Archive for the 'Filmmaking' category
Getting the colour ‘X-Rite’ in post production – Andy Quinn, Digital Compositor, LipSync Post
by Dave Mobbs – July 6th, 2018
Consistency and control – in other words, ensuring there are no unknown variables – is key to making the job of compositing and grading as hassle free as possible. X-Rite’s ColorChecker Video chart is one of the main tools we… Read more
Getting Your Perfect Color in Photo and Video
by Dave Mobbs – November 25th, 2016
By X-Rite Coloratti Master Frank Doorhof Everyone can agree that color brings out emotion. Don’t get me wrong, I love black and white photography (and sometimes even in films) but color brings out so much more… when used correctly that… Read more
From Photographer to Filmmaker with Mark Wood
by Dave Mobbs – August 25th, 2016
In this latest blog, we asked Professional Photographer, Educator, and X-Rite Coloratti, Mark Wood to describe his recent journey from photographer to filmmaker. Over 30% of photographers are also making this transition into video and we thought we’d share Mark’s experiences for… Read more
How to bridge the gap between Amateur and Professional film making
by Dave Mobbs – May 10th, 2016
X-Rite Coloratti Adrian Weinbrecht is a commercial photographer and video director based in London. Originally from Australia, Adrian was born to a German Father and Australian mother. This fortunate mix makes him highly professional and efficient, but also laid back.… Read more
ColorChecker Turns 40!
by Sandra Kehoe – March 18th, 2016
It’s hard to believe that the Macbeth ColorChecker Color Rendition Chart, or ColorChecker Classic as it’s known today, has been used in the image reproduction process for the last forty years. What is incredible is that this appears to be… Read more
Color Finale Supports X-Rite ColorChecker Passport Video
by Sandra Kehoe – December 2nd, 2015
Easy, accurate color correction for video. Color Finale from Color Grading Central is the first color grading solution for video to fully support X-Rite’s new ColorChecker Passport Video target. When the target is included in shot setup, the Color Finale… Read more
Free Webinar: Color as a Storytelling Tool and Video Workflow.
by Sandra Kehoe – November 9th, 2015
Emmy Award winning Visual Storyteller, Technology Consultant and Educator, Eduardo Angel shares great insights for color as a storytelling tool and video workflow. Eduardo addresses why color consistency is so essential when shooting motion and discusses the many challenges for… Read more
X-Rite Introduces ColorChecker Video & ColorChecker Passport Video
by Sandra Kehoe – October 22nd, 2015
X-Rite Pantone introduces ColorChecker Targets for VIDEO! X-Rite has long been a provider of color management solutions for the still photographer. As the digital revolution continues we are expanding into the world of professional video with the NEW ColorChecker Video and ColorChecker… Read more
Fundamentals of DSLR Filmmaking with Victor Ha on Creative Live May 12-14th
by Jeff Lazell – May 8th, 2014
Do you own a DSLR with HD video capabilities, but are not quite sure how to make the jump into HDSLR filmmaking? Then you should head over to Creative Live on May 12th for Victor Ha’s “Fundamentals of DSLR Filmmaking” From… Read more
Intro to DSLR Video at Hallmark Institute Featuring X-Rite ColorCheckers
by Brenda K. Hipsher – May 9th, 2012
This entry level and intermediate workshop is designed to help photographers move into filmmaking with HDSLR cameras. Dennis O’Clair uses X-Rite ColorChecker targets in his digital video workflow. Check out the video illustrating his workflow below. Demand for Video Content… Read more
