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by David Adler · Posted
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
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
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.
by Peter Ward_1 · Posted
The holiday season is upon us and snow is already falling in the mountains... at least the Sierras. If you're a GoPro owner, or seeking gifts for one, now is a great time to think about winterizing your camera. Scrolling through the hundreds of GoPro and third-party HERO action-camera mounts and accessories inspired me to put together an article covering some of the less obvious—but equally useful—options that are out there that will makes sense
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
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
by BH Online Videos · Posted
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
by Ronald Francis · Posted
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
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
by BH Online Videos · Posted
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
by David Adler · Posted
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
by David Adler · Posted
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
by Peter Ward_1 · Posted
DJI has unveiled a new hexa-rotor addition to its high end line. The Matrice 600, in spite of its namesake, in many ways more closely resembles the Spreading Wings S900 than the Matrice 100, which came before it. This new platform is designed, in particular, for
by Justin Dise · Posted
Vlogging—or video blogging—is becoming more popular by the day, with seemingly everyone seeking to become the next YouTube sensation. You may be thinking that with the right subject matter and your winning personality, stardom is right around the corner. And who knows—maybe it is! But if you’re really going to give it a go, then you’re going to need a few essential pieces of gear to get your vlogging career up and running, and looking good. I mean, let’s face it: viewers are brutal. Bad audio? Dislike! Lousy video quality? Double dislike! So
by Justin Dise · Posted
As a Sony a7R II shooter, I was thrilled when Veydra announced that select lenses from its line of Mini Primes would be made available with Sony E mounts. Originally designed for MFT cameras, the Mini Primes are purpose-built from the ground up for cinema applications, rather than being re-housed DSLR lenses. Featuring matching sizes, front diameter, 0.8 mod (cine-style) gears on the focus/iris rings, and T2.2 maximum apertures, the Mini
by Ronald Francis · Posted
If you shoot with up to 50 lb of weight, including with entry-level weights, you might find the new video-head lineup from Cartoni a very realistic match for your needs and investment considerations.
While the 80-year old Italian brand is most famed for its high-end tripod systems, over the past decade Cartoni has also been supporting reduced camera sizes with several entry- and mid-level heads. These options are distinguished for their counterbalance and smooth drag, light weight and solid builds, and long-term consistency.
by Justin Dise · Posted
Live HD monitoring from the air just got smaller. Amimon has shrunk its seminal monitoring system, the CONNEX, encasing the air-end component of its latest in a package weighing about two ounces. The CONNEX Mini supports up to 1080p60 resolution video with zero detectable latency and features HDMI input and output. Depending on conditions and resolution