Optical and imaging tech vendor ImmerVision has debuted a 360°panomorph front-facing camera for smartphones and tablets. The software package facilitates the capture of videos and pictures in 360° and the navigation of the images or video in 360°, live or in playback mode.
Multicopters may prove to be the most game-changing newsgathering and production tool since the pneumatic microwave mast.
Virtual reality has the potential to bring new viewing experiences to sports and the main technology pioneer in this area continues to break ground. NextVR has followed up capture of action from the October 2014 Miami Heat vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Global Games matchup in Rio de Janeiro, with a test shoot with the NHL. The latter included a live VR transmission directly from the ice at the 2015 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series LA Kings vs. San Jose Sharks Game on February 21.
Beyond the requirements for certification and safety, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s new proposals for allowing the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in U.S. airspace, the most stringent might be the line-of-sight rule and limit flights to daylight and line-of-sight operations. However, with limitations, the rules do permit UAS for newsgathering and video production.
Mike Germond, owner and operator of Orlando Steadicam, specializes in stabilized camera shots for major sporting events, commercials, films, and concerts. He says the shots begin with reliable batteries.
Shopping for LED video lights can be a daunting affair, with literally hundreds of models from dozens of manufacturers at every price point. What is the difference and how can a non-expert tell which ones work well and which ones don’t?
What broadcast engineer, video or audio technician or camera person hasn’t wanted to work the Super Bowl? Being part of the broadcast team for the most high-profile event in U.S. television is considered by many to be a career-crowning achievement. For those who do work the Super Bowl, it may be just another weekend football game—albeit one with an intensity that is off the chart!
Intelsat and its partners demonstrate the readiness of 4K UHDTV technology for satellite delivery