MNdigitechs.org | Blog http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:56:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 “Moving Into Motion” by TWEAK Digital http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/04/moving-into-motion-by-tweak-digital/ http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/04/moving-into-motion-by-tweak-digital/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:30:13 +0000 Nate http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/?p=859 Overwhelmed by the prospect of shooting video with your DSLR? MN Digitechs has partnered with Jeremy Wilker of TWEAK Digital and Studio 1414 to bring you a DSLR video workshop.

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“There is widespread buzz about digital SLR cameras that shoot HD video. Your clients may even already be requesting you to shoot video clips in addition to stills while on-set. What do you do? Find out how to successfully capture video and audio, import and edit, export and distribute full HD video in this introductory workshop on moving from stills into motion.

“This session will cover:

  • DSLR pros and cons
  • Necessary hardware and software
  • The camera setup
  • Successful audio capture
  • Storage and conversion of footage
  • Importing and editing
  • Output and delivery
  • External resources

“Session starts at 6:30pm and will go through 9:00pm with time afterwards for questions, networking and drinks. Light refreshments and beverages will be served.”

Cost is $95. Visit the workshop website to sign up: http://events.tweakdigital.com/

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]]> http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/04/moving-into-motion-by-tweak-digital/feed/ Zeiss Announces Canon EF-mount Cinema Lens http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/04/zeiss-announces-canon-ef-mount-cinema-lens/ http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/04/zeiss-announces-canon-ef-mount-cinema-lens/#comments Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:49:38 +0000 Nate http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/?p=855 Zeiss LWZ.2 Zoom 15.5-45mm T2.8

The world is changing fast folks. Zeiss has announced a cinema lens that comes with a Canon EF-mount: Zeiss LWZ.2 Zoom 15.5-45mm T2.8. You can now put a lens worth tens of thousands of dollars on your $800 video SLR!

http://www.cinema5d.com/news/?p=3232
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]]> http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/04/zeiss-announces-canon-ef-mount-cinema-lens/feed/ Lightroom 3 Beta 2 Released with Native Tethering http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/03/lightroom-3-beta-2-released-with-native-tethering/ http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/03/lightroom-3-beta-2-released-with-native-tethering/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:10:33 +0000 Nate http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/?p=851 Lightroom 3 Beta 2 has been released with native tethering support! We had a meeting with the Arden Hills, MN Adobe office (where Lightroom is developed) last year and this is one of the things we insisted they should add.

New in Lightroom 3 Beta 2

  • Improved performance throughout the application for faster importing and loading of images
  • Native tethered shooting support for select Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras
  • Luminance noise reduction has been added to the previous color noise reduction improvements available in the first public beta for outstanding overall high ISO quality
  • Support for importing and managing video files from DSLR cameras for better overall photographic workflow control
  • Improvements to the import experience in the first beta to reflect public feedback
  • Improved watermarking functionality from the first beta to reflect public feedback

Lightroom 3 beta 2 builds on the enhancements introduced in the first Lightroom 3 beta release:

  • Brand new performance architecture, building for the future of growing image libraries
  • State-of-the-art noise reduction to help you perfect your high ISO shots
  • Watermarking tool that helps you customize and protect your images with ease
  • Portable sharable slideshows with audio—designed to give you more flexibility and impact on how you choose to share your images, you can now save and export your slideshows as videos and include audio
  • Flexible customizable print package creation so your print package layouts are all your own
  • Film grain simulation tool for enhancing your images to look as gritty as you want
  • New import handling designed to make importing streamlined and easy
  • More flexible online publishing options so you can post your images online to certain online photo sharing sites directly from inside Lightroom 3 beta (may require third-party plug-ins)*

http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/lightroom3/

]]> http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/03/lightroom-3-beta-2-released-with-native-tethering/feed/ Keep Your Film Skills Fresh? http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/03/keep-your-film-skills-fresh/ http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/03/keep-your-film-skills-fresh/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:57:18 +0000 Nate http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/?p=848 Clark Patrick writes about the future of film:

“We all know that over the last few years digital photography has grown by leaps and bounds. Digital image quality is getting better almost exponentially and computer editing tools are getting easier and faster for professionals and non-professionals alike.

What I would like to argue, however, is that analog, film-based forms of photography will make a huge comeback in the very near future — in fact, it’s already happening.”

This Year in Photography: Film makes a comeback

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PS3Cluster Guide: By The Cluster Workshop.

Just an aside, the US military purchased 2200 PS3s in 2009. Picture of a military PS3 cluster here

]]> http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/02/ps3cluster-guide-by-the-cluster-workshop/feed/ Chase Jarvis Blog: (aka Pimp Your Laptop Case) http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/02/chase-jarvis-blog-aka-pimp-your-laptop-case/ http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/02/chase-jarvis-blog-aka-pimp-your-laptop-case/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:47:05 +0000 David http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/?p=834 I found this on the Chase Jarvis Blog: http://blog.chasejarvis.com/blog/

Really great…. Ive seen more than a few ideas for the location laptop setup but I really appreciate the simplicity of his solution.

]]> http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/02/chase-jarvis-blog-aka-pimp-your-laptop-case/feed/ Ideas for Meeting Topics/Locations Wanted http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/01/ideas-for-meeting-topicslocations-wanted/ http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/01/ideas-for-meeting-topicslocations-wanted/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:05:10 +0000 Nate http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/?p=832 Hi All,

We’re due for a meeting. Any ideas for topics and or locations out there?

]]> http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/01/ideas-for-meeting-topicslocations-wanted/feed/ C1 5.0.2 | Real World Workflow http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/01/c1-502-real-world-workflow/ http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/01/c1-502-real-world-workflow/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:29:19 +0000 David http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/?p=828 Heres a great link to a interesting post on Real World Workflow.

Looks like a Full Release, feels like a Beta: 2 Days w/ C1 5.0.2 | Real World Workflow.

]]> http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/01/c1-502-real-world-workflow/feed/ The RED “Scarlet” is almost here http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/01/the-red-scarlet-is-almost-here/ http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/01/the-red-scarlet-is-almost-here/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:49:12 +0000 David http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/?p=819 screen-shot-2010-01-19-at-10234-pm

Heres a great preview of the new 3k chip Red Scarlet from the Engadget site. Its intended to be in the price range of prosumer shooters and indie film makers. This type of quality and versatility in this price range could very well revolutionize the technology within the industry. This is exciting in a time where more and more still shooters are getting request for motion as well. These cameras can accept Nikon and Canon glass via an adapter and they can intelligently communicate with the camera (this brings the prices down even more).  More info about the RED Scarlet and prices here.

]]> http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2010/01/the-red-scarlet-is-almost-here/feed/ TEDxAmsterdam: Kevin Kelly http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2009/12/tedxamsterdam-kevin-kelly/ http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/2009/12/tedxamsterdam-kevin-kelly/#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:56:10 +0000 David http://www.mndigitechs.org/blog/?p=815 I found this video to be intresting. Kevin Kelly talks about the evolution of technology being something that effects us every day. I love the idea that “Every technology is a creative force looking for the right job” Definitely something to think about!

TEDxAmsterdam: Kevin Kelly from TEDxAmsterdam on Vimeo.

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