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In the following video, Allan Weitz, from B&H, takes a look at JVC’s new 4KCAM line of compact Ultra HD camcorders. Weitz highlights the features common to each model, including Ultra HD 2160p resolution video at 24/30 fps and 4:2:2 1080p video up to 60p, as well their differentiating features such as the 1/2.3" CMOS sensors and wide-angle 12x zoom lens of the GY-HM170 and
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
The versatility of LED light units has made them the de facto standard when small, portable, battery-powered, and lightweight units are required. However, no light is perfect, and no light can do all the things that are needed on set. Traditionally, LED lights have suffered from taking a middle-of-the-road approach, trading power and control for softness, and not being all that good at softness, anyway. With its newest batch of lighting units, Ikan has taken the problem, broken it down to its component issues, and come up with a nifty solution
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
The Cinetics Axis360 Motion Control System and Slider was designed to enhance motorized slides, pans, and tilts in videography using most DLSR, mirrorless, and digital cinema cameras. Since I spent the early part of my career as a motion control camera assistant, working on complex multi-axis motion control rigs, doing stop-motion animation with 35mm motion picture cameras, I've had a fair amount of experience programming and operating motion control units, and I looked forward to seeing what the Cinetics rig could do.
by Peter Ward_1 · Posted
At the 2013 NAB trade show, Freefly Systems introduced the world to a new concept in camera stabilization—the motorized gimbal. A device giving operators the ability to capture dolly-smooth shots while enjoying something close to the freedom of handheld shooting has been around since 1976; of course, I’m referring to the “arm-and-vest” stabilizer. Amazingly, it took 37 years for a serious competitor to this classic-design stabilizer to emerge. This competitor is the MōVI.
Arguably, the arm-and-vest design works so well there was little reason
by josh brown · Posted
Not more than a decade ago, the power to create Hollywood-style effects was exclusively the domain of highly specialized artists using expensive software that ran on workstation-class computers. However, in the last few years, inexpensive compositing software has become available, offering visual-effects artists and motion-graphics designers the ability to create powerful visual effects. HitFilm 3 Pro from FXHOME is one such piece of software, built
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In the following video, Mia McCormick, from KelbyOne Media, pairs the Atomos Shogun with the Sony a7S to put the 4K-capable monitor/recorder through its paces. McCormick goes over the recording resolutions and formats offered by the Shogun, which include Ultra HD up to 30 fps and 1080p up to 120 fps in edit-friendly 10-bit 4:2:2
by Peter Ward_1 · Posted
Professional Photographers of America (PPA) has been pressing the FAA to ease commercial-use restrictions for professional photographers who wish to use UAVs in their work. The organization is optimistic we are getting close to a new FAA ruling that will allow select industries to operate RC and autonomous aircraft legally, among them filmmaking and certain types of photography, farming, and smokestack inspection.
This does not mean carte blanche license to fly. A number of limitations will be enforced, including a maximum weight of less than
by Justin Dise · Posted
The Sony a7S is an impressive little camera that combines a full-frame sensor, 4K HDMI output, and unparalleled low-light performance. Add S-Log2 gamma support, internal X-AVC S recording, and a versatile Sony E-mount to the mix and you have a camera that is ready for professional video production... well, almost ready, that is. Before the camera can appear on set, it needs to be outfitted for the job. This means building a support system around the camera to help protect it, enhance its usability, and accommodate standard filmmaking
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In the following video, Mia McCormick, from KelbyOne Media, takes a look at the Teradek Beam Transmitter and Receiver Set, and discusses the benefits of adding wireless video capture to your productions. The video covers the specs and features of the Beam system, highlight its 1080p60 support, high 30Mbps bitrate, and low two-frame latency. The video also demonstrates the Beam’s ability to transmit to multiple receivers and stream live over IP to
by Justin Dise · Posted
Time is money” is a phrase we hear a great deal in the production world. With producers and clients demanding and expecting faster turnaround times, it is imperative that the file path from camera to post be as streamlined as possible. To help bridge this gap, Sony has developed Catalyst Prepare, a media-management software that
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In the following video, watch Mia McCormick, from Kelby Media, put the Rift Labs KICK through its paces. The KICK is a small on-camera LED lighting unit that packs a few tricks up its sleeve. You can mount it on your iPhone 4, 4S, or 5, and with built-in Wi-Fi, you can control your light with it. In the video, McCormick demonstrates this dynamic lighting unit and shows the advantages you gain when controlling it from your iPhone or iPad. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other
by Justin Dise · Posted
Adding controlled camera movement to your shots is one of the easiest and most effective ways to boost the production value of your videos. While camera sliders and modern stabilizer systems have made it easier for amateur filmmakers and small production crews to get smooth, professional-looking movement, they aren't very effective at replicating the boom moves of traditional jib arms. The problem is that jib arms are often bulky, cumbersome, and
by John Harris · Posted
Imagine back if you will, exactly two long years ago, mid-January, 2013. Just weeks before the Superdome blacked-out during the “Big Game,” the mirrorless camera world made an equally memorable step forward with the introduction of the Speed Booster, from Metabones. Based on the terrific success of this line of adapters, we arrive today, announcing the release of a new group of Metabones products including three new Speed Booster ULTRAs, a new Speed
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
When considering monitors, you will notice that ikan offers a wide variety of units with different feature sets to aid you in your production. In this article, we will look at three of the monitors that ikan offers: the D12, VH7i, VX7c, providing you with an introduction to each monitor's capabilities and uses.
Let's start with the ikan D12 monitor, a production monitor that has a place both in the field and studio. It features an 11.6
by Peter Ward_1 · Posted
Now available at B&H is Panasonic’s 2015 line of compact consumer camcorders, first announced at CES in January. Most notable are the HC-VX870 and HC-WX970 models, which feature 1/2.3" back side