Archive for 'Vendors'
Music Licensing plus Free Music From The Music Bed!
Posted on 29. May, 2012 by planetmitch.
It has become quite common these days to post videos with music that isn’t properly licensed for use in the video – this has become an epidemic in many people’s eyes – we somehow feel it is ok to use someone’s music without them minding. Yet we’d be pretty upset if someone ‘borrowed’ on of [...]
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NextWaveDV – Update on Litepanels budget LED patent infringement suit at the ITC
Posted on 29. May, 2012 by planetmitch.
Many of you have heard about this, so I thought planet5D should provide an update, and here’s what we’ve gotten from Tony Reale from NextWaveDV about the Litepanels budget LED patent infringement lawsuit. They are looking for evidence of LED usage in filmmaking before September 9, 2001 – so if you have anything that can [...]
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The new Kessler Crane Kwik Release System
Posted on 25. May, 2012 by planetmitch.
I stumbled into this the other day – and kessler did not ask me to post this (tho they are a sponsor)… I just found it to be cool and I’m looking forward to maybe trying one! I’ve had a love/hate relationship with ‘quick release’ mechanisms – they can be great, but they rarely satisfy [...]
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New Zacuto Z-Finder frames for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Nikon D800
Posted on 25. May, 2012 by planetmitch.
A quick post to let you know that zacuto’s come out with the new frames for their very popular Z-Finder viewfinders to fit the Canon EOS 5D Mark III and the Nikon D800 because everyone has been asking! If you don’t know what a Z-Finder is, visit the Z-finder page! They come in several sizes [...]
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Think Tank announces a bunch of new bags – plus a review!
Posted on 21. May, 2012 by planetmitch.
We try to help you find out about all kinds of gear around here at planet5D – and the folks at ThinkTank have several new bags they’ve announced. Three new Airport bags were announced in early May, plus the additional Retrospective 7 coming in May as well. I’ve had a ThinkTank hip bag before and [...]
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Canon EOS C300 menu simulator
Posted on 21. May, 2012 by planetmitch.
Canon U.S.A. would like to bring to your attention a new resource from Canon’s Digital Learning Center (CDLC) that would be of interest to your readers. Designed for prospective users of the EOS C300, the CDLC has developed a fully interactive menu simulator to allow users to familiarize themselves with the camera’s Main Menu and [...]
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Redrock announces the ultraCage DSLR and ultraBase
Posted on 18. May, 2012 by planetmitch.
Our sponsor Redrock Micro has a new HDSLR cage called the ultraCage DSLR and base they’ve announced. The all new ultraCage DSLR and ultraBase: the essential accessory for your video DSLR camera. Beautifully crafted, form fitting, the ultraCage and ultraBase deliver maximum stability with minimum weight, and open up a world of accessories and add-ons [...]
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Learn Timelapse e-book Just Released – move from novice to expert in no time
Posted on 11. May, 2012 by planetmitch.
I got an email from Ryan Chylinski on Wednesday for his brand new ebook on how to do timelapse and he sent me a copy of the $14.99 ebook as well – and I have to say, I am very impressed! I haven’t even gotten all the way thru it yet, but wanted to get [...]
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DitoGear introduces Black Series gear
Posted on 09. May, 2012 by planetmitch.
Our friends and sponsors at DitoGear have an announcement! They’ve gone black! Plus, for a limited time, there’s a discount available to celebrate… read on for more! More from DitoGear A long awaited change has already been made and now you can get all DitoGear™ Equipment in a slick, black color! So much more pleasing [...]
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Three weeks later… thoughts on the BlackMagic Design Cinema Camera?
Posted on 08. May, 2012 by planetmitch.
Ok, NAB was three weeks ago and the folks at BlackMagic Design threw everyone for a loop with their announcement of their 2.5k Cinema Camera – but now we’re two weeks out and we’re wondering what your thoughts are after thinking about it for several weeks. I’m not seeing much chatter on twitter about it [...]
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Canon extends “Project Imagin8ion” campaign with Ron Howard
Posted on 07. May, 2012 by planetmitch.
Canon announced this morning that they’re extending the “Project Imagin8ion” campaign with Ron Howard again at the helm. CANON U.S.A. PARTNERS WITH LEGENDARY FILMMAKER RON HOWARD FOR YEAR TWO OF THE “LONG LIVE IMAGINATION” CAMPAIGN Press Release The Multi-Platform Campaign Launches May 7, 2012, as an Extension of “Project Imagin8ion,” The First User-Generated Photo Contest in History to [...]
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Rebate now available on Litepanels
Posted on 05. May, 2012 by planetmitch.
Litepanels has a new rebate for $100 good thru July 15th. Rebate Disclaimer: these guys are not a planet5D sponsor. We publish gear news because our users have asked us to let them know when we find things that may help them improve their shooting. If you’re a gear maker and would like us to [...]
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