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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.
Feature - Posted 06 Mar 2010 By Sara Frances
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld | A look inside Gebbs Wedding Films' all-SDE business model and all-DSLR shooting M.O.
Feature - Posted 06 Mar 2010 By Elizabeth Avery Merfeld
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
Will show the XA88x9.3BESM-SK telephoto sports zoom lens with its Emmy Award-winning technology, Precision Focus Assist, at the 2010 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev., April 12-15 (Booth C7425)
Breaking News - Posted 01 Mar 2010
EventDV-TV - Posted 22 Feb 2010 By Stephen Nathans-Kelly
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
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?
Feature - Posted 01 Feb 2010 By Shawn Lam
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.
Features - Posted 28 Jan 2010 By Mili & Sid Ghosh
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.
Breaking News - Posted 27 Jan 2010 By Sara Frances
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
World's first 3Gb/s SDI waveform monitor that combines broadcast technical accuracy with an elegant design specifically designed for creative video editors and colorists
Breaking News - Posted 11 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
Customizable in an 'infinite' amount of configurations so you get the support you want no matter what you need
Breaking News - Posted 06 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.
Feature - Posted 04 Jan 2010 By Mark Von Lanken , Trisha Von Lanken
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Putting a year of "game-changers" in perspective
Feature - Posted 20 Dec 2009 By Stephen Nathans-Kelly
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.
In the Field - Posted 09 Dec 2009 - December 2009 Issue By Jerry Cleveland
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.
Feature - Posted 09 Dec 2009 By Shawn Lam
XP-AJA-5 cable allows users to plug into any battery via V-mount or Gold Mt Plate and power both 12vdc accessories(ie. Monitor, light) as well as a AJA converter
Breaking News - Posted 08 Dec 2009
Premiering November 4th, FilmFellas Cast 6 "The DP Edition" will represent an eclectic mix of cinematographers from the independent film scene
Breaking News - Posted 02 Dec 2009
Latest Member of Canon's "Second-Generation" HDgc Product Line Combines Cost-Effective Design Innovations With High-End Performance
Breaking News - Posted 25 Nov 2009
Dolly system was originally designed for use on MidSouth Visual's own productions, but due to requests from other video producers, the decision was made to manufacture it for public sale
Breaking News - Posted 13 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.
Features - Posted 13 Nov 2009 By Anthony Burokas
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.
Feature - Posted 13 Nov 2009 By Stephen Nathans-Kelly
Professional, body-mounted, camera stabilization system designed for film and video cameras weighing up to 22 pounds
Breaking News - Posted 03 Nov 2009
HDV-PRO is a fully adjustable HDV/DV Camera shoulder support machined from aircraft aluminum. This quality design is made to stand up to the rigors of professional usage
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.
Amen Corner - Posted 06 Oct 2009 - October 2009 Issue By Elizabeth Avery Merfeld
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.
Feature - Posted 06 Oct 2009 By Elizabeth Avery Merfeld
Speakers include Larry Jordan, Ben Balser, Bruce Nazarian, Alexis Van Hurkman
Breaking News - Posted 05 Oct 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.
Feature - Posted 24 Sep 2009 By Elizabeth Avery Merfeld
Lee Rickwood | Here's a look at some developments in cables and connectors used in video production.
Gear & Now - Posted 10 Sep 2009 - September 2009 Issue By Lee Rickwood
Ron Dawson | A few months ago I saw a clip that StillMotion had put together for fellow Canadian company Cinevate (makers of the Brevis 35mm adapter, as well as a variety of other camera gear), starring a new slide-rail system called the Pegasus that allowed the shooter to create smooth, dollylike shots. I recently had the opportunity to test the system, and here's a look at how it performed on a series of shoots that required some smooth dolly-type shots.
Feature - Posted 10 Sep 2009 By Ron Dawson
The TM4 is a four position, charge module-based, fast charger capable of handling the charging needs of up to four batteries simultaneously
Breaking News - Posted 09 Sep 2009
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.
Feature - Posted 08 Sep 2009 By Elizabeth Avery Merfeld
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Snö, the latest mini-epic concept film from Kevin Shahinian's Pacific Pictures, is a watershed moment for our industry.
Feature - Posted 04 Sep 2009 By Stephen Nathans-Kelly
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.
Features - Posted 01 Sep 2009 - September 2009 Issue By Anthony Burokas
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.
Feature - Posted 30 Aug 2009 By Stephen Nathans-Kelly
Loyd Calomay | Hollywood Spoofmaster Loyd Calomay takes EventDV-TV viewers behind the scenes of his HEROES spoof in this 2-part series.
Feature - Posted 16 Aug 2009 By Loyd Calomay
New cast features producer Ron Dawson, cinematographer Patrick Moreau, and filmmaker Kevin Shahinian
Breaking News - Posted 13 Aug 2009
Loyd Calomay | The Glidetrack is a portable and very affordable dolly system that can be used quickly and easily to add the "wow" factor into any production. Its design is simple: a single rail that has a carriage mount for your camera that slides smoothly as you push it.
Feature - Posted 05 Aug 2009 By Loyd Calomay
New Application Streamlines Battery Operation
Breaking News - Posted 03 Aug 2009
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
The K-Tek Shoe Bridge (#K-BRG) provides users with a 6.5" (16.5cm) shoe bridge that sits 4" (10cm) over the camera for mounting multiple accessories
Breaking News - Posted 09 Jul 2009
Petrol PRC-25 Raincover protects against more than just moisture, as is particularly apparent during tornado coverage
Breaking News - Posted 06 Jul 2009
This rig attaches to the iPhone while shooting video and is the first serious solution for shooting video with the iPhone 3Gs
Breaking News - Posted 01 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!
Continuing Education - Posted 12 Jun 2009 - June 2009 Issue
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
Marc Franklin | The hottest new announcements and releases of NAB 2009 for the videography world
Features - Posted 05 Jun 2009 - June 2009 Issue By Marc Franklin
Lee Rickwood | New camera add-ons from Panasonic, Petrol Bags, Zaxcom, Beachtek, Gekko Technology, and Camera Corps
Gear & Now - Posted 05 Jun 2009 By Lee Rickwood
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.
Studio Time - Posted 05 Jun 2009 - June 2009 Issue By Elizabeth Avery Merfeld
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.
Feature - Posted 05 Jun 2009 By Elizabeth Avery Merfeld
Specifically designed for recording scenarios when it is not possible to carry or there is no time to locate a bulky, full-size windscreen
Breaking News - Posted 28 May 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
Feature - Posted 27 May 2009 By Stephen Nathans-Kelly
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!
Feature - Posted 16 May 2009 By Chris P. Jones
Through this new contest, Ikan will award almost $5,000 in cash and prizes to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners for their original short films featuring the Ikan name or product line
Breaking News - Posted 11 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
Continuing Education - Posted 04 May 2009 - May 2009 Issue By Elizabeth Avery Merfeld
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld | A look behind the garage door into the world where "A Sin City Love Story" was created
Feature - Posted 04 May 2009 By Elizabeth Avery Merfeld
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
Excellent advertising method for radio and TV stations, sports teams, studios, entertainment programming, news shows, and sponsorships
Breaking News - Posted 30 Apr 2009
Century Pro Series HD accessories are designed to help the user shoot wider, reach further, and move in closer than the lens alone will all
Breaking News - Posted 29 Apr 2009
Building on the success of the HD Classic Soft filters with their Micro-lenslet design and the Black Frost filters using Black Micropore technology, Schneider has developed a new line of diffusion filters that combines the best attributes of both
Breaking News - Posted 29 Apr 2009
Genius G-Shot HD520 offers 11-megapixel stills and HD video with H.264 compression format for exceptional quality output to today's high-resolution flat panel TVs
Breaking News - Posted 27 Apr 2009
27 new products will be displayed at this year's NAB show in Las Vegas
Breaking News - Posted 15 Apr 2009
Being smaller and lighter than its popular predecessor, makes the EXII 0.45X Super Fisheye ideal for handheld applications
Breaking News - Posted 14 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
EventDV-TV - Posted 08 Apr 2009 By Patrick Moreau
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.
Features - Posted 01 Apr 2009 - April 2009 Issue By Patrick Moreau
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.
Feature - Posted 01 Apr 2009 By Patrick Moreau
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
Durable, smartly designed messenger bag is the ideal method for comfortably carrying a 17" screen portable laptop computer, cell phone, and more
Breaking News - Posted 18 Mar 2009
Answers the call for a larger capacity (20 lb max payload) head employing Sachtler's FSB technology
Breaking News - Posted 18 Mar 2009
Century top-grade optical attachments feature multi-coated glass elements for crisp, high-resolution images and superior contrast edge to edge
Breaking News - Posted 17 Mar 2009
Features - Posted 16 Mar 2009
Introducing the Pro-5Plus
Breaking News - Posted 12 Mar 2009
Lightweight, hard briefcase-style carrier is uniquely designed to transport and safeguard Panasonic's AG-HGP10 or HGP20 portable P2 recorder
Breaking News - Posted 10 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
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 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.
Studio Time - Posted 05 Mar 2009 - March 2009 Issue By Elizabeth Avery Merfeld
EventDV-TV - Posted 04 Mar 2009 By Mark Von Lanken
EventDV-TV - Posted 22 Feb 2009 By Chris P. Jones
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!
In the Field - Posted 17 Feb 2009 - March 2009 Issue By Mark Von Lanken
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
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
Features a customizable interior that allows for a snug fit for the latest camera such as the SONY EX3, SONY Z5U, Panasonic HVX200, or RED ONE
Breaking News - Posted 05 Feb 2009
Bag is constructed of durable, water-resistant black ballistic nylon
Breaking News - Posted 19 Jan 2009
Side Mount Unit Features Powerful DC-DC Converter To Power Camera, Lens & Accessories Over Long Runs
Breaking News - Posted 02 Dec 2008
December 2008 EventDV Table of Contents
Peter Chung | The Indicam Pilot (not to be confused with the Steadicam Pilot) is a low-cost camera stabilizer that gives you what you need in a camera stabilization system without all the bells and whistles associated with the other two models, which makes its offering more affordable and appealing to the aspiring filmmaker.
In the Field - Posted 01 Dec 2008 - December 2008 Issue By Peter Chung
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...
Features - Posted 01 Dec 2008 - December 2008 Issue By Anthony Burokas , Ed Wardyga , Joe McManus , Kris Malandruccolo , Lee Rickwood , Philip Hinkle , Shawn Lam , Stephen Nathans-Kelly
Telescopic LLC introduces the Techno-Jib 24 telescoping remote camera jib arm
Breaking News - Posted 26 Nov 2008
Convenient new kit offers the K-Tek Klassic 6-Section graphite boom pole (K-87CC), K-Mount microphone suspension (K-MT), and a slip-on Fuzzy windscreen (Z-FSO) in a single, cost-effective package
Breaking News - Posted 24 Nov 2008
Lee Rickwood | As high definition and high-end cameras such as those from RED Digital Cinema, Arri, and Sony become more popular among feature filmmakers and wedding videographers alike, we need more power for location shooting of almost any kind, but particularly for long-form HD production—and the manufacturers are responding.
Gear & Now - Posted 24 Nov 2008 - December 2008 Issue By Lee Rickwood
Transform Your HD Camera for Filmmaking
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.
In the Field - Posted 01 Nov 2008 - November 2008 Issue By Anthony Burokas
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
Now there are two new camera carriers and a Petrol Raincover custom-tailored to fit Sony's popular HDV camcorder
Breaking News - Posted 06 Oct 2008
New System Combines Power and Flexibility with Reliability
Breaking News - Posted 02 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
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
PRC-EX1 offers quick and easy access to all camera features and even enables work with the flip out LCD screen fully open
Breaking News - Posted 18 Sep 2008
Designed for pull accuracy and saving you time on set
Breaking News - Posted 17 Sep 2008
Designed to eliminate light in the infra-red (IR) spectrum before it reaches a High Definition camera's sensors
Breaking News - Posted 16 Sep 2008
Can be fastened perfectly onto Sachtler's award winning FSB fluid heads, ensuring secure locking and optimised handling features for the cameraman through the battery's attached weight
Breaking News - Posted 16 Sep 2008
Versatile new roll-along professional camera backpack has been specially designed to safely carry a Sony PMW-EX1, a laptop computer and plenty of accessories
Breaking News - Posted 05 Sep 2008
Accepted by Airlines as Checked Baggage
Breaking News - 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
Pre-Order Now Available On Zacuto's Webstore
Breaking News - Posted 27 Aug 2008
New 72mm lightweight optical attachments provide high resolution image clarity, while enabling the camera to go wider, reach further, and move in closer than the lens alone will allow
Breaking News - Posted 21 Aug 2008
Designed to stabilize handheld shots through leverage, attaches to a tripod and connects directly to Levelpod for perfect balance, completing a total support system
Breaking News - Posted 09 Aug 2008
TapeOnline, an online leader of blank recording media and accessories, adds Rip-Tie cable ties to their online store. Rip-Tie cable ties are used to organize cords and cables
Breaking News - Posted 04 Aug 2008
August 2008 EventDV: Features, Tutorials, Columns, and Departments.
Features - Posted 01 Aug 2008
August 2008 EventDV
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
K-Tek's trademark dimples now have a rubberized feel to give operators a sure grip and more comfortable touch when tightening or loosening the Klassic's locking collars
Breaking News - Posted 16 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
Back by popular demand from Associated Press Photographers, the F-300 is designed specifically to protect cameras with a 300mm lens attached
Breaking News - Posted 07 Jul 2008
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.
Continuing Education - Posted 01 Jul 2008 - July 2008 Issue By Stephen Nathans-Kelly
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.
Features - Posted 01 Jul 2008 - July 2008 Issue By Marc Franklin
Mark Von Lanken | After I transitioned to a handheld camera (the Sony Z1), I wondered where I would find a camera bag that would hold most of my accessories. My research found the Petrol PCPR-1 as the perfect solution for me. At a street price of $149.95, it's a real bargain.
In the Field - Posted 01 Jul 2008 - July 2008 Issue By Mark Von Lanken
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.
In the Field - Posted 01 Jul 2008 - July 2008 Issue By Michael Y. Wong
Joe McManus | The man behind the #1 YouTube video, "Unicycling in the Streets of Manhattan," talks to EventDV contributing editor Joe McManus about the joys of Glidecam shooting and extreme unicycling, as well as the challenges and advantages of producing Glidecam-enhanced documentaries, weddings, and more while riding a unicycle.
Features - Posted 01 Jul 2008 - July 2008 Issue By Joe McManus
Designed to hold larger cameras such as the new EX1 from Sony, the HVX200 and the RED One camera, but also accommodates cameras such as the Z1U,DVX, G1,FX1 with plenty of space for accessories such as a matte box or follow focus
Breaking News - Posted 18 Jun 2008
New versions of HD Log, for the Apple Macintosh platform, and TEP HD for the Microsoft Windows platform now available
Breaking News - Posted 10 Jun 2008
Allowing standardization on one type of common 7.2V battery
Breaking News - Posted 10 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!
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?
In the Field - Posted 01 Jun 2008 - June 2008 Issue By Daniel Boswell
Shawn Lam | Is the whole greater than the sum of the parts? That's the question I set out to answer when I tested Sachtler's SOOM, a new tripod system with three components that function on their own or together, on a series of 31 event shoots over a two-month period.
In the Field - Posted 01 Jun 2008 - June 2008 Issue By Shawn Lam
Follow focus can be used with any camera and integrates easily with other Zacuto support accessories
Breaking News - Posted 29 May 2008
Features - Posted 28 May 2008
ACT 2 C Carbon Fiber Spring Arm Upgrade turns the artemis ACT 2 arm into the world's first carbon fiber spring arm
Breaking News - Posted 06 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.
HD Today - Posted 01 May 2008 - May 2008 Issue By Anthony Burokas
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
White Balance Solution for Digital Video
Breaking News - Posted 23 Apr 2008
Eliminates wrist fatigue by transferring camcorder weight to your forearm. Wristshot increases stability and frees your hand to operate your camcorder
Breaking News - Posted 22 Apr 2008
New Docking Media Recorder Combines Solid State and Hard Disk Recording
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
New design offering many new features and benefits for the operator
Breaking News - Posted 31 Mar 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.
Feature - Posted 30 Mar 2008 By Mark Von Lanken
Joel Peregrine | For the past 8 years I've relied on monopods to bring the level of my productions up while at the same time allowing me to shoot more discreetly, and use longer focal lengths than shooting handheld would allow. The Manfrotto 560B takes these benefits one big, creative step further by adding a smooth pivot point at the base, and shows that Manfrotto was clearly paying attention to the needs of run-and-gun videographers.
Feature - Posted 30 Mar 2008 By Joel Peregrine
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.
Feature - Posted 30 Mar 2008 By Shawn Lam
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.
Feature - Posted 29 Mar 2008 By Anthony Burokas
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.
Feature - Posted 29 Mar 2008 By Tony Cucci
Lee Rickwood | With change being the common denominator these days in both location video and electoral platforms, many event and wedding videographers will be impacted by new rules and regulations affecting the way we work, and the way we get to work.
Feature - Posted 29 Mar 2008 By Lee Rickwood
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.
Feature - Posted 09 Mar 2008 By Daniel Boswell
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.
Feature - Posted 07 Mar 2008 By Jan Ozer
Lee Rickwood | Portability is crucial to event videography. We shoot, edit, and deliver quality programming on-site almost as much or more than we do from a home or studio setup. This month we'll revisit the portable production theme with a look at solutions for storing and transporting digital media.
Feature - Posted 07 Mar 2008 By Lee Rickwood
Used in conjunction with other of Zacuto's camera mounting components for adjusting a second set of rods to align matte boxes and follow focus units to cameras with high or low lens mounting
Breaking News - Posted 07 Mar 2008
Featuring Superior Image Quality and Operational Efficiency, the HD Scope Expands the HD Cinematographer's Toolkit
Breaking News - Posted 04 Mar 2008
Portable, camera-mountable, self-powered digital video (DV) capture and storage solution now capable of capturing HDV, in addition to standard DV footage, that dramatically accelerates the video post-production process
Breaking News - Posted 15 Feb 2008
Small microphone with a huge sound for hobby filmmakers
Class Act - Posted 14 Feb 2008
Permits Over an Hour of DVCPRO HD or AVC-Intra 100 on a Single P2 Card
Breaking News - Posted 13 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
Breaking News - Posted 07 Feb 2008
Versatile new roll-away camera bag features three separate padded chambers for maximum storage and equipment protection
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
Breaking News - Posted 07 Feb 2008
Designed for direct-to-air broadcasting applications, the high-performance HC3500 camera delivers the purest native image in its class
Breaking News - Posted 07 Feb 2008
Don't Stack It, Rack It!
Breaking News - Posted 31 Jan 2008
First universal lightweight support plate to work with all Sony, Panasonic, Canon and JVC cameras that use the wedge style tripod plate
Breaking News - Posted 31 Jan 2008
Elegantly configures into 4 distinct support tools - all in one compact, easy-to-carry system
Breaking News - Posted 21 Jan 2008
Designed as a wearable camera stabilizing system for those who shoot multi-hour events
Breaking News - Posted 17 Jan 2008
Zacuto's product line for Letus35 Extreme features a complete setup for handheld use that is lightweight - while integrating all the functionality of Zacuto's highly rated line of camera support accessories
Breaking News - Posted 16 Jan 2008
First fully professional compact LED light made for production that runs off standard AA batteries
Breaking News - Posted 09 Jan 2008
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.
Feature - Posted 09 Jan 2008 By Ben Balser
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.
Feature - Posted 09 Jan 2008 By Anthony Burokas
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.
Feature - Posted 08 Jan 2008 By Lee Rickwood
Simple and cost-effective way to mount accessories like a shockmount or microphone suspension system to popular DV cameras
Breaking News - Posted 20 Dec 2007
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
Breaking News - Posted 12 Dec 2007
Newly Patented Technology Covers Award-Winning Line of CitiDISK DV/HDV/DVCPRO HD Tapeless Acquisition Recorders
Breaking News - Posted 06 Dec 2007
Available at a suggested list price of $1,650, the reusable 32GB P2 card provides recording time greater than media for most tape-based and disc-based systems
Breaking News - Posted 04 Dec 2007
What products ruled the roost in event videography in 2007? And what were the biggest trends in the industry? The envelope, please...
Feature - Posted 29 Nov 2007 By Stephen Nathans-Kelly
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.
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