No Desktop Video Device Detected
If the message 'No Desktop Video Device Detected' appears when trying to use one of Blackmagic's I/O boxes, have no fear! Simply follow the steps below and you'll be back in business in no time. Don't panic if you see this message! 1. Open up System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General. 2. Select... Continue Reading →
Begone, 24p Judder!
So you've got a brand new space grey16" MacBook Pro with the incredible Magic Keyboard - a huge improvement over the butterfly keyboard of Apple's previous laptops - and you've also patted yourself on the back for applying a screen protector to keep those magical keys from scuffing the Retina display. What's the very first... Continue Reading →
Troubleshooting the Teranex Mini SDI to HDMI 8K
As I wrote in an earlier post, the Teranex Mini SDI to HDMI 8K is the only solution I'm aware of for calibrating an external monitor connected to a Mac using the UltraStudio 4K Mini. The converter is supposed to work with third-party calibration probes but several users have reported issues, including one who tried... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year!
Minji. Sony a7 III, 35mm f/1.8, Cine2, Leeming LUT Pro and RocketStock LUT.
Asus Lousy Customer Support: Exhibit A
So I contact Asus Online Customer Service because I'm unable to adjust the brightness level of HDR content in the OSD of the PA32UCX. The chat lasted thirty long minutes. Had I known Asus support was this atrocious, I would have gladly spent the extra money for Apple's Pro Display XDR instead. Asus: Hello! Please... Continue Reading →
Random Stuff
My Asus PA32UCX arrived several weeks earlier than promised; but it's been almost six weeks now since placing my order for the 16" MacBook Pro from a premium reseller here in Ho Chi Minh City. Any day now, I guess? In the meantime, I'm having the walls painted and new curtains installed in my room... Continue Reading →
Baby Canon C300?
I seldom write about Canon except to find fault with them, but in the interest of - impartiality? - I'm just gonna say that this video, shot with the EOS R, almost made me cry. hehe It's the closest thing to a C300 I've seen by any YouTuber using a mirrorless camera, which is to... Continue Reading →
Compressor v.4.4.5 App Not Verified by Google
If like me you get this dreaded message at midnight when urgently trying to upload your latest masterpiece of cinematic art to YouTube from Compressor, follow the steps below. Update [12.12.2019] Updating to v.4.4.6 made no difference.
Buying & Servicing Gear in SE Asia
I'm much happier with my little arrangement now (save for the audio, which I goofed up!). To my right, I've got the Lishuai LED 100WB-56 and to the left is the Lishuai C-700RSV. Throwing a touch of color on the wall behind me is a Yongnuo YN216 with blue filter. I've still got to find... Continue Reading →
Free Must-Have Tasty LUTs and Prism Bokeh Overlays
Here are a few of the 35 free LUTs available from RocketStock, along with some of their bokeh effects. I strongly recommended using Paul Leeming's corrective/conversion LUTs and doing color correction as well as secondary correction for skin tones prior to adding creative LUTs. https://youtu.be/QcDxWxVGvH0
RocketStock LUT Pack
A freaking awesome deal! 35 creative LUTs from RocketStock absolutely free. https://youtu.be/Y7ae6jjWQSc
RocketStock Video Assets and LUTs
The intro reel was shot using the G85, GH5 and a7 III and footage was graded with Leeming LUT Pro and RocketStock LUTs. Had a lot of fun with the Volumetric and Dust overlays from RocketStock. https://youtu.be/v20zZkXGbNE
Plans for 2020
https://youtu.be/wcyFUct18fg The intro was shot using the G85, GH5 and a7 III. Graded with Leeming LUT Pro. Video assets from RocketStock.
Update
It's that time of year when lots of us reflect on what we've done and hope to accomplish in the following year. First, I'll be uploading a video about what it's like trying to purchase equipment in Vietnam, as well as my experiences dealing with customer service over the years, from Sony, Edelkrone and a... Continue Reading →
Peter Lindgren Is Killing It!
This YouTuber from Sweden is worth your attention. https://youtu.be/qzqU0hJob1ghttps://youtu.be/K4P3DI6cqxo
JFK Champions Universal Health Care (1962)
https://youtu.be/ia4q3J1aQDQ Isn't it about time?
The Daejeon Chronicles 