Pro Video Accessories
Bluefish444 is an Australian-based manufacturer of video input/output solutions. Its focus is almost solely on advanced SDI and HDMI I/O cards and accompanying software, and the company offers options for video professionals and developers. Bluefish444 I/O cards are among the priciest, but Bluefish444, nonetheless, has a customer base of more than 21,000. Most of the customers are businesses. Bluefish444 is repeatedly the first to break many grounds, and its innovations have introduced new ways of doing things for many companies.
The main things to consider when creating an HDR video are the reference monitor and the format. The monitor is the big issue because HDR monitors are very expensive. The most affordable one at the time of this writing is close to $20,000.
What is HDR Video?
HDR (High Dynamic Range) video is an emerging technology that will be the future of video, for professionals and consumers. HDR video is simply footage graded to display intense colors and high contrast between colors. The dynamic range captured by the camera is extended—detail is highly
Anamorphic is everywhere. From epic drama and science-fiction films to football’s cheesy Big Game advertisements, it’s hard to escape that ethereal, otherworldly aesthetic of the “anamorphic look” that just seems to imply the term “high budget.” In this article, I will teach you a few tips and tricks to “fake” this prized and stylized look. Why would anyone want to “fake” the look? The reason is that true anamorphic productions require very expensive, and often rare, lenses that very few filmmakers can afford to own and properly maintain. Some
We are happy to announce that B&H is carrying the Beholder MS-PRO 3-Axis Stabilizer, from ikan. Ideal for mirrorless cameras, this easy-to-use stabilizer supports up to 1.9 pounds and features a 32-bit encoder and 12-bit controller for smooth precise stabilization. You mount your camera on the included quick-release plate, and then balance the camera on the MS-PRO. Lever locks allow you to secure the camera and lock its balance, without
When I was a young AC, many years ago, I was day playing on a feature when suddenly a Steadicam showed up with a wireless follow focus, iris, and zoom system. Never having worked with one before and having no time to figure it out—the instructions made no sense—I did my best. But it was a horrible experience and I vowed never to give a wireless system the benefit of the doubt again. I will say that in the ensuing decades, wireless systems have become significantly more reliable and easier to work with, so when I had the opportunity to try the
Mirrorless cameras are small, light, and can get into spaces traditional cinema and ENG cameras just can't. However, mirrorless cameras are not meant to work on a film set all day long—it just isn't in their ergonomics. This is especially true if you are planning on handholding a camera all day, or working with accessories such as follow focus units, zoom motors, or external monitors.
Build Your Own or Pre-Made
You can build your own support rig, if you like. Head out to your machine shop and have at it. But, most likely, you lack the milling
Recent years have seen the camera accessories market expand rapidly. Rod systems that were once obscure are now commonplace, and tools that enhance a camera’s functionality are more readily available than ever. Perhaps this has to do with the burgeoning interchangeable-lens camera market, but standard accessories existed long before that. Camera-system building goes back pretty far in cinema history, and today, the purpose of rigging up a camera with accessories remains the same, for the most part. Cinema-grade 35mm film cameras were often
At 7" big, with 4K recording and monitoring (in HD) on a 10-bit screen, the Atomos Shogun Inferno is ready to handle your 4K shooting needs without breaking a sweat. The screen features 1920 x 1200 resolution for viewing images in HD, while the 7" screen provides a large image without being so large as to become
No matter what time of year, there always seems to be a party, occasion, get-together, or something that calls for some kind of gift. Last-minute panic gift-getting often leads to questionable choices that may cause you to be excluded from the next party or two—hey, the drug store was closing and all they had left was a combination manicure/toe-nail fungus kit and I didn’t want to show up empty handed. So, don’t let this happen to you. Read on for a guide to some of the best video-related gifts for less than $100, suitable for most any
Saving the world is a monumental task, but it’s all in a day’s work for a secret agent. Apart from extensive training and a repertoire of finely honed skills, such an impressive operative needs the right set of tools to complete his or her objectives. So, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find the perfect gift for the spy who loves you. No small task, either, because this means you’re partly responsible for his or her success or failure. Fortunately, B&H is in the know, and is here to help with a diverse selection of
Looking through an on-set or kit bag, you never know what little surprises you may run into. For example, one Assistant Cameraman (A.C.) with whom I studied years ago, used to carry disposable razors. Why, you may ask? An actor with whom that AC once worked was always worried about his five-o’clock shadow, and the makeup person didn’t have a razor. I didn’t carry around disposable razors, but in my time as a camera assistant, gaffer, and D.P., I assembled a rather odd assortment of items. So, I took a stroll thought the B&H website in
In this video, Alan Lugo, from B&H Photo, demos the brand new DJI Osmo Mobile Gimbal Stabilizer for Smartphones. Targeted at the Vlogger community, but with obvious wide-ranging applications, you use the Osmo with your iPhone or Android device. The Osmo provides incredible stabilization technology to shoot smooth video, create complex hyper-lapses, and even take high-quality selfies. The DJI Osmo Mobile can also track a subject and perform
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The C100 is an exciting piece of gear. It produces wonderful images by itself. But what if you want a little more out of your production? In this video, Doug Guerra from B&H shows off the contents of the Canon C100 Wedding/Documentary Kit, which adds the DJI Ronin Stabilizer, a Sennheiser AVX Wireless Lav Set and, finally, a rolling hard case with custom foam cutouts for the included equipment, with room for more as your
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In the following video, Mia McCormick, from KelbyOne Media, discusses the SOLOSHOT2 Camera Bundle, a motorized camera system that lets you film yourself from up to 2,000' away without a separate camera operator. The bundle includes the SOLOSHOT2 Base, Tag, Camera Controller, tripod, and a Sony HDR-CX405 camcorder. McCormick
Join B&H’s own video writer Steven Gladstone and commercial/fine art photographer David Saffir as they extol the virtues of the DataColor SpyderHD Color Calibration Bundle. The kit is a complete solution for photographers and videographers who wish to “harmonize” the color in their still or motion pictures, containing all the components they need to calibrate cameras and monitors. Using the color-calibration kit will