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by Justin Dise · Posted
Right of out of the gate, I should admit that I'm not a macro shooter. While I've owned and used lenses with short minimum focusing distances, I've rarely ever shot with a true macro. So, when offered the chance to do a hands-on review with the new Rokinon 100mm T3.1 Cine DS lens, my interest was piqued. Covering full frame sensors, the manual focus, portrait-length lens is the latest addition to Rokinon’s cine-style family, which consists of modified versions of the
by Sam Mallery and Nicholas Messitte · Posted
Nowadays, many people are using portable digital recorders like the Zoom H4n, Zoom H6, or Tascam DR-40X to record the audio during video shoots with DSLR/mirrorless cameras. Now you need some real-world advice about using this
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Adrian Toto understands shooting weddings as a photographer and as a videographer, but he rightly points out that knowing more doesn’t necessarily make it easier. The more you know, the more you want to incorporate into your work, but his wedding films certainly reflect the fine application of his knowledge. He speaks on two different approaches to filming a wedding: establishing your presence while remaining respectful of the ceremony, or shooting totally unseen, ditching the tripod and using a long lens from the periphery. He lovingly
by Justin Dise · Posted
Based in Reggio Emilia, in northern Italy, BLUESHAPE launched as a battery-manufacturer, in 2004. Since then, BLUESHAPE has expanded its lineup to include chargers and accessories, as well as mounting plates and diagnostic software systems. Today, BLUESHAPE creates some of the finest lithium-ion V-mount batteries on the market, built to meet the demands of cameramen and video professionals across the globe. For BLUESHAPE, providing end users with the highest quality products isn’t just a goal—it’s an obsession.
BLUESHAPE’s current crop of
by Chris Goldin · Posted
10 Ways the iPad Can Help Video Professionals
There is no doubt that the iPad is a wonderful media-consumption device. Although it might not be capable of shooting or editing professional video footage just yet, it can still be an invaluable tool for any filmmaker’s or videographer’s tool kit. Here are ten ways the iPad can be used, from the beginning to the end of the production cycle.
1. Screenwriting
The first step of any production is writing the script, and the iPad can help you do it. With a battery that lasts longer than many laptops on
by Justin Dise · Posted
The marketing behind Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 claims it’s a tablet that can replace your laptop. With a fast solid-state hard drive, the option of an Intel® Core™ i7 processor, and a full Windows operating system, we can expect it to perform well for a most tasks. But how does it perform when it comes to video editing using professional software, such as Adobe Premiere Pro? This is the question I sought to answer, and after spending
by Ronald Francis · Posted
The HyperCore battery, from industry staple Switronix, is a combination of power with everything else a user may want, including aesthetics. Its main trademark is the HyperCore cell, which can handle average 10A draws for multiple hours without losing service life. This is complemented with intelligent internal technology, 1,000 charge/discharge cycles, well-backlit LCD right on the front, a sleek, rubberized body, and a slightly figure-8-leaning design with ergonomic finger grips in the middle. There’s also a USB port, useful for powering
by Michael Christensen · Posted
AJA Video Systems, a leading designer and manufacturer of professional video peripherals, based in Grass Valley, California, first made a name for itself in the early 1990s with its line of Mini-Converters. Today, AJA’s Mini-Converters are perhaps the industry’s most comprehensive range of compact, stand-alone A/V conversion and infrastructure devices. In this article, we’ll discuss the new ROI DVI/HDMI to SDI Mini-Converter, an innovative device
by Mike Wilkinson · Posted
There’s nothing quite like the elegant, floating feeling you get when watching footage shot on a stabilizer. Conversely, there are few things as distracting and annoying as poorly balanced or shaky attempts to nail a smooth run.
I had a big project lined up, and one of the tools in my arsenal was the Axler Robin 20 Stabilizer. It would be my first time using this product, so I documented my experiences with it from opening the box
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Join Mia McCormick, from KelbyOne Media, as she takes a quick look at the Intova Edge X Waterproof Action Camera. She talks about the camera’s imaging capabilities, including capturing up to 1080p60 video and 12-Megapixel still images and its 200' waterproof unibody design that integrates the camera and housing into a single unit. Also covered is the Intova Edge X camera’s ultra-wide 160-degree fisheye lens, which features a flat, optical
by Michael Christensen · Posted
MuxLab has been on the leading edge of audio/visual connectivity for more than 30 years, and the company has just announced several new products to support 4K-UHD content. In this article, we’ll take a look at the new range of extender kits, an HDMI audio extractor, and the new line of MuxLab UHD-4K HDMI Matrix Switches. These professional-grade devices are ideal for commercial or residential A/V systems.
The HDMI Matrix Switches, UHD-4K
MuxLab’s 4x2, 4x4, and 8x8 UHD-4K HDMI Matrix Switches are remote-controlled A/V switches that can connect
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In the following video, Mia McCormick, of KelbyOne Media, takes us on a quick tour of the ikan PT3700 Location/Studio Teleprompter. She touches on the unique features that make this teleprompter suitable for use with DSLRs and mid-size cameras, both in the studio and on location. The video contains some quick tips on use, to familiarize you with the prompter as you watch. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view
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In this video, Mia McCormick, of KelbyOne Media, reviews three stabilizers for GoPro HERO action cameras. Two of these traditional mechanical systems never run out of battery power—the Steadicam Curve and the Glide Gear Cellfie, as well as a brushless motorized option, the
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Mounts, mounts, and more mounts! From suction cups to the "selfie" sticks, the range seems almost endless. This video glimpses just a few of the myriad mounting solutions out there. For the undecided, there is even the Maximum Boost Accessory kit from Revo, which offers pretty much anything you might need. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other
by Justin Dise · Posted
New from Blackmagic, the Intensity Pro 4K includes all of the features of the previous Intensity Pro model, while adding deep color support in HDMI, 60 fps capture and playback for 1080p video and, most notably, Ultra HD resolution support of up to 30p over HDMI. The PCIe card features an HDMI input, HDMI output, and analog breakout connections for YUV, S-Video, and NTSC/PAL sources. Whether you’re editing video and need real-