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Smile for the Camera: Sigma Rolls Out Two New Promos for Mother’s Day (Industry Press Release)

Posted by on May 3, 2016 in Featured, Industry, News, Press Releases | 0 comments

Sigma Corporation of America, a leading DSLR lens, camera, flash and accessory manufacturer, today announced two special Mother’s Day promotions. From May 1st to May 10th, the 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary lens will include an instant rebate of $80.00 USD off its original MSRP price of $579.00 USD as well as a free USB dock, a $50.00 USD value and a Sigma macro close-up lens, a $55.00 value for a total savings of $185.00. Also offered during the same time period, the 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary lens will include a free USB dock.

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App Changes DSLRS: Polaroid SelfieDisc IR Remote Shutter Changes Game (Industry Press Release)

Posted by on Apr 25, 2016 in Featured, Industry, News, Press Releases | 0 comments

Ideal for capturing a self-portrait or controlling an SLR camera from a distance, the Polaroid SelfieDisc allows photographers to remotely snap a photo as well as start and stop video recordings. The compact button design attaches to the front of most Canon, Nikon, Pentax and Sony SLR cameras and offers extended remote shutter control via the Polaroid SelfieDisc shutter control app for iOS and Android devices.

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Overcoming Creative Block: Lessons Learned through “The Debt” (Article/Retrospective)

Posted by on Apr 22, 2016 in Articles, Behind-the-Scenes, Featured, Interviews, MicroFilmmaking, Retrospectives | 1 comment

Filmmaking is a storytelling process. But what do you do when you can’t find the right story to tell? Sometimes it’s just a matter of getting out there and letting the story come to you. As a filmmaker, there’s nothing more frustrating than feeling like you don’t have a story to tell. When I was a kid, this wasn't a problem. Back then, I made movies for the pure joy of it. I wasn't thinking ahead to the third act. The stories just happened, one moment after another.

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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera: Used to Shoot Action Scenes for ‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’ (Industry Press Release)

Posted by on Apr 11, 2016 in Featured, Industry, Press Releases | 0 comments

Blackmagic Design today announced that DP Xavier Grobet used several Pocket Cinema Cameras to shoot select scenes for Paramount Pictures’ comedy “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.” Grobet required a small form factor camera that delivered cinematic images for the film’s in-vehicle shots and several actions scenes.

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Red Giant Spring Sale: Gives 25% Off Plugins on April 12th (Industry Press Release)

Posted by on Apr 9, 2016 in Discounts, Featured, Industry, Press Releases | 0 comments

Red Giant today announced the return of its annual Spring Sale, hitting the web on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. For 24 hours only, all Red Giant VFX, filmmaking and motion graphics plugins and suites sold online at www.redgiant.com, including full licenses, upgrades and products from the academic store* (already 50% off), will be on sale at 25% off the regular price from 8:00 AM PDT on April 12, 2016 to 8:00 AM PDT on April 13, 2016.

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