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Use ustream.tv to stream live to Facebook
Here is a short tutorial on how to use uStream.tv and Facebook to live stream sermons and other special events.
All you need are two things:
1. A pretty decent internet connection (Cable/FiOS/DSL will do)
2. Web cam or camera that can hook up to a Firewire port or USB port
3. If ...
February 4th by chip
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Kodak Zi8 Review
I just picked up the Kodak Zi8 and my first impressions are very good. I shot this in low light on 720p at a Starbucks so it’s not that great, but a start.
I will share my workflow with Final Cut Express/Pro/iMovie soon.
I am a unabashedly fanboy of the Flip Cameras, plu...
January 13th by chip
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Audio for Canon DSLR Cameras
I have been enjoying using my Canon 7D almost daily for filming various projects and doing tests. One thing I knew I was going to face is the audio capabilities, or lackthereof. I called up Guy Cochran of the dvestore and he told me about a solution he used for getting good aud...
December 26th by chip
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Encoding for Livestream.com
Here is a video showing how to upload and encode videos for Livestream.com for their on demand service.
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December 25th by chip
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Compressor preset for DSLR cameras
This is probably the last video tutorial I will do for 2009 and I have done many of them this year. By far, the most popular is the Flip Video Workflow. Some folks ask me why are you giving away your knowledge for free? You should be like Izzy Video and charge for it. [...]...
December 19th by chip
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Canon DSLR edit workflow with MPEG Streamclip
Here is a brief tutorial on my workflow for transcoding HD footage from the Canon cameras using MPEG Streamclip.
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December 19th by chip
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How to wrap your Macbook cord
I was on radio with my friend Mario Armstrong and a new friend Dana Stibolt of Macmedics and after Mario’s radio show Dana gave us tips on how to properly wrap our Macbook cord. If you are like me, I run through these cords. Enjoy!
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December 10th by chip
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Tascam DR-100 Portable Recorder
I, like many bloggers run test to see how different pieces of equipment works and test new workflows. There is an abundance of reviews online, so I just decided to add one more to the list.
I recently purchased a Tascam DR-100 Portable Digital Recorder for the purpose to ge...
December 6th by chip
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Time-lapse tutorial
Here is a quick tutorial of how I do a time-lapse video with the Canon 7D or 5D MK II. You can also use other frame rates when exporting, you can play with those settings to get the best look.
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November 29th by chip
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Canon 5D Mark II-Game Changer
I have two words for the new Canon cameras that shoot photos and HD video: GAME-CHANGER. I have to admit, I read a lot of information on blogs and web sites praising the camera, but I wasn’t truly sold until I shot with the camera and edited in Final Cut Pro. Hat tip to...
November 8th by chip
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