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Smartphone Journalism
In the five months since The Broadcast Bridge published Frank Beacham’s article discussing Using the iPhone for Professional Video there have been many world events that offered ideal opportunities to cover events with smartphones rather than traditional ENG camcorders. Opportunities where the camera or camera/newscaster would have been fImproving Audio Quality on DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras
It has been just over a decade since the first video camera was integrated into the form factor of a 35mm film camera. The technical ability to cram both video and digital photographic camera technology into a single device that size was almost unbelievable. But is was also a notableMixing On Location For Video
A professional level portable microphone mixer is not part of every audio pro’s field gear. But to get consistent audio from a range of microphones under a range of tough conditions, a portable mixer is a must-have tool. …TV, Version 33—The Next Milestone
Is the TV industry due for the next big thing? …Most people think of the iPhone as a replacement for consumer-level video and still cameras, but not for professional quality work. In many cases, they might be wrong. The latest model iPhones have very good cameras and access to a ton of accessories so they can be outfitted for pro quality video production.
Using Shotgun Microphones to Record High Quality Sound on Location
Recording high quality sound at noisy outdoor locations can be a real challenge for videographers. Here is some advice on using shotgun microphones to help ensure that location sound is not only useable, but of top quality. …Ribbon Microphones Make a Full Circle in Audio History
What’s old is new again. An ironic confluence of interrelated events — one that brought ribbon microphones to the front and center of broadcasting in the 1930s and to seemingly lose favor in the 1960s — is back again after 85 years. …Immersive TV Gains Traction with Content Owners and Advertisers
Immersive TV is emerging from the vapors of multiple technologies to make viewing more engaging for users and more profitable for providers of content or ads. Its big advantage is that it is not just one aspect of viewing like “more pixels” as in 4K, but the whole assemblage of tecUsing a Boom Microphone in Video Production
With the current generation of videographers, a mounted on-camera microphone is considered a major upgrade to the camera’s built-in microphone. But when a video producer seeks true excellence in field audio, boom microphones come into play. …New production technology like 360 and VR are making inroads in professional entertainment. It remains to be seen if either, or both, will become a commercial success. Even so, a fair number of experiments are pushing these boundaries. Is either format in your future?
