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08.10.2013 08:08

Hacking the Internet of Things - You Had Better Watch Out

You ought to take long, hard look at all the benefits you receive from the Internet of Things and always being connected/on. The Black Hat conference is where security researchers show each other all the tricks of the trade they've been working on since last year's event and Def Con (check Wikipedia). If you think they're out to get you, you're right.

08.03.2013 08:43

Atmos Ninja 2 Video Recorder & Monitor for your Camera

Pro Video - The Atomos Ninja 2 Video Recorder is an HDMI recorder and 800 x 480 resolution monitor that records up to 1080/30p/60i resolution directly from your camera's sensor to an HDD or SSD in Apple's ProRes or Avid's DNxHD edit-ready codecs.

07.27.2013 05:15

Fly your camcorder with a QuadCopter

This is just so cool. Get a airborne device for your mini camcorder and get the shots you could never have gotten before. Check out the video review.

07.24.2013 05:16

FilmCraft: Screenwriting by Tim Grierson

Screenwriting looks at the foundation on which every great film is built—the script. Whether an original concept or an adaptation, the screenplay is the key to the success of a movie—good dialogue, story pacing, and character development are the framework everything else hangs on.

07.23.2013 06:21

Summer In Oregon

This is a very pretty music video shot with the Canon 5D Mark 111 - Magic Lantern. The short trailer video “Summer in Oregon” was shot mostly at 1080p and is an exciting use of the Canon 5D MKIII DSLR camera and the Magic Lantern RAW hack.

07.20.2013 06:15

Wonderland - A Short Film Documentary on Creative Commerce

This is brilliant - explore creativity and how it overlaps with financial reality

07.20.2013 05:54

Innovative Products - Innovative design - Innovative Marketing

Innovation is a word we use freely and proudly today. You didn't develop a product/solution everyone really wants/really needs...you developed an innovation. Now all you have to do is hope folks buy it. Yes...that would be a real innovation.

07.18.2013 09:17

Review - Looxcie Hands-Free Video Cameras, Mounts, and Accessories

The Looxcie HD Video Cam is a compact camcorder that allows you to capture hands-free, point-of-view footage. The camera provides built-in Wi-Fi connectivity and supports up to Full HD 1920 x 1080p recording at 30 fps. It also supports HD 1280 x 720p recording at up to 60 fps, for times when you’re shooting higher-speed action

07.13.2013 08:09

JVC Rolls Out new and improved ADIXXION Action Cam -

Built for action video, The GC-XA2 is water-, shock-, dust- and freeze-proof – with built-in LCD and Wi-Fi

07.13.2013 06:16

Free and Cheap Video Editing Software for Download

Download and try out free and paid web video tools.

07.11.2013 05:55

Filmmaker Interview - Oliver Sunley, Director of Spoilt Ballot

Spoilt Ballot is a short, humorous documentary about the relationship between stand-up comedy and politics. Read the interview with director and co-producer Oliver Sunley.

07.08.2013 17:38

If you want someone to finance your film, you need to communicate effectively

An important step in getting financing is knowing how to communicate - what is your film about and why should someone give you their money. Check out this short chapter from the book "Filmmakers and Financing - Business Plans for Independents" by Louise Levison

07.07.2013 17:49

You need a good back pack for your camera and camcorder

Pelican ProGear Backpacks can protect your stuff and save your back. Check out the various options and get some good deals.

07.07.2013 07:04

Where To watch Internet Video - Our Favorite Web Video Sites

The 10 Top Internet Video Web Sites - Our Favorite Web Video Sites

07.06.2013 04:34

eCommerce needs to educate & entertain, not just sell

In a world of modern digitally connected customers, with different motivations and ways to get online, how to do you keep them involved with your brand? You have to entertain and educate

07.02.2013 03:26

Canon EOS 70D Review - High quality still and digital image capture

The EOS 70D, Canon's new mid range SLR, boasts a new image Sensor, Refined Auto Focus and Wi-Fi Wireless Connectivity

06.30.2013 03:25

Why You Should Make Video Content For Your Brand : Magnet Minute

Check out this video - why you need video to promote your online business branding - Why online video will be more popular than Facebook and Twitter by 2017

06.29.2013 09:04

How to Use Video SEO to Drive Tons of Traffic to Your Website

Internet Videos can be a tremendously effective SEO tool. Here is how to make sure that search engines index it properly.

06.29.2013 07:37

Camcorder Accessories - What do you really need

Tripods, camera bags, extra batteries, filters and video recording medium

06.29.2013 07:22

Sennheiser ME 400 Shotgun Microphone Review

Review of the Sennheiser Shotgun Microphone - Sennheiser MKE 400 Review

06.29.2013 04:13

Convergent Design Odyssey Pro Video Monitors & Recorders

The Odyssey7 and Odyssey7Q provide perhaps the best displays of any recorder/monitor combo currently available.

06.27.2013 07:22

Content Rules - How You can create killer blogs, internet videos, webinars and more

Content Rules is a how-to book for businesses of all sizes, interwoven with case studies of companies that are successfully spreading their ideas online, and using them to establish credibility and build a loyal customer base.

06.23.2013 05:50

Manfrotto Introduces Revolutionary Support System For The DV Shooter

At Manfrotto, ingenuity and innovation have long been the driving force behind the company's ability to continuously develop cutting edge products that satisfy the rapidly evolving needs of videographers. The launch of the FIG RIG, a revolutionary support system for the new generation of DV cameras, demonstrates that ability, and furthermore reflects Manfrotto's exceptional engineering and design capabilities.

06.23.2013 05:40

Get A Tripod Please - Why Every Video Maker Needs to Use a Tripod

Video shot for the Internet will gain huge advantages when using a tripod. Smooth video without any jumping or shaking looks best.

06.18.2013 14:53

Sony DEV-50 Digital Binocular captures 3D HD video and high resolution still images

This is so coool. Not only is it a binocular, it also records 3D HD video and high res still images. Whatever you are looking at - press a button - and wham - its recorded. And it includes image stabilizing. The Sony DEV-50 Digital Recording Binocular is a binocular-camera hybrid capable of recording 3D video in Full HD, capturing 20.4MP stills and outputting native-resolution images via its micro-HDMI port. In addition to improving the image resolution and manual-exposure settings for this latest iteration, Sony refined the DEV series housing and image-stabilization technology to make the DEV-50 useful for a broader range of photo and video applications than its forerunners, the DEV-3 and DEV-5.

06.14.2013 09:50

PadCaster - Perfect for Capturing Video using your Apple iPad 2, 3 or 4

The Padcaster is a very clever device that makes it easier to capture high quality video and audio with your iPad. Holding an iPad straight out with your arms is a trying task - it is very difficult to keep the iPad at the right angle - it is even more difficult to keep it steady. A cool device like the PadCaster makes it much more convenient. Even better, by using the Padcaster, you can connect a variety of accessories to your iPad and even lock it down onto a tripod or other types of camera support systems.

06.14.2013 09:34

The Canon VIXIA HF G30 camcorder - quick internet video uploads.

the VIXIA HF G30 camcorder. This new camcorder features a powerful 20x Genuine Canon HD Video Lens, MP4 recording, and built-in Wi-Fi® capability with dual band wireless support, making the VIXIA HF G30 camcorder a great device to help preserve inspirational moments in stunning image quality. Whether capturing a once in a lifetime trip or creating a movie, avid videographers will enjoy the sophisticated capabilities of this powerful device in a compact body.

06.14.2013 09:27

Sony Turnkey Field Acquisition Backpack

Sony Turnkey Field Acquisition Backpack provides everything you need in order to start shooting and capturing video - selected, pre-packaged and fitted inside a custom backpack. What more could you want? This is perfect for shooting internet video, video journalists, commercial and business video production

06.14.2013 09:13

Canon EOS C300 Cinema EOS Camcorder Body - Large sensor Camera Designed to Capture Video

The EOS C300 features an EF mount for compatibility not only with Canon's existing broad range of DSLR lenses, but also with the burgeoning line of EF Cinema Zoom and Prime lenses. These lenses are designed to match up perfectly with the 3-perf Super 35mm-size CMOS sensor that Canon developed for this camera. Like the camcorder, these lenses (sold separately) were developed specifically for digital cinema, with engraved markings on angled surfaces in meters and feet and uniform front diameters for easy lens switching without having to reconfigure a matte box or follow focus gearing.

06.14.2013 09:06

What Makes the Best Corporate Videos? Its All About the Audience and the Concept

The best corporate videos are the ones that achieve their goals, but how do you define winning? Because video (just like text or photos) can be used for so many different business objectives, it’s really important to first determine how you want to define ‘best’: Is it views? traffic? site stickiness? leads? sales? comments? shares via social media?… you get the idea.

06.14.2013 09:03

What Equipment Do You Really Need to Get Started Making Video Movies? The Inside Scoop for Filmmaking Students

Your first day of film school is right around the corner and maybe you’re already thinking about what kind of gear you’ll need to make the most of it. Sure, you’ll most likely get access to a lot of great equipment through your film school, but what if you want to practice framing a shot, lighting an interview subject or capturing sound on your own? After all, it’s your passion and inspiration that brought you to film school, so it makes sense that you’ll want to work on a project outside class or during one of your term breaks.

06.14.2013 08:33

Sony HDR-AS15 HD Action Camcorder with WiFi

The compact and rugged Sony HDR-AS15 HD Action Camcorder with WiFi is designed for point-of-view (POV) shooting during action sports

06.14.2013 08:26

10 Ways to Use Online Video in Your Daily Sales Routine

Marketers and business owners can’t deny that online video is catching on in a big way. And if you are already using video marketing content you know that it has helped your company generate leads and drive sales. You know that it lets people, who use the Internet to find and research for products and services, quickly understand your products and service while building personal connections. You know that web video marketing content can build trust, showcase products, communicate personality, be shared and easily consumed by busy decision makers.

06.14.2013 07:47

Video Production Rates: The Variables and Associated Cost Factors of Video Production by Dane Frederiksen, Digital Accomplice

Video Production rates range wildly. In the age of video everywhere, we have all become more accustomed to watching & sharing online video. But by lowering the bar to entry, we have raised the bar for engagement. With a sea of content available, it’s more important than ever to try and stand out, or you risk getting lost in the background noise. It’s for these reasons that I feel that video production rates need to be more clarified for any company considering video content creation for their business goals .

06.14.2013 07:38

The Sony XDCAM PMW-200 HD422 Camcorder - What do pro shooters need to know?

The PMW-200 camera strikes a balance between the compact, lightweight form-factor of the PMW-100, and the image quality of its larger, shoulder mounted brethren. The key to PMW-200’s superior image quality are its three newly developed ½-inch Exmor CMOS sensors, a configuration which enhances resolution, sensitivity, dynamic range and signal-to-noise ratio.

06.14.2013 06:30

The Time is Now for Video Communications Services - Video Conferencing with Live Video Sharing

IMS network infrastructure, application servers, multimedia servers, cloud infrastructure as well as 3rd party application developers stand ready to help communications service providers launch rich new video communications services to compete with OTT offerings. It is shaping up to be quite an interesting competition – and it is an exciting time for communication services.

06.09.2013 07:53

How to Make Your Internet Video a Success - First You Need a Plan

How to Make Your Internet Video a Success - First You Need a Plan

06.07.2013 09:06

How to Make a Movie Without a Hollywood Budget and Big Crew

How to Make a Movie Without a Hollywood Budget and Big Crew Here is how to take a personal project from concept to reality and maximize its potential in the marketplace. Gail Mooney uses her film, Opening Our Eyes, (Best Documentary at the 2012 Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival, Best Documentary at the 2012 Orlando Film Festival, Utopian Visionary Award at the 2012 Utopia Film Festival and Best Humanitarian Documentary at the 2012 Bare Bones International Film Festival), as an example of how she made her project happen.

06.02.2013 06:04

Take a Good Look at the Two New JVC ProHD Mobile News Cameras - JVC GY-HM600 and JVC GY-HM650

JVC has developed two new professional camcorders, branded as “Mobile News Cameras.” The GY-HM600 and the GY-HM650 are nearly identical handheld camcorders, designed for traditional HDTV broadcast productions as well as Internet distribution. Both cameras feature three Full HD 1/3” CMOS sensors and a Fujinon 23x zoom lens, with a 35mm equivalent of 29-667mm and separate controls for zoom, focus and iris. However, the GY-HM650 presents a clear advantage, with Wi-Fi connectivity and the ability to upload footage directly to a remote server as an FTP client.

06.01.2013 07:01

Review - JVC GC-PX PX100 HD Video Camcorder - Review and Video

 The new JVC GC PX100 Camcorder for Pro and Prosumer Video Capture. Looks sort of like a SLR but it is really a dedicated HD Camcorder. Perfect for sports and sports analysis - shoot at up to 600 frames per second! Read the review and watch the video

How to make Internet Videos and Web Video - A Guide for Business and Video Pros

  How to make Internet Videos and Web Video - A Guide for Business and Video Pros

You need a good back pack for your camera and camcorder

Pelican ProGear Backpacks can protect your stuff and save your back. Check out the various options and get some good deals.

Atmos Ninja 2 Video Recorder & Monitor for your Camera

Pro Video - The Atomos Ninja 2 Video Recorder is an HDMI recorder and 800 x 480 resolution monitor that records up to 1080/30p/60i resolution directly from your camera's sensor to an HDD or SSD in Apple's ProRes or Avid's DNxHD edit-ready codecs.

07.27.2013 05:15

Fly your camcorder with a QuadCopter

This is just so cool. Get a airborne device for your mini camcorder and get the shots you could never have gotten before. Check out the video review.

07.24.2013 05:16

FilmCraft: Screenwriting by Tim Grierson

Screenwriting looks at the foundation on which every great film is built—the script. Whether an original concept or an adaptation, the screenplay is the key to the success of a movie—good dialogue, story pacing, and character development are the framework everything else hangs on.

07.23.2013 06:21

Summer In Oregon

This is a very pretty music video shot with the Canon 5D Mark 111 - Magic Lantern. The short trailer video “Summer in Oregon” was shot mostly at 1080p and is an exciting use of the Canon 5D MKIII DSLR camera and the Magic Lantern RAW hack.

07.20.2013 06:15

Wonderland - A Short Film Documentary on Creative Commerce

This is brilliant - explore creativity and how it overlaps with financial reality

07.20.2013 05:54

Innovative Products - Innovative design - Innovative Marketing

Innovation is a word we use freely and proudly today. You didn't develop a product/solution everyone really wants/really needs...you developed an innovation. Now all you have to do is hope folks buy it. Yes...that would be a real innovation.

07.18.2013 09:17

Review - Looxcie Hands-Free Video Cameras, Mounts, and Accessories

The Looxcie HD Video Cam is a compact camcorder that allows you to capture hands-free, point-of-view footage. The camera provides built-in Wi-Fi connectivity and supports up to Full HD 1920 x 1080p recording at 30 fps. It also supports HD 1280 x 720p recording at up to 60 fps, for times when you’re shooting higher-speed action

07.13.2013 08:09

JVC Rolls Out new and improved ADIXXION Action Cam -

Built for action video, The GC-XA2 is water-, shock-, dust- and freeze-proof – with built-in LCD and Wi-Fi

07.13.2013 06:16

Free and Cheap Video Editing Software for Download

Download and try out free and paid web video tools.

07.11.2013 05:55

Filmmaker Interview - Oliver Sunley, Director of Spoilt Ballot

Spoilt Ballot is a short, humorous documentary about the relationship between stand-up comedy and politics. Read the interview with director and co-producer Oliver Sunley.

07.08.2013 17:38

If you want someone to finance your film, you need to communicate effectively

An important step in getting financing is knowing how to communicate - what is your film about and why should someone give you their money. Check out this short chapter from the book "Filmmakers and Financing - Business Plans for Independents" by Louise Levison

07.07.2013 07:04

Where To watch Internet Video - Our Favorite Web Video Sites

The 10 Top Internet Video Web Sites - Our Favorite Web Video Sites

07.06.2013 04:34

eCommerce needs to educate & entertain, not just sell

In a world of modern digitally connected customers, with different motivations and ways to get online, how to do you keep them involved with your brand? You have to entertain and educate

07.02.2013 03:26

Canon EOS 70D Review - High quality still and digital image capture

The EOS 70D, Canon's new mid range SLR, boasts a new image Sensor, Refined Auto Focus and Wi-Fi Wireless Connectivity

06.30.2013 03:25

Why You Should Make Video Content For Your Brand : Magnet Minute

Check out this video - why you need video to promote your online business branding - Why online video will be more popular than Facebook and Twitter by 2017

06.29.2013 09:04

How to Use Video SEO to Drive Tons of Traffic to Your Website

Internet Videos can be a tremendously effective SEO tool. Here is how to make sure that search engines index it properly.

06.29.2013 07:37

Camcorder Accessories - What do you really need

Tripods, camera bags, extra batteries, filters and video recording medium

06.29.2013 07:22

Sennheiser ME 400 Shotgun Microphone Review

Review of the Sennheiser Shotgun Microphone - Sennheiser MKE 400 Review

06.29.2013 04:13

Convergent Design Odyssey Pro Video Monitors & Recorders

The Odyssey7 and Odyssey7Q provide perhaps the best displays of any recorder/monitor combo currently available.

06.27.2013 07:22

Content Rules - How You can create killer blogs, internet videos, webinars and more

Content Rules is a how-to book for businesses of all sizes, interwoven with case studies of companies that are successfully spreading their ideas online, and using them to establish credibility and build a loyal customer base.

06.23.2013 05:50

Manfrotto Introduces Revolutionary Support System For The DV Shooter

At Manfrotto, ingenuity and innovation have long been the driving force behind the company's ability to continuously develop cutting edge products that satisfy the rapidly evolving needs of videographers. The launch of the FIG RIG, a revolutionary support system for the new generation of DV cameras, demonstrates that ability, and furthermore reflects Manfrotto's exceptional engineering and design capabilities.

06.23.2013 05:40

Get A Tripod Please - Why Every Video Maker Needs to Use a Tripod

Video shot for the Internet will gain huge advantages when using a tripod. Smooth video without any jumping or shaking looks best.

06.18.2013 14:53

Sony DEV-50 Digital Binocular captures 3D HD video and high resolution still images

This is so coool. Not only is it a binocular, it also records 3D HD video and high res still images. Whatever you are looking at - press a button - and wham - its recorded. And it includes image stabilizing. The Sony DEV-50 Digital Recording Binocular is a binocular-camera hybrid capable of recording 3D video in Full HD, capturing 20.4MP stills and outputting native-resolution images via its micro-HDMI port. In addition to improving the image resolution and manual-exposure settings for this latest iteration, Sony refined the DEV series housing and image-stabilization technology to make the DEV-50 useful for a broader range of photo and video applications than its forerunners, the DEV-3 and DEV-5.

06.14.2013 09:50

PadCaster - Perfect for Capturing Video using your Apple iPad 2, 3 or 4

The Padcaster is a very clever device that makes it easier to capture high quality video and audio with your iPad. Holding an iPad straight out with your arms is a trying task - it is very difficult to keep the iPad at the right angle - it is even more difficult to keep it steady. A cool device like the PadCaster makes it much more convenient. Even better, by using the Padcaster, you can connect a variety of accessories to your iPad and even lock it down onto a tripod or other types of camera support systems.

06.14.2013 09:34

The Canon VIXIA HF G30 camcorder - quick internet video uploads.

the VIXIA HF G30 camcorder. This new camcorder features a powerful 20x Genuine Canon HD Video Lens, MP4 recording, and built-in Wi-Fi® capability with dual band wireless support, making the VIXIA HF G30 camcorder a great device to help preserve inspirational moments in stunning image quality. Whether capturing a once in a lifetime trip or creating a movie, avid videographers will enjoy the sophisticated capabilities of this powerful device in a compact body.

06.14.2013 09:27

Sony Turnkey Field Acquisition Backpack

Sony Turnkey Field Acquisition Backpack provides everything you need in order to start shooting and capturing video - selected, pre-packaged and fitted inside a custom backpack. What more could you want? This is perfect for shooting internet video, video journalists, commercial and business video production

06.14.2013 09:13

Canon EOS C300 Cinema EOS Camcorder Body - Large sensor Camera Designed to Capture Video

The EOS C300 features an EF mount for compatibility not only with Canon's existing broad range of DSLR lenses, but also with the burgeoning line of EF Cinema Zoom and Prime lenses. These lenses are designed to match up perfectly with the 3-perf Super 35mm-size CMOS sensor that Canon developed for this camera. Like the camcorder, these lenses (sold separately) were developed specifically for digital cinema, with engraved markings on angled surfaces in meters and feet and uniform front diameters for easy lens switching without having to reconfigure a matte box or follow focus gearing.

06.14.2013 09:06

What Makes the Best Corporate Videos? Its All About the Audience and the Concept

The best corporate videos are the ones that achieve their goals, but how do you define winning? Because video (just like text or photos) can be used for so many different business objectives, it’s really important to first determine how you want to define ‘best’: Is it views? traffic? site stickiness? leads? sales? comments? shares via social media?… you get the idea.

06.14.2013 09:03

What Equipment Do You Really Need to Get Started Making Video Movies? The Inside Scoop for Filmmaking Students

Your first day of film school is right around the corner and maybe you’re already thinking about what kind of gear you’ll need to make the most of it. Sure, you’ll most likely get access to a lot of great equipment through your film school, but what if you want to practice framing a shot, lighting an interview subject or capturing sound on your own? After all, it’s your passion and inspiration that brought you to film school, so it makes sense that you’ll want to work on a project outside class or during one of your term breaks.

06.14.2013 08:33

Sony HDR-AS15 HD Action Camcorder with WiFi

The compact and rugged Sony HDR-AS15 HD Action Camcorder with WiFi is designed for point-of-view (POV) shooting during action sports

06.14.2013 08:26

10 Ways to Use Online Video in Your Daily Sales Routine

Marketers and business owners can’t deny that online video is catching on in a big way. And if you are already using video marketing content you know that it has helped your company generate leads and drive sales. You know that it lets people, who use the Internet to find and research for products and services, quickly understand your products and service while building personal connections. You know that web video marketing content can build trust, showcase products, communicate personality, be shared and easily consumed by busy decision makers.

06.14.2013 07:47

Video Production Rates: The Variables and Associated Cost Factors of Video Production by Dane Frederiksen, Digital Accomplice

Video Production rates range wildly. In the age of video everywhere, we have all become more accustomed to watching & sharing online video. But by lowering the bar to entry, we have raised the bar for engagement. With a sea of content available, it’s more important than ever to try and stand out, or you risk getting lost in the background noise. It’s for these reasons that I feel that video production rates need to be more clarified for any company considering video content creation for their business goals .

06.14.2013 07:38

The Sony XDCAM PMW-200 HD422 Camcorder - What do pro shooters need to know?

The PMW-200 camera strikes a balance between the compact, lightweight form-factor of the PMW-100, and the image quality of its larger, shoulder mounted brethren. The key to PMW-200’s superior image quality are its three newly developed ½-inch Exmor CMOS sensors, a configuration which enhances resolution, sensitivity, dynamic range and signal-to-noise ratio.

06.14.2013 06:30

The Time is Now for Video Communications Services - Video Conferencing with Live Video Sharing

IMS network infrastructure, application servers, multimedia servers, cloud infrastructure as well as 3rd party application developers stand ready to help communications service providers launch rich new video communications services to compete with OTT offerings. It is shaping up to be quite an interesting competition – and it is an exciting time for communication services.

06.09.2013 07:53

How to Make Your Internet Video a Success - First You Need a Plan

How to Make Your Internet Video a Success - First You Need a Plan

06.07.2013 09:06

How to Make a Movie Without a Hollywood Budget and Big Crew

How to Make a Movie Without a Hollywood Budget and Big Crew Here is how to take a personal project from concept to reality and maximize its potential in the marketplace. Gail Mooney uses her film, Opening Our Eyes, (Best Documentary at the 2012 Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival, Best Documentary at the 2012 Orlando Film Festival, Utopian Visionary Award at the 2012 Utopia Film Festival and Best Humanitarian Documentary at the 2012 Bare Bones International Film Festival), as an example of how she made her project happen.