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American Society of Cinematographers
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For nearly a century the ASC (that’s what the acronym
means after a cinematographer’s screen credit) has done invaluable work in
advancing film technology and preserving film history. Sure, it’s about
film; but nowadays, film is increasingly about
video. Anyway, go there because the site is so
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Bogen Imaging |
Bogen is now part of a
consortium of video and film equipment companies specializing in, well, just
about everything. It’s a long distance from Lester Bogen’s day, but still
a fine firm. |
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The Equipment Emporium |
In addition to a range
of sound and lighting products, this site offers highly professional and extremely
detailed articles on
production sound and
general audio recording. |
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Lowel
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Lowel invented lightweight
lighting systems and
they still offer the most portable instruments and kits around. Many long
years ago, they discovered mil-spec, ultra-quality duct tape, invented a new
name to sell it under, and "gaffer tape" was born. |
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Photoflex
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Photoflex makes state-of the
art lighting equipment, and their website offers
excellent tutorials
covering specific lighting problems. |
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Videoguys
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Videoguys will sell you
anything and everything connected to video production, and at highly
competitive prices. But their website is also
a goldmine of information
about video
production. Their pro bono efforts deserve your attention – and thanks. |
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Video Magazines |
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Computer
Graphics World magazine |
Aimed primarily at
digital artists and post-production specialists, this great magazine will
keep you up to date on everything in computer graphics,
digital video effects, and
computer-based post production techniques.
And it’s beautiful to look at. |
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DV Magazine |
This
comprehensive magazine
is probably the next step up from the entry-level coverage of Videomaker. |
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DVD Doctor online magazine |
This web-only magazine
is a treasure trove
on all aspects of
digital video. Not to be missed. |
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Film and Video magazine |
This excellent magazine
is a fine place to track the rapid
converging of the film and
video media. |
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Government Video magazine
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Public sector organizations
make tons of videos, and this sister publication of Videography magazine
serves their needs. Full of useful
articles for the general
video person too. |
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Studio Monthly magazine
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Though the magazine is aimed
at professionals, its many
fine hands-on tutorials
will be welcomed by
advanced amateurs and entry level professionals as well. |
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Videography magazine |
This venerable journal is
crammed with useful news, reviews, and how-tos.
Mark Schubin’s
monthly Research and
Development column may be the most valuable service the magazine provides –
along with the funniest writing. |
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Videomaker magazine |
For over 20 years, this
magazine has welcomed new video enthusiasts with
basic articles on every
aspect of the craft
(including some 200 of mine, including one in the current annual product
guide issue). |
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Mystery Websites |
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The American Crime Writers League |
The ACWL is a group
limited to highly professional,
working mystery writers;
but their website is for anyone. As their website puts it: You'll find
covers, capsule reviews, interviews, circus acts, conference information,
uncensored photos of best-selling authors, agents' home telephone numbers,
tour schedules,
what authors truly
think of Ben & Jerry's,
and much more. |
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Clueless.com |
This engaging website is
especially notable for "The Mysterious Home Page,"
a thorough compendium of
websites related to
mysteries and mystery writing. |
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The Mostly Links Mystery
Site |
Mostly links is a
valuable portal to other
mystery sites,
resources for writers, and other well-thought services. |
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Mystery Ink |
Mystery Ink is a highly
regarded publication devoted mainly to
reviews of mysteries.
Their online version is essential for serious mystery readers. |
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The Mystery Writers of America
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The MWA site is
an excellent reference.
Under "Resources," check out the articles in "the library" and the
well-organized selection of websites under "links." |
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Sisters in Crime |
Their mission statement says,
among other things:"To
promote the professional advancement of women who write mysteries." |
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Stop, You’re Killing Me!
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Here is a resource for lovers
of mystery, crime, thriller, spy, and suspense books. They list over
2,100 authors,
with chronological lists of their books (over
24,000 titles),
both series and non-series. |
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Who Dunnit |
They say: "Here at Who Dunnit
you'll find reviews
and synopses both old and new
of works by famous, infamous, and new mystery writers." Highly recommended. |
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Other Websites |
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C. J. Cherryh |
Ms Cherryh is among a very
small handful of the
finest science fiction and fantasy writers
working, and unquestionably the most
accomplished prose artist
of them all. In SciFi, start with the Chanur saga or Downbelow Station; In
fantasy, begin with the Fortress series. |
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Redwood Coast Vacation
Rentals
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This link is a shameless
pitch for Sue and my vacation rental property in Trinidad, California (Pop
300, more or less, depending on who’s out of town).
Check it out for the sunsets
alone. |
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