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The AJA Ki Pro Mini: The Little Recorder with Big Dreams
Posted by Brad on Feb 22, 2012 & filed under Technical with 0 comments.
The AJA Ki Pro Mini: The Little Recorder with Big Dreams

The technology to make create instant files directly from a tape-based camera is not new. Many companies have been marketing devices since tapeless cameras first camera out. But as the market becomes more refine, the devices become more intuitive. AJA has been one of the leaders in this market, and their most recent device, the Ki Pro Mini is no exception.

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HTML 5 and Web Video
Posted by Jeremy Person on Jan 16, 2012 & filed under Industry Events with 0 comments.
HTML 5 and Web Video

One of the best improvements with HTML 5 is its ability to play video. Previously HTML alone was not able to display video so solutions such as Real Player, Flash, and Quicktime have been filling the gap. To play HTML 5 video you need a modern browser which is a problem for those of us dependent on an IT department within businesses and enterprises. For instance I'm sure many of your companies are still on Windows XP and Internet Explorer 6 (both released in 2001).

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#NABSHOW Buzz Coverage for #NAB2011
Posted by Kandy on Apr 07, 2011 & filed under Industry Events with 0 comments.

Ah-- so much to see and do over the span of this year’s National Association of Broadcasters 6-day convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, from April 9-April 14. There’s a great lineup of conferences set to begin April 9th and exhibitions to follow starting April 11th. If by chance you hadn’t planned on attending there’s still time to make it. NAB is still offering FREE passes to the exhibits on their website. Crews Control will be on the scene shooting a showcase of the best in gear and...

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Continuing Ed for Creative Endurance
Posted by Kandy on Mar 08, 2011 & filed under Industry Events with 0 comments.

Emerging new media and technology are ever-evolving factors that influence how creative professionals produce for our industry. Newer tools, methods and software are being released by the time we've mastered the last greatest thing to come along. How do creative’s stay ahead of the changes and still consistently produce fresh and relative content? We wanted to know about professional development for creative’s so we took a poll to get an idea. It turns out; production professionals are...

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April 2011 Film Festivals
Posted by Crews Control on Feb 03, 2011 & filed under Industry Events with 0 comments.

Phoenix Film Festival @ Harkins Scottsdale/ 101 Theater in Phoenix, AZ on March 31st – April 7th Beverly Hills Film Festival in Beverly Hills, CA on April 6th – 10th 10th Annual Ashland Film Festival in Ashland, OR on April 7th – 11th Sarasota Film Festival in Sarasota, FL on April 7th – 17th 44th WorldFest International Independent Film

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Sony PMW-F3 NYC Screening & Demo
Posted by Crews Control on Dec 13, 2010 & filed under Industry Events with 0 comments.
Sony PMW-F3 NYC Screening & Demo

On December 16 th, 2010 in NYC engage your SENSES.  Attend screening & demo for the PMW-F3 camera.  SEE a premiere screening of the first footage acquired with the camera.  HEAR a panel discussion with the production teams involved.  TOUCH Sony’s complete line of 35mm digital motion picture

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Sony Screening & Demo NEW Large Sensor PMW-F3
Posted by Crews Control on Nov 10, 2010 & filed under Industry Events with 0 comments.
Sony Screening & Demo NEW Large Sensor PMW-F3

On November 17th, 2010 engage your SENSES.  Attend the unveiling event for the PMW-F3 camera.  SEE a premiere screening of the first footage acquired with the camera.  HEAR a panel discussion with the production teams involved.  TOUCH Sony’s complete line of 35mm digital motion picture cameras.  Sign up here! Date: Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 | Two

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Crews Control University
Posted by Crews Control on Jul 27, 2010 & filed under Industry Events with 0 comments.
Crews Control University

Crews Control teams up with the best equipment resellers, manufactures and video production solutions providers for Crews Control University.  Our free classes provide an opportunity for our contacts to discuss video production solutions with their peers and with our experts with a minimum time investment.  The classes are usually 4 hours or less and include

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Trade Shows
Posted by Crews Control on Jul 08, 2010 & filed under Industry Events with 0 comments.

January: February: Broadcast Video Expo @ Earls Court in London, UK on February 15th – 17th, 2010 March: April: NAB Show @ Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV on April 9th – 14th, 2011 May: June: CineGear Entertainment Digital Expo in Hollywood, CA @ The Studios at Paramount on June 3rd – 5th, 2011 June: July: August: September: November: December:

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