Author: Andy

Bloody Bridge with Sony HX9v
August 29, 2011
Portfolio, Video
I was so impressed with the video output from the Sony HX9v that I decided to do another shoot with it, this time at Bloody Bridge in the Mourne Mountains. The big plus with this...
Sony HX9v
August 28, 2011
Blog, Reviews
I just recently purchased a Sony HX9v compact camera so I can take some photos while out on my bike.  The camera also shots 1080p video at 50fps which is amazing for this price....
Red Arrows
August 6, 2011
Photography, Portfolio
The Red Arrow Display Team visited Newcastle today.  I had my camera with me so took a few...
Custom FCPX filters
July 2, 2011
Blog, Random
Apple's Motion 5 makes it easy to create filters for FCPX so I decided to have a go myself.  I've made three so far: Alpha channels, giving a retro look as...
Multiple versions in FCPX
June 29, 2011
Blog, Tips
This is a quick tip and not necessarily the best way of managing multiple versions of edits but so far I find it works well.  Just like you can audition specific clips in the...
Managing Media in Final Cut Pro X
June 23, 2011
Blog, Tips
Update July 20 2012 Since it's initial release, FCPX has had some welcomed improvements in performance and usability including the ability to reconnect footage. Why Apple did not...
Lough Neagh using Technicolor Cinestyle
May 2, 2011
Portfolio, Video
Like quite a few other HDSLR shooters I was quite excited by Technicolor's release of their Cinestyle picture profile for the Canon 5D mkii. Tests on the web are quite limited at...
LED 500 and 1000 video lights
April 11, 2011
Blog, Reviews
I've recently added a set of LED lights to my equipment list from Konova Photo in Korea.  The order process was smooth and the lights arrived to me in Northern Ireland in just a...
BT case study commercials
April 11, 2011
Portfolio, Video
Part of a series of commercials for broadcast and web for BT Northern Ireland. Produced by Streemonkey/creative by AV browne.  I was second camera on this with a 7D, with a Red...