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For 3-D production there are two options, either a 3-D rig or a twin lens camera. 3-D Rigs are bulky apparatuses that often take several people to manage. Ask any Director of Photography that has shot 3-D and they will mobility and flexibility are not words synonymous with 3-D rigs. Twin Lens cameras are more portable but the 3-D is less versatile and often the footage has an amateur look to it. Panasonic’s new addition to the 3-D camera marketplace is their shoulder mounted, ENG style, twin...
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The technology to make create instant files directly from a tape-based camera is not new. Many companies have been marketing devices since tapeless cameras first camera out. But as the market becomes more refine, the devices become more intuitive. AJA has been one of the leaders in this market, and their most recent device, the Ki Pro Mini is no exception.
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The tommyTrack camera, on tripod, dolly system allows any camera operator to get that hard dolly shot. It has a super quick set up time, available in 36 inches or customizable lengths and is made in the USA.
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With every blink of an eye a new technology bursts onto the market. Manufacturers know this, and often pump fashionable buzzwords into technology to make it feel fresh, even when it’s not. A prime example is LCD and LED televisions. Branded as different televisions both are actually LCD television. The traditional LCD televisions uses a cold cathode backlight where an LED branded television is actually an LCD screen with an LED backlight. In countries such as the U.K. the term LED television...
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The CameraRibbon will allow freelance camera operators and professional camera crews to stabilize prosumer cameras and Canon DSLR cameras like a shoulder-mounted camera. Its simplistic design makes it easy to use and it will not add volume to your camera kit. Every location production crew should check out the Camera Ribbon.
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Let’s get ready to rumble. In one corner we have video production equipment heavy weight Sony with the XDCam EX format shooting to SxS cards. In the other corner we have Panasonic who set the precedent for tapeless card cameras with their release of the HVX 200 in ‘05 and 13 or so
Continue Reading "In The Ring With P2 vs. SXS"Sony is introducing their OLED displays. What is OLED you ask; it stands for Organic Light Emitting Diode. In a nutshell the organic materials used for these displays have a higher illumination quality while consuming less power…win win. The OLED monitors are worlds apart in construction and design from CRT, plasma or LCD monitors. They
Continue Reading "Organic Light Emitting Diode Display"You know when you’re on a shoot and you need to raise the viewpoint of a camera, like, right away and you don’t have time to set up stage risers. In this episode of Information Overdrive, we talk with founder of Spider Support Systems, Charlie Kendall, about why every camera guy needs this portable,
Continue Reading "Rise To The Occasion"WESTCOTT Soft Box LOWELL reflector frame with black border and white center ROSCOR Gels – Roll of 85 Roll of black scrim 3421 A/V Clamps: 6 – 7” clamps 9 – 5” clamps 8 – 3” clamps 2 Scissor Clips for hanging lights Peter Lisand Adjustable grip head Canon Grip Z9 1 Grip Head Avenger
Continue Reading "Grip Equipment For Sale"ARRIFLEX Lighting Kit: 2 x 650W lights, 2 x 300W lights, with barn doors, scrims, stands, AC and PORTABRACE soft case. LOWELL ‘D’ Kit: 4 x ‘D’ lights, barn doors, scrims, stands and AC. 2 PHOTOFLEX Soft Lights, 1000W, 650W, with Speed Rings, stands, AC, and PORTABRACE soft case. 2 CHIMERA Soft Lights, with speed
Continue Reading "Lighting Equipment For Sale"Sony unveils their answer to the DSLR revolution; the PMW-F3 is shipping in February 2011 for $16K without a lens. It has a Super 35mm imager, records to SxS cards and will shoot in both HD & SD. If you have Sony, Cooke, Fuji or Zeiss lens they will be compatible
Continue Reading "Sony Announces Handheld Large Imager Camera"So the title might be a little misleading. I have absolutely no clue what to do in case of ninjas, abominable snowmen, or t-rex….. but I know a thing or two about transferring P2 footage in the field. For the other eventualities, I suggest you inform your local authorities… Abernethy Media Professionals jumped on the Panasonic
Continue Reading "P2 Field Media Management: How to safely transfer P2 footage in the field and save it from ninjas, a"I’ve been using the RedRock DSLR Field Cinema Deluxe Bundle for both my work and for demonstrating in the Canon DLSR Boot Camps. This is a shoulder-mount rig that holds allows you to shoot steady video, comes with a follow Here are 5 reasons I love this rig: 1. Ergonomics – even with a full complement of
Continue Reading "Why I love my RedRock Micro DSLR Rig"Panasonic DVC Pro HD P2 Portable For Sale $2000.00 email Chris Cardno .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Continue Reading "Panasonic P2 Portable For Sale"Panasonic DVC Pro HD EX AJ-HDX 900 Camera For Sale $12,000.00 email Chris Cardno .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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