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Compact camera module on a technical blueprint background with the phrase "say hello to my little friend" displayed on an iPad Mini.
Gear

Padcaster Mini + iPad Mini = Maximum Awesome

If you’ve read my book, you know I LOVE my Padcaster.  With its aluminum frame, urethane insert, and oodles of accessory mounting options, the Padcaster is the most flexible and professional way to shoot video with a full-sized iPad.  My ONLY complaint with it is that it’s nearly impossible to shoot in a public space without at least 5 people coming over

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Three stacked smartphones, including an iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S, showcasing different colors.
Gear

iPhone 5C? Yawn. iPhone 5S with 120fps? AWESOME!

Apple made a few major announcements today. They reminded us that iOS 7 (with iRadio) is just around the corner, and touted their iWork and iLife apps which are now FREE on all new iOS devices. More on that in a moment. Apple’s BIG news came in the form of two new iPhone models: the iPhone 5S and the iPhone

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A smartphone with a low battery icon displayed on the screen, next to the word "iPhone photography.
Announcements

iPhoneography.com shutters its shutters

Damn!  A great blog is about to drop off the intertubes.  iPhoneography.com will be closing up shop at the end of October.  With Glyn Evans at the wheel, iPhoneography.com has been reporting on iOS based still photography since 2008. According to yesterday’s post, Glyn has decided to focus more on shooting and less on writing. When HHH launched in 2009, there were very few

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Luma Camera: Instagram-ready portable professional video camera concept logo and slogan. Explore on the App Store.
Apps

HHH Fave, Luma Camera, has been snatched up by Instagram and pulled from App Store

I’ve got good news and bad news for fellow fans of Luma Camera, the excellent video camera app that provides impressive real-time image stabilization and marginally impressive filters. Because I feel like ending on a high note, let’s look at the bad news first. Luma, the company behind Luma Camera, has just been purchased by Instagram . If you didn’t

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Three tablet devices displaying the cover of a Filmmaking eBook with an iPad & iPhone, now available at 63% off.
Announcements

HHH Filmmaking eBook 63% off until Saturday!

I just got some very exciting news – Peachpit Press has named my book, Filmmaking with the iPad & iPhone, their eBook of the Week! Not only is this awesome for my fragile ego, but it’s also great news for starving filmmakers who love a bargain. For a limited time, the ebook is on sale for $11.99 – That’s 63%

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Airplane Mode setting turned on in the Basics of a mobile device.
Apps

Back to Basics: How to turn on Airplane Mode

Recently, I gleefully posted about Apple finally making Airplane Mode (along with other settings) quickly available via iOS 7’s new Control Center feature. Turning on Airplane Mode prior to shooting video will prevent your otherwise awesome footage from being wrecked by the audio glitches that often accompany radio interference. After posting that story, I received several emails, asking how to

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