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NAB ’10 – Micro Remote

Redrock Micro has put out some innovative, well designed, and relatively inexpensive gear over the years. I’ve directed many shoots utilizing their M2 35mm lens adaptor, and I’ve always been impressed with their products. But after seeing their latest creation at NAB, I’m officially blown away. The Micro Remote is an iPhone controlled follow-focus that sports one of the sexiest

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Apps

NAB ’10 – Vericorder 1st Video

Sure, there were plenty of booths at NAB that cost more than most homes, but this is the product that really caught our eye.  1st Video from Vericorder is an outrageous looking video editor for the iPhone.  It looks and feels totally professional.  The interface is smooth and well thought out.  We’re very excited to put this app to work.

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Iconic "welcome to fabulous Vegas" sign under a clear HHH sky.
Announcements

HHH is heading to Vegas (Baby)!

Are you going to NAB next week?  Well, whip out your calendars, and grab a pen, because HHH is presenting at three different events! Yes, I said THREE. Who needs sleep in Vegas?

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A chimpanzee sits in front of a screen, using an Artemis Directors Viewfinder.
Apps

Artemis Directors Viewfinder hits 3.0

They grow up so fast.  It seems like only five months ago, that our favorite virtual viewfinder turned 2. Oh wait… it was only five months ago! And 3.0 has already hit the app store? Yup! And it looks like the new version number is fully warranted! This new iteration of Chemical Wedding’s Artemis Directors Viewfinder adds an often requested

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A screenshot of a virtual address book on an iPad displaying a contact profile with a photo, personal details, and notes from a meeting.
Apps

Bento is ready for iPad

Earlier this week, MacRumors reported that Bento, the much-loved database app, will be making its way to the iPad platform. If you’re like me, that’s spectacular news! I rely on the iPhone version of Bento, and maintain databases for Projects, Crew, Equipment, Locations, and Casting. Like Bento for the iPhone, the iPad version will operate as a stand-alone database manager, but

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Two white 30-pin to lightning adapters for video editing iPads against a white background.
Apps

How to edit video on the iPad. Step 1: get Video on the iPad

There’s no doubt that we’ll be editing video on the iPad in the very near future. Nexvio’s ReelDirector has already brought video editing to the iPhone, so it’s just a matter of time before the iPad gets the royal treatment. But, unlike the iPhone, the iPad has no built-in camera.  So, we’re going to need some other way of importing

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