How to Choose a Video Head and Tripod December 5^th 2016 - 09:00 AM

Tripods and heads are essential gear for all videographers. However, which type to buy for a given application can be a challenge because there are so many brand and price points from which to choose. A quick overview on the latest in tripod and heads might be useful.

Batteries, the Bane of Every Video Crew, Get Ready for a Reboot December 1^st 2016 - 10:00 AM

A major new development in battery technology promises to store more energy and allow thousands more recharges than with today’s cells.

How to Care for Microphones November 25^th 2016 - 01:00 PM

Though they often take tremendous abuse in daily use, microphones are the most delicate and important part of the pro audio chain. To keep microphones working properly, there are a few things the audio engineer can do.

Here a LUT…There a LUT November 24^th 2016 - 12:05 PM

A way too cute title—I agree. But LUTs are indeed everywhere. Before we look at the ways LUTs are used, let’s be sure we understand what a LUT does.

Rapid Change and Smaller Size Comes to Video LED Lighting November 24^th 2016 - 10:00 AM

For the past few years, development of all LED lighting has been on a roller coaster ride. A beneficiary has been LED lighting for professional video. It has gotten better, cheaper and smaller — much smaller.

The Tried and Trusted Route to UHD Live - NEP UK November 22^nd 2016 - 01:00 PM

While Arena opted to invest in an IP core for its new fleet, Sky Sport’s other regular OB supplier, NEP UK has gone a different route out of necessity. This article, a follow up to the article ‘Making The Leap To 4K Live Over IP - Under The Hood At Ar…

On Buying My First High-Quality Microphone Stand November 11^th 2016 - 08:00 AM

It may sound silly, but I have spent most of my life enduring cheaply-made, inadequate microphone stands. One day recently, I decided to change that. To my surprise, it opened a new world of options that I had missed before.

The Next Step For IP Transmission November 1^st 2016 - 01:50 PM

While the debate surrounding the need for a complete migration from handling video (and audio) as a baseband SDI signal to IP continues, manufacturers of bonded cellular video transmitters say they got the transition started with their camera-mounted systems and are committed to helping their customers move past acquisition and…

Avoiding Video Disaster When Using Flash Memory October 13^th 2016 - 11:00 AM

Increasingly, flash cards are the storage media of choice for video recording. Though mostly reliable, a lot can go wrong with flash memory — most commonly human error in handling the media. An expert explains how to avoid catastrophic problems when using flash cards.

Best Practices for Large Live Event Transmission Using Mobile Transmitters October 4^th 2016 - 10:00 AM

Delivering a major live event like the Olympics, a national political convention or the World Cup to your audience using mobile cellular transmitters and an IP-based network can be scary for even the most seasoned broadcaster. To help alleviate those fears, here is a list of best practices.