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DJI Responds to Phantom Flyaway Concerns and Safeguards in Phantom 2

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DJI Phantom

In July 2013, I posted an article detailing the numerous flyaway reports for the Phantom quadcopter that many users had experienced. It proved to be a very popular topic and users are still reporting issues and addressing possible solutions in this forum thread.

When I asked DJI about the issue via email last year, I received what seemed to be a basic troubleshooting response. Later in 2013, DJI released the Phantom 2 Vision and Phantom 2 quadcopter with additional features; however, the documentation for the Phantom 2 did not allude to any flyaway concerns relating to the original Phantom.

I attended DJI’s press conference at CES 2014, which highlighted the Phantom 2. After the press conference, DJI opened the floor for questions, at which time I presented the question from Photography Bay forum member and reader concerns regarding the original Phantom flyaways and whether the Phantom 2 takes into account any of these concerns with new safeguard to prevent flyaways. [Read more…]

 

iOgrapher Filmmaking Case Now Available for the iPad 3 and 4

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iOgrapher iPad Case

The iOgrapher iPad case for turning your iPad into a filmmaking machine is now available for the iPad 3 and iPad 4. The iOgrapher case features two handles on the sides of the case, which allows for more stable handheld video footage. Additionally, it features a lens mount adapter for adding various lenses to the iPad for wide angle, fisheye or macro shots.

The iOgrapher case also features three accessory shoes on top for attaching lighting and audio gear and it has a standard tripod mount on the bottom.

The iOgrapher case runs between $65 and $75 depending on the iPad version you have. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Final Cut Pro X Background Rendering in OS X Mavericks Not Working? Turn Off App Nap.

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One of the grand new features in OS X Mavericks is App Nap, which saves on power to extend battery life on MacBooks. One of the unfortunate side effects is that is kills background rendering in Final Cut Pro X and other apps that take advantage of background rendering.

To make background rendering work again, simply turn off App Nap. The process is simple.

  1. Right-click on the application.
  2. Choose Get Info.
  3. Check the box “Prevent App Nap.”
  4. Enjoy background rendering again.

[via Planet5D]

Proximity is a Cool Sci-fi Action Short Shot on the Canon C500

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Proximity

Ryan Connolly of Film Riot was planning on shooting a big-budget short film project, Outsiders; however, funding fell through at the last minute. Instead of hanging his head and complaining about it, he, along with his crew and actors, shot a low budget short with the equipment and personnel they had on hand.

Ryan worked with Seth Worley, who wrote and directed Plot Device, to craft the story for Proximity over a few days, which ended up as a 10-page script. They then shot the film on a Canon C500. Post-production was done with Adobe Creative Cloud, Pro Tools and Red Giant plug-ins.

Check out the 10-minute short below. [Read more…]

Senal SMH-1000 Studio Headphones Review (with direct comparison to Sony MDR-7506)

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Senal SMH-1000

The Senal SMH-1000 studio headphones have the look and feel of the Sony MDR-7506 headphones, which pretty much set the standard for professional monitoring headphones in the sub-$100 range. In many cases, the Sony MDR-7506 headphones are even better than other models that cost substantially more. [Read more…]