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by Mary Latvis · Posted
Did you just upgrade to a new cine-style camera? Now’s the time to trick it out just the way you like with some pro-style rig components from Tilta. Tilta has you covered with complete kits and individual components such as handles, battery plates, and baseplates for cameras like the Canon C300 Mk III and C500 Mk II, Panasonic BGH1, Sony’s FX3 and FX6, and the Z CAM E2C.
Canon C300 Mk III and C500 Mk II
Compatible with the Canon C300 Mk III and C500 Mk II, these Tilta cage kits are built around a versatile
by Ronald Francis · Posted
Off-camera battery mounts are popular among all types of users for situations where a direct mount isn’t available. Compact lights, for example, whether basic or professional, don’t have a direct mount for V-mount and Gold mount batteries, so clamp mounts provide a convenient solution.
Below we discuss some popular jaw clamps, C-clamps, crocodile clamps, belt clips, and actual belts, all relatively affordable, for mounting a high-capacity brick battery off a camera, light, or monitor.
Clamp mounts secure to a tripod leg or light stand to hold
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
One of the biggest challenges when shooting video on location, especially when you need to stay mobile for a long period of time, is how to keep all your gear powered without adding excessive weight to your rig. When I was out shooting long days handheld, there were many choices to keep the camera and accessories powered for a long shooting day. There’s a wide variety of mobile power options available; decisions on what to choose just depends on a few factors, such as what kind of rig you’re using, weight/portability limitations, and how much
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
If you’ve ever seen a “video village” on a set, you understand how quickly cables and monitor equipment fill the area, making it hazardous, not to mention limiting to a single area where you can pile people up to see the shot. And then there’s the wire nest that piles up around the camera, requiring multiple people to be huddled around the camera to set up a shot, making it necessary to have wired monitors close by. The cinematographer, AC, AD, focus puller, gaffer, and, of course, the director all have to check out how the lighting and
by Ronald Francis · Posted
Below we’ve compiled the most popular on-camera monitors at B&H for all budgets, many of them with dozens of detailed customer reviews on our website that you may find useful. The majority are from just several brands. Most of the brands, such as Elvid and FeelWorld, have a focus on affordable offerings. Two on the list, Atomos and SmallHD, provide a range from affordable to high end. Blackmagic Design is also highlighted, having recently
by Ronald Francis · Posted
Affordable alternatives to professional video gear include inexpensive substitutes, as well as versatile products like gimbals and monopods. Read on for a look at some of the affordable products we suggest that will prove invaluable in your video production.
No matter how low-budget your production, a motorized gimbal is highly recommended, because gimbals are too good not to use. With a gimbal, even a beginner can achieve smooth, cinematic,
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Although the Canon Cine lens selection is just a small part of Canon’s overall lens lineup, these lenses deliver significant advantages for those who work in the cine side of things. Whether you are working with Canon’s Cine EOS line of cameras, a high-end digital cine camera, or even cameras such as Canon’s C70, The Cine EOS line of lenses has something to offer.
The Basics
First, let’s go over the basics of cinema-style lenses, to point out why they are made the way they are, and how that helps you shoot your best.
Prime
Prime lenses, or
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
It’s an exciting time for compact cinema cameras as they get smaller and more modular while continuing to add better and better specs for lower-budget and mobile production. Although I’ve worked with many cameras on documentary and mobile productions, the Canon EOS C series cinema line has been one of the most versatile, and significant advantages usually come with each new model release. This year, Canon has introduced three feature-packed models to its impressive repertoire: the
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
The new RED KOMODO 6K cinema camera is a bit of a marvel as far as cinema cameras go, with its tiny, modular form, high-resolution 6K sensor, and its extensive set of features. Not long after its release, it has even more going for it—a seemingly endless list of accessories manufactured
by Mary Latvis · Posted
ARRI is a brand name that has been long associated with cinema, and products that bear the ARRI name are renowned for the utmost in quality, usability, and reliability. Optics are no different. ARRI lenses are used the world over for cinema, television, and commercial production. As a matter of fact, ARRI developed the newer, large-format LPL lens mount and the original PL mount. Robust, yet simple in design, these lens mounts serve as the standard for cine-style cameras. Reliably introducing new technologies and implementing creative designs
by John Harris · Posted
GoPro is not just the leader in the action camera field, its name is synonymous with the very type. Its cameras are found atop the helmets of skiers, cyclists, and parachutists and mounted to the end of selfie-sticks around the world. However, there are several companies making action cams to compete with the leader; let’s have a look at a few options.
DJI Osmo Action 4K Camera
The
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
A long, long time ago (not that far away), I began one of my first jobs at a multi-campus college that launched one of the first full-time distance learning classrooms in the US. It was my job to manage setting up the cameras, document camera, microphones, and other equipment the teachers needed to transmit their class to the other campuses. I never imagined that experience would now apply to the entire world of education, but here we are. However, the technology has progressed so dramatically from old CRTs and dial-up Internet, that my old
by Mary Latvis · Posted
If you've worked with ARRI cameras, you can already appreciate ARRI's line of rugged pro camera accessories for ARRI ALEXA, ALEXA Mini, and AMIRA cameras. But what about when you're using other cameras? ARRI also makes support rigs and mechanical and electronic accessories compatible with other popular digital cine, broadcast/ENG, and mirrorless cameras. Use these top-notch components to streamline your workflow when mixing cameras on the same shoot or to lend ARRI durability and precision to your third-party camera. This guide will help you
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
When your corporate meetings and classes can't get together in the same room, looking for a complete solution to make video conferencing easy becomes a necessity. One of the most versatile camera types for video conferences is the PTZ conference camera, so let’s look at some solutions for your meetings, classes, and events.
Logitech
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
More facilities are taking advantage of PTZ video camera setups than ever, and IP-based video networks are becoming easier to set up and manage, so it’s worth looking further into options to upgrade your networks to NDI capability, which can help cut down on equipment, cabling, personnel, and overall complexity of your video environment. But what is NDI and how can it help? Let’s look into a few details about why NDI networks can be an enhancement to your workflow.
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