Tiffen Steadicam- NAB 2012 Highlights

NAB 2012 was the biggest yet. We had a great time surrounding ourselves with the latest gear. Often times we felt overwhelmed by the amount of new technology around us and the space. The exhibition halls were HUGE!

Las Vegas Convention Center- ground zero for NAB Show 2012

Las Vegas Convention Center- ground zero for NAB Show 2012

Tiffen booth- under their wing were Steadicam, Lowel, Davies & Sanford, Domke Bags, Dfx, Listec

Tiffen booth- under their wing were Steadicam, Lowel, Davies & Sanford, Domke Bags, Dfx, Listec

Give your legs (and shoulders, and back) a break. Get the Steadiseg for your Steadicam work!

Give your legs (and shoulders, and back) a break. Get the Steadiseg for your Steadicam work!

It's a Segway with a Steadicam attached. Keeps you going and going and...

It's a Segway with a Steadicam attached. Keeps you going and going and...

Steadiseg make its first public appearance at NAB 2012. Marvel at how it navigates the narrow space.

Steadiseg make its first public appearance at NAB 2012. Marvel at how it navigates the narrow space.

Steadiseg, invented by both Ulik Kahlert and Chris Fawcett.

Steadiseg, invented by both Ulik Kahlert and Chris Fawcett.

Philip Moreau from Stillmotion gives a talk at Tiffen booth. Stillmotion are famous for their recent work on 'Game Of Honor'

Philip Moreau from Stillmotion gives a talk at Tiffen booth. Stillmotion are famous for their recent work on 'Game Of Honor'

The vest I have on me is the new Fawcett Exovest. It's on public display for the first time. This makes me the first Malaysian to wear it!

The vest I have on me is the new Fawcett Exovest. It's on public display for the first time. This makes me the first Malaysian to wear it!

Feels like I'm carrying a boulder! The Fawcett Exovest bears the Steadicam G-50X arm which carries an Aaton film camera.

Feels like I'm carrying a boulder! The Fawcett Exovest bears the Steadicam G-50X arm which carries an Aaton film camera.

Chris Fawcett is the inventor of the Fawcett Exovest.

Chris Fawcett is the inventor of the Fawcett Exovest.

Peter Abraham (Director of Technical Services) and Chris Fawcett (Steadicam Operator, Instructor)

Peter Abraham (Director of Technical Services) and Chris Fawcett (Steadicam Operator, Instructor)

The famous Fawcett Exovest shifts according to your body movements. On display to the public for the first time.

The famous Fawcett Exovest shifts according to your body movements. On display to the public for the first time.

We’ll be uploading more pics from NAB Show 2012. If you’d like to see them all, visit our Facebook page

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Countdown to NAB 2012

Download the ’2012 NAB Show’ app here!

Are you headed to NAB 2012? Well, WolFang Digital will be there this year at Las Vegas!

NAB is dubbed as the best show on earth for broadcasters, film makers and equipment manufacturers. See the latest the industry has to offer and interact with your peers!

A very interesting session- Creative Master Series. One day pass is $325

A very interesting session- Creative Master Series. One day pass is $325

Like every year, NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) promises to outdo the previous years. NAB is big and you’re going to need help navigating its ample halls.

If you have a mobile device, here’s something that will prove invaluable when you’re at NAB 2012:

Download ’2012 NAB Show’ by Core-Apps LLC

NAB 2012 is a big place. You'll need help and this app can assist. You've been advised!

NAB 2012 is a big place. You'll need help and this app can assist. You've been advised!

Here’s some perspective on the scale of the place- ‘a 3.2 million square foot structure located within a short distance of more than 100,000 guest rooms. Operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’ NAB 2012 takes place in:
1) Las Vegas Convention Center
3150 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV USA 89109

2) Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
3000 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV USA 89109

If you’re going from Malaysia, let’s hook up at Las Vegas!

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We conducted Sony Professional Camcorder Workshop

Sony Malaysia is very pleased with our performance in their Professional Camcorder Workshop which is jointly organized with Studio Zaloon.

Baron begins the Professional Camcorder Workshop by demonstrating the features of MC1500

Baron begins the Professional Camcorder Workshop by demonstrating the features of MC1500

It was all hard work and hectic camcorder tests in preparation for this opportunity to collaborate with Sony.

Workshop is in session. Nina from Sony Malaysia was instrumental in organizing the workshop.

Workshop is in session. Nina from Sony Malaysia was instrumental in organizing the workshop.

Since the star of the show was Sony’s new HXR-MC1500 camcorder, we were given one to play with and so began our testing and research.

The room was packed. Participants from all around the nation including Brunei and Myanmar!

The room was packed. Participants from all around the nation including Brunei and Myanmar!

We produced 2 films with the HD capable camcorder. The first is a documentary of the 4th Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. The second is a short action film ‘Alpha One: The Hunter’ which is made in association with Saito College.

Mr. Chin of Studio Zaloon Studio shows off the new Sony 5" portable monitor.

Mr. Chin of Studio Zaloon Studio shows off the new Sony 5" portable monitor.

Each of the films is shot entirely with the HXR-MC1500. The films were edited in native format with Grass Valley Edius 6. No transcoding was necessary. No colour grading was applied, not even a single video filter was used.

Another attentive participant who answered corrrectly wins a limited edition Sony t-shirt.

Another attentive participant who answered corrrectly wins a limited edition Sony t-shirt.

The room in Cititel Hotel was packed to the brim as participants arrived from various parts of the country. We expected 25 attendees but eventually, more than 35 showed up. Participants came from Kedah (north), Malacca, Muar, Johore (south) and from as far as Myanmar.

Baron helping to setup a wireless mic system on a participant's VG20 camcorder.

Baron helping to setup a wireless mic system on a participant's VG20 camcorder.

We helped participants with videography techniques as well as discuss the methods we used to produce our 2 films. Attendees who brought along their camcorders like the VG20 got to gather additional tips and tricks from us and Sony engineers.

Some of the camcorders that participants brought along included the interchangeable lens NEX-VG20

Some of the camcorders that participants brought along included the interchangeable lens NEX-VG20

A series of 3 questions were asked by me and participants who answered correctly received a limited edition ‘Professional Redefined’ t-shirt.

The photos are courtesy of Pureen Tham who was also a big source of encouragement to me in producing the course material. We thank Sony Malaysia and Studio Zaloon for jointly organizing this fun and rewarding event!

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Film Making For The Largest Automotive Parts Manufacturer

We have been producing videos for APM Holdings Bhd. for many years. Now, our country’s largest auto parts manufacturer is celebrating 40 years of successful business.

When shooting factories and industrial sites, an elevated view is always more dramatic.

When shooting factories and industrial sites, an elevated view is always more dramatic.

We were called on by its agency, Graphe Creatives, to produce a film to commemorate their milestones. Our shoot spanned 3 days covering its new corporate HQ, Automotive Research & Development Centre and its factory, to film their new range of advanced robots.

This film features motion graphics and some visual effects.

This film features motion graphics and some visual effects.

The comleted film was played during its anniversary dinner celebration. This film included lots of motion graphics to animate graphs and titles. It even has a spot of visual effects to insert a person into columns of gigantic coins.

Prepping the training room for cinematography. Real life needs a helping hand to look cinematic.

Prepping the training room for cinematography. Real life needs a helping hand to look cinematic.

We were fortunate to have Ma Chiau Ran (CR) as my assistant. He excels at his job, making mine so much more efficient. All my equipment are always within reach.

Showing the trainer how to react to an imaginery screen ala The Minority Report. Visual Effects will fill in the rest later.

Showing the trainer how to react to an imaginery screen ala The Minority Report. Visual Effects will fill in the rest later.

We had numerous talents to direct in the designated locations. I could fully focus on directing while CR preps the camera, gear and lights. Without CR, cinematography wouldn’t be moving quite as efficiently. He was always thinking two, three steps ahead to facilitate cinematography. I was considering attaching a vari ND filter and he’s already cleaning it. Want to use Pocket Dolly? CR is already deploying light stands for support.

Producer Pureen help our talents understand their role at entrance of Engineering Research.

Producer Pureen help our talents understand their role at entrance of Engineering Research.

Creative shots of factories and buildings are made more grand or imposing when shot with wide angle lenses. We used our wide angle (Tokina AF 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX) for many of these shots, especially when framing machines and outdoor building shots.

Setting up LED lighting at Engineering Research, using the low ceiling to our advantage.

Setting up LED lighting at Engineering Research, using the low ceiling to our advantage.

Shooting with the Tokina 11-16mm is very rewarding and a little addictive. It was liberating to cover everything in one frame. The downside was having to make sure our scenes were clear of clutter and that only relevant personnel were within the frame. As the focal length of 11-16mm is very wide, we had to pay attention to an extensive area.

Filming the marketing department. Small room, dim moody lighting and Pocket Dolly for tracking shot.

Filming the marketing department. Small room, dim moody lighting and Pocket Dolly for tracking shot.

Filming in the new APM HQ was a joy. It was new, spacious and elegantly lit. We had a few groups of talents to direct in the new rooms.

The Pocket Dolly is essential for Hollywood quality shots but is heavy and needs a lot of support- a tripod and 2 light stands!

The Pocket Dolly is essential for Hollywood quality shots but is heavy and needs a lot of support- a tripod and 2 light stands!

We used the Benzzo LED lights for lighting our groups of talents. We used blue gels to achieve a blue rim-light on the talents and products.

This strange alien looking robot injects chemicals into moulds to make vehicle seats.

This strange alien looking robot injects chemicals into moulds to make vehicle seats.

To achieve the dolly shots, after CR propped our Pocket Dolly onto a tripod and light stand, we were good to go. Some dolly and tracking shots were made with our pedestal dolly whenever the floors were smooth enough.

Lighting setup to shoot APM's corporate awards.LED lights are so portable, we can shoot on location.

Lighting setup to shoot APM's corporate awards.LED lights are so portable, we can shoot on location.

APM took us into the heart of its new factory in Bukit Beruntung. Here we captured some exotic shots of the seats manufacturing process. We also visited their Automotive Research and Development Center.

Chiau Ran pulls focus while Baron shots and executes a tracking shot on the Pocket Dolly.

Chiau Ran pulls focus while Baron shots and executes a tracking shot on the Pocket Dolly.

This shoot for APM was fun and inspiring. Our equipment were happy too, they all did their jobs well. We wish to thank Tony Foong from Graphe Creatives for taking good care of us and for the well prepared luncheons he brought us to.

Stay tuned; we’ll be uploading the completed film real soon.

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Welcome, Pai from Brunei to Digital Film Making Course

WolFang Digital welcomes Mr. Ong Kok Pai from Brunei, into our Digital Film Making Course.

Ong Kok Pai from Brunei (center) experiences what it's like in a professional chroma key interview shoot.

Ong Kok Pai from Brunei (center) experiences what it's like in a professional chroma key interview shoot.

Pai will be studying with us from March until May 2012. According to Pai, he has traveled all this way to Malaysia to attend our course so he can start up his own film making studio back home.

Pai attending Edius class with our clients Pricewaterhouse Coopers.

Pai attending Edius class with our clients Pricewaterhouse Coopers.

In the short time that Pai has been with us (2 weeks and counting), we have brought him to Guiness Anchor Berhad to see how we set up for a green screen shoot and interview session for Accenture Malaysia. We took him to Pricewaterhouse Coopers to attend our on-location Edius film editing class.

Ong Kok Pai (center) from Brunei and Zahariz (left) attending Glidecam camera stabilization

Ong Kok Pai (center) from Brunei and Zahariz (left) attending Glidecam camera stabilization

We also taught Pai how to use the Glidecam. He practiced with our student, Mr. Zahariz, a lecturer who plans to use his newly acquired skills when traveling Iceland.

Certified Edius trainer, Jonathan Yee of Graphics Vision shows Pai some advanced film editing techniques.

Certified Edius trainer, Jonathan Yee of Graphics Vision shows Pai some advanced film editing techniques.

We also took Pai to meet up with Graphics Vision who are the representatives of Grass Valley in Malaysia. Here, he picked up more tips on using Edius from Jonathan Yee, another certified Edius trainer. This further sharpened Pai’s skills in film editing.

Vshing of Graphics Vision demonstrates a portable chroma key system from Reflecmedia.

Vshing of Graphics Vision demonstrates a portable chroma key system from Reflecmedia.

Pai also got to meet with Vshing, an expert in Datavideo video switchers. Pai was also treated to the latest technology in green screen with Reflecmedia‘s portable chroma key system. What a big contrast to the traditional green screen setup he saw earlier.

Expert on Datavideo video mixers, VShing shows Pai what is required of an operator.

Expert on Datavideo video mixers, VShing shows Pai what is required of an operator.

Towards the weekend, we took Pai to the Asia-pacific Broadcaster’s Union to meet up with our friends Sony Malaysia and Tegas Broadcast & Multimedia. We thank Sony for this invitation. It gives Pai a chance to see the varied and wonderful world of broadcasting.

Pai checking out high-end studio news cameras in Sony's booth at Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union.

Pai checking out high-end studio news cameras in Sony's booth at Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union.

We really pamper our students with experience and technical know-how. At ABU, Pai was given a personalized demonstration of the Steadicam Zephyr from Wesley Ong, himself a certified Steadicam operator.

Certified Steadicam operator, Wesley Ong gives Pai a demonstration of the Steadicam Zephyr's capabilities.

Certified Steadicam operator, Wesley Ong gives Pai a demonstration of the Steadicam Zephyr's capabilities.

In WolFang Digital, our Digital Film Making course provide our students with the experience of the real world of film making, this is not just a classroom, this is the real deal.

All these industry exposure is our promise to our Digital Film Making Course students. Pai has been very busy getting intimate with film making, and well on his way of achieving his dream of setting up his own studio!

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