The new Magic Lantern firmware improves audio recording by adding onscreen level meters, disabling automatic gain control, and adding manual gain control—combined improvements that make for the excellent audio you hear in this clip. The new Magic Lanternfirmware enables zebra stripes (they mark the portions of your image that are overexposed) and the various crop marks for 16:9, 2.35:1 and 4:3—the most common aspect ratios that you'll want to shoot.

also see: http://magiclantern.wikia.com/wiki/Magic_Lantern_Firmware_Wiki

Elmsford NY – January 26, 2010 – In a bold move certifying the performance and reliability of the new MiniTT1 and FlexTT5, PocketWizard® is offering an unprecedented 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee. Photographers can purchase the system, try it out for 30-days and if not completely satisfied, simply return it to their dealer for a full refund — no questions asked.

“We’re excited to offer professional photographers the unique opportunity to try the groundbreaking Mini and Flex system absolutely risk-free” noted Jan Lederman, President of MAC Group, PocketWizard’s U.S. distributor. “Our new 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee offer sends the message loud and clear that we’re committed to our customers, and serious about professional grade performance.”

To ensure the same level of unsurpassed performance to all existing Mini and Flex owners, PocketWizard is offering a free system check with 24-hour in-house turnaround. Included is a free Version 5.0 upgrade to bring them up to the latest standards.

“Version 5.0 is a very recent development that adds additional features for both new purchasers and current owners”, says Tim Neiley, President of PocketWizard. “A big advantage of the PocketWizard system is the ability for photographers to upgrade all of their Mini and Flex units to the latest operating system by simply downloading the latest firmware from the PocketWizard site.”
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This weekends Digital Tech Workshop featuring Capture 1 Pro V.5.0.2 was a great success.

Get ready for another major software release for Capture 1 Pro V.5.X coming soon.

I'm getting a few emails asking if we are having our networking event.

unfortunatly No it will not be happening this evening. But stay tuned for the date and location of next months event.

We are seeking an individual for a unique position that utilizes knowledge of cameras and digital equipment as well as experience with lighting, file archiving/storage, and digital teching.

Skills
Overall, the position requires managing our company’s digital department. Previous on set experience preferred but not required. Necessary specific skills include, but not limited to: Maintaining equipment/supply inventory, create equipment lists needed on photo shoots, working closely with the producer and photographer on pre and post job production, coordinate with retouchers on deadlines and file delivery, test and perform diagnostics on cameras, computers and printers. Repair equipment or arrange outside repair as needed. Maintain/upgrade operating systems on computers and firmware on cameras. Familiarity with RAID server.  Handling of general office and studio duties and tasks. 

Technical Skills
- Cameras     Canon 1Ds MKII, 1Ds MKIII, 5D MKII,  Nikon D3, D3X,  Hasselblad H2, 553,  Leaf AFi
- Digital Backs     Phase One H25, P25+, P30/30+, P45+, P65+, Leaf 75s
 - Computers   Apple OS X  PC
 -Printers   Epson R800/1800, R1900, 2400, 4800, 7800.9800   Epson Stylus R200  Canon Selphy 730
 -Scanners  Nikon Coolscan  Flextight 848/849
 -Software  Adobe Photoshop  Adobe Lightroom  Adobe Bridge  Dreamweaver  Extensis/Archiving Software  Capture One Pro  Chronosynch  Toast Titanium  Fetch  EOS Utility  Nikon Camera Control 2

Those interested should contact elinor@fragileproductions.com by email only

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 Digital Fusion shows how their CGI created the cover for Complex Magazine

read the story http://www.digitalfusion.net/blog/2009/12/02/complex-cgi/

 Hasselblad released their latest version of Phocus V.2.0 today

Phocus 2.0 provides:

• Uncompromising Image Quality)
• The ultimate processing quality for Hasselblad digital images
• Digital lens corrections for color aberration, distortion and vignetting (DAC I, II, and III)
• Hasselblad Natural Color Solution (HNCS) for outstanding and faithful colors
• Moiré removal directly upon raw data, preserving image detail
• Highlight recovery, shadow fill & clarity tools
• Loupe function via Navigator
• End point control in Histogram
• F-stop marks shown on histogram
• Scene calibration
• Customization options via Layouts & Layout Triggers
• And much, much more.

Download Phocus 2.0 here