Making an amazing film is not a prerequisite for getting noticed in the world of microbudget filmmaking. Benjamin Wick’s, Slide Down South, is one such film that deserves recognition because it succeeds where films with a Hollywood budget fail. It forces us not only to look introspectively at our own rash judgements, but also at societal perceptions of age, relationships, loneliness and love...
Blackmagic Design today announced an exciting Summer Special discount for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera for the low price of US$495. With a normal recommended retail price of US$995, this Summer Special represents incredible value and is available for a limited time and will end on the 31st of August 2014.
I hope that filmmakers everywhere will take notice of the upcoming feature film version of Oculus, from micro-budget-birthed director, Mike Flanagan, which will be coming to theaters nationwide on April 11th! (If you missed out, we did a fun reprint of the original critique of his 2006 Oculus short last week!) And it's not just to support one of our own that I would encourage you to check out the film in the theaters, it's that Flanagan's filmmaking deserves to be seen on the big...
"It's rare we get to introduce technology that is entirely new," said Sean Safreed, Red Giant's co-founder and CTO who has been working with his team, behind the scenes, on Universe for the last year and a half. "Universe is an entirely new foundation for tools. It marries the simplicity of Javascript with the power of the GPU to deliver speedy renders and pixel-perfect results. Users are going to love how quickly we offer new plug-ins."
ProAm USA, a manufacturer of production equipment for film and video enthusiasts and professionals, today announced the Taurus Jr. camera crane/jib. A heavy-duty, dual-arm jib system, the Taurus Jr. extends three feet from the fulcrum and supports camera rigs up to 20 pounds. It offers an auto-leveling design that features a tilt brake and a built-in bearing base. Users can also manually tilt loads up to 10 pounds. The Taurus Jr. is made entirely of high strength aluminum, offering exceptional durability in a sleek, professional package...
If you're excited to find out what the folks at Reallusion (the ones behind CrazyTalk Pro, which powers the critically acclaimed Silas & Ami Show) have up their sleeves for the more immersive Crazy Talk Animator Pro2, well you're in for a treat! Here's a bit from the creators, followed by a video teaser and slideshow to get...