Learning Studio lighting lecture. This is a great video and should be watched by all that want to learn lighting.
2011
So Lytro started selling their phase cameras this last week and it seems at least the technology bloggers out there are taking to the wires to talk about how cool this is. And no doubt the technology has potential to be a game changer but out of the gate it’s fundamentally flawed which is why I won’t be plunking down my $500 to pick up a camera.
There is a pretty interesting article over at the Camera Plus blog. They are comparing all versions of the iPhone camera to a Canon S95 and 5D Mk II with some good optics attached. The results are pretty amazing to say the least, the progression in the quality from each new version of the iPhone is quite amazing. Spoiler Alert: The 4s is starting to infringe on the S95 territory but is not quite there for serious users and does not yet come close to matching the 5D Mk II. It is however a great camera and it’s always nice to have one of those with you!
So the Canon 1D X has been released and there is a ton of new features and updates that should send lot’s of pro shooters home happy.
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., October 18, 2011 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, is proud to introduce a completely revolutionized EOS-1D series camera, the Canon EOS-1D X Digital SLR camera.* As the new leader in Canon’s arsenal of professional DSLRs, the EOS-1D X will be a high-speed multimedia juggernaut replacing both the EOS-1Ds Mark III and EOS-1D Mark IV models in Canon’s lineup. Enhancing the revolutionary image quality of the EOS-1Ds and speed capabilities of the EOS-1D series, the EOS-1D X DSLR features an 18-megapixel full-frame Canon CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 5+ Imaging Processors, 14-bit A/D data conversion and capable of shooting an incredible 12 frames-per-second (fps). Canon’s EOS DSLR cameras and accessories have a long-standing legacy of providing high-quality results to professionals in a wide range of markets, including sports, nature, cinematography, wedding and commercial studios. The addition of this new model will help take this tradition to a whole new level.
iPhone 4S / Canon 5d MKII Side by Side Comparison from Robino Films on Vimeo.
Pretty crazy the quality you can get out of a phone these days. Won’t replace the 5D but how great is it to have a great video camera in your pocket, always with you.
Adobe has released version 3.5 of Photoshop Lightroom. This update includes bug fixes that have been introduced in pervious versions however they are not listed individually along with adding new camera support and new lens correction profiles.