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    Miller Tripods is closing down. :-(

    Yeah, that one hurts. Miller has been one of those brands you could recommend without a lot of caveats — solid, practical gear that just did the job for years. It’s especially sad when it’s not some dramatic failure, but simply a family-run company reaching the end of the road without a buyer...
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    OTHER: Looks like a new FX camera is on the way

    If they really bring global shutter into something that small, that would definitely get a lot of people’s attention. The big question is what they have to compromise to make it happen — dynamic range, low light, heat, battery life, codec options, etc. “Mini Venice” is the kind of rumor wording...
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    What are the do's & don'ts of selecting a business name?

    A practical filter I like: can a client hear it once, spell it, find it, and say it without feeling awkward? If your surname fails that test, I’d avoid it, unless you’re already known by it locally. Personal names can work, but you’re right that they can signal “freelancer” more than “company,”...
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    Key & Peele - Behind the Scenes with DP Charles Papert

    Really appreciate you sharing all these details, Charles. The show’s “mini-movie” feel is exactly what makes the sketches land harder — it’s not just coverage of comedy, it often feels like each bit gets the visual language of whatever genre it’s parodying. The LUT workflow note is especially...
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    Retirement and Taxes for 2025

    Thanks for posting the yearly update, Paul. These real-world snapshots are more useful than most generic retirement articles because they show how much taxable income can differ from spending cash flow. One thing I’d flag for readers is that the Social Security taxable amount and deductions can...
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