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File transfers & backups

My workflow for transferring the footage from my EX1 or DSLR’s to my editing machine is fairly straightforward, here’s a quick rundown of the way I handle it. I use a drobo called “videoStore” to store the source / raw footage from any shoot I do, these are not as...

EX1 picture profile

Here is the picture profile I use with my EX1. I have this programmed into positions 1 & 2 on my camera. Both profiles are identical except the first has detail off and the second has it turned on. Matrix=High SAT Phase=-5 R-G= 75 R-B=0 G-R=-18 G-B=-32 B-R=-27 B-G= 13...

Brevis 35 Review

Firstly, let me begin by saying that this is not a full review of the Brevis, there are loads of good reviews of the unit on the web so you should easily be able to find one of those elsewhere. I most respects the Brevis is a great device, highly...

Morston mud

I’m not sure why I woke up at 6am on the morning of the 29th October 2008, but I’m glad I did. The sun wasn’t even close to rising but what little light there was had that magic feeling about it, it was going to be one of those colourful...

Glidetrack SD

Note: Since October 2012 I’ve switched over to the Kessler Stealth slider. The Glidetrack is a small track which allows you to mount a video camera and then achieve dolly type shots by pushing the camera along the track. I had considered purchasing an Indislider but with shipping costs from the US...

Glidetrack in Norwich city

I had a meeting in Norwich so popped into the city for an hour with the glidetrack to do a few tests. It’s quite an interesting way of shooting as it’s easier to carry around than a tripod and gives me the ability to use any walls, rails or other...