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Firmware version 2.0.3 is now available for free download from Canon USA's web site on the Canon USA website; read the article for details on the update
Breaking News
- Posted 15 Mar 2010
Third book in their popular series of field guides for Sony XDCAM camcorders
Breaking News
- Posted 09 Mar 2010
Sara Frances | In this column, I'll focus on the easiest and most familiar lens to videographers: the wide angle. Event work lends itself to big drama-the beauty shot, the grand sweeping overview. If your standard kit contains just one extra lens, it's bound to be a wide or wide attachment.
Ron Dawson | Many event filmmakers follow a similar career arc: They get into the business for artistic reasons and eventually realize that their emphasis on artistry is hurting their bottom line, so they redirect their attention accordingly. But what happens when you devote so much attention to business and marketing that you lose touch with what first drew you to this profession? Here, marketing and social media industry icon Ron Dawson talks about how to get back to your original source of inspiration: filmmaking.
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld | A look inside Gebbs Wedding Films' all-SDE business model and all-DSLR shooting M.O.
Jan Ozer | If you're starting to focus more on the art of the production and want to experiment with multiple lenses, variable-speed recording, and more storyboard-based productions, the JVC GY-HM700U should be on your short list.
Feature
- Posted 06 Mar 2010
By
Jan Ozer
Matrox Convert DVI lets broadcasters easily and economically get Skype, YouTube, and mobile phone videos to air
Breaking News
- Posted 02 Mar 2010
At PMA this year, Sony confirms plans to further expand the appeal of its digital imaging range. Additions to the a ("alpha") range of DSLR cameras will be joined by a new product concept that makes high-quality imaging accessible to an even wider audience of photographers.
Breaking News
- Posted 21 Feb 2010
Full 1080 Support in Live View and Playback Modes
Breaking News
- Posted 10 Feb 2010
Compact, box-style camera does full HD with a 2/3" CCD sensor, B4 mount and variable frame rates, including 24p
Breaking News
- Posted 08 Feb 2010
Allows simple and easy transfer of video content from Canon's EOS DSLR cameras directly into Final Cut Pro
Breaking News
- Posted 05 Feb 2010
New Canon MPEG-2 Codec Promises Improved Color Resolution and Compatibility With Industry-Standard Editing & Processing Software
Breaking News
- Posted 02 Feb 2010
Shawn Lam | Sennheiser's latest offering is the G3, and aside from a pair of external charging contacts to charge the optional BA 2015 accupack rechargeable battery, it looks almost identical to the G2 that it's replacing. So the question I set out to answer for myself is this: Did Sennheiser make enough improvements to the G3 to entice me to upgrade my current G2s?
Shawn Lam | Sennheiser's latest offering is the G3, and aside from a pair of external charging contacts to charge the optional BA 2015 accupack rechargeable battery, it looks almost identical to the G2 that it's replacing. So the question I set out to answer for myself is this: Did Sennheiser make enough improvements to the G3 to entice me to upgrade my current G2s?
In the Field
- Posted 01 Feb 2010
By
Shawn Lam
Anthony Burokas | The HM100U, introduced in mid-2009, is generally perceived as the small camera in JVC's ProHD line, which was established with the highly innovative and groundbreaking shouldermount GY-HD100U in 2005 and continues today with the HM250U and the HM700U.
Mili & Sid Ghosh | South Asian royal weddings require planning, preparation, and conceptualization of an entirely different order than the typical wedding film—especially when you have to bring your crew and equipment to India to complete the project. But it can be done, even by U.S.-based wife-and-husband wedding film teams. Here Mili and Sid Ghosh present a creative director's guide to grand-scale epic wedding film production that will make even your royal clients proud to have hired you.
Sara Frances | Attention Fusion still/video shooters: The honeymoon with so-called "bokeh art" is over. The harsh facts have been revealed. This is the first column in a series aimed squarely at alleviating user panic and at getting the Fusion equipment babies trained and ready to work for you.
Patent-pending, handle mounted DSLR remote unit that triggers HD video start and stop recording for Canon 5D/7D
Breaking News
- Posted 27 Jan 2010
JVC will demonstrate a GY-HM700 camcorder outfitted with Zacuto accessories and a JVC HZ-CA13U PL Mount Film Lens Adapter, plus its popular GY-HM100 handheld camcorder. JVC will also showcase a number of monitors, including the GD-463D10U 3D display, as well as the SR-HD1500US Blu-Ray Disc and HDD Recorder combo deck
Breaking News
- Posted 19 Jan 2010
Sony's first professional camcorder that implements the AVCHD format, the HXR-NX5U
Breaking News
- Posted 12 Jan 2010
The EOS-1D Mark IV, EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 7D Cameras Utilize New Canon WFT Units To Help Professionals Deliver "The Shot"
Breaking News
- Posted 07 Jan 2010
Available In Fall 2010 - Solid-State Recording System Will Offer Highly-Efficient Full HD 3D Video Production
Breaking News
- Posted 07 Jan 2010
The New VIXIA Line Offers Advanced Touch Screen and Tracking Technologies Putting Ease-of-Use at Your Fingertips
Breaking News
- Posted 05 Jan 2010
Mark and Trisha Von Lanken | In Episode 3 of their popular EventDV-TV series, 4-time EventDV 25 honorees and WEVA Hall of Famers Mark and Trisha Von Lanken various options for subtle but effective off-camera reception lighting for wedding filmmakers. To watch this episode and the entire Von Real series (plus other clips by the Von Lankens), click through to this page.
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Putting a year of "game-changers" in perspective
Increased Production Value at a Top New Mexico Track is Made Possible by Exceptional Picture Quality and Smooth Remote-Control Pan-Tilt Operation of the Canon BU-45H
The Main Event
- Posted 16 Dec 2009
1RU Solution Offers Cost-Effective Alternative Without Compromising on FFV's Renowned Video Quality
The Main Event
- Posted 15 Dec 2009
Jerry Cleveland | Since I knew I wanted to incorporate the 5D into my wedding and event video equipment arsenal, I started doing some research into how to make the camera steadier and how to ensure that I was shooting in focus, especially when working outside. It had to be easy to unfold, easy to adjust, fast to set up, and lightweight. I settled on one line of products: the DSLR Gunstock Shooter Gorilla Kits by Zacuto.
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | How wedding and sports event videographer Danny Sayson developed, shot, and produced a full season of West Coast Adventures entirely on spec, pitched and sold it to PBS-TV, and became a full-time TV producer with one season under his belt and a second in production.
First 500 to Register Get Entered To Win Free Bonus Prize
Breaking News
- Posted 09 Dec 2009
Shawn Lam | Can a lite product ever be as good as the full version? The name itself implies that something is missing. Does that presumption hold true for Kessler's new lite version of its flagship KC-8 Basic crane, the KC-Lite 8.0? Read on. I think you might be surprised with the results—I know I was.
NXCAM family of File-based technologies Designed for Flexibility and Ease-of-Use in Professional Video Applications
Breaking News
- Posted 18 Nov 2009
Anthony Burokas | I was recently tapped to work on an independent feature film, a Western set in 1880s Texas shot on the Panasonic AG-HPX300. In essence, it was a video shoot. But there were also some fundamental differences. Based on several days of experiences there, I have a few recommendations for those embarking on a similar path: 11 lessons learned about indie filmmaking from my sojourn into that world.
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Wedding-day interviews are the sort of thing that used to give videography a bad name, but done right, and in the right setting, interviews can help elevate wedding and event filmmaking into the realm of powerful, character-driven storytelling. Here we learn from four leading wedding and event filmmakers renowned for the compelling, revealing, funny, and moving stories they collect in their interviews with the key players in their events, and the seamless and powerful ways they incorporate these interviews into the films they produce.
The EOS-1D Mark IV Features a Completely Redesigned 45-Point Autofocus System, Fast 10 fps Continuous Shooting, 16-Megapixel Resolution, Outstanding ISO Sensitivity, and Full HD Video Recording at Selectable Frame Rates
Breaking News
- Posted 20 Oct 2009
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld | Last fall, Canon shook our world when it released the transformative EOS 5D Mark II, a DSLR featuring full-frame HD video and dynamic depth-of-field control. Along with others of its ilk, the 5D is revving up videographers' creativity, smearing the line between the photography and videography industries, and ushering in (some say) a new era of photo-video fusion. With several months of use under their belts, we asked a handful of early adopters for their take on how the 5D has impacted their businesses and where (if anywhere) their first forays into fusion have taken them.
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld | Last fall, Canon shook our world when it released the transformative EOS 5D Mark II, a DSLR featuring full-frame HD video and dynamic depth-of-field control. Along with others of its ilk, the 5D is revving up videographers' creativity, smearing the line between the photography and videography industries, and ushering in (some say) a new era of photo-video fusion. With several months of use under their belts, we asked a handful of early adopters for their take on how the 5D has impacted their businesses and where (if anywhere) their first forays into fusion have taken them.
Speakers include Larry Jordan, Ben Balser, Bruce Nazarian, Alexis Van Hurkman
Breaking News
- Posted 05 Oct 2009
Philip Hinkle | Back in July my wife and our summer intern had the opportunity to attend a hands-on training Class with Jeff Wright from Blue Skies Cinema. The class was presented in suburban Chicago in conjunction with the Illinois Videographers Association (IVA). Jeff and his wife, Andee, present several intensive workshops each year at their Southern California studio (as well as some stunning nearby locations), and Jeff frequently goes on the road to offer training with local and regional associations as well. I went along to check it all out and document the effectiveness of the training for this article.
Philip Hinkle | Back in July my wife and our summer intern had the opportunity to attend a hands-on training Class with Jeff Wright from Blue Skies Cinema. The class was presented in suburban Chicago in conjunction with the Illinois Videographers Association (IVA). Jeff and his wife, Andee, present several intensive workshops each year at their Southern California studio (as well as some stunning nearby locations), and Jeff frequently goes on the road to offer training with local and regional associations as well. I went along to check it all out and document the effectiveness of the training for this article.
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | WEVA Expo 2009 delivered a bold mix of new speakers, live streaming experiments, discussions of fusion trends present and future, and a rollicking networking experience in a crackerjack new venue that seemed almost tailor-made for the wedding and event video industry's largest convention and tradeshow.
Exhibit booths on the show floor will feature the latest digital video and HD DSLR technology, plus free system-training, and the WEVA EXPO 2009 Virtual Trade Show will also include cutting-edge sessions, WEVA 2009 Creative Excellence Award Winners, new wedding film techniques, industry networking via LIVE CHAT
Breaking News
- Posted 24 Sep 2009
The AG-HMR10 handheld recorder and the AG-HCK10 compact camera head, which can be connected via optional cables (in 3-meter and 20-meter lengths), will be available next month at suggested list prices of $2,600 and $1,800, respectively
Breaking News
- Posted 24 Sep 2009
Allows DSLR cameras to have the correct form factor for video
Breaking News
- Posted 24 Sep 2009
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld | In the 4 years since Mili Ghosh began Memories in Motion in Chicago with the goal of offering high-end Bollywood-style videos to a niche South Asian wedding market, her hands-on approach—consulting in details right down to makeup—has taken her all over the globe. From opulent weddings with hundreds of guests in her hometown of Chicago to royal weddings in India, Ghosh combines her own personal artistic vision with a devotion to her couples to create cinematic wedding videos with a flair not found anywhere else.
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld | Have you ever dreamed of doing a wedding shoot in which the guests and wedding party already knew and loved your work, and so they showered you with compliments throughout the day? Or one in which youy got the most candid, natural shots of even a camera-shy couple? Enter the Save the Date video: a short film produced far in advance of the wedding and distributed via your blog, Facebook fan page, Vimeo, or—less commonly—on DVD, in lieu of traditional Save the Date cards.
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Snö, the latest mini-epic concept film from Kevin Shahinian's Pacific Pictures, is a watershed moment for our industry.
Multi-Vehicle, Nationwide Tour Will Give Public a First Look at 3D for the Home; The Next Frontier in Home Entertainment
Breaking News
- Posted 03 Sep 2009
Anthony Burokas | As great as the new CMOS HS cameras on the market may appear, the reality is that the infamous "rolling shutter" CMOS image distortion can be easily seen when you bounce the camera up and down lightly, or when you pan the camera side to side—things you probably do routinely when you are recording with the camera in your hands instead of on a tripod. Here we quantify and qualify these issues with CMOS imagers compared straight-up with their CCD counterparts.
The EOS 7D Features Fast Eight fps Continuous Shooting, Class-Leading 18-Megapixel Resolution and Full HD Video Recording with Variable Frame Rates and Manual Exposure Control
Breaking News
- Posted 01 Sep 2009
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Steve Zugelter of Cincinnati-based Studio+Z Films pushes the limits of surprise wedding concept films, and ratches up the theatricality of the couple's entire event.
Hercules Unveils New Era of Mini Webcams Featuring Ultra-Mobility and High Definition
Breaking News
- Posted 27 Aug 2009
New, Affordable Studio Control System for Range of P2 HD and DVCPRO HD Camcorders Offers Professional Features and Flexible Operation
Breaking News
- Posted 21 Aug 2009
Loyd Calomay | Hollywood Spoofmaster Loyd Calomay takes EventDV-TV viewers behind the scenes of his HEROES spoof in this 2-part series.
New cast features producer Ron Dawson, cinematographer Patrick Moreau, and filmmaker Kevin Shahinian
Breaking News
- Posted 13 Aug 2009
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | A conversation with Zacuto's Steve Weiss about his groundbreaking webisodic TV series, FilmFellas, which, beginning this week, will air a series of programs starring five legends of the wedding and event filmmaking world: John Goolsby, Kristen*, Joe Simon, Patrick Moreau, Kevin Shahinian, and Ron Dawson
Conference to be held at the Pasadena Convention Center on September 22-24, 2009
Breaking News
- Posted 02 Aug 2009
Hal Slifer's 3 Questions goes on location in Plymouth, Newton, and Massachusetts' North Shore; bids farewell to the photomontage; sings the praises of the same-day edit; and looks ahead to the upcoming WEVA Expo.
Feature
- Posted 27 Jul 2009
The technology will be featured in interchangeable single lens reflex (SLR) camera lens planned for commercial release before the end of 2009
Breaking News
- Posted 24 Jul 2009
Newly announced speakers include Ron & Tasra Dawson, David Robin & Kevin Shahinian, Mark Von Lanken & Robert Neal, Lance Gray, Ray Roman, Norman Hollyn, Adam Forgione, Keith Kelly, Dominic Velasco, Maureen Taylor, Laura Moses, Brooke Rudnick, and Jorge Jaramillo
Breaking News
- Posted 22 Jul 2009
Compact, 3-Megapixel AVCCAM Handheld Ships in August for $2,295
Breaking News
- Posted 20 Jul 2009
Reporters from HDCameraGuide.com Get the Facts on Consumer Camcorder and Camera Buying Habits By Visiting Leading Retailers
Breaking News
- Posted 20 Jul 2009
Free Downloadable Update Offers Improvements in CMOS Performance, Picture Quality, Flash Band Effect and More
Breaking News
- Posted 13 Jul 2009
Thursday July 9th, 2009 - 11:00am PT / 2:00pm ET
Breaking News
- Posted 08 Jul 2009
It costs nothing to enter. And all the content and advice on www.HDCameraGuide.com, including buying tips and learning videos, are free
Breaking News
- Posted 08 Jul 2009
Philadelphia-Based Event Specialist Robert Neal Gears Up with Handheld AVCCAM to Shoot Weddings, Documentaries, Commercial Spots and More
Breaking News
- Posted 03 Jul 2009
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Real Weddings is exactly what it sounds like: an hour-plus DVD that encompasses all the content the Von Lankens deliver to a bride and groom. But what makes this DVD most valuable is the two commentary tracks--one for shooting, one for editing--that run through the entire disc, breaking down virtually everything they do. Also featured: 2 video clips from the DVD!
Feature
- Posted 12 Jun 2009
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Real Weddings is exactly what it sounds like: an hour-plus DVD that encompasses all the content the Von Lankens deliver to a bride and groom. But what makes this DVD most valuable is the two commentary tracks--one for shooting, one for editing--that run through the entire disc, breaking down virtually everything they do. Also featured: 2 video clips from the DVD!
Continuing Education
- Posted 12 Jun 2009
- June 2009 Issue
Marc Franklin | The hottest new announcements and releases of NAB 2009 for the videography world
Lee Rickwood | New camera add-ons from Panasonic, Petrol Bags, Zaxcom, Beachtek, Gekko Technology, and Camera Corps
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld | Steve and Laura Moses have been called the "prom king and queen" and "model husband-wife team" of wedding video. But forget the awards and accolades for a moment, since they're not what define this couple, nor do they tell the whole story of their lives in this business, or this business in their lives. Here's a brief review of their road to success and what they saw and learned along the way.
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld | Steve and Laura Moses have been called the "prom king and queen" and "model husband-wife team" of wedding video. But forget the awards and accolades for a moment, since they're not what define this couple, nor do they tell the whole story of their lives in this business, or this business in their lives. Here's a brief review of their road to success and what they saw and learned along the way.
16GB and 32GB E Series Models Available Now, High Capacity 64GB Model Ships This August
Breaking News
- Posted 01 Jun 2009
The downloadable scene files provide users with an array of new "looks" to increase their creativity
Breaking News
- Posted 27 May 2009
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Illinois Videographers Association event draws internationally recognized presenters Patrick Moreau and Michael Wong of StillMotion and marks the speaking debut of concept film phenom Kevin Shahinian of Pacific Pictures
Canon announced today it will release a firmware update for the EOS 5D Mark II allowing users to manually control exposure when shooting video. The new firmware will be available for download June 2 on Canon's support website
Breaking News
- Posted 26 May 2009
Chris P. Jones | PART 1 WITH 31 FILMS NOW ON EVENTDV-TV!
Calamari Productions has obtained state Supreme Court access in several states to film inside America's child welfare and juvenile courts, juvenile detention centers and juvenile prisons
Breaking News
- Posted 13 May 2009
Fourth annual "Best of NAB" list selected by contributing editor Marc Franklin recognizes new cameras, production gear, and postproduction solutions
Breaking News
- Posted 04 May 2009
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld | A look behind the garage door into the world where "A Sin City Love Story" was created
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld | A look behind the garage door into the world where "A Sin City Love Story" was created
EventDV-TV
- Posted 04 May 2009
Re:Frame 09 Austin rolls on into Day Two with internationally renowned DoP Philip Bloom, Fusion tips from Bruce Patterson, 30-second film clips, shooting in the streets of Austin, and more
Feature
- Posted 04 May 2009
Lee Rickwood | Partly as a way to support today's multipurpose HD and DV cameras, for example, companies are incorporating a new appreciation of event videography shooting styles and situational requirements, in particular the "grab-and-go" approach that following a live event necessitates, as well as the realization that many pro video people use many different products for different jobs-from pure-play consumer to top-of-the-line professional
Feature
- Posted 03 May 2009
Lee Rickwood | Partly as a way to support today's multipurpose HD and DV cameras, for example, companies are incorporating a new appreciation of event videography shooting styles and situational requirements, in particular the "grab-and-go" approach that following a live event necessitates, as well as the realization that many pro video people use many different products for different jobs-from pure-play consumer to top-of-the-line professional
Gear & Now
- Posted 03 May 2009
- May 2009 Issue
TV Worldwide to Produce Live "On Air. On Time. On Budget." Webcast from JVC Booth
Breaking News
- Posted 17 Apr 2009
27 new products will be displayed at this year's NAB show in Las Vegas
Breaking News
- Posted 15 Apr 2009
EventDV-TV
- Posted 15 Apr 2009
Shawn Lam | Ultimately, your choice of camera is going to be determined by your preferences, your requirements, and the fit with your video business. For my business, the pairing of the HVR-Z7U and HVR-Z5U is the clear winner in this latest face-off of high-definition video cameras.
In the Field
- Posted 09 Apr 2009
- April 2009 Issue
By
Shawn Lam
Lee Rickwood | New solutions for recording, storing, and archiving digital and high-definition video content bring the realities of a tapeless workflow closer and closer to an effective and economic working reality.
Gear & Now
- Posted 09 Apr 2009
- April 2009 Issue
By
Lee Rickwood
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Like a rescued and refurb'd Super8, a 5D Mark II is an amazing tool for capturing what you see. But the cameras and the vision have to work hand in hand, much like style and story.
Marla Misek Clark | For Sylvia Broeckx and Niels Puttemans of UK-based Ever After Video Productions, 2008 was a transformative year
Studio Time
- Posted 06 Apr 2009
- April 2009 Issue
Smallest 100mm bowl-mount head in the Sachtler DV line
Breaking News
- Posted 02 Apr 2009
StillMotion cinematographers road-test Canon's game-changing HD camera on a series of destination wedding and music video shoots, and they reveal some of the camera's remarkable strengths and limitations for event filmmakers.
StillMotion cinematographers road-test Canon's game-changing HD camera on a series of destination wedding and music video shoots, and they reveal some of the camera's remarkable strengths and limitations for event filmmakers.
Ingenious one-piece design makes the raincover extremely easy to install while shooting
Breaking News
- Posted 31 Mar 2009
May 20 event to feature all-star speaking lineup with Patrick Moreau and Michael Wong, Lance Gray, Chris Chibucos, Kevin Shahinian, and Keith Kelly
Breaking News
- Posted 24 Mar 2009
Including the XDCAM EX PMW-EX1 and PMW-EX3 camcorders, as well as the HVR-Z7U, HVR-S270U and other HDV camcorders
Breaking News
- Posted 18 Mar 2009
Features
- Posted 16 Mar 2009
EventDV-TV
- Posted 13 Mar 2009
Specifically built to fit the Sony EX3 with any of our DOF (Depth-Of-Field) kits fully assembled
Breaking News
- Posted 10 Mar 2009
Customers benefit from simplified ingest process and full offline to online Advanced RED Conform Workflow
Breaking News
- Posted 05 Mar 2009
Professional head offers Sachtler's renowned features such as aluminum housing, three-step damping, and five-step counterbalance
Breaking News
- Posted 05 Mar 2009
New Service Provides Unique Finance and Lease Options to Production and Broadcast Companies Needing Cine and Broadcast Equipment, Accessories, and Other Professional Products and Services
Breaking News
- Posted 05 Mar 2009
New issue features Mark Von Lanken's definitive review of the Panasonic AG-HMC150, 5 expert opinions on how to construct an effective wedding demo, Ben Balser's tutorial on working with sound in Final Cut Pro, and new columnist Mark Foley's tips on how to get great on-site audio at live events
Features
- Posted 05 Mar 2009
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld | His maxim--Adapt or die!--is what turned BMX legend Joe Simon into a four-time Telly Award-winning artist and owner of Joe Simon Productions, an Austin, Texas-based studio specializing in cinematic high-definition and vintage wedding films.
3-time EventDV 25 honoree Mark Von Lanken Praises the Handheld AVCCAM's Filmic Look, Low-Light Performance, Focus Assist, Dynamic Range Stretch, Chip Set and More
Breaking News
- Posted 04 Mar 2009
Gives potential buyers and filmmakers the opportunity to see a side by side comparison of the Sony EX3 and Panasonic HPX300 in action
Breaking News
- Posted 25 Feb 2009
New QR-RH RED One Handle features Anton/Bauer's signature Gold Mount, which gives the ability for multiple mounting and the ability to mount the red drive in various locations
Breaking News
- Posted 18 Feb 2009
Whether filming sharks off the Great Barrier Reef, snorkeling in the warm waters of the Caribbean or simply wading in the water at your local beach, the Canon WP-VI Waterproof Case and corresponding VIXIA camcorders are ideal devices for capturing both video and photos
Breaking News
- Posted 18 Feb 2009
Mark Von Lanken takes Panasonic's new professional AVCHD camera, the AG-HMC150, out in the field for a series of wedding shoots and examines its usability and features, tests its low-light performance, and offers comparisons to Sony's popular Z1U. NOW AVAILABLE: ALL 5 VIDEO CLIPS THAT ACCOMPANY THIS ARTICLE!
Mark Von Lanken field-tests the HMC150 on a series of weddings with attention to key features and image, feature, and usability comparisons to the Sony Z1
With the introduction of the Letus35 2/3" B4 Compact Relay lens, Zacuto is now the premier dealer giving independent filmmakers all of the components for an affordable depth of field (DOF) shooting system on a 2/3" camera
Breaking News
- Posted 12 Feb 2009
"World's first affordable 10-bit, 4:2:2 camera"
Breaking News
- Posted 11 Feb 2009
Available at www.panasonic.com/avccam
Breaking News
- Posted 11 Feb 2009
New AVCCAM recorder and camera utilize advanced compression (MPEG-4/AVC High-Profile) and are ideal for applications in video production, sports coaching, healthcare, law enforcement, remote operation/ surveillance, and much more
Breaking News
- Posted 11 Feb 2009
GY-HM100 is the first hand-held camcorder to record in editing system's native format directly to SDHC media
Breaking News
- Posted 10 Feb 2009
First Compact Shoulder camcorder to offer Native File Recording onto inexpensive solid state media
Breaking News
- Posted 10 Feb 2009
Next Generation ProHD Camcorders Natively Record Quicktime for Apple's Final Cut Pro Directly to SDHC Memory Cards
Breaking News
- Posted 08 Jan 2009
January 2009 EventDV Table of Contents
JVC Sponsors Its Fifth FCPUG SuperMeet
Breaking News
- Posted 28 Dec 2008
Enhanced PH recording mode is exclusive to the AVCCAM HMC150 and provides exceptional quality 1080 and 720 recording in an AVCHD format at bit rates up to 24Mbps
Amen Corner
- Posted 28 Dec 2008
Ben Balser | Several new features make the FS-5 a significant step forward from the popular FS-4: Smaller size, lighter weight, higher-definition color screen display, navigation wheel, simplified menu system, metadata input, wireless connectivity, and metadata templates. First, I'll go over the physical improvements; then, I'll spend some time discussing the metadata functions and the reasons they're important in today's broadcast and video industry.
In the Field
- Posted 26 Dec 2008
- January 2009 Issue
By
Ben Balser
New Web Site Allows Easy Downloading of These Creative Tools
Breaking News
- Posted 16 Dec 2008
Popular website for high-quality HD camera, lens, and accessories lets production professionals rate cameras and more
Breaking News
- Posted 10 Dec 2008
Grupo Microfusa will sell and support the AVCCAM product range, bringing for the first time the advantages of solid-state storage and IT-based workflows to a broad new base of Spanish users seeking professional features in a cost-sensitive package
Breaking News
- Posted 01 Dec 2008
December 2008 EventDV Table of Contents
Features
- Posted 01 Dec 2008
By
Alan Naumann
,
Anthony Burokas
,
Chris Randall
,
Ed Wardyga
,
Jan Ozer
,
Joe McManus
,
Kris Malandruccolo
,
Lance Gray
,
Laura Moses
,
Lee Rickwood
,
Marc Franklin
,
Peter Chung
,
Philip Hinkle
,
Shawn Lam
,
Stephen Nathans-Kelly
,
Steve Yankee
,
Stu Sweetow
We consulted our crack team of contributing editors and columnists on what they saw as the game-changing products and trends in the event video industry in 2008. The envelope please...
New 64GB Card Boosts P2 Storage Capacity, Offers Higher Transfer Rate
Breaking News
- Posted 26 Nov 2008
Introduces Final Cut Pro project import, RED camera compatibility, OMF export, and other enhancements
Breaking News
- Posted 20 Nov 2008
Native support of RED R3D files in Adobe Premiere Pro CS4, Encore CS4 and After Effects CS4 - beta now available
Breaking News
- Posted 13 Nov 2008
Professional User HD Camera Site Offers Incentive for Readers to Share Buying Preferences
Breaking News
- Posted 13 Nov 2008
Transform Your HD Camera for Filmmaking
Breaking News
- Posted 05 Nov 2008
November 2008 EventDV Table of Contents
Features
- Posted 01 Nov 2008
By
Anthony Burokas
,
Dan Lewis
,
David McKnight
,
Ed Wardyga
,
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld
,
Jan Ozer
,
Joe McManus
,
Kris Malandruccolo
,
Lance Gray
,
Lee Rickwood
,
Stephen Nathans-Kelly
,
Steve Yankee
Anthony Burokas | Can single-chip camcorder models priced less than $1,000 and bearing the bold "Full HD" logo do the job of prosumer and professional camcorders costing many times that price? In this article I'll take two high-end consumer HD camcorders into the field—specifically, the wilds of the Alaskan bush—to see what I can do with these little devices.
Available This Month, the VariCam 2700 P2 HD Camcorder Offers Filmic Imagery and Functionality with Full Resolution 10-Bit AVC-Intra Recording
Breaking News
- Posted 23 Oct 2008
Jan Ozer | While the Panny HPX170's P2 storage makes it an expensive choice for most event shooters, it boasts several new features that I hope will become standard in future camcorders
The Moving Picture
- Posted 21 Oct 2008
- December 2008 Issue
By
Jan Ozer
AVCHD, the industry's new H.264/AVC High Profile compression format, provides a near doubling of bandwidth efficiency with improved video performance over the older MPEG-2 compression used in HDV formats
Breaking News
- Posted 16 Oct 2008
Aimed at videographers who own MPEG-2 or AVCHD camcorders and who struggle with these video formats on their Mac
Breaking News
- Posted 10 Oct 2008
Top-quality optical solution for getting wider angle images from Sony's popular new PMW-EX1 and EX3 camcorders, the EX 0.75X provides a 25% greater angle of view while maintaining full zoom capability
Breaking News
- Posted 10 Oct 2008
Operators can increase the field of view with no loss of ability to zoom, instantly shift the focal range to telephoto when needed, or enjoy the ultra wide angle of view and remarkable barrel distortion of the widest fisheye
Breaking News
- Posted 08 Oct 2008
October 2008 EventDV
Features
- Posted 01 Oct 2008
New tripod and other camera support models designed for specific HD cameras
Gear & Now
- Posted 01 Oct 2008
- October 2008 Issue
By
Lee Rickwood
Tim Siglin | Sometimes things just don't go as planned. As we get ready for the holidays, including church pageants and celebrations that have to be recorded, broadcast, or streamed, it's worth taking a moment to think about contingency plans. Should you roll tapes in the cameras as well as at the master recorder? Is it time to buy a disk-based recording device to act as a backup to the master recorder? These issues were brought home a few weeks ago when a client emailed in a panic.
Amen Corner
- Posted 01 Oct 2008
- October 2008 Issue
By
Tim Siglin
Marshall Levy | I always film a wedding ceremony with at least three cameras--usually four or five and even more if I have an assiatnt. This article will discuss how I position those cameras at typical Jewish and Christian ceremonies, along with strategies for getting the best coverage possible.
Features
- Posted 01 Oct 2008
- October 2008 Issue
By
Marshall Levy
Shawn Lam | Doug Jensen's Mastering the Sony HVR-Z7U and the HVR-S270 training DVD set gave me a further understanding of the video camera I had already been using for 6 months. It has positively changed the way I film, which is very high praise.
Continuing Education
- Posted 22 Sep 2008
- November 2008 Issue
Ultra-portable Media Recorder adds native file recording and ground-breaking ability to wirelessly tag media on the fly to JVC GY-HD200/201 and GY-HD251 Camcorders
Breaking News
- Posted 15 Sep 2008
New ultra-portable FS-CV Media Recorder streamlines video production workflow by adding Direct To Edit Technology and breakthrough ability to tag media on the fly to Canon's XL and XH camcorders
Breaking News
- Posted 15 Sep 2008
3-hour, 2-disc (DVD-Video) workshop includes tutorials, step-by-step examples, and detailed instructions covering the most important aspects of camera setup, menus, shooting techniques, clip naming, file management, clip importing, picture profile settings, basic editing, and even archiving
Breaking News
- Posted 13 Sep 2008
Unit Combines Native File Recording with Real-Time Wireless Metadata Input
Breaking News
- Posted 12 Sep 2008
KA-MR100G Media Recorder to be First JVC Native XDCAM EX File Based Device
Breaking News
- Posted 12 Sep 2008
Both HDV-based; HDR-FX1000 targets prosumers, HVR-Z5H targets professionals
Breaking News
- Posted 04 Sep 2008
A FREE P2HD Workshop to be held by Specialized Communications Corp. of Maryland in DC featuring Barry Green as guest speaker. The seminar is amust-attend for videographers and a chance for hands-on "playtime" with Panasonic's latest P2 cameras and more
Breaking News
- Posted 04 Sep 2008
Accepted by Airlines as Checked Baggage
Breaking News
- Posted 01 Sep 2008
September 2008 EventDV
Features
- Posted 01 Sep 2008
Shawn Lam | For those who want the look and feel of a shoulder-mount HDV camera, Sony has a real contender on its hands with the S270.
In the Field
- Posted 01 Sep 2008
- September 2008 Issue
By
Shawn Lam
Avid products supporting AVC-Intra include Avid Media Composer software 3.0, Avid Media Composer Mojo DX 3.0, Avid Media Composer Nitris DX 3.0, Symphony Nitris DX 3.0, Avid NewsCutter 7.0, NewsCutter Mojo DX 7.0, and NewsCutter Nitris DX 7.0
Breaking News
- Posted 27 Aug 2008
Shawn Lam | Now with talk of the U.S. economy revolving around sub-prime mortgage problems, record crude oil prices, and hints of a recession, I was interested to see what message Roy Chapman and his lineup of speakers would give at this year's 18th annual WEVA Expo, and they didn't disappoint, with many of the speakers sharing valuable business strategy insight, interspersed with the usual breathtaking video
Conference Wrap-Up
- Posted 22 Aug 2008
- October 2008 Issue
By
Shawn Lam
Hitachi proudly presents the next generation HD camcorder able to record onto the next generation HD format, Blu-ray
Breaking News
- Posted 11 Aug 2008
New Lightweight P2 HD Handheld Offers 20 HD/SD Record Formats, 20-Step Variable Frame Rates, Widest Zoom Lens, HD-SDI Output and 5-year Warranty
Breaking News
- Posted 06 Aug 2008
3-hour, 2-DVD workshop includes tutorials, step-by-step examples, and detailed instructions covering the most important aspects of camera setup, menus, shooting techniques, exposure, and more
Breaking News
- Posted 04 Aug 2008
August 2008 EventDV: Features, Tutorials, Columns, and Departments.
Features
- Posted 01 Aug 2008
August 2008 EventDV
Features
- Posted 01 Aug 2008
By
Jan Ozer
,
Lee Rickwood
,
Todd Gillespie
,
Tim Siglin
,
Steve Yankee
,
Lance Gray
,
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld
,
Joe McManus
,
Philip Hinkle
,
Stephen Nathans-Kelly
,
Patrick Moreau
,
Marshall Levy
Patrick Moreau | The challenge for us as videographers, is how to achieve a very shallow DoF with sensors that are much smaller than those our photographer counterparts use to create a similar effect. The solution comes in the form of a sexy, black carbon fiber tube that attaches to the front of your camera, the Brevis 35 adapter.
In the Field
- Posted 01 Aug 2008
- August 2008 Issue
By
Patrick Moreau
Highly Anticipated Pro AVCHD Handheld Available for Delivery Early October
Breaking News
- Posted 31 Jul 2008
Incorporates the design concept of the highly regarded DVX100 and features a newly developed Leica Dicomar zoom lens, providing the widest angle of any 1/3-inch camcorder
Breaking News
- Posted 23 Jul 2008
Infinity camcorder uses a full 1920x1080, 2/3-inch X
Breaking News
- Posted 14 Jul 2008
Designed for video production studios and rental facilities, the unit is designed to provide fast, reliable charging of multiple BP-UXX camera batteries for both in-house and field use
Breaking News
- Posted 11 Jul 2008
Features
- Posted 01 Jul 2008
By
Alan Naumann
,
Ben Balser
,
Chris Randall
,
Ed Wardyga
,
Jan Ozer
,
Joe McManus
,
Kris Malandruccolo
,
Lance Gray
,
Laura Moses
,
Lee Rickwood
,
Marc Franklin
,
Mark Von Lanken
,
Michael Y. Wong
,
Stephen Nathans-Kelly
,
Steve Yankee
,
Tim Siglin
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | The latest installments in Mark & Trisha Von Lanken's definitive series on motion techniques for wedding and event video shooters picks up right where MCT I left off and adds tips for handheld cameras, and provides fascinating behind-the-scenes looks at first-dance shooting and how the Von Lankens cover bride and groom prep. Essential stuff.
Marc Franklin | NAB, the annual national broadcast convention, always features a few great new products in the event videographer's wheelhouse. Here's a quick guide to the best products for our market from this year's show, divided into three parts: cameras, production support, and postproduction.
Michael Y. Wong | The Steadicam Merlin is the company's latest attempt at providing the professional videographer with a fully functional yet affordable Steadicam, complete with all the bells and whistles, as well as the ease of use these support devices provide.
P2 Training Program Offers Education on Vast Benefits of Tapeless Production
Breaking News
- Posted 30 Jun 2008
Features
- Posted 01 Jun 2008
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Where does the skilled and diligent professional shooter and editor fit in the emergent "publish, then filter" world of the Web 2.0 era?
Ben Balser | For those that produce multicamera live-switched events, the MCSDI-1 can boost you to uncompressed signals from lower-priced cameras, increasing your final product's quality, and decreasing your overhead. A clear winner for those that do this kind of work!
In the Studio
- Posted 01 Jun 2008
- June 2008 Issue
By
Ben Balser
Daniel Boswell | For years I've been waiting for a camera that would deliver high-quality HD images, shoot great in low light, include progressive capabilities, and be able to get very clean slow motion via overcranking for specialty shots. I also was looking for a tapeless workflow for Same-Day Edits--all for under $10K. On paper, Sony's new PMW-EX1 offers everything I'm looking for--but does it deliver?
Features
- Posted 28 May 2008
P2 Training Program Offers Education on Vast Benefits of Tapeless Production
Breaking News
- Posted 22 May 2008
Two high-performance HDTV cameras—from Hitachi's broad portfolio of products—that serve a wide range of professional A/V applications
Breaking News
- Posted 21 May 2008
New HA23x7.6BE Offers Advanced Optical Technology for Demanding HDTV Studio and Field Applications
Breaking News
- Posted 21 May 2008
Anthony Burokas | Even though professional and prosumer camcorder prices haven't substantially changed over the years, the quality of the footage, and the features you have at your fingertips, have increased dramatically since the era of plubicon tubes and 3/4" tape. One the most revolutionary changes is the most recent one: the arrival of compact flash storage in mainstream HD video acquisition.
Lee Rickwood | Finding the best vantage point for camera positions at live video events is often a serious challenge. A good line-of-sight is crucial for the best shot and most telling composition, but often physical hurdles must be overcome. Sometimes, all that's needed is a little creative ingenuity. At times, a dedicated device is required. Here are some of the latest and greatest entries in the camera support market.
Gear & Now
- Posted 01 May 2008
- May 2008 Issue
By
Lee Rickwood
Automates Secure Offloading and Backup of SxS Cards
Breaking News
- Posted 27 Apr 2008
Next Generation, Affordable HD Handheld Offers SD Card Recording, Three 1/3"CCDs, Enhanced Quality Recording Mode, 1080 and 720 with 24p
Breaking News
- Posted 14 Apr 2008
Provides Dual Live 720p and 1080i IEEE 1394 Streamd
Breaking News
- Posted 14 Apr 2008
Adventures in HD Delivery, Color Isolation in After Effects, Shaping Text in Photoshop, LED Lights Shootout, Using Apple TV As a Sales Tool, and More
Breaking News
- Posted 13 Apr 2008
Marshall Levy, who wrote our compact flash test results article, is finding issues with the lenses that adorn the latest HDV camcorders from Sony--the HVR-Z7U and the HVR-S270.
Breaking News
- Posted 02 Apr 2008
Mark Von Lanken | The Multi Rig Pro is my answer to attaining the stability of a shoulder camera from a handheld camera. I use it for a wide variety of events, from capturing the toasts at rehearsal dinners to shooting football games. With the Multi Rig Pro, I can shoot anything with my Z1 without missing the stability of my DSR-250.
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