ENG style cameras are not typically known for their low light shooting, a function championed by the large sensor camera craze. Sony previewed their new shoulder mounted Sony PMW-400 at this year’s NAB and it touted some of the best low light shooting. It is the newest in the XDCAM HD422 series of cameras and has a 2/3 inch EXMOR full HD 3CMOS sensor in an ENG body.
A First Look: The New Sony PMW-400
July 31st, 2013 by Brad SpinsbyThe One-Man Broadcast Uplink: The LU70 Backpack Video Uplink
May 30th, 2013 by Brad SpinsbyMany broadcast client necessitate immediate uplink, but there is also a trend of corporate clients asking for their footage instantly for quick turnaround. If a corporate client can receive their footage promptly they can create video content for themselves at the same speed as a broadcaster. This is important for clients who have presentations, press conferences, trade shows that need immediate release. One of the features of the LU70 is point to multi-point distribution. Which means you can film the footage in one location but uplink it to two or more different locations simultaneously.
Sony Content Browser 2.0
May 9th, 2013 by Brad SpinsbySo you’ve scheduled your shoot, but want to make sure you have the capability to view the footage onsite through your laptop. If you are shooting with Sony cameras, the Sony Content Browser 2.0 is just the solution. The Sony Content Browser 2.0 handles all XDCAM HD, XDCAM EX, XAVC, and NXCAM clips. Including support for XAVC Intra 4K and XAVC Intra HD clip types.
Want to Save Space on Your Next Video Shoot?
April 29th, 2013 by Brad SpinsbyTry Jokerbox. No joke.
In freelance production, space is often at a premium. From the space you have to pack equipment in your car, to a slot on your production cart—your production package is often dictated by space. One of the biggest space-eaters, albeit an important piece of production gear, is the Apple Box. Bringing it on location is like packing a basketball in your suitcase for an overnight trip.
NAB 2013: The Grandest Celebration in Video Production Equipment
April 22nd, 2013 by Brad SpinsbyDescribing the highlights of this year’s National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) annual show in Las Vegas is like having a child explain all of their birthday presents in thirty seconds. So here I go. NAB highlights the trends of the video production community and is good barometer of the industry. Some of the major trends and main attractions from this year’s NAB show were 4K and beyond, lower costs for better resolution, gyro stabilization, helicopter shooting, and the Cloud and video.
From Camera to Cloud: Sony’s Wireless Adapter the CBK-WA100
April 8th, 2013 by Brad SpinsbyAlthough there have been wireless devices in the past that have connected to smart devices to send camera information and metadata, this is a major step forward to utilize cloud services to send high resolution files.