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by M. Brett Smith · Posted
With everything that goes into capturing aerial footage—type of drone, camera setup, lens configuration, etc.—it’s easy to overlook one of the simplest but most crucial components of the recording process: storage. And while not as varied as drones themselves, the solutions for saving all your flying footage are sundry, and require careful consideration. To help decide which solution is right for you, we’ve selected five great options to choose from, with some helpful use-cases thrown in. Be sure to read all the way to the bottom, as we’ve
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Long known as a major force in the professional cinema camera market, ARRI also manufactures a wide array of robust, ergonomically designed professional camera accessories (PCA, in ARRI-lingo). As renowned as this Munich institution is for its current ALEXA lineup and its established film cameras, some shooters may not be familiar with its range of camera accessories available not just for ARRI models, but for other brands of cameras, as well. As ARRI celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, let’s look at this wide array of cinematic tools
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
I can remember the SMPTE meeting that took place in 2010. It was a defining moment in digital capture, with discussions comparing three sensor-prism cameras and single-sensor cameras, all following the news that after 88 years, a prominent film lab in New York had decided to stop processing film. Then, ARRI showed the demo footage from its newest digital camera. The subject of the footage was exactly what we all asked for, but never seemed to get to see, until then. I’d love to write that you could hear the jaws hitting the floor, or wild
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Drone racing has steadily gained in popularity over the years, graduating from a niche in the consumer market to having its very own ESPN-televised league. For beginners and many intermediates, participation usually involves a pre-assembled setup that comes Ready-to-Fly (RTF) out of the box. However, as many pilots will tell you, the best drones are built, not bought, which means at some point you’re going to have to get your hands dirty. With that DIY-attitude in mind, we've put together a high-level look at how to build your very own drone
by Ronald Francis · Posted
Think of professional companies that offer solely drone video production services. When they come on set, they come prepared with essential accessories. What exactly are the essentials? There really are just several (later, we’ll touch on cool, special drone accessories, like launch pads, but first let’s review what the essentials are).
Newcomers to the world of drones might be surprised to see propellers on the list but, for many, these are crucial. Propellers
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
A couple of years ago, my father retired from the military. He had served more than 30 years and was ready for a much-needed, well-deserved break. At first, post-Army life seemed to agree with him—he golfed more; he got caught up on his exhaustive list of "honey-dos.” But after a while, I got the sense he was having some trouble filling the hours.
Or, as my mother put it: “I think your father needs a new hobby. He just spent all morning winter-proofing the house.” It was August, and my parents live in Oklahoma—for them, winter is a two-week
by Mary Latvis · Posted
For shooters who are keen to take advantage of the ability of the increasing number of mirrorless and DSLR cameras to shoot log footage, and for pros using more advanced cameras, Atomos provides an array of field recorder/monitors with HDR capabilities. For studio environments, Atomos also offers the dual-display, rack-mounted Shogun Studio system. While log-format
by Peter Ward_1 · Posted
As with so many consumer products these days, selecting a projector can be a walk in the park when you are armed with the correct information—there are just so many options. Choosing the right projector is a simple process if you are familiar with these prerequisites.
The screen size (width, most importantly)
Distance between the projector and the screen (throw distance)
An estimate of the amount of ambient light present in the room in which the projector will be used
At this point you may be thinking, “Great. But I can't answer any of those
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Cinematography, videography, photography: ultimately, it is about showing something in a way that hasn’t been seen before. How you achieve this is a combination of framing, exposure, and post effects. It is the Digital Age—you can create just about any effect you want if you have the time, tools, talent, and software, of course. You can also hire someone to pull it off for you. While either of those options are valid, as you probably know, there is more than one way to skin a cat, so the focus of this article will be practical lens
by Mary Latvis · Posted
When contemplating the array of available cine-style lens accessories, you may ask yourself where to best spend your hard-earned cash—or really, where to swipe that card or insert that chip! Let’s look at the multiple options available so you can determine which accessories will prove to be the most useful for your projects.
First and foremost, Lens Mount Adapters can be used to fit one style of cinema lenses to a differently mounted camera, enabling
by David Adler · Posted
In an earlier article comparing cinema lenses and still photography lenses, I made the point that photography lenses could be modified with aftermarket accessories and procedures to make them more “video and cinema friendly.” Since DSLR and mirrorless cameras started to shoot video, there has been a massive interest in using the readily available photography-lens catalog for shooting video. Many of these lenses, optically speaking, are
by Ronald Francis · Posted
If you’re in the market for a teleprompter for your web projects, an affordable mobile solution may be ideal for you, and B&H carries several that cost less than $200 at the time of this writing. These teleprompters use a tablet or smartphone instead of a dedicated monitor to produce scrolling text, and this allows them to be very compact in design, to work without any power cables or external batteries, and to provide an easier to transition for someone new to teleprompting. Let’s check out which one would work best for you.
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by Peter Ward_1 · Posted
Things aren’t as simple as the days when most video cameras (broadcast and ENG cameras aside) just came with a built-in lens and that was that. Now, between DSLRs, mirrorless cameras being used for video, and cinema cameras that have still-camera lens mounts, one is stuck with the daunting task of picking out a set of lenses.
If I can only choose one lens, what is the best?
First, I would like to dispel any notion that there is one “best” lens. There isn’t. Lenses come in different focal lengths because different shots work best (or at all)
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
It always seems to be a battle, doesn’t it? What do I get? Do I go for a kit of prime lenses, or jump into a zoom and then I can pick up primes later? Well, if we all had unlimited resources, we would just get both, but that isn’t always possible for most of us. Having faced this very dilemma in the past, I thought I would share the strengths and weakness of each so you can have a better idea of which is best suited to your needs.
Prime Lenses (Fixed Focal Length)
Prime lenses, also known as fixed focal length lenses, tend to weigh
by Mary Latvis · Posted
As the market for cine-style lenses has grown, users are faced with an ever-expanding choice of lenses. To make choosing a set easier, several manufacturers have put together kits of popular focal lengths, enabling you to purchase a pre-grouped set of primes. Cine-Style Prime