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    MIT's camera drones are smart enough to get the perfect shot

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    Richard Lawler
    Richard Lawler
    05.19.2017

    Over the last few years we've seen more camera drones than we can count, but getting the best footage out of them will take something extra. While many big budget productions are already using drone cameras, a system developed by MIT and ETH Zurich researchers goes beyond mere Steadicam or even subject-tracking, by allowing the director to define exactly how a shot is framed.

  • Disney now replacing faulty Pirates Blu-ray discs

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    Darren Murph
    Darren Murph
    12.18.2007

    Own a copy of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl on Blu-ray? Annoyed silly by those pesky framing issues? If so, you're certainly not alone, and it seems that frustrated owners can now phone up Disney in order to request a replacement. Granted, we've known such a program was in the works for some time now, but we're finally seeing widespread reports of current owners being treated to new (and hopefully problem-free) discs gratis. If you're anxious to get a replacement, you can phone up a CSR at 1-800-723-4763 (US) or 1-800-877-2843 (Canada) to get the ball rolling.[Via Blu-ray]

  • Blu-ray's Pirates of the Caribbean release has framing issues

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    Matt Burns
    Matt Burns
    08.31.2007

    Blu-ray is starting to look like the Bad News Bears: analysts predicting death, deserting studios and now, one of Blu-ray's biggest releases, Pirates of the