 |
CATEGORY: Cameras |
 |
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!
Department/Continuing Education
- Posted 12 Jun 2009
- June 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!
News/Feature
- Posted 12 Jun 2009
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.
Marc Franklin | The hottest new announcements and releases of NAB 2009 for the videography world
Editorial/Features
- Posted 05 Jun 2009
- June 2009
By
Marc Franklin
Lee Rickwood | New camera add-ons from Panasonic, Petrol Bags, Zaxcom, Beachtek, Gekko Technology, and Camera Corps
16GB and 32GB E Series Models Available Now, High Capacity 64GB Model Ships This August
News/Breaking News
- Posted 01 Jun 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
The downloadable scene files provide users with an array of new "looks" to increase their creativity
News/Breaking News
- Posted 27 May 2009
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
News/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
News/Breaking News
- Posted 13 May 2009
Editorial/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
News/Feature
- Posted 04 May 2009
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld | A look behind the garage door into the world where "A Sin City Love Story" was created
Fourth annual "Best of NAB" list selected by contributing editor Marc Franklin recognizes new cameras, production gear, and postproduction solutions
News/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
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
Department/Gear & Now
- Posted 03 May 2009
- 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
News/Feature
- Posted 03 May 2009
TV Worldwide to Produce Live "On Air. On Time. On Budget." Webcast from JVC Booth
News/Breaking News
- Posted 17 Apr 2009
Editorial/EventDV-TV
- Posted 15 Apr 2009
27 new products will be displayed at this year's NAB show in Las Vegas
News/Breaking News
- Posted 15 Apr 2009
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.
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.
Department/Gear & Now
- Posted 09 Apr 2009
- April 2009
By
Lee Rickwood
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.
Editorial/In the Field
- Posted 09 Apr 2009
- April 2009
By
Shawn Lam
Editorial/EventDV-TV
- Posted 06 Apr 2009
By
Hal Slifer
Marla Misek Clark | For Sylvia Broeckx and Niels Puttemans of UK-based Ever After Video Productions, 2008 was a transformative year
Department/Studio Time
- Posted 06 Apr 2009
- April 2009
Smallest 100mm bowl-mount head in the Sachtler DV line
News/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.
Editorial/Features
- Posted 01 Apr 2009
- April 2009
By
Patrick Moreau
Ingenious one-piece design makes the raincover extremely easy to install while shooting
News/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
News/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
News/Breaking News
- Posted 18 Mar 2009
Editorial/Features
- Posted 16 Mar 2009
Editorial/EventDV-TV
- Posted 13 Mar 2009
Specifically built to fit the Sony EX3 with any of our DOF (Depth-Of-Field) kits fully assembled
News/Breaking News
- Posted 10 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
Editorial/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.
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
News/Breaking News
- Posted 05 Mar 2009
Customers benefit from simplified ingest process and full offline to online Advanced RED Conform Workflow
News/Breaking News
- Posted 05 Mar 2009
Professional head offers Sachtler's renowned features such as aluminum housing, three-step damping, and five-step counterbalance
News/Breaking News
- Posted 05 Mar 2009
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
News/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
News/Breaking News
- Posted 25 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
News/Breaking News
- Posted 18 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
News/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!
Editorial/In the Field
- Posted 17 Feb 2009
- March 2009
By
Mark Von Lanken
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
News/Breaking News
- Posted 12 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
News/Breaking News
- Posted 11 Feb 2009
Available at www.panasonic.com/avccam
News/Breaking News
- Posted 11 Feb 2009
"World's first affordable 10-bit, 4:2:2 camera"
News/Breaking News
- Posted 11 Feb 2009
First Compact Shoulder camcorder to offer Native File Recording onto inexpensive solid state media
News/Breaking News
- Posted 10 Feb 2009
GY-HM100 is the first hand-held camcorder to record in editing system's native format directly to SDHC media
News/Breaking News
- Posted 10 Feb 2009
Next Generation ProHD Camcorders Natively Record Quicktime for Apple's Final Cut Pro Directly to SDHC Memory Cards
News/Breaking News
- Posted 08 Jan 2009
January 2009 EventDV Table of Contents
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
Column/Amen Corner
- Posted 28 Dec 2008
JVC Sponsors Its Fifth FCPUG SuperMeet
News/Breaking News
- 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.
Editorial/In the Field
- Posted 26 Dec 2008
- January 2009
By
Ben Balser
New Web Site Allows Easy Downloading of These Creative Tools
News/Breaking News
- Posted 16 Dec 2008
Popular website for high-quality HD camera, lens, and accessories lets production professionals rate cameras and more
News/Breaking News
- Posted 10 Dec 2008
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...
December 2008 EventDV Table of Contents
Editorial/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
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
News/Breaking News
- Posted 01 Dec 2008
New 64GB Card Boosts P2 Storage Capacity, Offers Higher Transfer Rate
News/Breaking News
- Posted 26 Nov 2008
Introduces Final Cut Pro project import, RED camera compatibility, OMF export, and other enhancements
News/Breaking News
- Posted 20 Nov 2008
Professional User HD Camera Site Offers Incentive for Readers to Share Buying Preferences
News/Breaking News
- Posted 13 Nov 2008
Native support of RED R3D files in Adobe Premiere Pro CS4, Encore CS4 and After Effects CS4 - beta now available
News/Breaking News
- Posted 13 Nov 2008
Transform Your HD Camera for Filmmaking
News/Breaking News
- Posted 05 Nov 2008
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.
Editorial/In the Field
- Posted 01 Nov 2008
- November 2008
By
Anthony Burokas
November 2008 EventDV Table of Contents
Editorial/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
Available This Month, the VariCam 2700 P2 HD Camcorder Offers Filmic Imagery and Functionality with Full Resolution 10-Bit AVC-Intra Recording
News/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
Column/The Moving Picture
- Posted 21 Oct 2008
- December 2008
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
News/Breaking News
- Posted 16 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
News/Breaking News
- Posted 10 Oct 2008
Aimed at videographers who own MPEG-2 or AVCHD camcorders and who struggle with these video formats on their Mac
News/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
News/Breaking News
- Posted 08 Oct 2008
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.
Column/Amen Corner
- Posted 01 Oct 2008
- October 2008
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.
Editorial/Features
- Posted 01 Oct 2008
- October 2008
By
Marshall Levy
October 2008 EventDV
Editorial/Features
- Posted 01 Oct 2008
New tripod and other camera support models designed for specific HD cameras
Department/Gear & Now
- Posted 01 Oct 2008
- October 2008
By
Lee Rickwood
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.
Department/Continuing Education
- Posted 22 Sep 2008
- November 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
News/Breaking News
- Posted 15 Sep 2008
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
News/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
News/Breaking News
- Posted 13 Sep 2008
KA-MR100G Media Recorder to be First JVC Native XDCAM EX File Based Device
News/Breaking News
- Posted 12 Sep 2008
Unit Combines Native File Recording with Real-Time Wireless Metadata Input
News/Breaking News
- Posted 12 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
News/Breaking News
- Posted 04 Sep 2008
Both HDV-based; HDR-FX1000 targets prosumers, HVR-Z5H targets professionals
News/Breaking News
- Posted 04 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.
Editorial/In the Field
- Posted 01 Sep 2008
- September 2008
By
Shawn Lam
September 2008 EventDV
Editorial/Features
- Posted 01 Sep 2008
Accepted by Airlines as Checked Baggage
News/Breaking News
- Posted 01 Sep 2008
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
News/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
Column/Conference Wrap-Up
- Posted 22 Aug 2008
- October 2008
By
Shawn Lam
Hitachi proudly presents the next generation HD camcorder able to record onto the next generation HD format, Blu-ray
News/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
News/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
News/Breaking News
- Posted 04 Aug 2008
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.
Editorial/In the Field
- Posted 01 Aug 2008
- August 2008
By
Patrick Moreau
August 2008 EventDV
Editorial/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
August 2008 EventDV: Features, Tutorials, Columns, and Departments.
Editorial/Features
- Posted 01 Aug 2008
Highly Anticipated Pro AVCHD Handheld Available for Delivery Early October
News/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
News/Breaking News
- Posted 23 Jul 2008
Infinity camcorder uses a full 1920x1080, 2/3-inch X
News/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
News/Breaking News
- Posted 11 Jul 2008
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.
Editorial/Features
- Posted 01 Jul 2008
- July 2008
By
Marc Franklin
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.
Editorial/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.
P2 Training Program Offers Education on Vast Benefits of Tapeless Production
News/Breaking News
- Posted 30 Jun 2008
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!
Editorial/In the Studio
- Posted 01 Jun 2008
- June 2008
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?
Editorial/In the Field
- Posted 01 Jun 2008
- June 2008
By
Daniel Boswell
Editorial/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?
Editorial/Features
- Posted 28 May 2008
P2 Training Program Offers Education on Vast Benefits of Tapeless Production
News/Breaking News
- Posted 22 May 2008
New HA23x7.6BE Offers Advanced Optical Technology for Demanding HDTV Studio and Field Applications
News/Breaking News
- Posted 21 May 2008
Two high-performance HDTV cameras—from Hitachi's broad portfolio of products—that serve a wide range of professional A/V applications
News/Breaking News
- Posted 21 May 2008
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.
Department/Gear & Now
- Posted 01 May 2008
- May 2008
By
Lee Rickwood
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.
Automates Secure Offloading and Backup of SxS Cards
News/Breaking News
- Posted 27 Apr 2008
Provides Dual Live 720p and 1080i IEEE 1394 Streamd
News/Breaking News
- Posted 14 Apr 2008
Next Generation, Affordable HD Handheld Offers SD Card Recording, Three 1/3"CCDs, Enhanced Quality Recording Mode, 1080 and 720 with 24p
News/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
News/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.
News/Breaking News
- Posted 02 Apr 2008
Shawn Lam | Sony'z Z7U is the best camera for the event video market today. It has the picture quality of the Canon XH A1, the low-light sensitivity of the Sony DSR-PD170, the interchangeable lenses of the JVC GY-HD110, the flash recording capabilities of the Sony XDCAM EX1, and none of the CMOS problems of the Sony HVR-V1U.
News/Feature
- Posted 30 Mar 2008
By
Shawn Lam
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.
Tony Cucci | Anton/Bauer's ElipZ system, designed specifically for the smaller DV and HD camera user, provides a dependable way of powering a camera for a full day of shooting in the field, as well and a lighting system that can stand up to the demands of a live shoot.
Anthony Burokas | SD continues to be something we have to deal with today, even if tomorrow, all we'll want is the HD version. So if you can walk away from an event with all your footage in both SD and HD, you're covering all your bases.
J2K Compression Records High-Definition Video at Quality Comparable to Camera Signal
News/Breaking News
- Posted 26 Mar 2008
Daniel Boswell | If you're like me, you're always looking for ways to make your videos look more like film. In my opinion, there is something about the aesthetic of film that makes it preferable to the look of video. One key element of the "film look" is shallow depth of field. Here's how I achieve it using the Letus 35mm Adapter.
Anthony Burokas | As an emerging video acquisition format, AVCHD holds the promise of offering stunning full HD images at the same data rate as DV. But thus far, all manufacturers of AVCHD cameras are using reduced bitrate settings to offer more recording time on flash media recorders. Will 2008 finally change all this?
Jan Ozer | Before each shoot, I print a checklist of configuration items for each camcorder and each shot location. This forces me to consider how I want to set each option beforehand, and helps me verify that I've done so, especially when working with multiple shooters. Here are the items on my checklist and some thoughts to consider for each.
News/Feature
- Posted 07 Mar 2008
By
Jan Ozer
Designed to provide enhanced HD production capabilities for video enthusiasts who desire professional features, extended recording capability and the fast, simple and highly reliable workflow offered by tapeless, solid-state recording
News/Breaking News
- Posted 13 Feb 2008
Alan Naumann | It is important to have the right equipment in order to do a professional job, but that doesn't mean you have to purchase the equipment. Welcome to the world of renting.
Designed for direct-to-air broadcasting applications, the high-performance HC3500 camera delivers the purest native image in its class
News/Breaking News
- Posted 07 Feb 2008
Redesigned for optimal control over heavy professional camcorders like the Panasonic HVX200, Canon XH G1, Sony HVR-Z7U and the new Sony PMW-EX1
News/Breaking News
- Posted 07 Feb 2008
Top-of-the-line optical attachments provide unprecedented image clarity, while enabling the camera to go wider, reach further, and move in closer than the lens alone will allow
News/Breaking News
- Posted 07 Feb 2008
Tim Siglin | Recently I've been hard at work on a white paper about Flash Video that relates to the insurgence of high-definition streaming, I'd like to review three HD formats that are vying for low-cost professional attention: HDV, AVCHD, and H.264.
Ben Balser | If you do corporate work, serious sports shooting, indie filmmaking, and the like, Panasonic's HPX500 is an awesome camera to use. Great color depth, detail, improved depth-of-field, and ease/flexibility of control, along with the wide flexibility of recording formats, make it very worth its price.
Anthony Burokas | Sony recently unveiled its latest HDV camcorders, the HVR-S270 and HVR-Z7. This wasn't just any ordinary product announcement; with the release of these new models, HDV arrived as a true professional video acquisition technology.
Shawn Lam | If all of my markets had a similar sales-to-production time ratio to the dance recital market, I could increase my sales by 50% without working any harder. And the dance video season ends just as the wedding video season is beginning, creating a very simple one-two market punch.
News/Feature
- Posted 09 Jan 2008
By
Shawn Lam
Elizabeth Welsh | As they modestly described their respective crafts—Amina's photography represents the "Still" of Still-Motion, and Patrick's videography provides the "Motion"—it became clear that the pair more than just balance or complement one another. Their synergy defines Still-Motion—that, and the way they approach their work: as an ever-evolving process.
Lee Rickwood | New gear—including cameras, microphones, lights, decks, presentation devices, and even office accessories—is now available for all aspects of wedding and event video production. And several recently announced products will be appearing soon. Here are just a few of the highlights.
Customers who buy a new HVX200 from an authorized U.S. Panasonic reseller will receive one 16GB P2 card (a $900 value) and a copy of The HVX Book by Barry Green included inside the box at the time of purchase
News/Breaking News
- Posted 12 Dec 2007
Provide ProHD Users Quickest and Easiest Workflow on the Market
News/Breaking News
- Posted 05 Dec 2007
What products ruled the roost in event videography in 2007? And what were the biggest trends in the industry? The envelope, please...
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | One of the few constants in the video industry is the endless barrage of new products and technologies that—if you let them dictate your equipment choices—will put you out of business faster than yelling "Free Bird" all through the first dance.
Anthony Burokas | Since my September column (My Dream HD Camcorder), I've received great feedback about additional features we need. This month, let's explore them in a dream shoulder-mount HD cam.
News/Feature
- Posted 28 Nov 2007
New EX 0.7 Wide Converter attaches to the 62mm threads on the front of the camcorder's 3.9-78mm lens for 30% more wide-angle coverage than the lens alone affords
News/Breaking News
- Posted 20 Nov 2007
New HDV Camcorders Offer Interchangeable Lenses, Native Progressive Recording and "Hybrid" Media Flexibility
News/Breaking News
- Posted 14 Nov 2007
Lee Rickwood | New HD field recorder, portable media converter, ultra wideband audio technology, LED lighting, pan-and-tilt heads, and more
Comprehensive field guide to the many features and functionality of its AJ-HDX900 2/3" multi-format DVCPRO HD camcorder
News/Breaking News
- Posted 07 Nov 2007
Affordable, Point-and-Shoot HD Camcorder Offers Benefits of SD Card--Solid-State Recording with Professional Audio Flexibility
News/Breaking News
- Posted 31 Oct 2007
Full-Size Two-Hour VTR Offers Expanded Recording and Conversion Capabilities
News/Breaking News
- Posted 10 Oct 2007
Marc Franklin | 16x9's 0.7X Wide Angle Converter lens will work for most handheld HDV camcorders. The EX 0.75X gives you broader compatibility (like the HVX200) and better quality for another $200. If you shoot with any of the compatible handheld pro HDV/HD camcorders, I highly recommend getting at least one of these wide-angle lenses to widen your shooting horizons.
Anthony Burokas | At a recent event held at Sony Pictures in NYC, Sony treated the press to a hands-on experience with their XDCAM EX and HD1000U camcorders. Both can record HDV, but the similarities end there.
New Model Offers Workflow Flexibility, Broad Editing Capabilities and Full HD Image Quality
News/Breaking News
- Posted 18 Sep 2007
Jan Ozer | I spent the summer with the Panasonic AG-HSC1U 3CCD AVCHD camcorder, a fun experience that imparted some serious lessons about tape vs. Flash-based storage, MPEG-2 vs. AVCHD, and what viewers really like about high-definition formats (as compared to what we camera evaluators like to measure).
News/Feature
- Posted 13 Sep 2007
By
Jan Ozer
New 1080p Solid-State Camera Offers Full Raster 1920 x 1080 Recordings with Faster-than-Ever On-set Workflow
News/Breaking News
- Posted 12 Sep 2007
Deliveries to begin in November
News/Breaking News
- Posted 07 Sep 2007
Anthony Burokas | Since I saw Sony’s prototype HDV version of the DSR-250 at NAB, I’ve been envisioning the features of my dream HDV camcorder. For me, it’s not a shoulder-mount but a handheld FX1/Z1U-sized model. Some available handhelds have one or two of these features, but I want all of them in a single unit. Is that so much to ask?
Offers Field P2 HD Viewing/Playback/Recording and Extensive System I/O
News/Breaking News
- Posted 31 Aug 2007
New Model Delivers HD Performance and Flexibility to a Wider Range of Shooters
News/Breaking News
- Posted 23 Aug 2007
Anthony Burokas | To get a sense of what solutions are available and how well they'll work for event shooters today, we compare five relatively inexpensive wireless systems from Azden, Sony, and Sennheiser for their performance on run-and-gun live event shoots.
Discs enable long-duration filming of approximately 60 minutes with full high-definition picture quality which has 1920 x 1080 pixels
News/Breaking News
- Posted 02 Aug 2007
3-inch Recordable and Rewriteable Discs Provide One Hour of Continuous Video Recording in High-Definition (1920×1080i) for BD Camcorders
News/Breaking News
- Posted 02 Aug 2007
Two New Camcorders Can Record 1920x1080 Full High Definition Video on a Blu-ray Disc
News/Breaking News
- Posted 02 Aug 2007
New VRD-MC5 model can now transfer AVCHD(TM) quality videos to DVD discs in their native 1080i HD resolution when connected directly to a Sony hard drive or Memory Stick Handycam camcorder
News/Breaking News
- Posted 18 Jul 2007
Designed to accommodate medium-size DV, HDV, and HD cameras such as the Panasonic HVX200, DVX-100, HVR-Z1U and similar-sized cameras as well as a laptop computer
News/Breaking News
- Posted 17 Jul 2007
New Website Matching Up Digital Video Camera Owners with Those Who Want to Rent Them
News/Breaking News
- Posted 10 Jul 2007
New card features higher capacity and lower cost
News/Breaking News
- Posted 13 Jun 2007
High-Definition AG-HPX500 Ships with High End Features Never Before Offered In This Price Range
News/Breaking News
- Posted 13 Jun 2007
Marc Franklin| While this year's NAB show didn't have as many wows as last year's, there were a number of new products and technologies unveiled that will have an impact on the event videography market in the coming year and beyond. From standard-setting HD cameras to innovative animation tools to major new entries from Apple and Adobe and a stunning studio-in-abox, here are 12 products to watch from NAB 2007.
Marc Franklin | If you need an affordable HDV camcorder with professional-level controls and a pro lens, and want to take advantage of the superior 720p60 recording format, the GY-HD200 is the best choice on the market today, and well worth the extra $2,450 you'll spend in stepping up from JVC's HD110.
Stephen F. Nathans | Event video steals the crumbs at NAB 2007.
News/Feature
- Posted 31 May 2007
F23 provides creative custom gamma control with a choice of linear or log style workflows, in a versatile ergonomic film-style package
News/Breaking News
- Posted 24 May 2007
Two-day P2 Workflow Workshops Showcase Vast Benefits of Tapeless Workflow
News/Breaking News
- Posted 09 May 2007
Canon Enters AVCHD DVD Camcorder Arena with the World’s Smallest Contender, Packing a Potent Mix of Advanced Features to Help Users Easily and Comfortably Shoot HD Movies Direct to DVD
News/Breaking News
- Posted 07 May 2007
Doug Graham | VASST's Inside the Sony HVR-V1U and HDR-FX7 features noted industry expert, musician, video producer, and HDV advocate Douglas Spotted Eagle as he gives us a run-down of the features of these latest-generation Sony HDV camcorders. The camera used in the video is the HVR-V1U, from Sony’s Professional HDV lineup, but Spot also points out the areas where the less-expensive FX7 differs from its cousin.
Event will feature product demonstrations from some of the most respected presenters in the industry. GraVT Expo is for everyone, weather you are producing home movies, wedding videos, corporate, or broadcast video, SD or HD you will see a product that works for you.
News/Breaking News
- Posted 04 May 2007
Shawn Lam | If exposure is like the three bears’ porridge, then Goldilocks was on to something—“just right” is the only way to go. Digital video cameras are very unforgiving when it comes to proper exposure, and this month we’ll examine the technically challenging issue of stage lighting and learn three techniques to ensure proper exposure.
News/Feature
- Posted 24 Apr 2007
By
Shawn Lam
New Additions to XDCAM Family Include High-performance HD 4:2:2 Capable Models and Flash Memory Recording in a "Handy" Camcorder
News/Breaking News
- Posted 16 Apr 2007
Industry Leaders Debut Complementary Technology at NAB2007 That Helps Eliminate Any Trace of Lag After Fast Pan or Tilt Moves
News/Breaking News
- Posted 10 Apr 2007
Unfamiliar equipment, rusty skills, and endless demands on my time and attention right up to the day of the shoot: all the ingredients for High-Stress Videographer Stew.
Column/The Main Event
- Posted 30 Mar 2007
By
Doug Graham
Jan Ozer | A Canon-specific version of Focus' popular FS-4 Pro HD direct disk recorder, the FS-C is a feature-rich, high-capacity, high-performance unit that offers excellent control of Canon's new XH A1, extremely reliable HDV support, and seamless direct-to-edit operation with Windows and Mac NLEs.
News/Feature
- Posted 28 Mar 2007
By
Jan Ozer
Anthony Burokas | Canon's new XH A1 and G1 camcorders have a chance to push the boundaries of what a compact HDV/DV camcorder can do. How does the new Canon A1 compare to the handheld HDV camcorders by Sony?
Anthony Burokas | How likely are the new AVC-HD camcorders from Panasonic and Sony to find their way into event videographers' gear bags?
Utilizes Advanced AVCHD (H.264) Compression and Records on an SDHC Memory Card
News/Breaking News
- Posted 05 Feb 2007
Tim Siglin | While none of the consumer products I saw at CES and Macworld this year has all the features of its professional siblings, let’s take a few minutes to explore four areas of consumer equipment that might be of interest to your house of worship: cameras, displays, digital signage, and streaming media.
News/Feature
- Posted 02 Feb 2007
Version 3.0 firmware upgrade streamlines workflow for Final Cut Pro Users with native QuickTime support and more than doubles record time with native 720p support
News/Breaking News
- Posted 31 Jan 2007
Lauri S. Batwin | The Sachtler 75CF is a very well designed, sturdy, lightweight, easy to set up tripod. The DV-6 SB Fluid Head boasts a 10-step counterbalance which saves a lot of time during setup, and especially when switching between different cameras. Using this tripod makes me glad I finally decided to take the plunge and invest in a quality product that I will use for many years to come.
Designed to enhance the performance of popular compact HD camcorders
News/Breaking News
- Posted 16 Jan 2007
2006 was an action-packed year for new product releases in the event video space, from the pre-NAB launches of Adobe's Dynamic Linked Production Studio and SmartSound's Mood Mapped Sonicfire Pro 4, to the CMOS-charged HDV cameras that electrified IBC. And if the much-hyped debuts of HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc didn't make much of an impact in our business this year, there were plenty of new entries that did. We polled our contributing editors and columnists for their Best of 2006 list, and here we present the winners.
Features HDV 720/60P true progressive image acquisition, new 14-bit A/D converter and standard 14.4v power system
News/Breaking News
- Posted 13 Dec 2006
Vegas 7.0c Software Update Provides Progressive Scan Mode Support For Sony HVR-V1 series HDV Camcorder And HVR-DR60 Hard Disk Recording Unit
News/Breaking News
- Posted 11 Dec 2006
Two New HD Video Camcorders For SDHC or DVD Recording
News/Breaking News
- Posted 07 Dec 2006
Anthony Burokas | More cameras, more features, more choices--here’s a recap of how we got from a one-camera HDV market to a wealth of choices, and a breakdown of how the models differ from one another and the features of each that serve the event videographer best.
News/Feature
- Posted 01 Dec 2006
2/3" Full Production-Quality P2 HD Camcorder to be Available in January
News/Breaking News
- Posted 30 Nov 2006
Recorders connect via FireWire with the HDX900 for simultaneous camera-controlled recording of both DVCPRO100 HD video as well as DVCPRO50 and DV25 SD video
News/Breaking News
- Posted 20 Nov 2006
Covered the design philosophy of the PDW-330/350, including the use of its extensive menu system to customize the look of the camera
News/Breaking News
- Posted 09 Nov 2006
Stephen F. Nathans | Douglas Spotted Eagle’s Complete Guide to HDV meets a maturing market with a book that is in fact three books in one: targeted technology overview, buyer’s guide, and—most importantly—focused field guide for DV producers making the jump to HDV.
QZEO to serve as a southern California distributor for JVC Professional Products Company
News/Breaking News
- Posted 07 Nov 2006
Douglas Spotted Eagle | The Sony HVR-V1U isn't going to replace anyone's CineAlta camcorder any time soon, but regardless of the level of video production, this camcorder fits into the kit nicely. It's the first HDV camcorder to deliver 1920x1080 video in a true progressive mode, and will benefit any budget professional or high-end shooter looking for a second camcorder for those tight shots or shots that are simply not practical for a higher-end camcorder.
Douglas Spotted Eagle | My experience with the UX1 was not only pleasant, but fun. The first Sony camcorder to support the new H.264-based AVC-HD acquisition format, it fits the hand, feels solid, and has several features I was surprised to find on a low-cost camcorder. The controls are well placed, and the menu contexts are intelligent and user-friendly. While the camcorder is marginally heavier than other palmcorders, it has a balanced, comfortable heft that most users will appreciate.
State-of-the-Art Features Suit Multiple Applications
News/Breaking News
- Posted 19 Oct 2006
New Handycam Camcorder is the World’s First 1080i HDV High-Def Camcorder With Three-Chip ClearVID CMOS Sensor Technology
News/Breaking News
- Posted 07 Sep 2006
HV10 consumer HDV camera carries an estimated selling price of $1,299
News/Breaking News
- Posted 03 Aug 2006
Offers entry-level shooters 3-CCD quality, shooting stability, and easy-to-use controls
News/Breaking News
- Posted 03 Aug 2006
Available in November, the lens will carry an estimated selling price of $2,999
News/Breaking News
- Posted 28 Jul 2006
New XH A1 camcorder offers 24 Frame HD recording for $3,999; XH G1 adds HD-SDI output with embedded audio and timecode; Genlock synchronization, and Timecode In/Out, lists for $6,999
News/Breaking News
- Posted 26 Jul 2006
Versatile, global camera records in 11 HD formats with IEEE 1394 output
News/Breaking News
- Posted 26 Jul 2006
Latest version of their HD100 series of ProHD camcorders
News/Breaking News
- Posted 18 Jul 2006
Apple's Final Cut Pro to support native XDCAM HD editing; Sony & Apple to embark on 12-city tour
News/Breaking News
- Posted 05 Jul 2006
Ben Balser | The VX2000 and PD170 may be the kings of wedding videography, But for industrial and commercial work, they don’t hold a candle to the Panasonic HVX200, a “digital film” camera at a price that independent producers can afford. Adding a compatible, high-capacity DDR like the FS-100 offers even more versatility.
Panasonic now offers two Red Giant Software products
News/Breaking News
- Posted 19 Jun 2006
FireStore FS-C HD60 and FS-C HD100 will mount directly to Canon’s XL H1 HD camcorder to provide tapeless acquisition and DTE capabilities for video professionals
News/Breaking News
- Posted 13 Jun 2006
Jan Ozer | Last month we reviewed the features and usability of the Canon XL H1, JVC GY-HD100, and Sony HDR-FX1/HVR-Z1U; this month our focus is on quality. In addition to testing JVC's 30P HDV footage against the 1080i produced by the Canon and Sony, I also took a preliminary look the latter two cameras' faux-progressive modes, Canon's 24F and Sony's Cineframe.
News/Feature
- Posted 31 May 2006
By
Jan Ozer
30GB internal HDD enables 7-10 hours of recording
News/Breaking News
- Posted 12 May 2006
Specs for AVCHD format now available
|