Understanding Gamma, CineGamma, etc

Good evening folks,

I found a very nice article about Gamma, CineGamma, etc at DVinfo.net.

Check it out at:

http://www.dvinfo.net/optical-science/understanding-gamma-cinegamma-hypergamma-and-s-log.html

A fantastic video by the same D.O.P.:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-9aaK2gefg

Interesting reading for new year's weekend ;)

BTW: HAPPY NEW 2011 YEAR!!!!!!

It's all about lights! and Lightroom 3 tutorials...

Good evening,

I was looking for some Lightroom tutorials and I came across this very well done and nice video about lighting:

It's All About The Light!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpQePVqpbmI

Amazing demonstration by Terry White of what you can accomplish with just a decent camera but with good lighting. Very much recommended.

Continuing with Terry, here it is a very interesting tutorial about virtual copies in Lightroom, which I did not know and just learned thanks to him. I just got Lightroom 3 and I am starting to play and discover it myself.

Take Advantage of Virtual Copies in Lightroom 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oqP817-Bus

Another neat tutorial about editing a RAW file can be found here:

Lightroom 3 Tutorial - Editing a RAW file

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EURb_ZbxzRY

To summarize, here you have 4 links to these four channels of these 5 editing gurus (yes, JaredPolin's channel also includes Greg Cazillo's tutorials):

Terry White Tech Blog

http://www.youtube.com/user/terrywhitetechblog

FroKnowsPhoto.com

http://www.youtube.com/user/JaredPolin

A.J. Wood - Video Tutorial

http://www.youtube.com/user/ajwood2001

Photo Magic Productions

http://www.youtube.com/user/FontanaKnowledge

Enjoy all these great tutorial and I hope you learn something new. I certainly did!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS ^_^

Choosing Lights

Good morning guys!

Hey, I just found this video in youtube that explains the different types of lights for a video production. I am researching myself since a set of lights is the last piece I need to start shooting my first short movie next spring.

I kind of like the temperature of tungsten lights, but the heat and power inconvenience is leading me towards LED lights instead. But again, I am undecided and still researching.

Enjoy:

Choosing a Lighting Kit - PART 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuURaZeSkRw

Choosing Lights PART 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ikAG94o8CU

You guys have a fantastic weekend!

3K43K... 3k for 3k? RED Scarlet...

As I was researching about the DSLR 'film' world, I came across this great podcast (indiemoviecast.com) talking about the RED Scarlet. I started my small collection of glass (lenses) and since they become an investment for the future, I keep my eye open for the 'next' body. Originally interested on a full frame camera, I decided to wait and hope for the next Canon 5D (Mark III?). RED cameras are the indie filmmaker dream, but at a cost most of us CANNOT pay. We have been waiting for about two years of rumors on the RED Scarlet. It seems it never comes out. But it will. Well, we all hope. But it seems like a real dream. I've heard they are waiting to release it 'right'. No rushing (as they seem they've done with the RED One), so they can provide us with the very best. 3K HD files at 120 frames per second for under 3 thousand dollars? Well, I do not know; this is only my personal speculation and hope. I will also love to use my Canon lenses as well. That will be really great. No idea how big the sensor will be. I am quite happy with the 'film' coolness of the Canon 7D even though the sound sucks with the AGC (Audio Gain Control) and seems it will not be fixable because the firmware with the fix seems (at least at the moment I am writing this) not possible.

Hey, when the next 5D and the Scarlet are out; if they do at a similar time frame... it COULD be a tough choice... or not. It will all depend on the actual specs and most of all for us indie filmmakers... the price.

Merry Christmas!! (If I don't write you before then)