December 2011
Magic Lantern HDR Video X-MAS teaser by RedKiteMedia via No Film School: Is real-time High Dynamic Range imaging, ala RED’s HDRx, coming to Canon DSLRs with the next version of Magic Lantern firmware? Well, yes and no — thus the asterisk. The system they’ve developed splits a 24p stream into two 12FPS exposures, one high and one low, and then interpolates the frames. It’s an interesting hack,...
How to Make a Title Sequence Part 1 Cinema 4D by Nick Campbell Grab your audience’s attention from the get-go with an animated title sequence. Our pal Nick Campbell, a.k.a. the Greyscalegorilla, is here to show you how to dazzle viewers from the start using software such as Maxon Cinema 4D and Adobe After Effects. Head to the Vimeo Video School for the full lesson!
Shave by Sean David Christensen
Memories Revisited: A Vimeo Weekend Project
The holiday season is upon us! And no matter what holiday you celebrate, I’m willing to bet your seasonal festivities will include one important element: family! So to get you into the festive, familial spirit, this Vimeo weekend project is all about the people nearest and dearest to your heart. Your...
The 2010 Vimeo Festival + Awards by Vimeo Festival + Awards So – about these new awards. People always say things like, “They’re better than ever!” But seriously, if the 2010 Festival + Awards knocked your socks off (see the video above if you need a reminder of the awesomeness), the 2012 version will absolutely launch your argyles into the stratosphere. There’s lots of...
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The word “excited” doesn’t do justice to our emotions right now. We’re thrilled, pumped, tickled 2,012 shades of pink, and jazzed to the max to announce that the Vimeo Festival + Awards are back! In fact, submissions are now open, so it’s time to throw humility to the wind and show off the amazing masterpieces you’ve been slaving over. We want to see them!
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Everyone loves a good mash up, but this one is special.
The Underwater Realm by Realm Pictures The Underwater Realm is a series of five short films set beneath the surface of the sea. Using filmmaking techniques developed specifically for this project, a team of volunteers is documenting the many fascinating aspects of the world’s oceans in order to encourage people to think more about the life within them. You can help support this incredible...
altadvent:
Day 4
We’re huge fans of David Wilson’s Alt Advent project, in which David is creating 25 clips to be released each day during Advent this year. This beautiful collaboration for day 4 features music by fellow Vimean Keaton Henson.
(notes on) biology by ornana films Annie Award nominees have been announced! Huge congratulations are in order for the Vimeans over at Ornana Films. Their well-deserved (Notes on) Biology is in the running for Best Animated Short. Keep your fingers crossed!
Holiday Video Tips by Vimeo Video School We’ve all seen them: the holiday videographers who get in people’s faces, make everyone self-conscious, and never get to enjoy the party themselves. Does that sound familiar? Wait, are you blushing? Don’t worry, you don’t have to be that guy. Or even that girl. We have some simple tips to help you capture amazing holiday footage while still ...
The Big Dog Trailer by Eric Appel Fake Trailers - A Vimeo Weekend Project Hey there Vimeo! As many of you know, making a full-length video can be a long and arduous process. Even after you come up with an amazing idea, the production can be more of a time commitment that you bargained for. Well, for this Weekend Project, we’re giving you the opportunity to focus on the metaphorical...