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An individual pointing at a diagram on an iPad.
Apps

Use OmniGraffle on iPad for camera and actor blocking

I’m a huge fan of OmniGraffle for Mac, and have been for as long as I can remember. Its primarily used to create flowcharts and logic diagrams. However, its intuitive feature set, and its ability to use custom graphic elements, makes it the perfect tool for designing overhead actor and camera blocking diagrams. So, naturally, when the OmniGroup introduced OmniGraffle for iPad

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Create a profile picture for Johnny Scribble using Animation Creator HD on iPad.
Apps

Animation Creator HD on iPad used to create Johnny Scribble

In case you were wondering if the iPad can be used to create original hand-drawn-style animations, I have your answer.  An animator by the name of Tyrel Bramwell has been using Red Software‘s iPad app Animation Creator HD to create a series called Johnny Scribble.  I’ve embedded an episode below for your dining and dancing pleasure. Animation Creator HD is

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An image of the vWave-Lite digital audio workstation interface on an iPad, showcasing various controls and buttons for sound editing.
Apps

vWave-Lite turns iPad into virtual Color Correction control surface (FOR FREE!)

If you do your own color correction work in Apple’s amazing Color (part of the Final Cut Pro suite), you probably wish you owned a professional 3-trackball control surface. Sadly, those things can run thousands of dollars. But, if you already have an iPad, I’ve got some killer news for you! Tangent Devices, makers of professional post production hardware, recently released an app

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Five computer dust covers in various colors with a hand adjusting the last one in the set.
Gear

HandStand Case Perfect for iPads used on Set

Not all iPad cases are created equal. In fact, most are created craptacular. Fortunately, once in a while, a case comes along that really shines. And today, that shining case is the HandStand. Available for iPad 1 and 2 ($49.95), the HandStand allows users to strap their iPad to their hand — perfect for someone who is constantly on the

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A person is holding an iPhone with a custom case featuring a hh logo.
Gear

FOLLOW-UP: SubCostume Custom Cases for iPad & iPhone

A few months back, I did a report from Macworld about custom iPhone and iPad cases from SubCostume. I thought it would be great for production companies to put their logos on their gear — a little self-promotion while you’re running around on set. While at Macworld, members of the press were given promo codes so they could order sample

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