Easy guide to production
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) 360 degree cameras and Virtual Reality are all the rage right now, and while I have some reservations about the ability to use them as a narrative device (as does Steven Spielberg), I think they could make incredible documentary cameras. Another great use is for … [Read more...]
By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) While most people are caught up in the hype of movie panels in Hall H and TV panels in and around Ballroom 20, many may just forget that Comic-Con's roots are in the ever popular comic book. But Google hasn't, and it's created a new reader for mobile devices that … [Read more...]
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) Looks like the NBA and Twitter have expanded content partnership that will bring exclusive original live programming and video to Twitter along with its adjacent products Vine and Periscope. This marks a two-year renewal with the NBA but it is also the first time … [Read more...]
By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) The results are trickling in for the 2016 My RØDE Reel Short Film Competition. The short film competition that offers nearly $500,000 in cash and prizes, has been going on since last Spring, and during the next week or so, we're goinging to see just who won. For … [Read more...]
By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) When Jeff Overall, CEO of PolarPro appeared on the ABC reality series Shark Tank, he made a pitch for funds to expand his company's reach into the mobile platform. Already known for accessories to support GoPro, drones and other forms of mobile filmmaking, the … [Read more...]
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) It's extraordinary how far mobile filmmaking has come in the last few years and one of the apps at the forefront making it a reality is FiLMiC Pro. It was already a near perfect software solution to leverage the capabilities of the iPhone or iPad (and now … [Read more...]
By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) FiLMiC Pro has announced their second annual mobile short filmmaking competition, with over $25,000 in prizes at stake. The only catch is that you shoot your entry on a mobile device using their professional grade app. There are a few changes this year, including that … [Read more...]
By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) In a much smaller, yet often used venue on Apple's campus at 1 Infinite Loop, CEO Tim Cook and his team announced the smaller iPhone SE and iPad Pro 9.7-inch model, with just as much performance as their bigger brothers. Plus an update to AppleTV, iOS 9.3, and a firm … [Read more...]
By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) With its ability to shoot in 4K, slow motion at up to 240 fps, and some marvelous supporting apps for everything from color correction to video editing, it's no secret that the iPhone can be a wonderful way to craft your vision. Well, film and TV star Olivia Wilde is … [Read more...]
By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) On March 21st, Apple will have their Spring event. What will it be about? Well, thanks to their typical cryptic invitations, the internet is a buzz as to what "looping us in" really means. And I have an idea ... … [Read more...]
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) Filmmakers today are surrounded by an incredible amount of tools that allow independents and mobile filmmakers to create amazing footage. Actually, let me rephrase that: Filmmakers today are surrounded by an incredible amount of inexpensive tools. Luma Touch has … [Read more...]
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) The Toronto Smartphone Film Festival is one of the fastest-growing independent film festivals in Toronto. It celebrates innovation and creativity within the filmmaking community, by the use of smartphones as a medium. Launched in 2012, the festival is entering its … [Read more...]
By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) Rampant Design is teaming up with mobile video guru Dave Basulto to create a special bundle of mobile digital assets for iOgrapher users. The plan is to offer over 1,000 HD drag and drop overlays that Rampant is known for, in order to take mobile film projects to a … [Read more...]
UPDATE: 3DRobotics reports that the latest version of their Solo App is now available for download in the iTunes App Store and Google Play. A month earlier than planned! By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) DJI may get all the attention when it comes to drones, but they aren't the only game in town. … [Read more...]
By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) After shooting an award winning feature for Sundance last year, the director of Tangerine is back with another film shot on the iPhone. Is Apple's smartphone really becoming the go-to indie platform like John Lasseter predicts? … [Read more...]
By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) Short of heading down to the local sports bar and slugging down beer and greasy nachos to watch the game, is there any way for a cord cutter to stream the Super Bowl 50 live in the comfort of your own home? Well, we've got your back. Here's how: … [Read more...]
