The acclaimed documentary Chasing Ice recently added to its trove of awards and accolades when it was shortlisted for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Currently in theatres (see www.chasingice.com for locations), the movie follows prominent environmental photographer James Balog as he gathers undeniable evidence in the Arctic of our changing planet. Pivotal scenes …
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Young Filmmaker’s Fascination With Hops Inspires First Feature-Length Film
Independent filmmaker Scott Carver is currently shooting a PBS-style documentary, Hop Capital, about the historic hops harvests in Oregon’s Willamette Valley with Panasonic’s AG-HPX250 P2 HD handheld— the company’s first with 10-bit, 4:2:2 independent-frame, full 1920 x 1080 resolution AVC-Intra recording. It was the lure of documentary filmmaking, along with a rich but untold history …
Cullen Hoback Scrutinizes “Terms and Conditions May Apply,” with the AG-AF100
Every day people agree to terms and conditions when they sign up for software updates, subscribe to online services and enter their credit card information. But most of them simply scroll through the lengthy text and hit “I agree,” button, never thinking twice about what they actually agreed to.
Cullen Hoback is a documentary filmmaker who wanted to explore this very topic and is using the Panasonic AG-AF100 large imager HD cinema camcorder to shoot his upcoming documentary, “Terms and Conditions May Apply.”
Brandon Cahoon makes Waves with “Intro” at the Torino Film Festival
The independent filmmaker debuted his recent feature documentary, Intro, at the Waves section of the Torino Film Festival (TFF) this past November. The film was shot exclusively with Panasonic’s AG-AF100 large imager HD cinema camcorder.
“Intro” is the story of a reclusive musician who emerges from the American desert ready to share his music and guitar talent with the world.
Adriana Loeff and Claudia Abend Use the AG-AF100 to Shine a light on the Golden Age in Uruguay
Adriana Loeff and Claudia Abend are currently shooting their second documentary in Montevideo, Uruguay which tells the story of a group of eighty-somethings who decide to embark on new life endeavors during their retirement. These seniors’ stories vary from becoming a marathon runner, to getting a divorce, to learning to read and write.
