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DJ and Producer extraordinaire Laleyna Gomez (a.k.a. Amore Querida) demos the Akai Professional MPC Live III Standalone Music Production Workstation at the Engine Room. Bringing the old-school style of flow into a portable, modern unit, the MPC Live III is a full production studio that does not require a laptop. Laleyna shares how new features--such as the MPCe 3D-sensing pads--allow you to accomplish your
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Sony's new PXW-Z300 3-CMOS XDCAM Camcorder is perfect for camera operators looking to capture high-quality video in the field, or someone looking to add a camcorder to their existing Sony ecosystem. Join Sidney to learn this camcorder's specs and see the test footage he shot!
0:00 - Sample Footage
0:39 - Digital Signatures
1:13 - Sensor & Video
1:32 - Lens
1:42 - AI-Powered AF
2:05 - LCD Monitor
2:27 - Power
2:37 - V & Cold Shoe Mount
2:59 - Buttons & Ports
3:33 - S-Cine Tone Gamma Curve
4:14 - Who Is This Camcorder For?
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The Universal Audio Volt 876 USB-C Audio Interface is another one of their products that brings an analog sound to our digital age. Andrew records a track using this eight-channel audio interface, showing you how the various modes can affect your track's sound.
0:00 - About
0:30 - Song Demo - "Cat's Meow"
1:53 - Inputs & Preamps
2:14 - Vintage Mode & 76 Compressor
2:47 - Recording Drums
3:10 - Assitive Auto-Gain
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Sam breaks down why the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II Lens allows for versatility, improves upon its predecessor, and how it affects your workflow. Portrait, wedding, and street photographers, as well as filmmakers, could all do with a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens in their kits, and you'll learn how this zoom lens from Nikon provides great image quality and makes your life easier.
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Portraiture (Bokeh)
1:30 - Videography (Internal Zoom & VCM Autofocus)
2:44 - Street Photography (Weight, Buttons, Switches, Control Rings)
4:27 -
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Depending on what you're recording, there's a GoPro Action Camera our there for you. Which models can shoot in RAW? Which offer 360-degree video? Which performs best in low light? Patrick breaks it all down, comparing specs and testing the HERO, LIT HERO, HERO12 Black, MAX 260, and MAX2 360.
0:00 - The Very First GoPro
0:28 - Hero Action Cameras
1:16 - Hero13 Black
1:50 - Max Series
2:31 - How Do You Choose?
3:12 - Spec Comparison Charts
2:25 - Patrick's Pick
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Can the Litepanels Astra IP Half withstand a downpour? Using this bi-color LED light panel, we filmed a mock sizzle reel for the light itself. Learn about the Astra IP series and how they work.
0:00 - About the Litepanels Astra IP
0:16 - Can It Withstand the Rain?
1:42 - How the Weather Resistance Works
2:21 - Lineup Specs
3:15 - Who Is This For?
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by Zack Young · Posted
While small two-person 2.4 GHz wireless microphone systems are ubiquitous across social media (partly due to the large logos emblazoned across their transmitters), experienced shooters know these systems are prone to occasional dropout, as well as mic capsules that often sound tinny and compressed. For video projects that demand consistent, high-quality audio, professional microphone systems with wider transmission ranges and more robust lavaliers are essential—which is why Saramonic’s new
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Coming four years after the release of the FX3 and three years after the FX30, Sony’s new FX2 digital cinema camera surprised a lot of people who expected a successor to the existing FX models, not an entirely new offering that sits somewhere between the two. A true hybrid capable of stunning (though slightly cropped) 4K60p video and sharp 33MP stills, the FX2 is a unique proposition in a market crowded with
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Finding the perfect workstation that can handle everything you throw at it while also maintaining a balance between power and size is tough. A lot of gaming-focused computers have been used for handling lots of projects, but now things have changed. After getting my hands on HP’s ZBook Ultra G1a laptop, I feel very positive that we will see a massive change from here on out, because HP managed to take the most difficult
by Zack Young · Posted
While the internals of a smartphone continually become more filmmaking friendly, the externals and ergonomics still hew toward strict minimalism and compactness. Because of that, most creatives find there are at least a few additional accessories they need to add to their phone for it to be capable of robust video streaming or capture. SmallRig is attempting to kit all of the necessary components together and make them as universal as possible with the new
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When it comes to delivering amazing graphical experiences across the board, no one does it quite like NVIDIA. With the 50 Series of GPUs now fully out into the market, users have plenty of options when it comes to completing their gaming rig with one of the most powerful platforms to date. By leveraging the power of NVIDIA’s Blackwell technology, users can experience greater speed and performance when it comes to gaming. But it can do so much more, and I am here to test it. Taking a special hands-on approach, I will see exactly how NVIDIA is
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Matte boxes have become an increasingly common part of camera setups even for smaller crews, but there still exists a large gap between classic high-end offerings and newer budget-friendly variations. Kondor Blue is attempting to bridge the gap with their well-built but still affordably priced 4x5 Matte Box System. The Base Kit comes with the front unit hood, top flag, and 95mm clamp-on lens adapter, while the
by Josh Taylor · Posted
Many experienced photographers think of fast moderate telephoto lenses, as “portrait lenses” because so many professional portrait photographers rely on them. Lenses in the 85-105mm focal length range with maximum apertures between f/1.4 and f/2.8 can capture frame-filling headshots and head-and-shoulders portraits at moderate shooting distances, thus minimizing apparent perspective distortion—the dreaded “big-nose effect”—in close-ups. And they deliver very shallow depth of field at their widest apertures, creating compelling pictorial
by Zack Young · Posted
Tube lights have become a ubiquitous part of the modern video lighting kit. Handy as a fill, hair, rim, or accent light, LED tubes have a small form factor, solid output, and are highly modular, meaning you can combine them in nearly countless ways. Drawing on all these strengths, Nanlite has a new PavoTube II 6XR 8-Light kit consisting of eight 10” tubes, a custom charging case, grids, clips, baby pins, iron plates, and
by Steven Esposito · Posted
I’d classify Elgato as the king of streaming hardware. Nearly everything I use for content creation comes from Elgato. From the first iteration of their game-changing Stream Deck to the accessories they have created, I can only say that I am massively impressed not just by the hardware itself but how easy it is to integrate into your setup. So, let’s take a look at Elgato’s Stream Deck +, USB Hub, and XLR Dock.
Stream Deck +
Let’s start with Elgato’s centerpiece: