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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 Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Binoculars are a birdwatcher's best friend. They allow you to get close-up views of distant objects without having to actually get close. Some birders use spotting scopes and others use cameras with telephoto lenses, but you may be hard-pressed to find a serious birder without a pair of binoculars at the
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
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Legacy broadcasting has taken a big shift over the decades, with the shift to digital and now to streaming. Nick and Doug discuss the broadcast, film, and streaming industries, and where heading.
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - From Legacy Broadcasting to Online Content
8:42 - Democratization of Technology
14:03 - Will Smartphones Replace Cine Cameras and Camcorders?
24:32 - The Oversaturation of Content
25:32 - How Does AI Fit Into the Puzzle?
31:20 - NAB 2027
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Doug and Nick are back in the B&H booth's temporary podcast studio to share highlights from day 2 of the NAB Show 2026 (including a few unannounced products!). Ridiculously powerful lighting, broadcasting lenses, shoulder rigs—you won't want to miss a thing from our Las Vegas NAB 2026 roundup!
0:00 - DJI Gear
0:58 - Aputure Booth
7:49 - FUJIFILM Booth
10:20 - Canon Booth
17:49 - SmallRig Booth
25:21 - Nanlux & Nanlite Booth
29:28 - Acsoon Booth
33:30 - Viltrox Booth
36:20 - What's Next?
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Doug and Nick sit down at the B&H Podcast booth to discuss the new announcements from NAB Day 1, such as RODE's RODECaster Studio, GoPro's entrance into cine cameras, DaVinci Resolve's new photo editing feature, and so much more. Whether you're interested in cine cameras, new livestreaming setup, or broadcasting, there's something for you in this video!
0:00 Tilta Booth
4:25 Blackmagic Design Booth
10:50 GoPro Booth
16:13 Atomos Booth
20:46 RØDE Booth
25:17 Adobe Booth
29:21 What's Next?
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
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People have been sleeping on the RED DIGITAL CINEMA V-RAPTOR XE. It's more than just a full-frame version of the KOMODO-X. Nick shares where this cine camera sits in RED's lineup and gets hands-on in for outdoor and indoor locations.
0:00 - Sizzle Reel
0:30 - Intro
1:53 - V-Raptor XE Specs
4:08 - Autofocus
5:03 - Dynamic Range & Low Light Performance
6:16 - Concurrent Pro-Res Proxy Recording
6:58 - Ergonomics
7:48 - File Sizes
9:10 - 2.2.1beta Firmware Updates
9:38 - Upgrade Program
10:04 - Takeaways
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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
GoPro is taking a bold leap forward with their new MISSION 1 line of compact cameras. Billed as the world’s smallest, lightest, most rugged cinema cameras, initial offerings include the MISSION 1 PRO, capable of 8K60p and 4K240p, the MISSION 1, which supports 8K30p and 4K120p, and the MISSION 1 PRO ILS, which swaps the fixed lens for a Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lens mount. All three
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