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Moving Day

 

It's moving day. For Lower Thirds.

For years I've been blogging here; about my job, my clients, everything production and post production related. And I'm going to keep blogging...just not here. As of today, I'm officially moving my Lower Thirds blog over to Tumblr.

So please join me over there, by following me here.

So it's not goodbye, it's just, see you over there.

Thanks guys.

 

KMB

Mobile Journalism, iOgrapher and The BBC

 

iPhones and iPads are everywhere. That’s no secret. 

 

And the fascinating thing is, while the cameras on these devices are getting better and better (arguably rivaling the capabilities of some high end pro cameras), the apps to support capture, editing, effects and delivery are incredible. Not only are they powerful - live streaming from an iPad - but they’re inexpensive. Like, cheap.

 

Now, the iOgrapher for iPad and iPhone are taking things even further. With the ability to add lenses, shotgun mics, lighting; to mount to a tripod, monopod or glide cam; or by using its handles for steadier hand-held shooting, the iOgrapher turns your iOS device into a serious rig.

 

It’s this perfect storm of technological advancements that are creating entirely new categories of videographers. The iOS Filmmaker and Mobile Journalist!

 

We’re seeing the iOS filmmaking and journalism trend sweeping through schools and universities; we’re seeing high end car commercials shot entirely on iPhones, and we’re seeing global broadcasting companies joining this remarkable trend as well.

 

So naturally we were thrilled when Conor McNamara of the BBC reached out to us to share his plans, and talk to us about incorporating the iOgrapher into his pipeline.

 

Conor McNamara is a Football (soccer) Commentator for the BBC and was on site in Brazil this past summer reporting on the World Cup.  He shared with us his experience capturing The World Cup for the BBC and provides some tips for broadcasters and journalists for making the most of an iOS shoot.

 

“The term ‘multiplatform jounalism’ has been around for quite a while now, at The BBC we don’t go to events thinking about just collecting material for one medium. In the past people worked ‘just for TV”, ‘just for radio’ or ‘just wrote for online’- Nowadays individual reporters are encouraged to combine these roles and take maximum advantage of being on location where stories are breaking.

 

Primarily I work for radio, but since being introduced to the iOgrapher by a BBC colleague I’ve begun filing video shot on iOS which has been regularly used on BBC TV.

 

The key for me, is that iPads/iPhones/microphones and cables are kit that I will already be bringing to an event anyway. By adding a tripod, iOgrapher and lens – suddenly I‘ve got the capability of turning what originally was due to be a radio interview into a TV interview.

 

 

The BBC has been experimenting with iOS video for some time now; capturing content on the fly, man-on-the-street style with the idea that we’d push these videos through our social media channels to help promote our programming. We also thought this would be a creative addition to our coverage of the 2014 World Cup. It’s a great idea, but shooting video on an iPad or iPhone can be challenging. When we heard about the iOgrapher for iPhone 5s and iPad, we realized we could in fact incorporate our iOS videos into our larger production pipeline. With its mounts for lenses, sound and lighting, suddenly we had highly portable, fully functional camera rigs that enabled us to get right into the action and capture great footage for our programming.

 

Rather than simply providing video clips for social media or websites, the possibilities began to grow. PTC’s (Piece To Cameras) I shot outside the stadium before games using an iPad ended up being used regularly during the World Cup on BBC’s 24-hour rolling news channel. Back at the studio our producers would ‘paint’ other footage over my reports. What was originally just footage of me standing holding a camera with the backdrop of a stadium, now became a full package.

 

There is huge potential for growth in this area and TV producers are becoming more an more willing to embrace footage shot on mobile devices.

 

 

My main piece of advice is to keep it simple. A well-lit, properly framed, ‘locked-off’ shot will look convincing as TV-standard. Mobile video journalists who try to get too fancy with panning shots and changing focuses end up with something akin to a bad amateur wedding video. But get the sun in the right place, get your sound right and the current standard of mobile device is capable of getting your footage onto network TV.”

 

Review and Approval in the Cloud: It's Time

 

Collaborative review and approval apps aren’t necessarily a new concept. In fact, my first experience working with them was back in 2006 when I began working with a startup called syncVUE. It was a great product - it was ahead of its time in so many ways. And that was the problem. It was ahead of its time.

 

Facebook was 2 years old; Twitter was an infant that people didn’t quite understand (“why would anyone care that I’m eating a cheeseburger right now, and who wants to read my 140 character blathering?”). Social Media Gurus didn’t exist (thankfully) and clouds were something that just ruined your summer day.

 

And along came syncVUE - a "collaborative review and approval" application for post production artists who were sick of traveling, sitting in traffic, just to have to their client or team look over their shoulders as they reviewed a clip. It was novel. It was innovative. It was based on Skype. What the hell is Skype?

 

Oddly, that was one of the biggest barriers to adoption. No one wanted to embrace a web-based communication tool that they either never heard of, didn’t understand, or weren’t comfortable with implementing. Some enterprise clients refused to install it for security reasons - they weren’t allowed to bring it inside the firewall. So the big clients and the studios weren’t allowed to use it,  they would never experience syncVUE.

 

It was ahead of its time.

 

Fast forward to today. The Cloud - especially in post production - is everywhere. Thank you Adobe. Artists are sharing on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram among others. They’re avidly using Dropbox, Google Docs, Vimeo, YouTube and email to collaborate on their work. They’re not only working in the Cloud, they live their lives in the Cloud. Sharing - not only amongst different people, but between multiple mobile and desktop devices - is the new norm. It’s ubiquitous.

 

So what does that mean for collaborative review and approval? We’re ready.

 

 

Enter Wipster.

 

Founded by filmmaker/videographer Rollo Wenlock, Wipster was born from an age-old need, but based on today’s realities. Meaning, the realities in which we live and work today. As a filmmaker working with colleagues and clients spread around the world; and using myriad disparate tools that, by themselves work great, but when stitched together to attempt a meaningful workflow, get very messy.

 

The status quo kind of worked. It was a painful process. It was ugly. Rollo knew there had to be a better way. Then one morning, he was inspired.

 

"In November 2012, at 7am in the morning, I was looking out the window holding my newborn child. The sun was coming up and it hit the dust on the window. I could see the dust as a layer on top of the sun behind it. I suddenly thought ‘why don’t we make comments right on top of the video?’ I found a great team and we started the build the product.” 

 

And thus, Wipster was born.

 

The Wipster launch press release describes it well. Here’s an excerpt:

 

Wipster is a beautifully designed, intuitive digital media review and approval platform designed for content creators, filmmakers, in-house corporate media teams, or anyone creating short-form video projects. Wipster helps bring together creative media teams, their colleagues and clients from wherever they may be to collaborate on digital media projects; simply, elegantly and quickly.

Wipster combines a breadth of collaborative features with powerful video review features, such as the ability to create content rich emails and share secure folders with anyone with a simple invite. Wipster also offers frame accurate video playback, contextual commenting and version stacking - all in a simple interface that eliminates the tedium of connecting regionally disparate creative teams. Plus, Wipster allows users to deliver unlimited videos in their original formats - ideal for any post production workflow. The team at Wipster has invested significant time and resources to ensure the user experience is as simple, elegant and fun as possible.

Wipster is available as a cloud-based, subscription service with options to meet any teams’ collaboration requirements. Wipster also provides users with a “Free Forever” plan that gives teams access to core Wipster features, and 15 minutes of video uploads per month.

 

But the Wipster brand video describes it even better:

Wipster launches new cloud based video collaboration platform from Wipster on Vimeo.

 

 

 

If you create video, and you work with more than one person to do it, you need to check out Wipster. Sign up here for a free trial. You’ll be hooked!

What's The Buzz? The BuZZ!

 

Larry Jordan has been working hard. Very hard. And so has his team at Larry Jordan & Associates and the Digital Production BuZZ. For the past 7 years, the Digital Production BuZZ has teamed up with the NAB Show as an offical media partner, and year after year, Larry and his team simply raise the bar.

Every year.

And I know personally, because every year I've worked with his entire crew - booking interviews, pitching them on interview ideas and potential guests. And I know first-hand the work that goes into producing this show.

So I was very happy for them to learn the results of their latests endeavors at NAB 2014. Congratualtions guys! Now get some rest (although I know you won't)!

Check out the news from their latest press release:

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

Larry Jordan’s Digital Production BuZZ Coverage of the 2014 NAB Show Drives Record Growth, Expanded Listenership

 

The BuZZ Reports 230% Increase in Listeners during the 2014 NAB Show, 

and 35% Year-Over-Year Growth; Draws Listeners from 182 Countries Worldwide

 

 

Burbank, CA (May 6 , 2014) – Larry Jordan & Associates, Inc. and the Digital Production BuZZ (www.digitalproductionbuzz.com) are reporting record growth in its worldwide audience, and its most successful year as an Official Media Partner of the 2014 NAB Show. During the month of April 2014, which includes its 2014 NAB Show coverage, the Digital Production BuZZ experienced a 230% jump in listeners, drawing an expanded audience from 182 countries worldwide.

 

The Digital Production BuZZ is also reporting an overall 35% year-over-year growth in its audience. This significant growth is attributed to the caliber of influential and engaging guests and content presented throughout the year, and during major industry conferences such as NAB, BVE, DV Expo and Creatasphere. Additionally, the Digital Production BuZZ has garnered the support of some of the industry’s biggest players, such as Blackmagic Design, Adobe Systems, Moviola, G-Technology, Promise Technology, and Shutterstock.

 

During NAB 2014, the Digital Production BuZZ successfully delivered over 80 live and recorded interviews with the production and post production industry’s most influential players. In addition to its audio broadcasts, the BuZZ delivered video broadcasts of its interviews as a result of its partnership with Moviola.

 

"The 2014 NAB Show was our most ambitious effort to date;" said Larry Jordan, executive producer and host of the Digital Production BuZZ. "We set some lofty goals to showcase the best of NAB to the world, and I’m delighted to say we succeeded. Our team of 30 incredibly talented people worked around the clock to deliver the news from the show. I also need to thank our amazing sponsors; they are the backbone that makes the BuZZ possible. Without their support we would not be able to produce the kind of show that draws thousands of people into our global community week after week."

 

The Digital Production BuZZ has been an Official Media Partner of the NAB Show since 2008 and has brought listeners the hottest news, insights and perspectives from the production and post production community’s most influential players.

 

About the Digital Production BuZZ

Heard in over 182 countries around the world, the Digital Production BuZZ is the industry’s longest-running podcast covering creative content producers and tech news for media production, post-production, marketing and distribution. 

 

New episodes of the weekly Digital Production BuZZ air every Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm PDT. Listen live here or download the program later on iTunes. Listeners can also sign up for the free, weekly BuZZ Newsletter and get a sneak peak of each week’s show by visiting www.digitalproductionbuzz.com.

 

Larry Jordan is the executive producer and host of the Digital Production BuZZ. Larry is a renowned media expert, Apple-certified trainer specializing in Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere training, author, and member of the Directors Guild of America and Producers Guild of America. Co-host Michael Horton is also an influential, experienced member of the creative community, and is well known as an actor, film editor and is the co-founder and co-producer of the world-renowned CPUG SuperMeet. Cirina Catania, supervising producer of the BuZZ, is a writer/director/journalist and member of the Producers Guild of America and the Writers Guild of America. To schedule an interview on the Digital Production BuZZ, contact Cirina at [email protected]. 

Debbie Price is the Special Events Producer of all the 2014 NAB Show coverage for the Digital Production BuZZ.  She also produces the 2 Reel Guys video webisodes, all live seminars and events, and directs operations at Larry Jordan & Associates, Inc.  

iOgrapher for iPhone 5s and iPad Air to Make Macworld Debut

 

Creators of the First iPad Filmmaking Case with Steadicam Handles Expands into Burgeoning iPhone Filmmaking Market; Makes Macworld Debut 

 

San Marino, CA (March 25, 2014) – iOgrapher® LLC (www.iographer.com) today announced it will debut prototypes of the brand new iOgrapher for Apple iPad Air and iPhone 5S in its booth #730 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco later this week. This is also iOgrapher LLC’s debut appearance at the Macworld Expo since formally launching in November, 2013.

 

During the show, the iOgrapher team will provide demonstrations of its entire product offering, which spans support for all Apple iOS devices, including the iOgrapher for the iPad 2/3/4, the iPad Mini, the newly launched iPad Air and the widely popular iPhone 5s.

 

 

iOgrapher for the iPhone 5s will begin shipping in April 2014, while the iOgrapher for iPad Air is expected to ship in May 2014. The Company is accepting pre-orders from it web site (www.iographer.com) beginning immediately. The iOgrapher for the iPad Air is priced at $64.95 USD and the iOgrapher for the iPhone 5s is priced at $39.95 USD.

 

The iOgrapher’s unique design features two handles on each side of the case, making the iPad a hand-held ‘steadicam rig,’ greatly reducing shaky footage common when shooting video with mobile devices. The iOgrapher is also designed to enable users to easily add 37mm lenses to its lens mount area for wide angles, fisheye looks, or to capture macro or close up shots. Users can attach lighting and audio gear to its three accessory shoes on the top of the case. The bottom of the case is designed for mounting the iPad to any standard tripod, monopod, or portable dolly. 

 

Created by high-school media arts teacher and filmmaker, Dave Basulto, the iOgrapher was inspired by young filmmakers, who he wanted to empower with the ability to shoot and edit video, take stills and stream video live - all from an inexpensive, accessible device. 

 

About iOgrapher 

The iOgrapher is an all purpose mobile filmmaking case for the Apple iPad and iPad Mini, and iPhone 5s, designed and manufactured in the United States. The iOgrapher is constructed from high quality, extremely tough polycarbonate/ABS, and its patent-pending design is for everyone from families with kids, to students, to Indies and professional filmmakers, videographers and mobile journalists. For more information, please visit www.iographer.com, follow us on Twitter at @iographer, or ‘Like’ us in Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Iographer. 

 

iOgrapher is a Registered Trademark of iOgrapher LLC. All iOgrapher product designs are patent-pending.

 

iOgrapher for iPhone 5s and iPad Air to Debut at NAB 2014

 

It was just about a year ago that Dave Basulto and I had some of our first conversations about iOgrapher. This little idea he had. An idea that, maybe with a little Kickstarter backing, he could get off the ground and maybe even change the way a few people think about filmmaking with an iOS device.

Last year at NAB, Dave walked the show floor conducting interviews with vendors and exhibitors using only a 3D print prototype of his design. People were blown away. So much so, they were distracted from their own interviews to ask Dave about his invention. People flocked around him, taking pictures, asking questions. At that moment, we knew we had something.

Fast forward one year later.  Dave's coming to NAB with a whole slew of his creations. iOgrapher for the iPad, iPad Mini, iPad Air, and the iPhone 5s. My how a year changes things. And, he has a booth in the South Hall Lower Level - arguably, the hot spot of NAB.

 

Above: The iOgrapher on-set in the studios of Rampant Design Tools

 

Here's a snapshot from the press release on what you'll see if you come visit the iOgrapher booth:

 

San Marino, CA (March 5, 2014) – iOgrapher® LLC (www.iographer.com) today announced it will debut the brand new iOgrapher for Apple iPad Air and iPhone 5S in its booth #SL3630 in the Plug In Pavilion at NAB 2014 in Las Vegas. This is also iOgrapher LLC’s debut appearance at the NAB conference since formally launching in November, 2013.

 During the show, the iOgrapher team will provide demonstrations of its entire product offering, which spans support for all Apple iOS devices, including the iOgrapher for the iPad 2/3/4, the iPad Mini, the newly launched iPad Air and the widely popular iPhone 5s.

 iOgrapher for the iPhone 5s will begin shipping in April 2014, while the iOgrapher for iPad Air is expected to ship in May 2014. The Company is accepting pre-orders from it web site (www.iographer.com) beginning immediately. The iOgrapher for the iPad Air is priced at $64.95 USD and the iOgrapher for the iPhone 5s is priced at $39.95 USD.

 The iOgrapher’s unique design features two handles on each side of the case, making the iPad a hand-held ‘steadicam rig,’ greatly reducing shaky footage common when shooting video with mobile devices. The iOgrapher is also designed to enable users to easily add 37mm lenses to its lens mount area for wide angles, fisheye looks, or to capture macro or close up shots. Users can attach lighting and audio gear to its three accessory shoes on the top of the case. The bottom of the case is designed for mounting the iPad to any standard tripod, monopod, or portable dolly. 

 Created by high-school media arts teacher and filmmaker, Dave Basulto, the iOgrapher was inspired by young filmmakers, who he wanted to empower with the ability to shoot and edit video, take stills and stream video live - all from an inexpensive, accessible device. 

 The entire family of iOgrapher filmmaking cases for the iPad and iPhone are also available from B&H Photo.

 

About iOgrapher 

The iOgrapher is an all purpose mobile filmmaking case for the Apple iPad and iPad Mini, and iPhone 5s, designed and manufactured in the United States. The iOgrapher is constructed from high quality, extremely tough polycarbonate/ABS, and its patent-pending design is for everyone from families with kids, to students, to Indies and professional filmmakers, videographers and mobile journalists. For more information, please visit www.iographer.com, follow us on Twitter at @iographer, or ‘Like’ us in Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Iographer. 

 

iOgrapher is a Registered Trademark of iOgrapher LLC. All iOgrapher product designs are patent-pending.

 

 

 

 

5K for Under $2.5K: Rampant Design Tools Will Rock NAB 2014

 

If you put a group of software engineers in a room with a directive to develop an application, they will competently write millions of lines of code that will trigger every feature, bell and whistle you ask them to. And that’s fine.

 

If you ask a seasoned, respected, and sought after visual effects artist to create an application…well, you get something very different. You get something jaw dropping. Something elegant. Something that mirrors exactly the way YOU want to work. Something that resonates. Something that makes you realize “I need that.”

 

And that’s exactly what Sean Mullen of Rampant Design Tools did. He’s created a masterpiece. In truth, he’s created libraries full of masterpieces! And he’s going to be at NAB 2014 showing off his latest creations, that in my opinion, will blow your mind.

 

Sean makes Quicktime elements for VFX artists and editors. And that’s an incredible over simplification of what and how he does it. Here’s a guy who, every time I talk to him, is in his studio, with his RED or BMC cameras, painstakingly shooting and rendering images to include his in massive library of elements. He approaches his work as any VFX pro would - with care; with attention to detail; with attention to perfection; with attention to elegance.

 

So if you’re going to NAB this year, here’s a snapshot of what you’ll see:

 

In its booth #SL3631 in the Plug In Pavilion, the Rampant team will unveil the Rampant Cinema Series 5K, Rampant Broadcast Series 4K, Rampant Production Series 2K, and Rampant Essentials 2K drives - the highest resolution Quicktime-based Drag-and-Drop elements on the market today.

 

New at NAB 2014: Rampant Delivers 5K Brilliance
Each Rampant Drive in the new series includes 12 complete volumes of elements and offer editors and visual effects artists optimal flexibility, quality and value. They include:

Rampant Cinema Series 5K
Rampant’s new Cinema Series 5K is the first in the industry to deliver 5K effects and tools for editors at the highest resolutions on the market today. The Rampant Cinema Series offers drag-and-drop high speed effects up to 120FPS at a mind blowing 5120x2700 resolution. 

Rampant Broadcast Series 4K
Rampant’s Broadcast Series 4K offers drag and drop high speed effects up to 120FPS at 4096x2160 resolution.

Rampant Production Series 2K
For those who don't need the massive resolution of Rampant 5k and 4k, we offer budget friendly drag and drop high speed effects up to 120FPS at 2048x1080 resolution.  

Rampant Essentials
With this announcement, Rampant has re-branded its existing family of Quicktime elements - 75 products - as the Rampant Essentials library.  

Pricing and Availability
The entire series of 5K, 4K and 2K elements are available immediately and are priced as follows:

Rampant Cinema Series 5K: $2,499.00 USD
Rampant Broadcast Series 4K: $1,299.00 USD
Rampant Production Series 2K: $799.00 USD
Rampant Essentials: $999.00 USD

For more information or to purchase any of Rampant Design Tools solutions, please visit www.rampantdesigntools.com. 

 

And if you’re not going to NAB, and you can’t wait to get your hands on these, well, they’re available now.

 

So…what are you waiting for?

 

BuZZ.Worthy: The Digital Production BuZZ Last Night

 

As we head full steam into NAB 2014, Larry Jordan, executive producer and host of the Digital Production BuZZ, is keeping the industry discussion lively with some of the most interesting and influential players in our community. And last night was no exception.

 

Check out last night’s interviews on the Digital Production BuZZ here: http://www.digitalproductionbuzz.com

 

If you missed the live webcast last night, here's what you'll hear about when you tune in:

 

 

John Swanbeck, Writer/Director/Producer,BlueSwan Films 
Continuing our look at the craft of acting, John Swanbeck, Writer/Director/Producer of "The Big Kahuna,” talks about O "How to Steal the Scene and End Up Playing the Lead". (It's his new book now available on Amazon.)

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Johnny Brower, Writer/Producer, The POP 69 Movie

Johnny Brower is the writer and producer of "The POP 69 Movie." This is based upon the historical events that prompted John Lennon and Yoko Ono to travel across the world to perform for the first time as the Plastic Ono Band. Johnny shares his inside story with Larry.

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LaToya Morgan, Writer/Producer, 

LaToya Morgan is an award-winning screenwriter, a 2013 Producer's Guild of America Diversity Workshop Fellow and a member of the WGA-West Non-Fiction Caucus. LaToya talks with Larry about what it takes to be a successful Hollywood writer.  She also talks to Larry about the PGA Power of Diversity Workshop Call for Entries. Out of hundreds of entries, only 10 will be selected to attend this prestigious yearly workshop at the PGA headquarters in Los Angeles, taught by some of the industry's most prestigious producers. For more information, visit pgadiversity.org  

 

LaToya was also one of nine WGAW screenwriters who made the cut for this year’s Feature Access Project, the org’s program designed to promote diversity and raise the profile of minority writers within the entertainment industry. 

 

 

The Digital Production BuZZ is available for download by visiting DigitalProductionBuZZ.com. The BuZZ is also available on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-production-buzz-aac/id73329533.  

iOgrapher Teams up with University of Arizona's Project FOCUS

 

When iOgrapher's inventor/founder Dave Basulto first approached me last spring about his new invention, I knew he had something special. My gut told me that consumers would love it; and I knew the professional production crowd would love it too (the best camera is the one you have with you, right!?).

But what I wasn't expecting was the outpouring from the educational community - not only from filmschools, but from high schools and the university leve as well. So I was really excited - and proud - when the University of Arizona reached out and told us about the amazing things they're doing with special needs students.

And I was especially proud to be involved with this announcement:

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

 iOgrapher® LLC and the University of Arizona Project FOCUS to Help Students with Disabilities Learn Filmmaking Techniques on the iPad Mini

 

  iOgrapher Filmmaking Case for the Apple iPad Mini Incorporates Design Ideal for Students with Disabilities; Handles Make it Easier to Hold, Shoot Video

 

San Marino, CA (October, 23 2013) – The creators of the patent-pending iOgrapher® filmmaking support case for the iPad Mini (www.iographer.com) today announced that it has been chosen by the University of Arizona’s Project FOCUS to help students with disabilities learn filmmaking and editing techniques using the Apple iPad Mini and the new iOgrapher filmmaking support case.

 

The University of Arizona’s Project FOCUS is dedicated to supporting students with intellectual and physical disabilities, and has designed innovative curricula for its students, built on technologies such as the Apple iPad, to help them overcome challenges and ultimately thrive. While Project FOCUS provides iPads to each of its students, many students struggle with grasping and balancing the iPad while shooting video. The iOgrapher, with its built-in handles and tripod mounts has been selected by the University’s Project FOCUS as the ideal solution to enhance the mobile filmmaking experience for their students.

 

Phyllis Brodsky is project coordinator for Project FOCUS, University of Arizona. While searching for tools and technologies to enhance the curriculum and overall university experience for her students with disabilities, she discovered iOgrapher.

 

“When I found the iOgrapher, my first thought was how this product could have an unexpected, yet significant impact on people with disabilities,” said Phyllis. “Project FOCUS’ primary aim is helping students with intellectual and physical disabilities better experience the University life, attend courses and just experience campus life at the University of Arizona to the fullest. A one-to-one iPad program is a big part of our program, and videography and photography are often a big part of what our students do. Some use photos or videos to communicate while others like making short video productions that they post on YouTube. We are excited to have the opportunity to use the iOgrapher with our group of students. I believe it will offer them greater physical stability, visual focus and fine motor dexterity then they've had in the past. It will also step it up a notch for them as they think about using it to record interviews and create more professional-style videos.”

 

About the iOgrapher for the iPad

The iOgrapher for the Apple iPad is the first all purpose film making case for the iPad and iPad Mini and is designed and manufactured in the United States. The iOgrapher is constructed from high quality, extremely tough polycarbonate, and its patent-pending design is for everyone from families with kids, to students, to Indies and professional filmmakers and videographers. 

 

The iOgrapher’s unique design features two handles on each side of the case, transforming the iPad mini into a hand-held ‘steadicam rig’ which eliminates shaky footage common when shooting video with mobile devices. The iOgrapher is also designed to enable consumers and filmmakers alike to easily add 37mm lenses to its lens mount area for wide angles, fisheye looks, or to capture macro or close up shots. Users can attach lighting and audio gear to its three accessory shoes on the top of the case. The bottom of the case is designed to enable mounting to any standard tripod, monopod, or portable dolly. 

 

Created by high-school media arts teacher and filmmaker, Dave Basulto, the iOgrapher was inspired by Dave’s students, who he wanted to empower with the ability to shoot and edit video, take stills and stream video live - all from an inexpensive, accessible device. 

 

Pricing and Availability

The iOgrapher for the iPad Mini is available immediately. Priced at $65.00 USD, the iOgrapher can be purchased by visiting www.iographer.com. The Company is also now accepting pre-orders for the iOgrapher for the iPad 3 and 4. Pre-orders can also be placed by visiting www.iographer.com.

 

About iOgrapher 

The iOgrapher for the Apple iPad is the first all purpose film making case for the iPad. Constructed from high grade, extremely tough moulded plastic, the iOgrapher is designed for everyone from families with kids, to students, to Indies to professional filmmakers and videographers. For more information, please visit www.iographer.com, follow us on Twitter at @iographer, or ‘Like’ us in Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Iographer. 

 

iOgrapher is a Registered Trademark of iOgrapher LLC. All iOgrapher product designs are patent-pending.

 

Rampant Design Tools: En Fuego!

Simply stated, these guys are hot. If you're an editor, compositor, VFX artist on a budget and deadline - I've just described all of you - then you should check these guys out.

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

Rampant Design Tools Launches Massive New Libraries of Optical Light Transition and FX Elements for Filmmakers, Editors

 

 Stage Light Transitions, Speed Lights, Light Impacts and Gradient Overlays Deliver Nearly 1,000 Visually Stunning Quicktime Based Drag and Drop Elements; Rampant Adds New Online Training Resource for Customers 

 

 

Orlando, FL (September 26, 2013) – Rampant Design Tools (www.rampantdesigntools.com) today announced it has launched four massive new libraries of its signature Quicktime-based Drag-and-Drop VFX elements for filmmakers, VFX artists and video editors, delivering nearly 1,000 new high definition, visually stunning themed optical transitions and overlays. 

 

Rampant Design Tools also announced today it has developed a comprehensive resource for customers to help make the most of their workflow using Rampant’s elements. RDT Training (http://tuts.rampantdesigntools.com) offers completely free training in Adobe After Effects, Premiere, Apple Final Cut Pro X, Motion, Avid and more. In addition to singular tutorials, Rampant has started two training series; Practical Effects for Editors, hosted by Rampant founder and renowned VFX artist, Sean Mullen, shows editors how to add complex visual effects techniques to their workflow with the software they already have. Learning Final Cut Pro X, hosted by Apple Certified Expert Stefanie Mullen, brings customers up to speed quickly on Apple's latest editing apps.

 

New Elements from Rampant

Available immediately from www.rampantdesigntools.com, Rampant Design Tools new libraries include Rampant Stage Light Transitions, Rampant Speed Lights, Rampant Light Impacts and Rampant Gradient Overlays. Each library is priced at $99.00 USD.

 

• Rampant Stage Light Transitions is a library of over 200 high definition (1080P, 1920x1080), Quicktime based drag-and-drop light element transitions that use multiple stage light, optical light, and lighting effects and flares to add an instant, stylized look to customers’ video. Elements within the library can be mixed and matched for infinite combinations of ‘looks’ and enabling unique sequences every time. 

 

• Rampant Speed Lights is a library of over 400 high defnition (1080P, 1920x1080) optical light element transitions ideally suited for energized, high action and sporting event video content and are ideal for creating stylized transitions, bumpers and lower thirds.

 

• Rampant Light Impacts is a library of 160 light effects and edge lighting for aggressive, in-your-face, exciting high energy video. These high definition (1080P, 1920x1080) light elements are ideal for editors, VFX artists and compositors looking to quickly add punch to their video projects.

 

• Rampant Gradient Overlays delivers 200 high definition (1080P, 1920x1080), beautiful color and light effect elements for video editors and VFX artists, offering drag-and-drop, Quicktime-based Film Flash, Light Effects and Edge Lighting to add instant beauty and softness to any video.

 

Rampant Design Tools offers a unique, time-saving approach for budget- and time-crunched editors who need to quickly add quality VFX or design elements to their projects. Rampant Design Tools solutions are compatible with all editing platforms and compositing applications that are able to read Quicktime files, including Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects and Premiere), Sony Vegas, Media 100, Apple Motion, NUKE, Apple Final Cut Pro, FCP X and Avid Media Composer. They are also designed to complement filmmakers and VFX artists existing workflows and integrate well with pipelines comprised of industry-leading VFX and color correction solutions.

 

All of Rampant Design Tools newly launched solutions are available immediately and are priced at $99.00 USD each. For more information or to purchase any of Rampant Design Tools solutions, please visit www.rampantdesigntools.com. 

 

About Rampant Design

Rampant was founded by Visual Effects Artist Sean Mullen. With over 60 credits in feature film and television, Sean has shot and created VFX elements for network shows, feature films, private hollywood libraries and has created content for many of the major stock companies His work has touched such acclaimed Hollywood and television productions as Charmed, Ally McBeal, NCIS, Felicity, Nip/Tuck, Idle Hands, Lake Placid and Any Given Sunday. Sean was inspired by his editor friends to create the first Rampant Design Tools - elements for his friends to mix and match and drop on their timelines that would instantly add a unique look / flavor to their videos. This inspiration essentially gave birth to many of the product lines you see at Rampant today. For more information, please visit www.rampantdesigntools.com.