b-roll.net BOOK CLUB

b-roll.net BOOK CLUB

A nicely padded package recently showed up on my doorstep. Upon cracking into it, I found a signed copy of a snazzy looking paperback book titled, Shooter in the Crosshairs. Then my eye moved down the cover to see the author… Rick Portier. You may no Mr. Portier by his street name, Turdpolisher. Rick’s been [...]

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Suspension of the b-roll.net AWARDS

Suspension of the b-roll.net AWARDS

For the past 4 years, it has been my honor to host some of the world’s best TV news clips at http://b-roll.net/tv. Back in 2007 we began the b-roll.net AWARDS and with an innovative online voting system, we changed the way photog video contests are judged. The democratic voice of all “b-rollers,” selected amazing stories [...]

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Stephen Colbert’s ME Reporters

Stephen Colbert’s ME Reporters

Stephen Colbert has a brilliant take on the trend of “Citizen Journalist.” I wanna be a ME reporter. The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Stephen Colbert’s me Reporters www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog Video Archive

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I’ve Got a Job to Do

I’ve Got a Job to Do

By: Rick Portier I hadn’t seen Tim in six months. It was at a graduation party. As always, he was loud and brash, and after making enough small-talk about the kids, football, and politics, I looked for an opening to ditch him. It’s not like we were fishing buddies or anything. We bought a house [...]

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Penn State Students Flip over WTAJ Live truck

Penn State Students Flip over WTAJ Live truck

Check it out on the b-roll.net FORUM. Other videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqH_cqB7uQs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq-rSjNCFoo Lenslinger – SCHMUCK ALERT!

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Vincent Laforet Helps Unveil the Canon C300 with Mobius

Vincent Laforet Helps Unveil the Canon C300 with Mobius

Three years ago, I was blown away by a short “fashion” video by New York Times photographer, Vincent Laforet. One of the first videos shot with a DSLR, it made the Canon 5D Mark II a legendary camera and changed the direction of a number of photographer’s careers. Amazing clarity, color and depth of field [...]

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Gorgeous Timelapse from Dustin Farrell of Crew West

Gorgeous Timelapse from Dustin Farrell of Crew West

From Dustin Farrell of Crew West, an amazingly dedicated shoot of HDR images from a Canon 5D2 DSLR. Absolutely fantastic! See Dustin’s Vimeo page here…

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School “Bored” Meeting Force Photog Planking

School “Bored” Meeting Force Photog Planking

The heat can get to you down there in Texas – and it appears that long, drawn out school board meeting can affect you as well. El Paso Photog, “Little Joe” Najera, decided to contribute to the internet “planking” meme and shared his shots. I’m sure he’s not the only one, so feel free to [...]

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google-plus

Time for a Google+ Hangout

I’ve attempted group video chats in the past, but I haven’t found a good multi-camera system. Google+ may be the answer. Add me to your circle and we’ll attempt a hangout on Thursday night 8pm ET. I may have some invites, so let me know if you need one.

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New Gerber Steady is Tripod in your Pocket

New Gerber Steady is Tripod in your Pocket

The Leatherman or Gerber Multi-tool is a mainstay of the TV News Photographer. Who knows when your going to need to tighten some camera screws, strip some wires or open a bottle of wine. These heavy duty “swiss-army knives” are the perfect all-purpose tool. Gerber is about to release the Gerber Steady, a multi-tool with [...]

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Dallas Photog Shot with Fireworks

Dallas Photog Shot with Fireworks

Long-time WFAA overnight shooter, Robert Flagg, is used to pulling up in rough neighborhoods at bewitching hours. But in his 15 years of overnights, this was a first. Late night Fourth of July revelry was turning dangerous as residents started aiming the bottle rockets at each other – rather than the sky. When Flagg arrived, [...]

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Conan O’Brien’s Editors on Final Cut Pro X

Conan O’Brien’s Editors on Final Cut Pro X

The production guys at Team Coco just “love” the new FCP X. And just to demonstrate their love, they made a video… http://teamcoco.com/video/conan-editors-love-final-cut

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