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Archive for February, 2010

Adobe “Mercury Playback Engine” – A Total Gamechanger.

Beware MAC and Final Cut Pro users….it seems Adobe will be turning heads in the near future.  They are developing something called the “Adobe Mercury Playback Engine,” which is a software-baedgraphics accelerator that uses the computer’s CPU and GPU in combination to achieve mind boggling playback and render speeds.  If you’re skeptical, as I always [...]

5d Mk II Firmware Update – 24p, Histograms, Audio…March 17th?

Apparently there was a presentation today in Poland where Canon 5D MKII new firmware features were discussed. In picture from the presentation, there is a list of features that will be included (assumedly in the next firmware update). They include: NTSC Modes: 1920×1080 @ 30fps1920×1080 @ 24fps640×480 @ 30fps PAL Modes:1920×1080 @ 25fps1920×1080 @ 24fps [...]

Casting Call: “The Key” probono inspirational short film

410 Garfield Films, Crooked Path Films & Poorchild Films have partnered to produce an inspirational short film entitled: “The Key”. “Some keys open doors… others can open your heart”. We are now casting for the following roles: DEREK – (Lead Male) – 13 to 15 year old boy. Caucasian. Must be able to convey wide range of [...]

Crew Call for probono short film “The Key”

410 Garfield Films, Crooked Path Films & Poorchild Films have partnered to produce an inspirational short film entitled: “The Key”. “Some keys open doors… others can open your heart”. Currently, we are seeking crew members. Dates: Project will be filmed the last three weekends in March. March 13 & 14, 21 & 22, 27 &28. [...]

Crooked Path Films’ Online Guide to the Canon 5dMkII

(UPDATE: I modified this to reflect the firmware release 2.0.8.  which makes all versions of Magic Lantern unusable, therefore I am removing the Magic Lantern options until a stable release is released.) The 5d2 is not made to be a video camera.  It’s a digital still camera with video capability.  But like the inventors of [...]

Internet Video Network Companies are Bad for our Industry.

I joined the “Turnhere” and “Studio Now” networks several years ago because I was starting out making money at what I love: shooting and editing videos. I was getting paid around $200 for a 1-2 hour shoot and another 2 hours of editing. Now many people can live with that, but after awhile I began [...]