A long time ago, in a galaxy not unlike this one – actually it was this galaxy and it wasn’t exactly that long ago – a little film called Star Wars was released and it changed the way visual effects (and even sound effects) are made. We all know the history of George Lucas’s epic space… Continue reading KIDS CREATE STAR WARS INSPIRED VFX PLUGINS
Category: New Gear
SILENCER FLIGHT BRINGS FOCUS AND ZOOM TO DRONE SHOOTING
A new follow focus/zoom system has been launched by 24shots – the Silencer Flight, which promises to give filmmakers far more control when shooting with drones. Before now the kind of shots you could get with drones were mostly limited to wide-angle pans and the like. Unless, of course, you had the kind of budget that… Continue reading SILENCER FLIGHT BRINGS FOCUS AND ZOOM TO DRONE SHOOTING
ZOOM Q4N 2.3K VIDEO CAMERA
Zoom has just launched an updated version of its popular compact video camera the Q4 and the new handy cam – the Q4N – comes with a lot more than just an extra letter. It is now capable of 2.3K video recording, combined with the company’s professional audio capture technology and also features 10 new advanced lighting presets, designed to capture live… Continue reading ZOOM Q4N 2.3K VIDEO CAMERA
PIX-E5 FIRMWARE UPDATE BRINGS TIMECODE OVER HDMI
Video Devices cool little monitor/recorder combo the Pix-E5 and its sibling the Pix-E5H have just recieved a new firmware update, V1.10. Bringing with it 4K over SDI, anamorphic desqueeze, fast-forward and rewind transport control and the aforementioned timecode over HDMI. Last month we took a closer look at the Pix-E5 and found it to be a powerful contender for… Continue reading PIX-E5 FIRMWARE UPDATE BRINGS TIMECODE OVER HDMI
TASCAM DR-701D 6-TRACK FIELD RECORDER
Tascam has released a brand new recorder designed for use with DSLRs the DR-701D 6-Track Field Recorder. The new recorder features dual built-in omnidirectional microphones, four XLR/TRS inputs with phantom power which are capable of recording up to 6 tracks simultaneously, a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack input and a multi-band limiter. It is capable of recording up to 16/24-bit,… Continue reading TASCAM DR-701D 6-TRACK FIELD RECORDER
10 TOP GEAR ITEMS FOR UNDER $100
It’s that time of year again where people like to drink a beverage or two, eat a lot of food and give out gifts to those they love. If you’re on the lookout for a relatively inexpensive gift for a filmmaker you know, then one of these shiny gear items might find its way under their Christmas tree… Continue reading 10 TOP GEAR ITEMS FOR UNDER $100
AJA – KI PRO ULTRA 4K/UHD VIDEO RECORDER
AJA Video Systems recently announced its next generation file-based 4K/UltraHD and 2K/HD video recorder and player with a built-in HD LCD monitor –the Ki Pro Ultra. The new recorder is capable of capturing video in a range of video formats and frame rates up to 60p in ProRes 4444 HQ, in either 4K (4096 x 2160),… Continue reading AJA – KI PRO ULTRA 4K/UHD VIDEO RECORDER
WORLD’S FIRST SINGLE LENS 360-DEGREE VIDEO CAMERA – 360FLY
Launching this week is the 360fly, the world’s first 360-degree, single lens video camera, which also doubles as the widest viewing, single lens camera ever. This new little cam-that-could captures panoramic HD video, in a water, sand and dust-resistant dome-shaped camera, that fits in the palm of your hand. The device shoots 360º horizontally and 240º vertically, capturing from every angle, all at once… Continue reading WORLD’S FIRST SINGLE LENS 360-DEGREE VIDEO CAMERA – 360FLY
UPDATE: DAVINCI RESOLVE 12.1
Blackmagic Design has released the latest update of DaVinci Resolve 12.1 which is available now to download. The update adds dozens of new features such as remote rendering, 10-bit viewers, new editing and color correction tools, and more. You can download the update HERE. The DaVinci Resolve 12.1 update gives editors the ability to select… Continue reading UPDATE: DAVINCI RESOLVE 12.1
A CLOSER LOOK – PIX-E5 PORTABLE 4K VIDEO RECORDING MONITOR
If you’re an indie filmmaker looking for that piece of kit to fill your monitor/recorder needs, than it’s worth taking a look at the Video Devices PIX-E5 5″ 4K Recording Video Monitor. It’s small but powerful and would be at home on any indie film set, documentary, ENG or videographers gear bag. The Pix-E5 has a… Continue reading A CLOSER LOOK – PIX-E5 PORTABLE 4K VIDEO RECORDING MONITOR