In Praise of Lens Flares
Throwback Thursday: Zeiss Eye Candy
I attended a local tradeshow...
DJI Phantom 4 quadcopter for Indie Filmmakers
Since DJI first announced the release of the new Phantom 4 quadcopter, there have been a limited number available...
4.6K URSA Mini Compared To Arri Alexa
With the Blackmagic 4.6K URSA Mini now shipping we are getting a great preview of what to expect out...
Review: Senal ENG-18RL dynamic interview microphone
Omnidirectional dynamic microphones with balanced XLR connections remain the first choice for most ENG (electronic news gathering) organizations to...
Átomos adds 10-bit HDR & high brightness monitoring to recorders from US$1295
Up until now, several manufacturers have offered portable 10-bit audio/video recorders for HD and 4K, of which I have...
NewTek’s NDI is now the lingua franca among broadcast brands
As announced last year, NewTek today launched Network Device Interface (NDI), an enabling technology for live production IP workflows...
REVIEW: Paralinx Ace Wireless Video System
Looking for a wireless video system that has good range, a lightweight form, HDMI or SDI support, and won’t...
3 frequently repeated myths about HDR
In developing the first episode for season two of 5 THINGS, I did quite a bit of research on...
A digest of last week’s photo and video news – Week 10
A digest of last week’s news is a selection of some of the news from week 09 from 2016...
From stop-animation to the Marble Machine
After 14 months, the Marble Machine is built, and its creator, Martin Molin, played a musical theme using the...
Use the under US$50 Kindle Fire as a 48 kHz audio recorder
The lowest priced 7-inch color Kindle Fire tablet currently costs less than US$50 (or less than €60) and has...
Behind the Cinematography of the Oscar-Nominated Documentary “Cartel Land”
Cinematographer Matt Porwoll is based in New York City. His most recent work, Cartel Land, was nominated for a 2016...
Ask me no questions and I’ll speak in no fragments
A sign taped to the door says “Quiet– filming.” This only makes you more nervous. You enter the room:...
Choosing the perfect lens
You may be familiar with the old MGM saying that they had, “more stars than there are in heaven.”...