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by Ronald Francis · Posted
Of the many action cameras on the market, only a handful stand out at the very top. Today, Insta360 has announced a unique new action cam that will surely be on that list: the ONE R Modular Action Cam system. It consists of a Core module that has a touchscreen display and controls, as well as other modules that can be used interchangeably with the Core.
The Core module, plus a second module of your choice, install side-by-side in a stylish Battery Base. The Base has electronic contacts that link the modules together to work as one unit. What
by Mary Latvis · Posted
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
The digital wizards at RED DIGITAL CINEMA have done it again. Now, you can upgrade your RED DIGITAL CINEMA BRAIN with a 5K Dragon-X S35 sensor, to add 6K support without needing to swap out your sensor. While firmware V7.3.0 brings a few minor fixes, the real star of the show is the 6K support, which makes the firmware upgrade process well worth it. Upgrading your firmware will mean that you cannot roll back/downgrade the
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Choosing a camcorder for vlogging (video blogging)? I get it—it’s confusing. There are so many, brands, prices, features, and choices, all of which seem to be calling your name when the inevitable GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) kicks in. After reading this article, check out the Video Solutions for Vloggers article, which also discusses other essential tools for vlogging. However, in this instance, I want to delve a little deeper into the world of
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
Video cameras have only recently begun to add water resistance to their built-in housings, but even with that protection, they will still need protection from rain or being totally submerged in water. It's a scary prospect to submerge your hard-earned gear, so let's look at some options that will protect your investment when you really need that water shot but the mega-budget, slow-motion effect just doesn't work for you.
As has been previously
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Great news from Canon! XF705 4K Pro Camcorder users can now avail themselves of H.265/XF-HEVC support in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 10.4.7 and Apple Final Cut Pro 10.4. These software upgrades enable creators to take advantage of the improved compression and reduced bit rates offered by this successor to the popular H.264 codec—especially
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
If the Panasonic Lumix S1H didn’t look good enough for serious filmmakers, the company can now boast another feature of the powerful mirrorless camera: certification for Netflix productions as part of the streaming giant’s Post Technology Alliance. Netflix has, in recent times, published its requirements for cameras and settings that must be used when creating Netflix shows, and this list has generally included higher-end
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Remember the Canon 5D Mark II? Feels like ages ago in the world of technology. When it was released, it boasted an at-the-time-unheard-of capability of recording full-frame Full HD video at 30 fps. Jump forward a decade and full-frame 4K video is now an expected function of DSLRs and mirrorless. Cinema cameras were fairly content with their Super 35 sensors—after all, most existing lenses were built around the format. The past couple of years have seen a substantial shift, however, as RED, ARRI, Canon, and Sony released new
by Ronald Francis · Posted
On the side of some ZEISS lenses is a 4-pin LEMO connector, built in, with the words “eXtended Data” inscribed above it. This connector is part of ZEISS’s eXtended Data Technology (XD), which provides lens data for VFX applications. More specifically, eXtended Data efficiently transfers shading and distortion data via a hardware/software workflow. It allows VFX artists to adjust shading and distortion characteristics precisely in post-production. The compatible ZEISS lenses include the
by Staff Writer · Posted
Proving that good things do indeed come in small packages, Canon has introduced the EOS C500 Mark II, a compact, full-frame 5.9K digital cine camera featuring a modular design and user-swappable PL and locking EF lens mounts. Designed for maximum creativity, the C500 Mark II is equally at home sporting PL-mount cine primes on an indie feature, using an ENG lens and the EU-V1 expansion unit to capture a live event, or in its base form and paired
by J. Carlos Perez and Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Congrats on starting film school! Your first day of classes is around the corner and you are probably already trying to figure out what equipment you’ll need to get started. Fortunately, most programs have many important tools available for students—namely big stuff such as camcorders and lights. Still, there are accessories, expendables, and other pieces of gear that you’ll want to have on hand or own yourself. So what exactly do you need to be prepared for film school? Luckily, not all that much.
What camera do I need?
To get started, you
by Staff Writer · Posted
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
In this segment of Show Us Your Shot, Gregory Blair pays homage to indie horror filmmakers, creating a disorienting feeling without the use of high-tech effects, CGI, or jibs and cranes.
“Deadly Revisions is a psychological thriller that pays homage to several horror films and filmmakers. In this scene, we wanted to give a loving nod to Sam Raimi and the Evil Dead films. The scene involves Bill Oberst Jr. as Grafton Torn—a horror-film writer with amnesia, haunted by nightmares—who is having a sort of breakdown/hallucination moment. We
by Staff Writer · Posted
Do you love Z CAM’s E2 Compact 4K Cinema Camera but don’t need all its bells and whistles? Check out the even more affordable 4/3" CMOS sensor Z CAM E2C version. This latest E2 camera shares features like 10-bit 4K video capture, an MFT lens mount, HDMI video output, a durable aluminum body, and Gigabit Ethernet for live streaming, data, and control. User-friendly updates include recording to widely available SDXC SD cards
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
Many professional broadcast cameras today can livestream to various platforms using their firmware and an adapter, but they usually require a step in between, such as a computer or a streaming box with specialized software to direct video to a media server such as Facebook Live—until now. JVC is updating its professional GY-HM250 UHD 4K Streaming Camcorder firmware with integrated support for Facebook Live's API so you can stream right from your