I’ve been a fan and user of Ripple Training products for many years.   So, I’m predisposed to expect clear, concise, and informative tutorials.   And that’s what I got with Ripple Training’s Lessons for iMovie (Apple’s version 10).  The training, which can be purchased at the Mac App Store for $4.99, is an amazing bargain, especially…

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Hollywood has trained us to expect smooth shooting. The result is that few things will ruin a video project faster than shaky cinematography. You’ll see proof in the accompanying video which compares a handheld shot with the same action done with the camera on a tripod. Engineers have attempted to come to our aid with image…

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All around us are people with astonishing skills and stories—too often invisible and uncelebrated.  But armed with your mobile and a few questions, you can put the spotlight on  these stars. Here’s an example—a two-minute iPhone 5 video of Dan Mankin, the director of a community and cultural center in West Marin California. Typically, Dan…

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Orange colored people…  what’s up with that?   What’s happening when your camera records the image in colors other than what you thought? Did you know that our eyes automatically adjust to the change in the color of many kinds of light.  Your camera doesn’t.   What it does do is guess.   The camera in your tablet…

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