Whip Pan Using a Video Monopod July 24^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

One of the best low-cost support rigs for small video cameras is the monopod with a small stabilizer tripod base. These are incredibly light in weight, easy to travel with and offer videographers some interesting tricks. One of those is whip pan and snap focus.

VR and AR Come to Sports June 8^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

There have been increasing experiments with bringing sports action to the home in Virtual Reality 3D. Not only does this add an extra dimension to the excitement, but it highlights the battle between the internet and traditional OTA delivery of entertainment.

Avid Editing at ACC Championship March 6^th 2018 - 08:00 AM

The ACC Network, America’s last over-the-air regional sports broadcaster, relies on Avid post equipment at Raycom Sports to service 90 different stations.

Shooting Low With a Tabletop Tripod February 27^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

As cameras have gotten smaller, so have the support accessories that allow them to be used creatively in production shoots. One interesting area is tabletop tripods, which are very light in weight but can often support fairly robust cameras.

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.

At the Super Bowl, The Steadicam Operators Are as Tough As The Players February 12^th 2018 - 10:00 AM

As more than 100 million television viewers watched live, Tiffen Steadicam operator Mike Germond wound his way through a crowd of players, coaches and officials inside US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis to capture the presentation of the coveted Super Bowl LII Lombardi Trophy to the Philadelphia Eagles for their win over

Joby’s GripTight Pro TelePod is Solid Support for Ultra Light Cameras February 5^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

Now that smartphones are good enough for serious video production, accessory makers are rushing to re-define camera support technology. One of those companies jumping into the fray is Joby, a Vitec Group member who just introduced the GripTight Pro Telepod, a very lightweight pro-level tripod for smartphones and tiny GoPro-style

Welcome New Low-Budget Videographers January 5^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

Because of the the holiday season, a lot of young people now have new video gear and may be anxious to try out their video production skills. The good news is today’s technology can provide great images at a lower cost than ever. An important, less technical, skill is

The Changing Face of Camera Tripods December 13^th 2017 - 09:00 AM

As long as there have been cameras, there have been tripods. In it’s basic form, a tripod is camera support. But, as cameras have gotten tinier in size over the past few years, tripods have morphed into new devices that would have not been recognized only a decade ago.

Atomos Sumo Helps Monitor Aerial Footage for English Charity Documentary November 9^th 2017 - 09:00 AM

Phil Arntz is a veteran DP who specializes in aerials and has produced several renowned promotional films and documentaries. He recently took to the skies with an Atomos Sumo video recorder/monitor mounted inside two helicopters to shoot London’s most famous landmarks for London Air Ambulance, a charity organization t

Grass Valley To Host Live eSports Event At 2018 IBC Stand September 14^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

Esports, or live gaming competitions stage before large audiences, is the latest market segment to attract the attention of professional production equipment vendors. At the 2018 IBC Show Grass Valley will host a live eSports competition on the company’s exhibit stand.

JVC Cameras Bring Efficiencies to Raycom Media’s Newsgathering August 22^nd 2018 - 03:00 PM

Raycom Media has more than JVC 260 GY-HM660 ProHD mobile news cameras in use throughout its local news operations. With built-in IP capabilities, the cameras have improved workflow efficiencies for multimedia journalists (MMJs) in the field. Raycom Media owns and/or provides services for 65 television stations and 2 radio stations in 44 markets

Articles You May Have Missed – August 22, 2018 August 22^nd 2018 - 08:00 AM

A search engine shows the term, “Video IP” has more than 66 million hits. While the phrase may be popular, only a small percentage of those sites are able to add to the professional technical knowledge base needed to build and manage an IP-centric video production or broadcast facility

Fremont Studios Buys VariCam LT 4K Camcorders with CineLive for Mobile/Studio Production August 21^st 2018 - 01:00 PM

Fremont Studios, Seattle, has purchased four VariCam LT 4K camcorders for diverse mobile and studio projects. Offering an upgraded shading mode, as well as tally and return video management, the VariCam LT with CineLive is set up for live and “near live” multi-cam use for events, television shows, corporate productions and

Storage Drives for Audio Production August 17^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

Audio can be edited these days on virtually any personal computer. Professionals, however, need to understand storage drives in order to get the best results. Here’s what to look for when buying drives for audio editing.

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