I read an interesting article in the LA Times about the simultaneous release of his new film Bubble theatrically, on cable and on DVD all at the same time. This is an interesting and important development for young filmmakers in general and cinematographers specifically. What will we concider to be medium of highest impact in the future? Will it continue to be the theatrical release of our films?
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Sunday, January 22
Soderbergh's Release Schedule of Bubble
by
Bill Dill, ASC
on Sun 22 Jan 2006 10:38 PM PST
New Version of FrameForge 3D
by
Bill Dill, ASC
on Sun 22 Jan 2006 01:55 PM PST
 FrameForge 3D Studio Version 2 has been released. I consider FrameForge the finest previsualization software I've ever seen. The new version has some remarkable new features. The interface has been substantially improved. It seems a lot clearer, more intuitive.  A major new feature is a simulation of depth of field which they call TrueOptix™.  They say "This is not a Parallax simulation, but is true Depth of Field based on the optical properties of the frame, its circle of confusion, the f/stop and point of focus." I'm not so sure about the value or accuracy of the DOF tool because I don't know how it could take the powerful influence of psychology into consideration. However,  I consider the new distance measuring tool a major improvement for the cinematographer. Unfortunately the new Room Builder feature is not yet available to the Mac OS version. They say they will provide this feature as a free update as soon as it is finished for the Mac.  I haven't had a chance to look at it yet but as soon as I do I'll do a review of it here. |
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