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Happy Birthday TRS80

Happy Birthday TRS80

Fri, Aug 06, 2010

The TRS80 was the first mass produced consumer oriented computer. And David Hague was at the birth. Here's what it was all about.

The Shed in the Field - Part 4

The Shed in the Field - Part 4

Sat, Jul 17, 2010

The eternal quest to get gadgets and gizmos working from the Shed in the Field continues. Today its a Netcomm 3G router.

Interview: Douglas Spotted Eagle

Interview: Douglas Spotted Eagle

Fri, Jul 16, 2010

Douglas Spotted Eagle ("Spot" to his mates) is well known to many AusCam readers. David And Denby Smith had a very interesting chat to him some time back, and here it is in full.

The Shed in the Field - Part 2

The Shed in the Field - Part 2

Wed, Jul 14, 2010

Today was frustrating .... and still is .... but slowly, slowly The Shed is taking shape.

The Shed in the Field - Part 1 **Now with added video!"

The Shed in the Field - Part 1 **Now with added video!"

Mon, Jul 12, 2010

It’s true! I am in a shed in a field with room for the big screen TV, a desk, my laptop and desktop, a bed, kitchen 4 seater table and a workbench for preparing food on. Let's see what tech can do here?

Robocampro - Australia's Very Own

Robocampro - Australia's Very Own

Wed, Jun 09, 2010

The ROBOCAMpro is an innovative and lightweight crane, jib arm and motion control rig rolled into one. Click here for the video of it in action.

Increase your laptop battery life for free!

Increase your laptop battery life for free!

Sun, May 30, 2010

You can use some simple tricks to maybe more than double your laptop battery life says David Hague

FXHome - Wizard Combat! A Tutorial!

FXHome - Wizard Combat! A Tutorial!

Sun, May 30, 2010

Learn how to create special effects with FXHome.

Conroy's Internet Filter - A Filmmaker's Perception

Conroy's Internet Filter - A Filmmaker's Perception

Mon, May 24, 2010

Can Government policy towards the Internet change our filmmaking habits or possibilities. You bet says David Hague

Sony digital HD camcorders capture the drama in The Wateries

Sony digital HD camcorders capture the drama in The Wateries

Fri, May 21, 2010

Filmed in a mockumentary style, The Wateries made use of the Sony PMW-EX1, V1 and HVR-Z5P to mobilise acquisition in order to add drama and immediacy to the series.

Sony's New Interchangeable Lens Camcorder - the video!!

Mon, May 17, 2010

Australian first viewing we believe!!

I want to make my own 3D Movies

I want to make my own 3D Movies

Sat, May 08, 2010

So you want to edit and create your own Avatar. Well you can ..... but there is a price says David Hague

Video excerpts from ABCinema tutorials

Video excerpts from ABCinema tutorials

Tue, May 04, 2010

Video exceprts from the best selling video "ABCinema".

Video excerpts of Return to Anjo by Imaginaction

Video excerpts of Return to Anjo by Imaginaction

Tue, May 04, 2010

Three separate exceprts from David Smith's Feature Fil, "RETURN TO ANJO"

Return to ANJO

Return to ANJO

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

“A masterpiece of historical significance...destined for the Australian National Archives.” - John Westwood (Redgum TV Productions)

The Other Side of the Camera

The Other Side of the Camera

Tue, Mar 30, 2010

Meet Juanita Grayson our latest columnist. She views the perspective of film making from the other side of the camera...

Sony XDCAM cameras tackle surf and ski slopes

Sony XDCAM cameras tackle surf and ski slopes

Mon, Mar 29, 2010

Sony's AVCHD, XDCAM EX and XDCAM HD422 cameras demonstrate their flexibility and reliability in extreme sports environments

Making sense of TV standards

Making sense of TV standards

Mon, Mar 29, 2010

PAL, NTSC, 1080p, 1080i, progressive, interlaced, AVCHD ... what does it all mean? Frank McLeod de-mystifies.

Video Production Tips

Video Production Tips

Mon, Mar 15, 2010

Always ask the right question ...

Stan Harrington - Aussie Guerilla Filmmaker

Stan Harrington - Aussie Guerilla Filmmaker

Wed, Feb 24, 2010

Born Stelios (Stan) Georgiadis in Melbourne Australia, Stan Harrington has mastered the art of Guerilla film making, producing 8 films with 2 more currently in production.

The Art of Workflow

The Art of Workflow

Tue, Feb 23, 2010

So you’ve shot the masterpiece, scribbled some words and made a few graphics. Got the software working and it’s time to grab a cup of tea (or stronger) and sit down for some serious production time. So where do you start?

ABCinema

ABCinema

Wed, Jan 06, 2010

Recently I came across an educational DVD on film and video promoted as being the world's first interactive digital film course.

Silverlight and Windows 7

Silverlight and Windows 7

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

If you’ve read the stories about Windows 7 you’d be forgiven for thinking that it’s nothing more than what Vista ought to have been. Anthony Caruana found that it’s much more than that.

Camera Bags and Cases Roundup

Camera Bags and Cases Roundup

Wed, Dec 09, 2009

“Who was that old bag I saw you with on the last shoot?”. David Hague tells all.

Snow Patrol

Snow Patrol

Wed, Dec 09, 2009

The mountains of NSW can be a harsh and unforgiving place to be. Armed only with five cameras, a chocolate bar and a comfortable mountain apartment, Steve Turner explores the dangerous world of the alpine film maker.