XDCAM EXtra

Lighting by iPhone – when all else fails.
Yikes, now someone will develop an iPhone holder for an XDCAM.
What next – iPrompting? Mmmm thinking about it.
Check it out at the Strobist Blog

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Such an amazing image…there must be an XDCAM somewhere!

On this section alone I counted 54 cameras, both video and stills – hey, there’s only about 15 camerapersons atop. It may be harder to find those without a camera!

And how cool is this – recording with TWO phones! Such a massive media presence – such [...]

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Jan 09
A guide to editing with XDCAM media sourced from XDCAM HD422 & XDCAM EX – and what products are available, AVID, Edius, Final Cut Pro, Vegas 8 etc..
“Working without tape doesn’t have to be complex. It can be liberating, provided you follow the correct procedures.”
Sony Press release sourced from Sony Europe

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Sony’s XDCAM Micro Site has added some new pro tutorials for download:
Creative Shooting Techniques
Tips & Operations for Professionals
Tips for Avoiding “Overexposure” of an Image’s Highlights
Tips for Creating Film-like Images With Rich Colors
Enhancing Colors in Low-Light Areas (Low Key Saturation function)
Tips for Enriching Color Saturation in Dark Areas of an Image
Tips for Improving Picture Sharpness [...]

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