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by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
Keep your lighting nimble in any shooting environment with the new Omnibar LED linear light fixtures just announced by ARRI. These narrow LED lights come in 2’ and 4’ lengths and in black and classic ARRI blue/silver housings, and they are packed with features, including daisy-chaining, IP65 weatherproof, wireless remote control options, magnetic optics, and a built-in battery. The lights come in multiple packages to fit your workflow.
by Zack Young · Posted
In an increasingly digital world, it’s often no longer feasible for an entire technical team to be on site for a production. But as more infrastructure moves to the cloud, physical camera hardware still often stands in the way by requiring in-person setup and fine tuning. That’s where PTZ cameras come in. With their ability to be remotely panned, tilted, and zoomed, they open up a world of possibilities for remote production. So what are the best ways to utilize them? Let’s dive in!
by Zack Young · Posted
ARRI is raising the bar for lens control with the new cforce MAX lens motor. Expect speeds of up to 400 teeth per second, plus low latency, LBUS compatibility, a touchscreen interface, and four-level adjustable torque. The cforce MAX is twice as fast and 15% lighter than cforce Plus motors, yet just as powerful. Compared to cforce Mini motors, expect twice the speed and strength with only a 15% increase in size. With its impressive balance of weight and
by Zack Young · Posted
Do you find yourself getting frustrated with the video coming out of your smartphone? Maybe it’s too dark, too shaky, or the audio sounds muffled and distant? Maybe it’s actually a loved one who’s suffering from this disappointing-phone-video syndrome, resulting in them sharing sub-par clips of youth soccer games, family reunions, and birthday parties? Either way, we have five products that might just solve the headaches and capture smartphone video that everyone will want to watch.
Step one, stop propping your phone against things! It will
by Zack Young · Posted
Hollyland is stepping things up with the new Pyro Ultra system, wireless transmitters and receivers capable of sending low latency 4K60p video using proprietary TWiFi technology. Connect one transmitter to an unlimited number of receivers, with automatic frequency hopping and an impressive line-of-sight transmission range of 4900’.
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
Atomos is scaling up its monitoring solutions with the release of the Sumo PRO-19 4K HDR Monitor-Recorder-Switcher. The new iteration of the 19” monitor features a notable display resolution upgrade to UHD 4K HDR while maintaining a combination of live switching and routing capabilities. Like most Atomos monitors, the Sumo PRO-19 features both SDI and HDMI connectivity, comprehensive color support, and a wide array of
by Zack Young · Posted
Canon has unveiled three unique products for the professional broadcast space, including a CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 lens with a built-in 1.5x extender, the compact and powerful RC-1P300 PTZ controller, and the long range ultra-high-sensitivity MS-510 multipurpose camera.
The CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 will be
by Zack Young · Posted
Anamorphic options continue to grow more compact and affordable with the new DZOFilm Arcana T2.1 primes. These PL-mount lenses feature a 1.5x squeeze and are available in 32mm, 45mm, 75mm, or as a set with all three. The Arcana primes promise full frame sensor coverage with dramatic oval bokeh and anamorphic flares that mirror
by Zack Young · Posted
Blackmagic Design announced a wide variety of new products in advance of next week's National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show, including switchers, converters, cameras, and more. Many of them utilize the latest in 100G Ethernet technology and adhere to SMPTE 2110 standards. Let's break down what we saw and where the future of broadcast is headed.
Live Production Solutions
The Blackmagic ATEM 4 M/E Constellation IP is a new switcher with 32 possible inputs and a standards converter on each, routed via four 100GbE ports that can each
by John Foldi · Posted
One flight for limitless creativity. With the announcement of the Avata 360, DJI has entered the 360-degree drone category in a big way. The Avata 360 is actually a hybrid, using a twisting gimbal for dual-camera modes—360 and Single Lens—maintaining the Avata’s FPV legacy.
DJI Avata 360
The Avata 360 is available in
by Zack Young · Posted
On-camera monitors continue to grow in popularity with filmmakers and photographers wanting a bigger, better view of their image than a flip-out LCD can provide. The Desview R5II 5.5" touchscreen monitor is, on paper, a great offering: lightweight, affordable, versatile, and bright. It even comes with useful accessories like a swivel-and-tilt shoe mount, a sunshade, a USB drive for loading LUTs, and a couple variations of HDMI
by Zack Young · Posted
Whether you're outfitting a tiny conference room or a massive ballroom, PTZ cameras can help you pan, tilt, and zoom your way to the best angles and most effective ways to communicate your message during a video conference. With PTZ camera setups varying wildly in size, price, and configuration, we're breaking down possible workflows for different kinds of scenarios.
1. Home Office
If you're just outfitting a setup for yourself, a single
by Zack Young · Posted
RODE takes a bold and buttonless step forward with the RODECaster Video Core, a software-based all-in-one production console featuring three HDMI inputs, two XLR inputs, and a whole host of USB-C ports for video, audio, power, and interfacing with a computer or Elgato Stream Deck. Gone are the physical switches and faders seen on past RODECaster offerings, with the Video Core instead relying on software control
by Zack Young · Posted
Sigma expands their novel autofocus cine lens line with the new 28-105mm AF Cine T3 full frame zoom lens, available in E-mount or L-mount with markings in feet or meters. Based on the optical formula of the popular DG DN
by Zack Young · Posted
Tilta continues to push the possibilities of camera accessories with the new Nucleus Autofocus Adapter, a Sony E to ARRI PL-mount adapter that turns manual PL cine lenses into autofocus-capable E-mount glass that interfaces with the full focus system inside Sony cameras. That means face tracking and eye-detect Sony autofocus can now work with countless manual PL lenses for the first time. Alongside the adapter, Tilta unveiled new cages for recent Sony Alpha cameras