilm Tree, Hollywood

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:52:00 GMT

Founder and CEO, Ramy Katrib shows us the facility and describes how it all works

When Walter Murch was investigating using Final Cut Pro to edit Cold Mountain, he and his assistant, Sean Cullen, visited a Los Angeles post facility known as DigitalFilm Tree to see what was possible. This resulted in a $999 piece of software being used to edit an eighty million dollar feature film.

IBC SuperMeet: Final Cut Pro 7 Questions and Answers

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:21:00 GMT

Final Cut Studio experts: Erwan Le Cloirec, Jerry Hofmann, Jonathan Tyrrell, Michael Wohl

SuperMeet producers Dan Berube and Michael Horton decided to do something different for the IBC SuperMeet in September 2009. Hot off the announcement of Final Cut Studio 2 the floor was opened to questions from the audience. The result is a wide array of interesting questions which generated equally interesting answers. If ever an event shows the cohesion of the world video community, this is it. Featuring experts from the USA, UK, France and an audience from many different countries.

IBC SuperMeet: Final Cut Pro 7 Question and Answers

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:21:00 GMT

Final Cut Studio experts: Erwan Le Cloirec, Jerry Hofmann, Jonathan Tyrrell, Michael Wohl

SuperMeet producers Dan Berube and Michael Horton decided to do something different for the IBC SuperMeet in September 2009. Hot off the announcement of Final Cut Studio 2 the floor was opened to questions from the audience. The result is a wide away of interesting questions which generated equally interesting answers. If ever an event shows the cohesion of the world video community, this is it. Featuring experts from the USA, UK, France and an audience from many different countries.

Shooting the Seabed: Luca Coltri and Alessandro Beltrame

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:06:00 GMT

Underwater filming off the coast of Marseille, France

Luca Coltri is an Italian videographer who specialises in underwater photography.