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DSLR Tutorial: How to get the Filmlook & what you're doing wrong!

Jon Favreau Interviews Martin Scorsese About Filmmaking, Editing & Directing. How to take photos of the stars - part 1 ~ HDR photographer Note: this is part 1 of the tutorial. Click here to read part 2. You can also proceed to part 3 by clicking here. So I'm finally writing what I promised a few days ago - a tutorial on taking photos of the starry skies. Photos of the starry sky typically fall into one of the two categories: stars where the stars and the galaxy are sharp, star trails where the the apparent motion of the stars is captured. Equipment First of all I need to write a few words about necessary equipment. Another useful accessory might be additional batteries. Choosing location Before you start taking any shots it is very import you research the location during the day. Another thing you will have to avoid is moon. One more thing which is good to avoid are clouds. Also make sure to start taking photos a few hours after sunset when it is completely dark. Setting up Before taking any photos: If you decide to focus on the stars you will need to set your focus to infinity. Taking photos Post-processing

Showcase F65 users include some of the most world's most demanding cinematographers. Many have shared with us their thoughts for improvements, enhancements and refinements. And we've incorporated many of their best ideas in a suite of upgrades to the F65 and associated Sony products. Version 3.00 upgrade kit. Sony is pleased to announce that we are in final testing of the CBK-65EL V3.00 upgrade kit for the F65 digital cinema camera. We will be able to take service reservations beginning on July 15, 2013. The installation of the CBK-65EL V3.00 upgrade kit requires the replacement of a circuit board, as well as firmware and software reprogramming for the camera, the SR-R4 SR Master recorder and the SRK-CP1 Control Panel. Compatibility with the DVF-EL100 OLED viewfinder. The V3.00 upgrade adds an electrical connector for the DVF-EL100 viewfinder, while it retains the connector for the HDVF-C30W. Independent configuration of the HD SDI outputs 48p system support F65RAW Viewer 1.1.

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