Seems like it's all ARRI news lately, but the company has another new product coming out. We've talked a bit about the RED EPIC Monochrome camera that shoots only in black and white, and it gives spectacular results. Now, ARRI is coming right back with their own monochrome camera, which takes most of what people like about the current ALEXA, and pumps up the performance even more. Not only is this camera monochrome, but it's capable of shooting infrared with the switch of a filter. Check out some of the footage shot on the new B+W: (more…) ...read more
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Back in 2012, Felix Baumgartner successfully become the first person to break the sound barrier outside of a vehicle in a freefall 38,969.3 metres or 127,852 feet (over 24 miles) above the Earth's surface. He reached a top speed of 1,357.64 km/h or 843.6 mph before slowing down and coming to a safe landing in New Mexico. While there is plenty of amazing POV footage out there, this new footage released by GoPro taken from the HERO2s attached to his body is as thrilling as any Hollywood action movie. Check out the breathtaking 8 minute video below: (more…) ...read more
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Download now: http://smarturl.it/Connect4Red The #NewU2Song "Invisible" is here. For 24 hours, download "Invisible" free on iTunes to help (RED) in the fight... (@markromanek directed. Shot on Epic Monochromes.
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Clear Channel had a vision to create a state-of-the-art performance space in their new iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles, which would utilize cine-style cameras in a broadcast environment. The new 20,000 square foot performance space, the former home of The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Jay Leno, would serve a variety of purposes, including live concerts, album release parties, and promotional events. The content produced here would reach tens of millions of fans via live radio, video streaming and television networks.
A particular event at the venue might include a performance,...
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From projects that banked $12K to upwards of $3M, quite a few films that just premiered at Sundance Film Festival were supported by very successful, but very different, Kickstarter and Indiegogo campaigns. (And most were launched long before the filmmakers knew they would be premiering in Park City.) In the breakdown below, check out which ones were the most successful, and pick up tips for your next crowdfunding campaign. (more…) ...read more
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As a father with two young kids, I see almost every single animated movie that hits theatres. Thankfully, I skipped out on The Smurfs 2. So when I saw Frozen with my kids on Saturday afternoon of opening weekend in a packed theatre, I was thoroughly in awe. Somehow, Disney had managed to publicize a movie for months and never reveal it was a musical. It's a really good musical, too, taking story risks not typically seen in Disney animated films. Now as screenwriters, we get an excellent opportunity to hear writer and co-director Jennifer Lee break down the entire creative process and screenplay...
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