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Tuesday, Jul 2

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Tool Tip Tuesday for Adobe Premiere Pro: Group and Ungroup Clips in the Timeline

Welcome to Tool Tip Tuesday for Adobe Premiere Pro on ProVideo Coalition. Every week, we will share a new tooltip to save time when working in Adobe Premiere Pro. There’s an often overlooked feature in the Adobe Premiere Pro timeline…

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Sony Electronics’ PDT-FP1 5G Portable Data Transmitter now available

According to photographer Nick Didlick, the Sony Electronics PDT-FP1 5G is “one of the most significant developments in mobile communications in the last decade”. Sony showcased the new 5G portable data transmitter for broadcasting and…

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Connect Pro: one cable to charge all your devices

It’s the world’s first magnetic cable featuring a built-in power reader which supports both 100W USB-C PD and 27W Apple Fast Charge. It’s the Connect Pro, now on Kickstarter! We don’t cover many Kickstarter campaigns these days, as…

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ARRI Signature Lenses, Part 1: Making a Modern Lens

In this two-part series, we’ll first break down the look of an ARRI Signature lens, and then, in part two, we’ll rebuild it into a modern take on a vintage lens. As a cinematographer, I’ve used all kinds of lenses ranging from modern to…

Monday, Jul 1

23

After Effects Roundup June 2024 #2

The current release of AE (version 24.5) was covered in Adobe After Effects June 2024 release, with feature overview videos by Flomotion and SternFX. Version 24.5 includes the official release of the new cinematic 3D compositing toolset.…

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Filters that don’t exist

Given the sheer enthusiasm for real-world optical effects in 2024, there’s a conspicuous absence of an entire class of filter which seems obvious when we think about it, but which has never existed. Or at least, if it does exist, we’d like…

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ShotDeck contest has $75,000 in prizes for filmmakers

With a deadline on July 15, 2024, the ShotDeck contest presents an opportunity for creators to recreate an image from their favorite movie, series, music video, or commercial for a chance to win over $75,000 in prizes. Filmmakers are…

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NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4: a natural wide-angle lens for the Nikon Z mount

A natural angle of view, popular among street and portrait photographers, a bright maximum aperture of f/1.4 and an affordable price of $599.95 make the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 a clear winner for Nikon users. From landscapes and street…

Sunday, Jun 30

15

Understanding the new label color and icons in the 2024 Adobe Premiere Pro update

There’s been a lot of discussion around the May 2024 update (24.4) to Adobe Premiere Pro in regard to some visual and behavioral changes in the interface. To say some people don’t like when their interface changes would be an…

Friday, Jun 28

14

Zeniko: inflatable tube lights offer extra lighting surface

Great for travelling when deflated, fitting into a large pocket or backpack, the Zeniko tube lights are ideal for using on location, for either photography or video. Just remember to carry a power bank with you! Inflatable lighting…

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New Canon RF Mount for SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary Lens

Originally introduced in October 2021, the SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary is the first mirrorless-exclusive, APS-C format standard zoom lens from SIGMA Corporation. This compact new lens offers a full-frame equivalent 28mm—80mm…

Thursday, Jun 27

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SMOOTH 5S AI, a new stabilizer for smartphone video makers

With a built-in high-power fill light, the new SMOOTH 5S AI gimbal from ZHIYUN provides unparalleled stabilization for capturing smooth and professional-quality footage with smartphones… thanks to AI. It’s everywhere… AI! Another recent…

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Samsung reveals the first 200MP telephoto sensor for smartphones

Now we know what the Galaxy S25 Ultra will use: the new 200MP and 50MP sensors from Samsung, which aim to bridge the gap between main and sub cameras for enhanced imaging across all angles. Introduced by Samsung as the industry’s first…

Wednesday, Jun 26

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Play for Dream MR: the world’s first Android-based spatial computer

As the term Mixed Reality is used loosely to support the marketing purposes of different companies, a new Chinese AR and VR headset is announced, with specs like Apple Vision Pro… but with battery. It’s “a blatant Apple Vision Pro clone…

Tuesday, Jun 25

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Tool Tip Tuesday: Name Your Adobe Premiere Pro Tracks!

Welcome to Tool Tip Tuesday for Adobe Premiere Pro on ProVideo Coalition. Every week, we will share a new tooltip to save time when working in Adobe Premiere Pro. When you get to more complex timelines or work with other editors, it’s a…

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Blackmagic Camera for Android now available!

If you’ve wanted to try the new Blackmagic Design Camera app since it was announced for iPhone but are on Android, the good news is that the app is now available for – some – Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones. Based on the same…

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For me, Artificial Intelligence in Post has mostly been a bust…until now.

I’ll be honest. For me, much like the 3D phase for post, Artificial Intelligence has really been a big bust. I can’t think of any Artificial Intelligence workflows that have enhanced my workflows, or made them better. I’ve seen the videos…

Monday, Jun 24

14

VR and mocopi change how audiences experience live performances

The local theater community in La Jolla, San Diego is using new technologies to merge the physical and virtual worlds by allowing real-time interaction between audiences and cast members. Combining theater performances with technology is…

Sunday, Jun 23

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X.com (Twitter) mistranslates a key term into Castilian

As I covered in my CapicúaFM episode 89, we joined forces with the University Francisco Marroquín of Guatemala to protest and request correction from X.com (Twitter’s) translation department. We covered in detail within the episode that…

Friday, Jun 21

Ecamm Live gets tight Zoom integration

Incorporating Zoom guests within a professional live switcher tool has just become a lot simpler, since Ecamm Live Pro has added direct Zoom integration, for up to eight simultaneous Zoom participants. In fact, Ecamm Live Pro has gone so…

Tiffen reveals new magnetic filter mount system

Developed to eliminate the hassle of threading filters on and off, the new Tiffen Magnetic Control System promises to maintain a safe and positive lock even during demanding shooting situations. Magnetic filter holders are an elegantly…

06

Final Cut Camera and Final Cut Pro for iPad 2

Alongside Final Cut Pro 10.8 for Mac, Final Cut Camera for iOS and Final Cut Pro 2 for iPad have also been released after a preview back in April. Although most desktop editors are unlikely to be excited by an iPad release, this is a…

Thursday, Jun 20

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Final Cut Pro 10.8 released — an in-depth look

After an announcement back in April alongside the new iPad Pro and FCP v2 for iPad, the latest version of Final Cut Pro has just dropped. There’s a brand new slow motion mode, a vastly improved ML-based automatic color correction feature,…

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NDI enabled on YoloBox Pro with v5.3.0

In case you are unaware or didn’t remember, the YoloBox Pro was the prior higher-end portable video switcher (and much more), before the YoloBox Ultra. However, just to show that YoloLiv does not abandon its owners of older units, it has…

Wednesday, Jun 19

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Adobe After Effects June 2024 release (version 24.5)

The current version of Adobe After Effects is June 2024 release (version 24.5); Premiere Pro 24.5 was also released. Beta features are listed in Adobe Help. You might also check out the latest fixes, performance improvements, and more.…

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Why is Director’s View missing from the Galaxy S24 Ultra?

In 2021 Samsung introduced the Director’s View video mode, allowing you to record with multiple cameras, as a revolutionary feature… that is missing from the recent Galaxy S24 series. Videographers using previous editions of Samsung’s SXX…

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Art of the Frame Podcast: Editors on Editing with “Ahsoka” Editors: Dana E. Glauberman, Roseanne Tan, and James D. Wilcox

On this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn interviews Dana E. Glauberman, Roseanne Tan, and James D. Wilcox who are part of the editorial team for the show “Ashoka.” They discuss their experiences and challenges in working on the show,…

Tuesday, Jun 18

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Loupedeck releases its first-ever Discord plug-in

Available for download on the Loupedeck Marketplace for free, the new plug-in offers streamers, gamers, and general users enhanced external control of the Discord software. Loupedeck, the maker of customizable consoles used for both video…

DxO Labs marks its 20th anniversary: 20% off for 20 days

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, DxO offers all photographers 20% off all its products for the next 20 days. To take advantage of this offer, photographers should simply head to the DxO Store any time before July 7, 2024. Celebrating…

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Tool Tip Tuesday for Adobe Premiere Pro: Easier Zooming in the Program Monitor

Welcome to Tool Tip Tuesday for Adobe Premiere Pro on ProVideo Coalition. Every week, we will share a new tooltip to save time when working in Adobe Premiere Pro. I’m hoping you know that these are the Zoom keys for the timeline Zoom in =…