tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833Sat, 17 May 2008 22:17:32 +0000http://www.hdforindies.com/noreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)Blogger3413125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-5146048502106202927Sat, 17 May 2008 22:17:00 +00002008-05-17T16:17:32.817-06:00Saw an LA Times article about Cannes that got me thinking about the state of indies, so wrote some rambling stuff about it - when technology runs ahead of the market. Forgot to include a link to that great South Park episode where all the five minute famous web folks got into a fight - perfect example. Here it is.http://www.hdforindies.com/2008/05/my-little-screed-about-too-many-movies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-462930427751900492Sat, 10 May 2008 17:51:00 +00002008-05-10T11:51:37.739-06:00ProVideo Coalition.com: Camera Log by Adam Wilt | Founder: Adam Wilt does his usual thing - writing at length, in detail, about the nitty gritty of how things work. He talks about the challenges and importance of proper focal flange adjustments, and I liked his bit about the challenges of focusing: "focusing by tape measure and the lens witness marks is how the Hollywood folks usually do it, http://www.hdforindies.com/2008/05/more-red-one-field-lessons-from-adam.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-4674021293430450312Sat, 10 May 2008 02:02:00 +00002008-05-09T20:02:18.121-06:00ProVideo Coalition.com: HD for Indies by Mike Curtis As I've previously said, I'm writing over at Pro Video Coalition. Still me, just in another location. Haven't been posting as much due to work. But most gorgeous trailer since....ever?http://www.hdforindies.com/2008/05/best-trailer-ever.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-883528719055039251Fri, 09 May 2008 21:51:00 +00002008-05-09T15:51:45.385-06:00ProVideo Coalition.com: Camera Log by Adam Wilt | Founder Adam gets a new resolution chart that allows him to test the true optical resolution of a Red One, matching Red's Graeme Nattress' 3.2K number. He tests several lenses, including a Zeiss 50mm SuperSpeed and a 50mm Ultra Prime, as well as a Red 18-50 lens. -mike Sorry I haven't been posting much, been working 60-80 hour weeks then http://www.hdforindies.com/2008/05/adam-wilt-tests-red-ones-true-optical.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-7388163465074430190Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:47:00 +00002008-04-29T23:47:58.056-06:00ProVideo Coalition.com: Camera Log by Adam Wilt | Founder Adam & Art shoot on location with a Red. Long post w/photos.http://www.hdforindies.com/2008/04/adam-wilt-art-adams-shoot-wred.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-1292488695014696756Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:42:00 +00002008-04-16T05:42:02.854-06:00The ever knowledgeable Adam Wilt continues to blog from NAB: ProVideo Coalition.com: Camera Log by Adam Wilt | Founder: "Snapshots - NAB 2008 Day 2 Codex Digital, SpeedGrade, Tangent, SI2K, and Nila"http://www.hdforindies.com/2008/04/provideo-coalitioncom-camera-log-by.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-166600279187805038Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:50:00 +00002008-04-15T09:50:21.973-06:00More NAB coverage from my friends in the Pro Video Coalition: Scott Gentry checks out Sachtler's Artemis vest Adam Wilt's show coverage - shots from around the floor Camera Log by Adam Wilt | Founder: "Snapshots - NAB 2008 Day 1 Various images from the show floor" Production Gear by Scott Gentry: "Clever Rain Covers From Petrol" Camera Log by Adam Wilt | Founder: "Sony Snapshots - NAB 2008http://www.hdforindies.com/2008/04/more-nab-coverage-from-pvc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-3838208685215054456Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:32:00 +00002008-04-14T18:32:59.936-06:00One more - Build 16 news, new lenses, Pro Accessories, etc. - read my article on PVC - ProVideo Coalition.com: HD for Indies by Mike Curtishttp://www.hdforindies.com/2008/04/red-one-news-at-pvc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-5810699718863153778Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:36:00 +00002008-04-14T17:36:52.476-06:00All the details on my PVC article here: ProVideo Coalition.com: HD for Indies by Mike Curtis Yeah, I'm writing over there now. Same me, just writing under a different banner. Same sloppy writing style and everything. : ) one more article to post...http://www.hdforindies.com/2008/04/red-epic-5k-100fps-40k.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-1196929123219840884Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:35:00 +00002008-04-14T17:35:54.576-06:00All the deets in my PVC article here: ProVideo Coalition.com: HD for Indies by Mike Curtishttp://www.hdforindies.com/2008/04/red-scarlet-3k-for-3k-up-to-120-fps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-9181743591235078187Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:35:00 +00002008-04-14T17:35:17.996-06:00ProVideo Coalition.com: HD for Indies by Mike Curtis - my article on Red's new Red Ray device and format - 4K player for under $1000!http://www.hdforindies.com/2008/04/article-on-red-ray-up-at-pvc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-6099490647295272938Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:49:00 +00002008-04-13T14:49:37.495-06:00FCPUG SuperMeet The agenda is nearly set for the 7th Annual NAB FCPUG SuperMeet which will be held at the MGM Grand Hotel's Grand Ballroom, Wednesday, April 16 beginning at 7PM. (doors open at 5PM) Tickets are only $15.00 per person and include 3 raffle tickets and are on sale now. Here are the particulars if you are gong to NAB Where? MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Grand Ballroom 3799 Las Vegas http://www.hdforindies.com/2008/04/oh-yeah-fcpug-supermeet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-7587546200234875259Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:08:00 +00002008-04-13T11:12:13.290-06:00NABHey all - I'm at NAB, and between work and networking, I'm actually atttending panels - which is the point of the whole thing ostensibly this weekend. Here's my first piece of coverage from the Digital Cinema Summit: ProVideo Coalition.com: HD for Indies by Mike Curtis ...and I have a quickie here's what's up piece too. I'm not the only one - check out all of Pro Video Coalition's NAB http://www.hdforindies.com/2008/04/bloggin-from-nab.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-6917222193920571058Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:58:00 +00002008-04-09T11:58:04.292-06:00ProVideo Coalition.com: Stunning Good Looks by Art Adams: "In my quest to figure out just how much overexposure latitude I can get out of a RED under tungsten light, I decided to do a test with a flesh tone reference and a RED with build 15 loaded. It turned out to be almost a completely different camera."http://www.hdforindies.com/2008/04/red-build-15-flesh-tone-lattitude-tests.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-2818288639745869194Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:00:00 +00002008-03-24T12:00:43.418-06:00ProVideo Coalition.com: Camera Log by Adam Wilt | Founder Adam gets into Red workflow stuff for the first time, is a good intro for those who haven't been keeping track - I take a lot of stuff for granted that I've been fooling with for a while, whilst Adam sees it as any DoP/post guy would getting their first project on it. Plus, he knows what he's after and is good as sussing out the nitty http://www.hdforindies.com/2008/03/adam-wilt-on-red-workflow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-3553891403328206841Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:28:00 +00002008-03-18T00:26:49.483-06:00RedcineRed OneRedRed AlertAs of last Thursday night, all Red Ones can shoot 120fps. Wanna see? Of course you do. : ) I've got a little sample posted over at ProVideoCoalition, as well as some of the details of the new build's features. Some coooool ones. Go read! Now. Cuz I sedd so. : ) There is also Art Adams' Red One Lattitude Tests, which clearly illustrates the differences between shooting under tungsten or http://www.hdforindies.com/2008/03/wanna-see-red-footage-shot-at-120fps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-4604673925385118582Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:26:00 +00002008-03-17T15:26:14.037-06:00ProVideo Coalition.com: Capria TV by Frank Capria | Founder Frank Capria writes up the latest from Avid, and I agree with both Avid's move to kill Xpress Pro, and to cut the price of Media Composer (software only) to $2500 - halving the price. Now, if they'd only add Kona or Decklink card support, they could REALLY compete...but don't count on it any time soon...but this is a good move on theirhttp://www.hdforindies.com/2008/03/avid-cuts-media-composer-to-2500-knifes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-7983610987356075230Mon, 17 Mar 2008 06:37:00 +00002008-03-20T13:39:45.020-06:00F23EX1RedProVideo Coalition.com: Camera Log by Adam Wilt | Founder: "Three three-letter cameras: EX1, F23, RED An unfair comparison of three entirely different cameras" Adam Wilt digs in to check out how a $6500 Sony EX1, a $25,000 Red One, and a $250,000 Sony F23 compare when shooting some (quick, rushed, non-lab-grade-definitive) charts and tests. An interesting read, well recommended. Adam observes http://www.hdforindies.com/2008/03/adam-wilt-doodles-with-sony-ex1-f23.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-90830269657090448Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:13:00 +00002008-03-15T10:13:21.735-06:00ProVideo Coalition.com: Camera Log by Adam Wilt | Founder Adam finds some finicky behavior and VERY useful information on how to export stills out of FCP and maintain highlight (superwhite) detail. -mikehttp://www.hdforindies.com/2008/03/adam-wilt-on-fcp-rendering-oddness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-4803602785172822825Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:58:00 +00002008-03-07T12:05:02.304-06:00Friday Morning Update - made it! Got in last night about 7:30, after about 12 hours of driving for the second day ina row. Blech. As always, took a zillion pictures, cut down to best 20 if anyone wants to see saguaro, lizards, wind farms, pretty skies, etc. Wednesday morning update: On the Road Again.... Me, Mac Pro, 30" Apple Display, Red One & all accessories...and oh yeah, clothes and http://www.hdforindies.com/2008/03/big-news-for-me-im-moving-to-los.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-3139290169429674289Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:56:00 +00002008-03-04T15:56:48.495-06:00ProVideo Coalition.com: News by PVC Staff Hey all - too busy to blog this one myself, but checkit - new speedbumped laptops, with multi-touch trackpads, and dual layer burners for MacBooks (Finally! Wish mine did!) Read on for all the deets, speeds, feeds, and prices. I am short on time because...well, that's my next post. : )http://www.hdforindies.com/2008/03/new-macbook-macbook-pros-speed-bumps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-8266971119806941561Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:55:00 +00002008-03-04T15:55:25.874-06:00ProVideo Coalition.com: Creating Motion Graphics by Chris & Trish Meyer Chris & Trish posted a reprint of a classic of theirs, talking about what causes, and how to fix, reversed field order in 50i/60i content. Worth a read if you wonder why stuff has that 1 step forward, two steps back look.http://www.hdforindies.com/2008/03/more-pvc-goodness-sin-that-is-reversed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-3897513473350614902Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:20:00 +00002008-03-02T15:36:18.842-06:00Red OneRed ProVideo Coalition.com: HD for Indies by Mike Curtis I've got Part One of my Red One unboxing article up. Tons of pictures of what you get, how it is packed, a description of what stuff is and how it goes together, etc. -mikehttp://www.hdforindies.com/2008/03/part-1-of-my-own-personal-red-one.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-5910001142973962354Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:37:00 +00002008-02-29T11:37:40.149-06:00RedDCSDCS RED Digital Cinema Event - Event Registration Powered By Eventbrite Oops, forgot to blog this one, here's the info: WHAT: Join us for an exciting and informative afternoon exploring the RED ONE camera and RED Digital Cinema workflow. Get a close look at the cameras and learn first-hand what all the RED hype is about! This event marks an important milestone for DCS, as it is also our http://www.hdforindies.com/2008/02/dcs-red-digital-cinema-event-event.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6597833.post-6492544038032446944Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:52:00 +00002008-02-29T09:52:43.879-06:00ProLost: Digital Cinema Dynamic Range Chris and Trish Meyer beat me to posting this on PVC, but if you want to shoot Red, READ THIS. There's a shorter version here, but read the long one linked above. I love how this guy thinks.http://www.hdforindies.com/2008/02/prolost-digital-cinema-dynamic-range.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike Curtis)