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The Look of Medium Format
In our last article, we talked about using Medium Format film in photography. When we left off, I said I’d discuss the look of Medium Format in comparison with smaller formats… But I lied. Convert this post to pdf … Read entire article »
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That Evening Sun – Independent Film
For those that want something to do this upcoming Monday evening: Nancy Williams is showing the PG-13 rated movie “That Evening Sun” (starring Hal Holbrook, Ray McKinnon, Carrie Preston, Mia Wasikowska, and Dixie … Read more »
MarylandFilms.com presents “A Storyboard Comic Strip” (part 2)
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MarylandFilms.com presents “A Storyboard Comic Strip”
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Using The GIMP or Cinepaint for Post-Production?
The GIMP or "Gnu Image Manipulation Program" is a lot like Adobe Photoshop. I've been using it for many years now and can honestly say that The GIMP and/or it's brother Cinepaint … Read more »
What Are 35mm, 16mm, & Super 8mm Films?
Since video has been so prominent in filmmaking lately, many new filmmakers don't get the exposure to film that they used to and often don't know the differences in these three film … Read more »
Storyboard Artist Needed At Flipside Films In Ellicott City, MD
Flipside Films is looking for a Storyboard Artist in the Balitmore area. Job starts January 1st and should be finished Feb 1st (2008). Compensation for Materials and copy of finished film. Synopsis: A prince … Read more »
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Using Medium Format Film in Photography
You have probably heard of “Medium Format” film before (sometimes written as “MF” by people on the internet), but what is it? Is it something to be scared of and ignore every time someone brings up the subject? No way! It’s quite a great format to work with, especially once you find out how much more resolution you’re getting out of a single frame! Convert this post to pdf … Read entire article »
Interiors? Shutter Speed at 1/60th of a Second
Shooting interiors without a flash? Don’t go any longer than 1/60th of a second. But why will setting your camera’s shutter speed to 1/60th of a second benefit you? I can start by saying that 1/60th isn’t a magic number for many shots, but it is a magic number for most people shooting interiors handheld. Anything slower than 1/60th of a second and you will likely get motion blur, as most people can’t hold still for longer than that. Sure, the occasional photograph can be attained from longer handheld exposures, but most photographers have several factors against them that will affect their picture: Heartbeat. Yes, our hearts do beat, and even more so when you have to stop for … Read entire article »
Understanding SD, SDHC, and CF Card Speeds
This is an SD, SDHC, CF card transfer speed to MegaBytes per second chart: 1000x = 150MB/s 966x = 145MB/s 933x = 140MB/s 900x = 135MB/s 866x = 130MB/s 833x = 125MB/s 800x = 120MB/s 766x = 115MB/s 733x = 110MB/s 700x = 105MB/s 666x = 100MB/s 633x = 95MB/s 600x = 90MB/s 566x = 85MB/s 533x = 80MB/s 500x = 75MB/s 466x = 70MB/s 433x = 65MB/s 400x = 60MB/s 366x = 55MB/s 333x = 50MB/s 300x = 45MB/s 266x = 40MB/s 233x = 35MB/s 200x = 30MB/s 166x = 25MB/s 150x = 22.5MB/s 133x = 20MB/s 100x = 15MB/s 66x = 10MB/s (SD speed class 10) 40x = 06MB/s (SD speed class 6) 26x = 04MB/s (SD speed class 4) 13x = 02MB/s (SD speed class 2) The speed of the card is either specified in “x” transfer speed ratings (300x) or in MB per second (45MB/s). This … Read entire article »
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