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June 16, 2026
A Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for The Visual Arts
FAIR USE AND ONLINE VIDEO Contrary to popular belief, United States Copyright and Patent Laws were not put into place to protect creators; they were an attempt to legislate creators to share some rights in their creations with others. The cultural value of copying is so well established that the United States Congress has written it into the social bargain at the heart of copyright law. This is the bargain: we as the United States society give limited property rights to creators, to reward them for producing culture; while at the same time, we give other artists and creators the chance to use
Read moreInternet Cafe Refugees Japan
Japan’s Disposal Workers: Net Cafe Refugees from MediaStorm on Vimeo. Internet cafes have existed in Japan for a couple of decades, but in the mid 2000’s, a few customers began using these spaces as living quarters. Internet cafe refugees in Japan are mostly temporary employees; their salary too low to rent their own apartments. How strange it seems that in today’s modern age, few pause their busy lives long enough to realize there are those among us in every culture just not cut out for a corporate job. One man, a former full time Japanese salaryman, can no longer deal with
Read moreIvanpah Solar Electric Generating System
Ivanpah Solar Power Facility from TheCameraForum on Vimeo. And from the air, DJI was kind enough to fly this same location, and produced this: Legend has it that Archimedes used a “burning glass” to concentrate sunlight on the invading Roman fleet and repel them from Syracuse. In 1973 a Greek scientist, Dr. Ioannis Sakkas, curious about whether Archimedes could really have destroyed the Roman fleet in 212 BC, lined up nearly 60 Greek sailors, each holding an oblong mirror tipped to catch the sun’s rays and direct them at a tar-covered plywood silhouette 160 feet away. The ship caught fire after a few
Read moreDawg Schidt in the Park
Dog Schidt In The Park from Andrew Reid on Vimeo. Shot on Schidt. An experimental test of Schidt Optics FF58 PL mount on Olympus OM-D E-M1, entirely handheld. Full review of the Dog Schidt Optiks Flare Factory 58 (PL Mount) is here: http://www.eoshd.com/2015/02/dog-schidt-optiks-ff58-flare-factory-58-pl-mount-review/ As Andrew Reid says in his excellent review linked above, “In the cinema lens industry Hawk Vantage and Cooke cater very well for the emotionally satisfying less clinically perfect, less flat looking lenses. For us at the more affordable end of the spectrum, Dog Schidt Optiks is the best at doing this.” Speaking of Dog Schidt, let me ask if you know
Read moreDarkroom Techniques In Photoshop
Back in the days of old, those archaic days before Photoshop was invented, people like Konrad Eek worked up a print using only darkroom techniques. The only computer involved was a simple timer, able to count down the time a lightbulb stayed illuminated. That one simple light, and many of the techniques Konrad Eek demonstrates here, have created most all of the worlds memorable historical film based photographs. Darkroom masters all used these same techniques to create their masterpieces, the finished print. To these photographers, the capture of the original negative was only the first physical step. There were no digital steps
Read moreWPPI 2015 – The Road To Vegas
WPPI – Get ready for Las Vegas! from Triple Scoop Music on Vimeo. The new film is an exciting, inside look at what makes WPPI 2015 the photo industry’s must-attend event. Acclaimed Director /Cinematographer Sion Michel and Producer Roy Ashen from Triple Scoop Music (http://triplescoopmusic.com ) explore the incredible mix of acclaimed photographers, top educators and visionary companies that come together each year in Las Vegas. What happens when more than 13,000 photographers from around the world meet up to share ideas and inspire success at WPPI 2015? They invite you to see for yourself! The film WPPI 2015 features many
Read moreThe Danger In A Single Story
Stories fire up our imaginations. Stories let us jump the often wide divide of a country border. Stories also let us reach deep into our collective past, crossing vast barriers of time. Stories describe us as individuals. Stories allow us to experience the similarities between diverse cultures. Stories provide a dangerous experience from non-dangerous surroundings, without fear of actual physical attack or harm. From stores we experience the many similarities between us and our brethren the world over. We are all Bozos on this same bus called Earth. Getting to know each other should involve many stories, as many stories as there are brothers all.
Read moreYour Rights As A Photographer In The USA
For us to maintain our ancestors hard fought and hard-won rights, we need to constantly exercise them to protect us as average citizens or visitors to the USA from wide spread abuse from those in positions of power and authority. But it certainly helps to actually know what your rights as a photographer are first. To help fill that need, above you will find a cute 4:19 minute video outlining the rights of a photographer in public places. With a short intro by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and a “guest appearance” by the cartoon characterization of Ben Franklin, go figure! Please note, these rights we are talking about here is for public places
Read moreThis is Shanghai
This is Shanghai from Rob Whitworth on Vimeo. In 1980 Shanghai had no skyscrapers. It now has at least 4,000 — more than twice as many as New York. ‘This is Shanghai’ explores the diversities and eccentricities of the metropolis that is Shanghai going beyond the famous skyline. Photographer Rob Whitworth and urban identity expert JT Singh joined forces combining deep city exploration and pioneering filmmaking. ‘This is Shanghai’ is a roller coaster ride seamlessly weaving between the iconic, sparkling and mismatched buildings of the financial district travelling by boat and taxi touring Shanghai’s impressive infrastructure whilst glimpsing some of
Read moreFORGET 4K and 8K. Video’s Here At 10K!
10328×7760 – A 10K Timelapse Demo from SCIENTIFANTASTIC on Vimeo. “10328 X 7760 – A 10K Timelapse Demo” is a video put together by showcasing the extreme resolution of the PhaseOne IQ180 digital back with which it was shot. Play this video full screen with HD ON! The PhaseOne IQ180 is a whopping 80MP image making monster strutting its stuff. This is probably the most impressive time-lapse I have seen since I saw my first. This footage comes from shots created by Joe Capra while shooting 4K and 8K timelapses in Rio De Janeiro for a major electronics manufacturer. Each shot is comprised of hundreds
Read moreSigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Announced
Yesterday, just in time for tomorrow’s start of the CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show 2015 in Yokohama, Japan, Sigma Corporation of America announced the new Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM Art lens, the ninth Global Vision lens to join the company’s excellent Art lens line-up. The much anticipated 24mm F1.4 DG HSM Art wide angle lens is designed for full-frame DSLRs, and when used on digital cameras with an APS-C size image sensor, it effectively becomes a 38mm. The 24mm F1.4 DG HSM Art lens is the ideal wide angle focal length for capturing a variety of photography subjects, including cityscapes, mountain ranges, live events and weddings. It should also be
Read moreNikon D750 Filmmaker’s Kit
In days of old when men were bold, and DSLR video was not yet invented, to record video you would turn to a dedicated video camera. If you wanted to be a hybrid storyteller you wanted both photos and videos. So you’d need to bring two cameras with you, a “still” camera, and a “video” camera. And of course, all the related and necessary kit to go with them both. Lenses, tripods, lights, etc. etc. etc. Doest this sound bulky and troublesome? It certainly was! And required additional crew, both to cart the load and to setup/operate the very specific and difficult to master equipment. The good
Read moreOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Curiosity from John Brawley on Vimeo. Shot entirely with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II. Many of the motion tracking shots for this were also shot using the new DEFY G2 Gimbal with the E-M5 Mark II mounted up. For full details on the hows and whys and for camera original files go to http://johnbrawley.wordpress.com Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Haruo Ogawa) have announced the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II, scheduled to be released and on dealers shelves by the end of February, 2015. This Compact System Camera conforms to the Micro Four Thirds System standard, and is equipped with a 5-axis image
Read moreCarl Zeiss 100mm f/4 Macro S-Planar
Life At A Snail’s Pace – Final from TheCameraForum on Vimeo. It is amazing what inspirational stories you can find to tell right from your own backyard. This short film actually started life as a macro still lens test, not a video. I wanted a macro still of the tiny bright red flowers Springtime always brings to the ice plant outside my office window, and instead ended up making a documentary short video about snails. A subject I probably would have considered of little interest had I not shot first and seen what interesting movements and life they have. I had never seen a
Read moreSony FS7 Test
Sony FS7 Test from Jon Cole on Vimeo. Shot on Sony FS7 Shot in Slog2 Edited in Premiere Pro Graded in DaVinci Resolve Big thanks to the talent Michaela Petro. I’m too stunned for words. This video speaks for itself! Great job Jon Cole. PLEASE RATE THIS STORY! [ratings]
Read moreMotion Nine Cube Cage Alpha (for a7s) Review
A comic review of the Motion Nine Cube cage for the A7s, with guest appearances from a team of real life experts: Ren & Stimpy, Philip Bloom, Mr. Horse and a special cameo appearance by Michael Knight. Produced and recorded by Filmkit. Filmkit is created by Gerben Schmidt, a Dutch freelance cameraman and web-designer. In all seriousness, The Motion Nine Cube cage for the A7S is a great looking product at a reasonable price. Got to love a real wood grip, and that cable tension relief certainly looks to be industrial strength! It looks to be a well thought out design
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