Review: Sony PMW-EX3 Removable-lens 1/2″ 3-CMOS HD Camcorder
The US$8320 (street price) Sony PMW-EX3 is an eight-pound, high-definition “chainsaw” camcorder with three 1/2″ CMOS sensors. It’s essentially...
I Decide: Anatomy of a No-Budget HD Spot
This was the first project shot for California’s No on Prop 8 campaign. In an attempt to reach out...
Why “Exposing to the Right” Works on the RED
There’s been a lot of talk about “exposing to the right” in the RED community: instead of relying solely...
Auto-Blend – Photoshop CS4 Sneak Peek
Richard Harrington shows you how to use auto-blend to combine multiple exposures or layers in Photoshop CS4 .
Masks Panel – Photoshop CS4 Sneak Peek
Richard Harrington shows you what’s new with masks in Photoshop CS4 and how to use them to non-destructivly add...
Form vs. Content
I sit down this evening to watch Professional Wrestling—erm, the first 2008 Presidential Debate. I’ve got KQED-HD tuned in,...
S/N Ratios Demystified
In light of a recent discussion I had with a photographer about the grain inherent in high ISO speeds,...
Redrock Micro cinescreen ground glass upgrade cuts light loss
Today Redrock Micro announced an improved ground glass imaging screen for their M2 35mm lens adapter system. The new...
Audio Peak vs Average Levels: How our ears perceive loudness
Recently I posted a link to TurnMeUp.org, a project that aims to restore the dynamics and range of sound...
Motion Graphics & Visual Effects
We’re very proud of the line-up of users and experts we have writing for PVC. However, not all potential...
