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CHART OF THE DAY: The Explosive Growth Of The iPad

Blows away the iPhone and the iPod. Apple has a major hit on its hands.

Simple Headshot Trick via @scottbourne #HDSLRscoop

This is a simple headshot I made last night while teaching at the Las Vegas SMUG group. And while this is not going to win any prizes at WPPI it’s a competent head shot and one that’s e…

DSLR News Shooter: You say you want a revolution? (Or, how I learnt to stop worrying and love the X)

Once I finally got to grips with the software I started editing with FCP X in The ABC office and I’ve never looked back. After 10 or so short edits using it I’m now faster at editing on it than I was with 7. Every aspect of my workflow is slightly quicker than before and I certainly think that if you were learning editing for the first time FCP X would be much easier to pick up…

Incredible Steadicam shot Behind the Scenes of Hugo via @filmriot #HDSLRscoop

Larry McConkey Steadicam work on Hugo….

Canon 5D Mark II Anti Twist Plate via @CheesyCam #HDSLRscoop

The common problem with basic Tripod plates (quick release plates) is that you only have one main screw that attaches to the camera. So obviously with a little force, the camera seems to twist around, and sometimes come loose from the QR plate. This is especially more annoying when using a follow focus system and the lens moves away from the gear. If you look carefully under your camera, you’ll find a tiny ‘alignment’ hole that most QR plates don’t utilize…