Fujinon Focuses on 4K April 22^nd 2015 - 11:03 AM

At this year’s NAB Show, the Optical Devices Division of FUJIFILM North America (aka, Fujinon) showed two new lenses in its 4K Ultra HD Series, a Field Box Lens and a portable ENG-style lens that are designed for use with any 2/3-inch sensor camera for pristine 4K production. Both m

Three Chips For 4K!! April 20^th 2015 - 01:00 PM

With the emergence of high-resolution (2K, 4K) single-sensor cameras in 2006 (Red Digital Cinema was first), many claimed that television production and digital cinematography would never revert to three-chip CCD cameras—the workhorse since RGB prisms made their way into video cameras—again.

Production Companies: We Want 4K Gear at NAB March 12^th 2015 - 11:00 AM

Production companies — already faced with having to do 4K field production for hungry clients — are frustrated by the lack of 4K equipment and are heading to NAB with high expectations for professional gear from equipment manufacturers.

Capturing Unique College Football Shots February 17^th 2015 - 08:52 AM

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.

Ultra Slow-Motion Images at Super Bowl XLIX Captured With Grass Valley Cameras February 13^th 2015 - 10:15 AM

All of the stunning HD slow-motion replays presented during this year’s NFL Super Bowl (including the two sensational end of the game plays) were captured by four Grass Valley LDX XtremeSpeed (LDX XS) 6X ultra slow-motion cameras connected via XCU XtremeSpeed XF Fiber transmission base stations.

Crash Cam Work for BMD on Once Upon A Time January 30^th 2015 - 11:38 AM

Blackmagic Design Cinema Cameras are being used with various lens mounts by director of photography Stephen Jackson to shoot ABC’s fairy tale drama series Once Upon A Time.

EasyRig support for handheld gimbal operators January 29^th 2015 - 09:08 AM

With the increased demand and popularity of handheld gimbal systems, the need for a support system for camera operators has never been greater. In steps US distributor 16x9 Inc which is now trading the EasyRig Gimbal Rig.

Capturing The Big Game With The Latest Gear January 22^nd 2015 - 08:00 AM

With preparations well under way and a week before the big game, a team of 70 NEP system engineers, tech managers and other specialists descend upon Phoenix, AZ to help create one super-television experience for more than 110 million viewers.