Pomfort Basics

Managing data (Part One): Data integrity with checksums and hashes 9 min read

Managing data (Part One): Data integrity with checksums and hashes

One of the most important goals of data management on set is to maintain the integrity and completeness of all data recorded and created during production.This article is the first of a two-part series providing a basic introduction to the technical aspects of data management. We will take a closer look at what data integrity means, some potential issues that might threaten it, and how checksums and hash algorithms help protect it. 

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Sensor Check with Silverstack and Livegrade: Detecting Dirt 13 min read

Sensor Check with Silverstack and Livegrade: Detecting Dirt

To avoid costly retouching in post-production, it is recommended to regularly check the state of the sensor protection glass and clean it if necessary. So, how do you do that?This article outlines how to check your sensor for dirt using the Pomfort grading tools and also provide useful background information on soiled sensors and related consequences.

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My DIT Cart: Yusuf Arik 5 min read

My DIT Cart: Yusuf Arik

After working in different production and post-production positions, Yusuf decided to build his career as a DIT. In this interview, Yusuf gives detailed insights into his current setup and most-loved gear!

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My DIT Cart: Ben Whaley 6 min read

My DIT Cart: Ben Whaley

In this interview, Ben shares detailed insights into his setup and an important piece of advice: Don’t let anyone with a bug zapper near your cart.

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