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…

NEP UK Orders Vislink HEVC 4K-Capable Wireless Camera Systems For Major Live Broadcasts in 2018 October 26^th 2017 - 10:00 AM

NEP UK has placed a order with Vislink for multiple 4K-capable HCAM wireless camera transmitters and FocalPoint camera control and HEVC encoding systems. The equipment will be used at the Winter Olympics in South Korea in February 2018 and at The Commonwealth Games in Australia in August 2018.

Transvideo and Aaton Digital at IBC 2017 September 20^th 2017 - 05:00 PM

Transvideo and Aaton Digital showcased their latest monitor/recorders and audio mixer/recorder combos at IBC 2017.

Broadcast Pix—Doing the People’s Business in HD August 22^nd 2017 - 01:50 PM

Citizens of Newton, Mass like to keep an eye on their city government. Now they can do it in HD via a Broadcast Pix CP500 production switcher.

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.

Flanders Scientific Introduces 3rd Generation Focus Assist July 13^th 2017 - 10:04 PM

The DM Series of critical evaluation monitors from Flanders Scientific offers focus assist that’s ahead of its competitors, at an affordable price.

Shotoku Addresses VR/AR Market with Graphica Crane April 20^th 2017 - 01:00 PM

The Broadcast Bridge spoke with James Eddershaw, newly appointed managing director of Shotoku UK to hear the latest products and people news from the robotics and camera support manufacturer. Eddershaw has recently been appointed Managing Director of Shotoku UK, replacing Mike Wolfe, a founder of Shotoku UK, who is assuming…

The Changing World of Tripods March 9^th 2017 - 04:00 PM

If you think of a tripod only as a three-legged camera support system, perhaps a refresher course is in order. In recent years, tripods have evolved and the types have expanded. Yes, all tripods still support cameras, but there is so much more to know about them today.

The Era of the Non-Tripod Tripod January 20^th 2017 - 10:00 AM

Over the past decade, video cameras have shrunk. As cameras have gotten smaller, so have the camera support systems used in professional production. Now, there are many substitutes for using a traditional tripod and head on location.

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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