Photokina Dates – September 16-21, 2014.
Every two years, much like lemmings the movers and shakers in the camera industry join the seasoned industry professionals for the trek to Photokina. According to Wikipedia, The Photokina (rendered in the promoters’ branding as photokina) is the world’s largest trade fair for the photographic and imaging industries. The first Photokina was held in Cologne, Germany, in 1950, and it is now held biennially in September at the koelnmesse Trade Fair and Exhibition Centre. Many photographic and imaging companies introduce and showcase state of the art imaging products at Photokina. The show has two main competitors, both annual shows held in different parts of the world. The CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan, originally the Japan Camera Show, has
Read moreSigma DP2 Quattro Hands-On Field Test
Published on Aug 1, 2014 by TheCameraStore.TV and Jordan Drake, Producer The Sigma DP cameras have been defined by the spectacular images they can produce, and the awful design choices that make capturing those images incredibly difficult. The new sigma dp2 quattro cameras aim to fix those design quirks. With a run of brilliant products from Sigma this year, will the Sigma DP2 Quattro keep the streak alive? Music Provided By BeatSuite.com http://www.beatsuite.com Special thanks to Nicole Santerre and Toby Parker Shot and Edited By Jordan Drake Filmed on the Sony F5 PLEASE RATE THIS STORY! [ratings]
Read moreDuo Flammenspuk
Duo Flammenspuk – Kobold Streit & Schabernack from Hacky on Vimeo. Kathy & Caro from Hamburg, Germany bring us enchanting fire-artistry with “Duo Flammenspuk.” Flammenspuk is a word creation composed of the German words for flames and haunting. This medieval show is called “Kobold-Streit” (goblin hassle) with lots of “Schabernack” (hoax). This video was recorded using a pair of Sony A7R bodies in 1080p 50 mode. Lenses used were the Zeiss FE 2.8/35 (for the longer shots) and the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/85mm originally made for Contax ( on the hand-held close up camera) – both used wide open. I own and
Read moreA Creative Life?
The Creative Life from Shawn Blanc on Vimeo. This video is a part of an ebook and interview series Shawn Blanc made: Delight is in the Details. “What does our best creative work look like? I believe it looks like a gift. I believe creativity is, by nature, an act of humility. An act of serving. Perhaps that is serving an ideal, or a calling, or the people around us. A life of creativity is a life of serving and giving to others. Creativity, by definition, should bring life. For more details, shawnblanc.net/thedetails/ PLEASE RATE THIS STORY! [ratings]
Read morePanasonic FZ1000 Slow Motion Tests
Panasonic FZ1000 SloMo Tests from Bettina + Uwe Steinmueller on Vimeo. The Panasonic FZ1000 is not due for release in the United States until next week, but is already available in Europe in limited quantities. Uwe Steimmueller shot this test footage with his new Panasonic FZ1000 at 1080p and high speed (100 fps) and converted to 25p. Edited in FCPX Uploaded in 720p Stills and more video available at www.outbackphoto.net PLEASE RATE THIS STORY! [ratings]
Read moreIt’s Not About The Nail
It’s Not About the Nail from Jason Headley on Vimeo. “Don’t try to fix it. I just need you to listen.” Every man has heard these words. Some feel they are the law of the land. No matter what. Others, that most times #beinghappy is more important than #beingright. According to writer/director/actor Jason Headley, these words are magic. Magic to the tune of ten million views of his movie short above! I don’t know Jason, but from reviewing the available information online, he seems like a decent sort of guy. Very humble, hard working, dedicated to his craft and chosen profession. He describes
Read moreMake Good Art
Neil Gaiman Addresses the University of the Arts Class of 2012 from The University of the Arts (Phl) on Vimeo. Studies show consumers are willing to pay 5 to 10 per cent more for sustainable green products and services. But only so long as they function as well as their non-sustainable alternatives. Sustainable options must be just as reliable, safe, convenient, utilitarian and as “pretty” as competing brands products to get sustained consumer attention. Sadly, some manufacturers have found from their research that their products need only be good enough to reach target and niche markets, and in some cases, offering a simpler product is
Read moreSTRANDBEEST: Is Inorganic Life Possible?
Theo Jansen from Salazar on Vimeo. Directed and Produced by Salazar for Red Bull Media House To learn more about Theo and his beasts www.strandbeest.com Music: Edo Van Breemen Editor: Jason Myers www.salazarfilm.com www.redbullmediahouse.com Is inorganic life even possible? Is this guy a reincarnation of Leonardo da Vinci? No, but certainly one of his modern day counterparts. Meet Theo Jansen, artist. A master of creating life from cheap Dutch yellow electrical conduit. “Theo Jansen (born 1948) is a Dutch artist. In 1990, he began what he is known for today: building large mechanical animals out of PVC that are able to live
Read moreGeneric Brand Video
This Is a Generic Brand Video from Dissolve on Vimeo. This Generic Brand Video is a generic brand video of “This Is a Generic Brand Video,” written by Kendra Eash for McSweeney’s Internet Tendency. No surprise, it’s made entirely with stock footage. All video clips used are from dissolve.com. See and license them here: http://www.dissolve.com/generic The original piece is published on McSweeney’s:http://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/th… Narrated by Dallas McClain. Music: “Piano Work 02” by rysktchkw Available under Creative Commons License from SoundCloud athttps://soundcloud.com/rysktchkw/pian… Maintenant en français — merci @thefrenchvoicehttp://bit.ly/1ooTPDg PLEASE RATE THIS STORY! [ratings]
Read moreBlackmagic Design Announces Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera for US$495
Fremont, CA – July 16, 2014 – Blackmagic Design today announced an exciting Summer Special discount for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera for the low price of US$495. With a normal recommended retail price of US$995, this Summer Special represents incredible value and is available for a limited time and will end on the 31st of August 2014. This Summer Special price is subject to limited availability, after which the price will return to the usual recommended retail price of US$995. Since its introduction, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera has been used in thousands of independent films, television commercials, music videos
Read moreIan Ruhter: When Dreams Collide
When Dreams Collide from Ian Ruhter : Alchemist on Vimeo. “The distance between where you are now and the path you think you should be on is probably smaller than you think it is” – Chase Jarvis. In the process of preparing his time machine, as he calls his mobile TruckCam, Ian Ruhter had no idea this would become one of his most extraordinary journeys to date. In his own words, “It would propel me into the future where I meet Chase Jarvis, one of the greatest photographers of all time. It would then send me back in time to meet with my
Read moreJohnnie Behiri: A Great A7S Movie, But Not To 4k Broadcast Standard?
Sleep, eat, taste wine and relax! – Shot on a Sony A7s from Johnnie Behiri on Vimeo. The Sony A7S is finally shipping and in stock at some of the largest camera retailers over this past weekend. Credit to Sony, they said shipping would commence the first of July, and indeed it did the very first week. What this means is we will finally begin to see actual samples of work from this new camera that are more than some pixel peeper’s idea of what a “test” reel should look like. Good as they may be, for my uses something
Read moreWoman: The Brand
Like most men, I’m almost certain It’s never OK for a woman to admit that she knows she’s kind of average-looking and she’s OK with that. In the chaotic world of Advertising, nothing is more important for a woman stereotype than being perceived as beautiful. Not being perceived as a kind and generous person. Not being a smart or talented actress. Not being the quintessential professional. Not even being a decent mom. Welcome to “Beautiful Woman 2.0” – The Brand. Ask any professional advertising photographer, and I’ll bet you 9 times out of 10 they will tell you whatever the product being marketed,
Read morePhillip Bloom: Now I See With My Sony A7S
Now I See from Philip Bloom on Vimeo. WATCH TILL VERY END FOR COMPARISONS! Read the “evolving review of the Sony A7s” here: gopb.co/a7s Any use of the tip jar to help fund these reviews is always gratefully welcomed! Thank you!! Everyone had been saying the just out Sony A7s is a low light monster of a camera. There was only way to find out. To try it out! I had a think about what I could do that could show it off and blow people’s socks off. After all if it could do what people were saying… To be
Read moreShooting Fireworks?
It is hard to believe, but the July 4th holiday is upon us here in the United States. Officially a celebration of America’s independence from Great Britain’s monarchy, today this holiday has come to represent hot dogs barbecued on an outdoor girl, kids screaming in the swimming pool, and the traditional evening fireworks display. For the children, this is usually one of the most memorable days of the year. For a photographer, unless taking proper precautions and making the right adjustments, shooting fireworks can prove to be a nightmare. We’re talking mental adjustments as well as physical camera settings. The actual capture process
Read moreCave Photography
If you have no idea what Spelunking is, your not alone. Spelunking is the secret to the unusually challenging and most difficult photographic discipline of cave photography. Ever wonder where those fabulous photos come from of the magical environments underground? Let me introduce you to Knoxville-based caver and cave photography specialist Chris Higgins. Recently, Chris Higgins guided a team from JOBY, makers of those great GorillaPods, deep underground in Tennessee, where Chris showed them just how he gets his amazing caving images. This type of photography is not for those people who are claustrophobic, nor for the overweight or out of shape. It takes guts and true grit
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