Adorama today announced the roll out of its next generation Adorama Learning Center and AdoramaTV online platforms. Optimized for viewing on all standard devices, the new multiplatform channels resonate with a wider audience through compelling educational, editorial and creative content that serves the next generation of digital storytellers their favorite content anywhere, anytime, for free.
The Sling (Equipment Review)
When Adorama first began selling goods related to photography, it was strictly as a reseller of other companies’ products, much in the same way that Netflix began strictly as a redistributor of other people’s content. However, times change; Netflix now has an entire library of critically acclaimed self-created content, and Adorama carries products from nearly as many specialty companies it either owns or exclusively distributes for as it does other brands.
DaVinci Resolve 12.5: Blackmagic Design Releases Public Beta (Industry Press Release)
Blackmagic Design today announced the availability for immediate download of the public beta for DaVinci Resolve 12.5. DaVinci Resolve 12.5 is a massive update with over 1,000 enhancements and 250 new features which includes major additions to the editing toolset, new and enhanced color features, including improved HDR support, and powerful new effects. DaVinci Resolve 12.5 beta is available now for download from the Blackmagic Design website.
Directing Actors – Volume I (Training Review)
The relationship between a film director and their actors will make or break the final movie. Despite beautiful cinematography or excellent sound design, the performances will ultimately control the believability of the characters in any story. And as the director, one must guide and encourage the actors to deliver work that feels real, even though the film around them is artificially constructed. So how should a director approach this task?
Light ‘Em Up: Polaroid LEDs Shine Bright for Videographers (Industry Press Release)
The Polaroid LED camera/camcorder video lighting line is notably powerful and versatile, shining bright where photographers and videographers need it the most. Supporting a number of camera and camcorder models from top brands including Canon, JVC, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Samsung and Sony, Polaroid now has four new lighting solutions available for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Blackmagic Design Announces Blackmagic Video Assist 4K (User Press Release)
Blackmagic Design today announced Blackmagic Video Assist 4K, a portable all in one professional monitor and video recorder that can be used to add professional recording and monitoring to any SDI or HDMI camera. Blackmagic Video Assist 4K features a bright, high resolution 7 inch monitor for checking focus and framing, two high speed recorders for non-stop HD and Ultra HD recording, two extremely high quality XLR microphone inputs for professional audio recording, a built in speaker and more.