Camera “Log” Signals in Production: Part 2 – Typical Use Cases For Working With “Log” Signals 7 min read

Camera “Log” Signals in Production: Part 2 – Typical Use Cases For Working With “Log” Signals

Part one of this article discusses the origin and ideas behind "log" images as produced in almost every camera system in digital cinematography. In this second part we want to take a closer look at how you work with these images – be it as the "log" live output of the camera as an HD-SDI signal, or as the "log" footage recorded on camera media. We will discuss how to benefit from typical look workflows on set within the camera department and beyond. As the setup for dealing with log signals on set varies with the expected level of interactivity, we illustrate the benefits in five scenarios.

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5 Examples: How Others Benefit From the DIT’s Work 5 min read

5 Examples: How Others Benefit From the DIT’s Work

The DIT handles a variety of different tasks on set. While the creation of camera backups might still be the most well-known to others, his work in fact goes far beyond that. And so do the benefits he creates for others. In this article we will outline 5 examples that show how others benefit from the work of the DIT and discuss how professional software can support the DIT.

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My DIT Cart: Sam Petrov 6 min read

My DIT Cart: Sam Petrov

A DIT cart can be a heavy and complex piece of equipment, with tons cords and data cables hanging everywhere – but it doesn't have to be. The cart of DIT Sam Petrov for example follows a sleek design where not a single cord is visible from the front. In a recent interview Sam shares some details on his equipment, and explains what Steve Jobs has to do with the design of his cart.

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On-Set Data Management and Color: DIT Supervisor Steve Liu on the Production of “Hidden Man” 11 min read

On-Set Data Management and Color: DIT Supervisor Steve Liu on the Production of “Hidden Man”

Shooting a historical movie can be an exciting experience. The historical costumes, locations, and settings often seem to take not only the viewer, but also the entire production team back in time. Steve Liu had such an experience on the Chinese production ‘Hidden Man’, on which he worked as a DIT supervisor. Set in the 1937 Beijing, the movie gives a lot of insights into the old Republic of China at the time. In a recent interview Steve shares some details on his work on this production.

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Offloading Camera Footage: How to Benefit From Working with Offload Manager 4 min read

Offloading Camera Footage: How to Benefit From Working with Offload Manager

Offload Manager supports your offloading tasks on set: It enables secure backups, and documents your work in comprehensive reports. Besides these obvious gains, there are a number of advantages "under the hood". These may not be obvious at first, but can make your daily work on set significantly easier. In this blogpost we want to discuss some of these benefits.

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On-Set Color for Deadpool 2 (Part 2): 2nd Unit DITs Mitch Bax and Ryan McGregor On Keeping Look Consistency 10 min read

On-Set Color for Deadpool 2 (Part 2): 2nd Unit DITs Mitch Bax and Ryan McGregor On Keeping Look Consistency

Working as DIT on 2nd Unit can be different from main unit in many aspects. One key task is to maintain consistency with the work of the main unit – often without anyone from main unit being present on set. DITs Mitch Bax and Ryan McGregor worked on the 2nd Unit of Deadpool 2. In a recent interview they share their experiences and offer some advise for joining a production on 2nd Unit.

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My DIT Cart: Adam Braverman 6 min read

My DIT Cart: Adam Braverman

DIT carts come in various forms and sizes. What they all have in common is that they are designed to support their owners best in their daily tasks. The cart of DIT Adam Braverman is a compact and powerful cart that fits just about anywhere on set.

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