I was looking recently for an inexpensive slider and I settled on the Glide Gear DEV-1000. I had read and watched a number of reviews and the DEV-1000 looked like a decent option. At a price point of only $89 I knew I wasn’t going to get top quality or special features. But, in this case, I was more interested …
Lumix GH4 WYSIWIG Mode
One of the things I like about my Panasonic Lumix GH4 is the fact that the EVF display reflects my settings for ISO, aperture and shutter speed. I like to think of this as WYSIWIG mode (what you see is what you get). There was just one problem—it was only working that way when shooting video. When shooting stills the …
Two Light Stands
I recently bought a pair of light stands, one of which I like a lot, and another that I’m a bit disappointed with. The one I like is the Impact Multiboom Light Stand and Reflector Holder. The other is the Cowboy Studio Top Quality Aluminum Adjustable Light Stand. I have to say that I found the Cowboy stand not to …
Indestructible Lumix GH4 Lens Cap
While on my way down to Dana Point Harbor the other day to meet a couple of friends for coffee I saw a view of the coast in gorgeous light. I quickly pulled off the road and grabbed my camera in hopes of getting a shot. As I jumped out of the car I removed the lens cap and—dropped it …
Green Screen Removal from Panasonic Lumix GH4 Footage
Update Feb. 4, 2015: I noticed some artifacting around my eyeglasses and iPad with the white background in the videos that I initially posted. I went back and fine-tuned the green screen keying and eliminated most of those artifacts. There are still some glints flashing off my eyeglasses. I thought that it might be reflections of the lights but since …
Shooting with the Panasonic Lumix GH4 and Time Remapping in Premiere Pro
Last weekend I bought a new camera, a Panasonic Lumix GH4, for video work. This camera is a technological marvel and an amazing value. I researched it carefully online before making the purchase and I’m pleased to say it not only meets, but exceeds, my expectations. In this post, I’ll give some highlights on the features I like and end …
Sony VAIO Ultrabook Pro Problems Revisited
Last summer I bought a Sony VAIO laptop which had several serious defects. I’ve since had the unit replaced; here’s the latest.
Sony VAIO Pro 13 Touch Ultrabook
The new Sony VAIO Pro works quite well for photo editing on the go.
First Impressions of Shooting with the Fujifilm X20 Compact Camera
My experiences taking my Fujifilm X20 compact camera out for a first serious shooting session
Choosing the Fujifilm X20 Compact Camera
I was looking recently for a compact alternative to my SLR so I surveyed the field and settled on a Fujifilm X20. Here’s why I chose the X20…
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