Video Accessories
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
The iKan EC1 Beholder improves upon the earlier Beholder DS1 with a variety of new features. First, the EC1 Beholder supports up to 4.5 pounds, expanding the range of cameras that you can support. However, it isn’t just the increased range of cameras that makes the EC1 Beholder such an improvement—it is the improvement of certain features.
If you have a young filmmaker in your life and you are looking for some way to connect with them, then this is the article for you. From big to small, inexpensive to “it’s more than I paid for my first new car!” this article will briefly touch upon practical and fun gear for young filmmakers, beginning and experienced.
While you may be concerned that gear-buying is a very personal decision (and that is a valid concern), if the young filmmaker is starting from scratch, no worries—and if they already have gear, then there will be
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
Paving the way for stereoscopic 360-degree video, 360RIZE, formerly 360Heros, is introducing the 3DPro, a versatile, modular 3-in-1 spherical video rig, and the 3DPro Bullet360, a camera sync control solution for the 3DPro. Able to hold 12 or 14 GoPro HERO3/3+ or HERO4 cameras, the 3DPro yields footage that can reach 8K resolution, great for 360-degree media
If you’re interested in recording or streaming 360° videos, you owe it to yourself to check out the Teradek Sphere. It may look like a simple box, but inside lies some powerful hardware. The outside of the box sports four video connections. Currently, an HDMI model is available, with an SDI version coming down the pike. Plug four 1080p sources into the video
MuxLab has announced two robust 6G-SDI 4K Extenders and a line of 4K/1080p HDMI and SDI Over IP Extenders for broadcast and commercial/residential AV applications. Accompanying the release of the IP extenders is the Pro Digital Network Controller, which allows for multiple remote control options, including from mobile devices.
The 6G-SDI Extenders come in your choice of 6G-SDI Over UTP and 6G-SDI Over Fiber versions. The UTP model features two Ethernet input/output ports
In the following video, Chase Kubasiak, from Zacuto, lifts the veil on the complex world of codecs, what they are, how they work, and when to use them. He highlights the two basic types of codecs, examining the relative strengths and weaknesses of each, and where in the production/post-production process you will find them. Kubasiak also delves into Chroma subsampling, and how that affects your image. We hope you enjoy this introduction to codecs and invite you to view the wide selection of other
As a follow-up to the Osmo Handheld Gimbal with a built-in 4K camera, DJI now offers the Osmo+, which adds zoom capability to the camera. Zoom in on subjects by up to 3.5x when shooting in DCI 4K, UHD 4K, and 2.7K resolutions, and by as much as 7x in Full HD 1080p mode. The Osmo+ incorporates 3.5x optical and 2x
While Wirecast has been a go-to software for streaming, encoding, and editing for a long time, Telestream has decided to up its game in a major way. Take a copy of Wirecast 7 software and install it on a purpose-built and powerful, yet fully functional, Windows 10 PC and you get the new Telestream Wirecast Gear. By having the hardware and software preconfigured, anyone who wants to broadcast professional-level HD video by way of a portable all-in-one solution can
Bower expands its line of Xtreme Action Series accessories with more than ten new products designed for GoPro cameras. Now available at B&H, the new offerings include essential accessories for mounting, protecting, and powering your GoPro, as well as three bundles that package together several accessories, with a zippered case for convenient organization and storage.
Looking first at the mounting options, Bower offers the
In the following video, Doug Guerra, from B&H, introduces six basic rules of video composition. Covering concepts such as the Rule of Thirds, headroom, and the 180-Degree Rule, Guerra explains what the rules are and why they should be followed. Once you know the rules, you can produce better-looking video content, as well as know how and when to break the rules. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at BandH.com
The newest dash camera from Papago, the GOSAFE 268, features an innovative and extremely convenient design. The camera is attached to a rearview mirror by clipping directly onto your existing rear view mirror, so that the device does not take up any additional space on your windshield. Furthermore, a 2.7" LCD screen is integrated into the mirror for easy
Is just filming a live event not enough? You need immediate distribution? Enter the Duplicator 4K from Blackmagic Design. Using the professional SDI connections, you can hook up the Duplicator 4K unit to a camera or switcher and record the incoming video feed to up to 25