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MAC GROUP NEWSLETTER / SEPTEMBER 2011 |
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MAC Group is a sales and marketing company dedicated to supplying photographers, filmmakers, educators and students with the world's finest image-making tools. |
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As the sun begins to set on the summer season, we bring you one last hurrah with a ton of new videos, offers and a new brand! Find out why ProPhotoCoalition thinks ILFORD Galerie Smooth Pearl is an 'excellent choice'. Coming to you from Russia, a Profoto crew has some fun with graffiti, BatPacs and a spirited model. See what Nino and Bobo think of Cinevate's Simplis DSLR rig. Catch an incredibly close look at a wide range of eyeballs, thanks to the Mamiya 645.
Photography, skateboarding and PocketWizards at 4:30am?!
Crafty moms get a kick out of X-Rite's color IQ test. How about you?
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MAC Group's Photo Essentials
Must-own professional photography gear.
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MAC Group's Pro Video Showcase
Essential HDSLR and Cine tools for the storytellers in motion.
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| NEWS |
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MAC Group + Kupo = AWESOME
We are excited to announce our partnership with Kupo, a leading global brand of professional grip equipment. Film-makers and photographers will now have access to Kupo's collection of light stands, grip gear, and accessories.
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Benro Introduces New Video Tripod Kit
BENRO video tripod kits are ideal for the latest generation of compact digital video cameras, HDSLRs and still cameras with long lenses. With each model you receive a sturdy, lightweight tripod and a precision matched ballhead allowing for smooth, convenient, all-terrain shooting.
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BHS Series Ballheads
Induro BHS-Series Ballheads offer lightweight, well-balanced, adjustable support for a wide range of cameras and lenses. There are three models to choose from compatible with point and shoot, SLR and medium format cameras.
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| VIDEOS |
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Tracking Shots: Episode 4
In this episode of Tracking Shots we introduce you to the team from Loaded Boards. Spoiler Alert: They are all crazy! You'll better appreciate this statement at the :48, 1:24 and 1:32 marks of this clip, where you'll witness the high-speed human dolly in action.
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L-308S Quick Start Videos
In this 4-video series, learn the basics of getting the most out of your L-308S meter.
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Gary Land Diagrams Lighting for Lionel Messi and Adidas Shoot
Learn how Gary Land managed to capture lightning-fast Lionel Messi. / Watch Video |
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1-Light Portraiture with the Marings
Watch the video above to hear the Marings explain what they did to achieve these two high fashion, single light set ups. / Watch Video |
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| BLOG POSTS |
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PocketWizard and Red Bull Sports Photographers
PocketWizard Products Provide the Latest in Wireless Flash Technology to Red Bull Sports Photographers. / Read More |
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Creative Mamiya Triptychs
Duncan at The Inspiration Room recently posted some very cool creative work by DDB in New York. The series of three print ads featured the Mamiya 645DF shot at 1/1600 scond high flash sync speed. One of the three triptychs is presented below. / Read More |
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Tim Tadder, Light Gangster
I caught up with Tim Tadder of Solana Beach, California, and the first thing I asked him about was why former Bush advisor Karl Rove called Tadder - the Light Gangster. It turned out to be an exclusive, as Tadder says he's never told anyone else where the moniker came from... / Read More |
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Ask Cinevate Episode 3 - Patrick Moreau and the RED Epic
A couple Stillmotion peeps (Patrick and Joyce) flew in for the day with their brand new (and super sexy) RED Epic. The Cinevate crew (myself included) had a load of fun rigging the Epic with some of our gear, namely Simplis, Titan Mattebox and the Atlas 200.
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Eric Meola on i1Display Pro
Coloratti Eric Meola has been recently testing and evaluating the NEW X-Rite i1Display Pro. / Read More |
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| WEBINARS |
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The Creative Edge In Digital Photography with Jim DiVitale
September 14, 2011, 12PM EDT and 2PM EDT
In this webinar, Jim will demonstrate problem-solving techniques using digital capture and image processing with X-Rite color management solutions and Nik Software Plug-ins to streamline both the creative and production of the digital imaging workflow.
/ Register Here for 12:00 PM EDT
/ Register Here for 2:00 PM EDT
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Stop Guessing - Start Knowing! Accurate Monitor Color with X-Rite
September 20, 2011, 11AM EDT and 1PM EDT
If you aren’t calibrating and profiling your monitor, you’re guessing whenever you make any edits to your images. If you have been having trouble getting prints that match the image on your monitor, joining us for this free webinar will be time well spent!
/ Register Here for 11:00 AM EDT
/ Register Here for 1:00 PM EDT
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RAW COLOR POWER with the ColorChecker Passport
September 22, 2011, 11AM EDT and 2PM EDT
Join us in this webinar and we’ll show you how to bring your digital photography color to a new level! You’ll be able to achieve superior color results in a fraction of the time!
/ Register Here for 11:00 AM EDT
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Beyond Monitor Calibration - Get Prints That Match Your Display!
September 29, 2011, 11AM EDT and 1PM EDT
This webinar, featuring the X-Rite ColorMunki, will show you how to put a color managed workflow in place from image capture through printer output.
/ Register Here for 11:00 AM EDT
/ Register Here for 1:00 PM EDT
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| EVENTS |
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CineGear NYC
September 24 - 25, 2011
Join us for the first CineGear ever in NYC this month! This conference includes exhibits, premier seminars, film series competition winner screenings, new product announcements, demonstrations, special events and more.
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NJ Photo Expo
September 25, 2011
It's the biggest photo expo in New Jersey! Spend an hour or spend the day. You'll see and learn about digital photography, video and more. Included in the list of exhibitors are: Benro, Cinevate, ILFORD, PocketWizard, Sekonic, and Tenba.
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PPA Texas-Arlington/Dury's
September 30 - October 4, 2011
The Texas PPA Regional Convention and Trade Show plus print competition and exhibition.
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| CONTESTS |
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Color Perfectionists Unite!
X-Rite introduces 2011 photo contest series that will allow you to show your colors and win some great X-Rite prizes. Simply submit your photo based on the theme of the month. Then follow @xritephoto on Twitter and "Like" X-Rite Photo on Facebook. Each month a new winner will be selected beginning in August and running through December, 2011. / Learn More |
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ILFORD and Scott Bourne Twitter Contest
Enter to win Canon 9000 printer with color management software and a set of premium ILFORD paper by simply tweeting! / Learn More
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| PROMOTIONS |
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15% of D1 Kits
Purchase any of the above Profoto D1 Kits from your favorite authorized Profoto dealer until December 31st, 2011, and receive 15% off! / Learn More |
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Acute2 and 2R Free Head Promotion
Between now and December 31st, purchase any Acute2 or Acute2R kit, get a free head! A $1,000 value!
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X-Rite Colorimeter Trade-In Program
Any old colorimeter is worth up to $40 on the purchase of a new ColorMunki Display or i1Display Pro! / Learn More
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Upgrade to better color and SAVE $150!
Purchase an i1Publish Upgrade A or Upgrade B between August 10, 2011 and September 30, 2011 and you'll receive $150 cash back rebate. / Learn More
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Pennies from Heaven! X-Rite ColorMunki Photo and ColorMunki Display Rebates
Get $75 back on ColorMunki Photo and $25 back on ColorMunki Display. / Learn More
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Galerie Gold Fibre Silk Free Sample Pack
Receive a 5-Sheet sample pack of ILFORD's Galerie Gold Fibre Silk absolutely FREE. See for yourself why ILFORD is a step up from the ordinary. / Learn More
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