NewTek announces NDI, an open protocol for IP production workflow
At IBC in Amsterdam, NewTek announced its Network Device Interface (NDI), a new open protocol for live production IP...
The aftermath of the film vs video debate – A PVC Roundtable Discussion
You don’t often see articles like these anymore, where a famous filmmaker or cinematographer explains their decision to move...
TS/TRS/TRRS/TRRRS: Combating the misconnection epidemic
There are at least four different varieties of 3.5 mm plugs and jacks, each with its own purpose and...
A return to multitrack USB audio on Mac
A few years ago, I had to abandon multitrack USB audio on Mac because it became complex and unreliable...
Are Blackmagic Studio Cameras now the obvious choice?
If you are building a multicamera video studio today, you may be asking whether one of the Blackmagic Studio...
Talking 4K, the FS7 development process, future camera features and more with Sony Professional
With articles like The Best Sony for Video and LUT Tricks for the Sony FS7/F5/F55, it’s no secret that...
Digital Production Buzz Interview with Art Adams
Not long ago I was interviewed for the online show Digital Production Buzz. The show is now live, and...
LUTCalc: Trials, errors, and a full-range LC709A LUT
After much experimentation, and a bit of failed hacking, I’ve come up with a good full-range Cine-EI LUT for...
Veydra cine primes to gain E- and C-mount options; 12mm to ship in September
It’s been a busy week for affordable cine primes, with the Samyang XEENs announced Monday and Veydra’s announcement today...
The ABCs of Sound
Bumper. Chopper. Sweeper. No, they’re not kickboxing moves, they’re sound effects. Just like film editors have terms like ‘dissolve’...
