Sachtler Launches New 75mm Aluminum Tripod

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Sachtler, part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec group company, has released the next upgrade to its renowned FSB product line with its brand new ENG 75/2 D HD tripod. This high-quality tripod for ENG professionals is the latest design from Sachtler, who has been the partner of choice for camera operators for more than 50 […]

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MAXON 3D Software Solutions and Creativity Take Center Stage at 2014 NAB Show

MAXON invites convention attendees to stop by its exhibitor booth, #SL 8620, at the 2014 NAB Show®, “…the world's largest electronic media show covering filmed entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums…”, April 7 – 10, 2014, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. MAXON Exhibitor Highlights                                                                                                                          MAXON exhibitor […]

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Switronix Releases GoPro Power Solutions

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Switronix is thrilled to announce a new line of power solutions for the GoPRO Hero 3/3+. Whether the GoPRO is flying on a copter or YOU are flying on a copter, our power solutions will help push you forward. Necessity is the mother of invention, and it's no clearer then with the release of these […]

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Red Giant Universe Public Beta Announced

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March 11, 2014 – Today, Red Giant, makers of Magic Bullet, Trapcode, and PluralEyes, announced Red Giant Universe (public beta) – a community that gives members access to fast and powerful free tools for editing, filmmaking, visual effects and motion design.  Red Giant invites you to join a new Universe (Public Beta launch) 50 new […]

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The Story Behind a 21st Century Post House

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When we last caught up with Josh Senior, Senior Post founder, we focused on what makes his company different as well as how they’ve been able to utilize the Creative Cloud in their workflow. This time we wanted to get into the specifics around how they’re able to focus on storytelling while still working as […]

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Pixar Releases RenderMan for KATANA

Pixar Animation Studios today announced the release of RenderMan for KATANA, providing a fully integrated bridge between Pixar’s Academy Award®-winning RenderMan feature film quality renderer, and The Foundry’s acclaimed KATANA asset based look development and lighting toolset. Developed with The Foundry as part of a collaboration announced at SIGGRAPH 2013, Pixar is making RenderMan for […]

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GH4 4K camera gets a price & delivery date: Let’s analyze…

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In February, I published my first look at the 4K Panasonic Lumix GH4, where I included most of the known specs, together with its “broadcast” adapter, the YAGH. At that time, we were missing the price and availability. Now that we have them, let’s analyze them with possible system accessories (XLR audio, external recorders, and […]

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Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend

The smallest and usually most valuable (in $$ and sentiment) wedding accessory deserves special attention. Styling and lensing a wow ring shot is worth specialized equipment, lighting knowhow and extra time. Choose Right Gear: macro lens, tripod, cable release This is a high class, storyteller product shot of a tiny object. You’ve got to get […]

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New Back-up and Archiving Solution for North Plains’ Xinet Now Available

North Plains Systems, the leader in helping companies effectively connect with and engage their customers through visual media, and InPress Systems, specialists in server software solutions for the prepress industry, today announces the availability of OnFile for Xinet.  The OnFile module, developed by North Plains’ partner, InPress, is a new archival solution that offers North […]

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Microplasma, Your Next Studio Light

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At NAB 2014, in Las Vegas, EdenPark Ilumination is showing what they call the evolution of light: their Studio 3000 Microplasma Light, a thin panel that is easier to store, transport and set up than traditional studio lights, and offers high quality, uniform light. Eden Park Illumination say that the Studio 3000 Microplasma Light lighting […]

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