Drones - The Science Part of Flying May 12^th 2016 - 03:00 PM

Anyone can buy and fly a UAV-drone. All the exhibits at this year’s NAB show made that obvious. What was typically glossed over were the finer points of the flight science that makes them work—and why drones can make a less-than-perfect camera platform. Helicopter and UAV pilot John Wat…

IP – Generating Results for Sports Broadcasters May 10^th 2016 - 05:00 PM

When it comes to sports broadcasting, IP technology is changing the game with winning results. The use of IP has the potential to simplify sporting applications making them more cost effective and operationally efficient. From major global sporting events, to the coverage of smaller, niche sports, broadcasters can overcome a…

Filmmakers Complain of Tight Drone Restrictions May 9^th 2016 - 10:00 AM

While the Federal Aviation Administration has begun to allow the use of drones in film and TV production, there are still too many restrictions, according to filmmakers. Particularly around camera weight and night time shoots.

Understanding Drone Technology April 12^th 2016 - 12:05 PM

The UAV or unmanned air vehicle is also popularly called a drone. Once the province of the military, they are now available for commercial purposes and to the consumer. In this new series, John Watkinson looks at how they work, what they can and can’t do, with an emphasis o…

Looking Deeper into Log Gamma March 16^th 2016 - 08:00 AM

A camera’s gamma setting greatly affects the “look” of the resulting video. Understanding how gamma affects the image is the key to unlocking a wealth of new creative options.

SD Association Ups SD Card Video Recording Speed to 8K March 7^th 2016 - 06:00 PM

The SD Association, a consortium of companies that sets standards for SD memory cards, has launched its fastest speed class to deliver real-time multi-file recording and to support for 8K video resolutions.

Technology is Only Part of What Goes into Building Good LED Lights February 26^th 2016 - 01:50 PM

In early 2001, Patrick Grosswendt was working as a gaffer on Robert Altman’s Gosford Park, a murder mystery that was in production at Shepperton Studios in Surrey, England. Like so many creative people working behind the scenes in film production in the pre-digital era, Grosswendt was constantly thinking of how t…

Drone Video Systems Hover Up Business February 23^rd 2016 - 10:00 AM

Every video related trade show has to have an area to fly drones, it seems, and professional AV show Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is no different. The Drone Arena has met with a “phenomenal” response on its debut according to Mark Wilkins, CEO, Stampede Global, a proAV distributor. His company is sp…

3D May Be All But Dead But The Craft Lessons Of 3D Are Not February 8^th 2016 - 12:05 PM

Today, except for the few studio tent pole 3D movies, the format has become all but irrelevant for most non-theatrical applications. Digital photographer Barry Braverman says we still learned from the experience.

Super Technology At Play In Super Bowl 50 Broadcast February 2^nd 2016 - 04:00 PM

This year’s Super Bowl 50 live telecast, on CBS, will feature the typical grandiosity that is “The Big Game,” with roughly three dozen “traditional” broadcast high-definition cameras, 36 more POV HD cameras and a few 4K versions as well capturing the action. As in past years, there will also be some “pioneering”…