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More and more, video crews have started to use different camera filters, lenses and attachments to give their finished program a certain look. One of the more popular devices as of late is called a depth of field adapter. This adapter enables the camera operator to use 35mm prime film lenses on any type of video camera. It attaches to the front of the camera and houses a small rotating piece of ground glass. These adapters help you to control what subject matter is the main focus in a particular scene.

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“HD” is a general term and it refers to High Definition. As you may be aware, it’s quite the buzzword these days. It seems that you can’t go a day without hearing about the latest in HD televisions and program broadcasts. But when it comes to your company’s specific video program, what should HD mean to you? Read the rest of this entry →

Camera movement is an element of film and video production sometimes highly overlooked today. With the invention of the zoom lens, the physical movement of the camera and tripod location has changed and evolved. Often it is easier and less labor intensive to simply “zoom in” rather than moving the camera itself. Read the rest of this entry →