JAY HOLBEN

Review of the Panasonic AG-HPX500
September 2007

"Image Conscious"
Review of the Panasonic BT-LH80W and BT-LH2600W monitors
October 2007

"Eastern Europe Exploit"
The making of Made in Romania
October 2007

DV101 "Lens Filtration"
Understanding the art of glass on glass
November 2007

"Lighting's New Wave"
An overview of LED lighting technology
November 2007

DV101 "Bring the Noise"
A look at sound recording tips and techniques
December 2007

"Bump in the Night"
A look at the photography of Ghost Hunters
December 2007

My Studio
A look at editor Dan O'Brien's home facility
January 2008

DV101 "Balancing Act"
A look at understanding color temperture and how to work with mixed tempertures
January 2008

"Smooth Mover"
Review of the Axis dolly
February 2008

DV101 "Picture Perfect"
DV101 on monitor calibration
February 2008

"Cool & Light"
Review of Litepanels LP-Micro
March 2008

"In the Bag"
Review of Petrol's PPFP-3N fanny pack
March 2008

DV101 "Color Conundrum"
A primer on working with a colorist
March 2008

"Plugging the Gaps"
Four editors discuss their favoirte plug-ins
April 2008

DV101 "You Tube"
An examination of consumer fluorescent fixtures
April 2008

"Almost) Live from Las Vegas"(part II)
Highlights of DV's Blog from NAB 2008
May 2008

"Trial by Fire"
Review of the Panasonic AJ-HPX3000 as used by Cinematographers Jay Holben and Jayson Crothers on Two Million Stupid Women
May 2008

DV101 "Character Study"
DV101 on understanding light quality
May 2008

"An Explosive Series"
A look at the Dirty Bomb Diaries web series
July 2008

"Finding Focus"
Review of the Lensbaby 3GPL
July 2008

DV101 "Art of Darkness"
A look at shooting in extreme low light conditions
July 2008

"Budget Image Control"
Review of the Century Optics Essential 5 Filter Kit
June 2008

DV101 "Stocking the Store"
A look at the potential of stock footage for various projects
June 2008

"Mountain High"
A look at Sundance's Director's lab
August 2008

"Fix it in Post?"
Review of Tiffen DFX software
August 2008

DV101 "All in the Cards"
A look at tapeless workflow from Two Million Stupid Women
August 2008

In Review: FrameForge 3D Studio 2
A review of the previs software FrameForge 3D Studio2
September 2008

"Critical Image"
Review of the Panasonic BT-LH1760
October 2008

"Unrest in Peace"
A look at the making of Laid to Rest
October 2008

DV101 "Online Horrors"
DV101 on the making of the Crytique web series
October 2008

DV101 "Measuring Up"
A primer on the use of a light meter in the digital age
November 2008

"Entry-Level LED"
Review of the Prompter People LED500
November 2008

"Prime Mover"
Dean Devlin turns to RED One and Sony EX for Leverage
November 2008

"Crypto Camerawork"
Science series Monsterquest photography
December 2008

DV101 "Through the Looking Glass"
A look at various lens adapters for small-chip cameras
December 2008

DV101 "The Fuzziness of Depth of Field"
DV101 on tips and techniques surrounding depth of field
January 2009

Black Diamond Essentials Grip Gear "Get a Grip"
An essential list of grip tools for your production
February 2009

DV 101 "Steady as She Goes"
A primer on camera stabilization tools
February 2009

DV101 "To Film School or Not?"
A look at the age-old debate, is film school a good idea or not?
March 2009

DV101 "Eye of the Fresnel"
Understanding the Fresnel lens
May 2009

DV101 "Lighting Up the Night"
A look at lighting for night
August 2009

DV101 "When is White Not White?"
DV101 on tips and techniques of white balance
September 2009

"Here Comes the Sun"
A review of the Helios iPhone/iPod application
September 2009

"High-Def Handheld"
A first look at the Canon EOS 7D HDSLR/Hybrid
October 2009

DV101 "Soft-Light Solutions"
DV101 on some specific usages of soft light in the photography of Jay Holben
October 2009

"iApps for This and That"
The first part of an overview of iPhone applications for filmmakers
November 2009

"Over the Shoulder"
Review of the Atlas camera support system
November 2009

"Boldly Going"
Review of the JVC GYHM100
November 2009

Instant Expert "In the Bag"
10 Essential tools for your camera kit
December 2009

"More iApps for This and That"
The second part of an overview of iPhone applications for filmmakers
December 2009

"Optical Illusions"
Understanding lens equivelancies.
January 2010

"A Closer Look"
Diopters Can Give you an Intimate View of your Subject
February 2010

"A Good 101 in Gripology"
Review of "Getting a Handle on Grip" DVD
March 2010

"When Daylight Fades"
Using a small lighting kit on location to augment natural daylight
March 2010

"NAB 2010 Cheat Sheet"
A look at what to expect at NAB 2010
April 2010

"Location Lighting with LEDs"
May 2010

"DSLR Add-Ons and Upgrades"
Tricking out your HD-Capable camera for production
May 2010

"Sure Shooter"
The Canon EOS7D has its frustrations, but this [H]DSLR is an exceptional production tool
June 2010

"The Skinny on Streaming"
Some thoughts on the future of Web video - and how Apple may change it all.
June 2010

"Almost Live from the NAB Show Floor"
Observations from NAB 2010
June 2010

"Night Done Right"
Creating a nocturnal look without using artifical light
July 2010

"Shoulder-Ready"
This new mid-range P2 Camcorder exceeds expectations - a look at the Panasonic HPX-370
August 2010

"A Sound Buy"
Review of the Sound Devices 522 Portable Mixer
August 2010

"Strong Starter"
Review of the Canon Rebel T2i
September 2010

"Hip to be Square"
Review of the K-Tek Norbert camera cage
September 2010

"The Magic of Mireds"
Looking at understanding color temperature correction through micro-reciprical degrees
September 2010

"Keeping the Lights On"
A primer in understanding household circuits
October 2010

"[H]DSLRs and 3D Leade the Charge"
A brief snapshot of current production trends
November 2010

"Super Small Screen No More"
As Web video grows up, old impressions have been shattered
December 2010

"Lightweight LCD"
Review of the Marshall V-LCD50 HDMI Monitor
January 2011

"An HDSLR Convert"
A Few key accesories that make Canon EOS 7D a production ready winner
January 2011

"Flare Factor"
Review of Optefex Streak Filters
March 2011

"All About the Glass"
Review of Zeiss EF SLR Lenses
March 2011

"The Covered Wagon"
Excerpt from Jay Holben's "A Shot in the Dark"
March 2011

"Shifting HDSLRs into High Gear"
Looking for new ways to expand your current kit? Here are some companies to check out at the NAB 2011 show
April 2011

"Exceeding Expectation"
Review of the Petrol PC102 Decabag
May 2011

"Hybrid Shooter"
Review of the Panasonic AG-AF100
June 2011

"Perfect Travel Companions"
Some thoughts on lightweight lighting solutions that are good to go.
June 2011

"What Makes a Good Lens?"
Sizing up how to properly size up optics
July 2011

"Maximum Micro"
Review of the Litepanels MicroPro Hybrid
July 2011

"What Makes a Good Lens Part II"
Continuing discussion on evaluating optics
July 2011

"X Marks the Spot Meter"
Review of the Pocket Light Meter iApp
August 2011

"Understanding Color Correction"
A look at the tools and techniques of color correction
August 2011

"Smooth Moves"
Review of the ShotShifter camera slider
October 2011

"Flavors of Diffusion"
An excerpt from Jay Holben's "A Shot in the Dark"
October 2011

"Light Up Your World"
Review of the SoftboxPro iApp
November 2011

"The Flavors of HD"
How digital cameras capture a color image
November 2011

"The 411 on 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0"
Understanding color dissemination
December 2011

"Bolt of Lighting"
Review of Switronix's TorchLED Bolt LED
January 2012

"Delving Deeper"
Understanding aspects of filmic depth of field.
January 2012

"Light with Might"
Review of the Libec JB-30 Jib arm offers robust performance but won't weigh you down
February 2012

"Digital Assistant Data Bank"
Review of the Toland ASC App delivers an invaluable (and handheld) resource
February 2012

"What's the Best Camera?"
The Answer all depends on what you're doing
February 2012

"Designed for [H]DSLRs"
Review of Sachtler's Ace tripod system
March 2012

"Specular Highlight Spectacular"
What direct reflection is and how to use it
March 2012

"Looking at Lenses"
Understanding flange focal depth
March 2012

"Picturing Silent House"
HDSLR Video goes Big Time in Real Time
April 2012

"Log In and Learn"
Continuing your education online
April 2012

"Calculate and Evaluate"
Track storage and runtime with KataData
May 2012

"Set Up Your Shot"
Review of Chemical Wedding Artemis Director's Viewfinder iApp
May 2012

"What Exactly is a Digital Bolex"
Fusing past and present, D16 records 2K for under $3K
May 2012

"Light Sources 101"
Understanding Incandescent Illumination
May 2012

"Audio for Video Pros"
Sound Advice from Anarchy Post's Eric Lalicata
May 2012

"Reflecting on... Reflections"
Keeping your shot free of unwanted light sources
June 2012

"Raw Deal"
What's involved with raw imagery?
June 2012

"Shoot the Moon"
Advice and iApps for celestrial photography
July 2012

"ISO, EI, ASA and You"
Understanding and intrepreting ISO ratings
July 2012

"Eternal Flame"
Capturing images with firelight or candlelight
August 2012

"Data rates for digital production"
Understanding bits, bytes and bottlenecks
August 2012

"Modulation Transfer Function"
Sizing up lens resolution
September 2012

"iPhone Imagination"
Review of Schneider iPro Lens system
October 2012

"Maintaining Image Intrigrity"
Master class on monitor calibration
October 2012

"Color Correction"
Review of the Litepanels' Croma
November 2012

"Adventures in Lighting"
Working with fluorescent fixtures
November 2012

"Detailed Definition"
Understanding resolution
November 2012

"Focus on your Fixtures"
Review of the SetLighting iApp
December 2012

"Atmospheric Conditions"
Using fog for your shoot
December 2012

"Fixtures 101: Shape and Shadow"
Introduction to the Ellipsodial Reflector Spotlight
January 2013

"From WYSIWYG to Waveform Monitors"
The evolving tools for digital exposure
January 2013

"IKAN's Impressive D7"
Review of the Ikan D7 monitor
February 2013

"Palmcorder Production"
Review of the Dougmon handheld rig
February 2013

"Intro to the Intervalometer"
Time lapse lessons for Nikon's D800
February 2013

"Light and Luminance: Considering the Histogram"
The evolving tools for digital exposure
February 2013

"Exposure Explanations"
Experimenting with Adam Wilt's Cine Meter iApp
March 2013

"Light Reading"
Learning to create and control lens flare
March 2013

"Making the Invisible Visible"
Understanding Infrared Filtration
April 2013

"Filtration Situation"
Continuation of the infrared filtration for Alexa
May 2013

"Making the Invisible Visible - The Other side"
Understanding Ultraviolet and looking at black "light"
June 2013

"Ingenious and Inflatable"
Review of the Airbox softbox
August 2013

"Perception and Reflection"
Achieving Correct Color Temperature
August 2013

"Shure UR3 and UR5"
Review
September 2013

"12 Pages, Four Scenes, 12 Hours"
Lessons Learned from Fast-Paced Filmmaking
September 2013

"Multiple Cameras, single system"
Vinten's Vision blue3 review
October 2013

"Lightweight, Likeable LED"
Review of the Lumos 300MK fixture
December 2013

"The Carnet Chronicles"
Intelligence on International Production
December 2013

"Measuring and Monitoring Light"
Review of the Sekonic L478 Light Meter
March 2014

The following articles, written by Jay Holben, have appeared in
Videography Magazine

"Finding Focus"
Review of the Lensbaby 3GPL
August 2008

"Comparing Apples to Slightly Different Apples"
A review of the Tiffen DFX Software compared to real-world filters
September 2008

"Lightweight LED"
Review of the LED 500 fixture
November 2008

Vantage Point "Dean Devlin, Producer"
Discussing the production of Leverage
November 2008

"Steady as She Goes"
A look at camera stabilization options
February 2009

"Dynamics of Depth of Field"
A look at understanding depth of field
January 2009

"Understanding Stock Footage Licenses"
A look at the differences in Rights Managed vs Royalty Free
Vol. 34 No. 8 August 2009

"Chemical Wedding's Helios"
A review of the iPhone application Helios
Vol. 34 No. 8 August 2009

New Product Preview: Canon EOS 7D
Vol. 34 No. 9 September 2009

"There IS an App for That"
A look at some iPhone/iPod applications for filmmakers
November 2009

In 2011 Videography magazine merged with Digital Video magazine.