Matthews Studio Equipment the Burbank, CA-based camera and lighting support company has outdone itself for NAB 2014. This year they will be presenting close to a dozen new products from the smallest FloatCam™ Wireless Follow Focus/Zoom Control to the biggest Intel-A-Big Jib. And many things in-between at Booth #C5437 – Central Hall. FloatCam™ Pan/Tilt head.… Continue reading Matthews Studio Equipment – NAB 2014
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Matrox Announces Monarch SDK – NAB 2014
Matrox® Video today announced Monarch™ SDK, a comprehensive set of tools that lets systems integrators, hardware and software developers, programmers and IT professionals harness the streaming capabilities of Monarch HD streaming appliances from within their own custom applications running on any platform — PC, Mac, mobile devices or automation systems. The first release of Monarch… Continue reading Matrox Announces Monarch SDK – NAB 2014
LUUV – the first plug and play camera stabilizer for actioncams and smartphones
SHAKE-FREE FOOTAGE OUT OF THE 3D-PRINTER The Berlin-based start-up LUUV has developed a camera stabilizer for actioncams and smartphones that allows everyone to shoot shake-free videos. LUUV is completely financed through crowd-funding. “Whenever you’re going cross-country, forget about image stabilization -It’s a fact: action videos just are shaky”. Stiftung Warentest, (11/2013, Actioncam test, p. 42).… Continue reading LUUV – the first plug and play camera stabilizer for actioncams and smartphones
ProAm’s New 7” & 10” LCD Monitor Hoods
ProAm USA, a manufacturer of production equipment for film and video enthusiasts and professionals, recently released its brand new 7” LCD Monitor Hood and 10” LCD Monitor Hood. LCD monitors can be attached to a camera or crane and provide an excellent alternative to viewing media through a cramped viewfinder, offering major benefits including more accurate focus… Continue reading ProAm’s New 7” & 10” LCD Monitor Hoods
EDGE Memory Announces diskGO(R) Sonic USB 3.0 Flash Drive (Portable SSD)
EDGE Memory, a leading U.S.-based supplier of memory and storage upgrades, announced today the release of the much anticipated diskGO(R) Sonic USB 3.0 flash drive as part of their new portable SSD line. Powered by a top-tier SandForce SSD controller, this USB drive is one of the fastest USB storage devices available today. “The diskGO… Continue reading EDGE Memory Announces diskGO(R) Sonic USB 3.0 Flash Drive (Portable SSD)
Odyssey7Q Firmware Update Brings 4K RAW Recording
Filmmakers, set your computers to Download Speed Mach 4. As the good news today out of Colorado Springs is that Convergent Design’s Odyssey7Q capability will soon be increased with an firmware update bringing recording of 4K RAW signal from the Sony PMW-FS700. The update will be released sometime in February here (at time of writing… Continue reading Odyssey7Q Firmware Update Brings 4K RAW Recording
Speed Line Cable Cam
The Speed Line cable cam company is a young company placed in south Germany (Kirchheim unter Teck), who specialise in engineering remote controlled cable cams for filmmakers using professional cameras from DSLRs to RED Epic. Speed Line is a point to point zipline type cable cam system that is self powered which is easy to… Continue reading Speed Line Cable Cam
ProAm Release Two New Camera Stabilisers for DSLR and Camcorders
ProAm USA have today announced the availability of its brand-new camera stabilisers for DSLR, compact and HD video cameras. Introducing the Autopilot Lite and Autopilot , these stabilisers offer the most bang for your buck, coming in at just 89.99 USD and 189.99 USD, respectively. “The Autopilot stabilisers are an exciting addition to our growing… Continue reading ProAm Release Two New Camera Stabilisers for DSLR and Camcorders
ProAm’s new Telescopium Camera Crane – Bringing New Heights for DSLR
ProAm USA, a manufacturer of production equipment for film and video enthusiasts and professionals, recently released the latest edition to their line-up of cranes and jibs – Telescopium Camera Crane. A versatile jib designed to allow DSLR and compact camera users to get dynamic crane shots with effortless setup. Filmmakers shooting on a budget or… Continue reading ProAm’s new Telescopium Camera Crane – Bringing New Heights for DSLR
Canon 5D and MSE Master Mounts – Put to the Ultimate Challenge
One of Matthews Studio Equipment’s newest clients, Jeff Glucker, a specialist in the automotive industry, recently put MSE’s MASTER MOUNTS to the ultimate challenge. He paired the mounts with his Canon 5D MkII, mounting them on the roof and the hood of the new 2014 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S, driving the back straight of… Continue reading Canon 5D and MSE Master Mounts – Put to the Ultimate Challenge