Barger-Lite Review

Barger-Lite reminds me of the old adage, “Build a better mouse trap, and the world will beat a path to your door”.

Barger on the set of Burn Notice

Ed Barger has been in the business for many years, and as a cameraman, he saw the need for a high-wattage soft light that could be used on location, without having to bother with wiring up a distro box, or renting a generator truck. Continue reading

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Review of the Dana Dolly

The Dana Dolly may have been designed for the times when you want to do a 6′ to 8′ dolly move without a lot of setup, but I found that it works for most of the dolly shots that I need done. It’s a solid design that is both affordable and easy to use. Continue reading

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Review of The Logickeyboard for Apple Final Cut Pro

Logickeyboard’s custom keyboard for Apple Final Cut Pro is based on the original Ultra Thin Apple Pro keyboard. It offers plug-and-play setup with any USB-equipped Mac computer. It has a good feel, and the stylish, modern appearance of the “New Apple Look”. Continue reading

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Telestream’s Episode 6 Review

Telestream’s Episode 6 Review

For years I have struggled with getting my projects to look good on the web. No matter how good they looked in HD, they would always get pixilated playing back in their new reduced size format.

To remedy this situation I tried various encoding programs, but they usually had too many options, and it was a full-time job trying to figure out which options to use for a particular project. Continue reading

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Review of Helpful Computer tools from Prosoft Engineering

Part of having a successful production company is having a happy computer to edit on. Prosoft makes some wonderful tools that can not only help you to keep your computer running smoothly, but can also save you when things go bad. Continue reading

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