How to Buy an LED Video Light February 9th 2015 - 01:51 PM

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?

Why Octocopters are better than Quadcopters January 17th 2015 - 04:10 PM

What is the point of having eight motors/propellers when wouldn’t four be more efficient? The simple answer is yes. On paper, a quadcopter (a craft with four motors and propellers) is more efficient than an octocopter (a craft with eight). The added motors mean more energy sucked out o…

Why fly an Octocopter? January 12th 2015 - 09:23 AM

What is the point of having eight motors/propellers when wouldn’t four be more efficient? The simple answer is yes. On paper, a quadcopter (a craft with four motors and propellers) is more efficient than an octocopter (a craft with eight). The added motors mean more energy sucked out o…

Improving Live Production Through the Eye of the Lens December 9th 2014 - 08:05 PM

Veteran remote production specialist Token Creek Mobile Television upgrades “Sioux” truck with the latest HD lenses from Fujinon. Fujinon’s XA99x8.4 lens combines high-performance imaging, a long zoom reach, and an ultra-wide angle. It also features a patented image stabilization technology for rock-steady performance.