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A solution provider for all of your on-location lighting needs, Profoto introduces the powerful Pro-B3 750Ws Monolight—a battery-powered flash system that delivers superb performance, extensive customization options via modifiers, and the durability Profoto Pro-series lights are known for. Boasting the shortest flash duration in its category and a speedy recycling time, the Pro-B3 makes freezing action effortless. It
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Learn more about the computers, monitors, tablets, and other tech accessories of the year, along with recommendations for different creator types, with B&H’s range of guides, product lists, and helpful features.
by Cory Rice · Posted
The equipment used by fashion photographers varies considerably, depending on what is being photographed and who is behind the camera. In general, the kit requirements for documenting a fashion show are more standardized than those for creating editorials. There are successful fashion photographers who can fit all of their gear in a single bag—and others who require an entire equipment truck. This article is aimed at photographers getting started with fashion productions. Photographers interested in capturing runway should read Theanos Nikitas
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
The best TVs are more than just a pretty screen. They’re feature rich and fairly priced. They cater to your personal needs and viewing preferences, and they fit comfortably within the confines of your home viewing area. In other words, the best TVs aren’t necessarily defined by a certain spec or feature; they’re defined by you, the viewer.
To help you find the best TV for your viewing setup, we’ve put together a list of
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Let's take a quick look at the Nanlite Alien 300C, a versatile RGB light panel that is ideal for broadcasting, short films, documentaries, and run-and-gun filmmaking.
0:00 - Cold Open
0:20 - About the Nanlite Alien 300C
1:16 - Output & Color Capabilities
2:45 - Weather
3:01 - Color Effects
3:25 - Control
3:51 - LEDs
4:08 - Power Options
by Zack Young · Posted
It’s an exciting time to be lighting for video, as LED fixtures continue to get smaller, more powerful, and more affordable. The kind of dramatic, punchy lighting that used to only exist on Hollywood sets is now available for just about anyone with a camera and a dream. But these advancements can also lead to choice paralysis, as countless companies unveil hundreds of new products in the LED lighting space every year. Deciding which fixtures are worth a
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Explore unique ways to use umbrellas and small lighting to create visually compelling results. Photographer Will Cadena will discuss how these tools can be effectively utilized in various ways.
0:00 Intro
3:38 Will's background
4:55 Wedding shoot break down
20:00 Begin with the end in mind
22:21 Shimoda bag campaign break down
30:23 Getting the shot you envisioned, with strobes
36:55 Nutritionist company campaign
47:58 Campaign shoot for Canon break down
55:55 Walk around the subject on location
1:03:04 Lighting gear used / more examples
1:04
by Zack Young · Posted
Young filmmakers often obsess over hot new cameras and lenses, but longtime imagemakers know that lighting is often the cause of the real visual magic. Great lighting can transform drab compositions into all-time classics, and building out your lighting toolkit is an essential step in being able to create attention-grabbing cinematic images. What do you need to buy to make it happen? Read on for our advice.
Basic LED Lights: Monolights and Panels
Let’s
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Sonos has reinvented its flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar with the release of the Arc Ultra. Promising enhanced dialogue clarity, improved tuning and a deeper and more powerful bass response, the brand touts unprecedented performance and an immersive sound experience that surpasses any of its previous designs. And to get a fuller picture of the Ultra’s potential, we paired it with Sonos’s latest
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Whether you’re looking for safe and fun headphones for your tot or need to equip your elementary-grade child with a good quality headset for computer-based learning, we’ve got a bunch of models that should be optimal for their needs. We’ve included both Bluetooth and wired options with safety volume limits for hearing protection. So, let’s get started.
Wired Headphones
Parents who’ve bought headphones for their little ones have likely had to buy a
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
Dolby Atmos technology can be utilized in several ways with varying degrees of authenticity and sound resolution. This article will explore what it takes to get a bona fide Dolby Atmos home theater system and how you can set up a decent approximation without paying an arm and a leg.
AV Receiver and AV Processor-Based Dolby Atmos Systems
For purists, a true Dolby Atmos experience can only be achieved through an AV receiver (AVR) or AV processor (AVP) component-based system. This approach will give you the most control because it allows you to
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
When you start getting extremely close to your subject, you may run into some difficulty with lighting. This could be because your large lights can't get into position easily, you can't get the type of lighting you want, or you are so close that you are casting a shadow. There are solutions to these problems, and each has its own unique capabilities and look that will help you bring your macro photography up a notch.
Let's start things off with something you probably already have in your bag, an
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Godox further expands its lineup of flexible continuous lighting solutions, introducing an RGB option of its KNOWLED Flexible LED Light Mats in five sizes along with an Air Softbox for each different unit. Adding to the five bi-color lights released in the summer of 2023, the slim and foldable lights add RGB color control and an expanded CCT range of 1800-10,000K for improved versatility in challenging spatial environments.
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Leica has announced the Cine Play 1, a premium portable DLP projector that turns any compatible room or outside space into an impromptu home theater. Combining state-of-the-art laser technology with Leica’s venerated optics, the Cine Play 1 delivers a premium picture in gorgeous 4K resolution. And thanks to its high-performance Leica Summicron zoom lens, the Cine Play 1’s picture quality remains consistently crisp, clear,
by Cory Rice · Posted
Macro photo studios share many of the same basic needs and equipment as traditional photo studios—just on a smaller scale. This reduction in size both lowers the cost of entry into the genre while inviting creativity from resourceful DIY photographers. Below are some tips for expanding your macro studio using items around the house or easily obtained from local art, craft, or hardware stores.
One of the most versatile tools in any photo studio is the