U.S. Transportation Agencies Ban Lithium-Ion Batteries from Cargo on Passenger Aircraft March 1^st 2019 - 12:05 PM

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have announced a new Interim Final Rule banning the transportation of lithium-ion batteries in passenger aircraft cargo.

A Guide to Flying with Video Batteries July 24^th 2018 - 09:00 AM

Since the recent series of fires caused by lithium ion batteries, video crews need to be aware of what types of batteries they can and cannot fly with. The Federal Aviation Administration has published some guidelines on the legality of batteries. Here is a quick update.

Video Batteries - Keys to Top Performance February 16^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

As any photographer or camera assistant will confess, a dead or dying battery during production quickly becomes a crisis. To avoid the predicament and maintain top performance from your kit of batteries here are some tips.

What Does Dynamic Charging Mean for Broadcast Engineers? February 15^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

Elon Musk’s 2018 Tesla roadster was recently launched on an interplanetary space trip, complete with a multi-camera, ride-along, streaming-live-from-space view on YouTube. Some say it’s the longest and most expensive automobile commercial ever made. Others see it as a bizarre marketing gimmick. Either way, it put the Tesla name a…

Applied Technology: Powering and Charging Today’s Production Equipment August 22^nd 2017 - 10:00 AM

For the remote powering of cameras, lights and other production peripherals the key challenge has always been the need for ever-faster battery charging times.

Co-Inventor of Lithium Ion Batteries Announces a New Breakthrough in Battery Technology March 15^th 2017 - 09:00 AM

A team of engineers led by 94-year-old John Goodenough, professor in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, has developed the first solid-state battery cells that could lead to safer, faster-charging, longer-lasting rechargeable batteries.

Panasonic Varicam LT Captures The Harsh Conditions of “Maine” December 29^th 2016 - 01:00 PM

The upcoming feature film “Maine,” which details the journey of a married woman from Spain to reclaim her identity while hiking solo through the Appalachian Trail, was shot with a Panasonic VariCam LT 4K cinema camcorder

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.

ITV’s “Love Island” Gets It Juice From IDX Batteries September 5^th 2016 - 11:00 AM

Ben Hughes, Director of Photography and owner of independent crewing and facilities company Fracture TV, used IDX DUO-C95 batteries to power his Arri Alexa Mini auxiliary equipment during nearly two months of production for ITV’s “Love Island” series.

Use It or Lose It: Your Camera Batteries Need Proper Exercise! July 20^th 2016 - 10:00 AM

Batteries are the lifeblood of cameras and other remote gear. To achieve their best performance and a long life, like humans, they need exercise.

The Video Call Center Offers Paradigm Shift In Live Video Remotes May 23^rd 2019 - 10:00 AM

In an era of rising programming costs, media companies are looking for ways to reduce production budgets, through both live remote control operations leveraging the Cloud and the public Internet as well as the use of less expensive consumer-level technology.

True Bangkok United F.C. Chooses ChyronHego’s Coach Paint Telestration Tool May 22^nd 2019 - 08:00 AM

The coaches of Thailand’s #1 soccer team, True Bangkok United Football Club, have recruited ChyronHego’s Coach Paint Telestration system to pitch their strategies on the pitch

8K Movement Meets Resistance from Analysts and Broadcasters May 15^th 2019 - 08:00 AM

The movement behind 8K has gained momentum and met growing resistance at the same time as it attempts to break out from its Japanese roots after being nurtured for over a decade almost single handedly by NHK.

Data Recording and Transmission: RF May 13^th 2019 - 11:00 AM

In part 8 of the series “Data transmission and storage”, consultant John Watkinson looks at some of the intricacies of RF transmission.

Ross Video is “Living Live” at NAB 2019 May 12^th 2019 - 11:00 AM

The Ross Video exhibit at the NAB Show 2019 was packed with visitors because they had so many product lines introducing so many new products.

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