As a corporate group, Fujifilm’s global approach is to contribute to society via education and advanced technologies. Recently they took on-board the challenge of creating a home for photography enthusiasts of all levels where they could come together, share ideas and their passion for imaging. For this, they developed and...
The Fellas Studios Formula 1 Podcast
The Fellas Studios, the operation behind world renowned podcasts including "Saving Grace" and "The Fellas," is using a multi camera workflow featuring the Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro for its new Formula 1 podcast, "The Last Lap." The show began as a pre recorded podcast hosted by Tom McCluskey (@TommoF1)...
Insurance. That necessary evil. As a drone flyer you may need it.
Yesterday I wrote a story on how to monetise your drone without the need to go the hoops of certified training etc – which can be expensive. You can read it here. On reflection though, and this applies to business as a whole and not just drone oriented, there is...
Microphone pickup types. A quick primer.
Audio is important. I’ve said it before and no doubt I will say it again. And I’ll repeat what was said to me many donkeys ages ago that reinforced this; turn on the TV at 7pm, switch to the ABC News and turn the sound off. Then tell me what...
Can you make $ from a recreational drone. Yes I had a chat with CASA and here’s how.
A common question when it comes to drone flying, is “How can I make money from this?” Whilst the obvious option is to take aerial photography and video – with real estate being a popular choice – it is not quite as simple as that in the real world. As...
Resurgence in higher end cameras?
In what I suspected what would happen, according to Japanese trade group CIPA (Camera and Imaging Products Association), the value of camera sales values is up, compared to 2019 at least. Apparently back then, a ‘standard’ camera purchase was around AUD$450 but in 2022 CIPA says, that has increased to...
Opinion : Is Blackmagic Design Missing a Product in its Lineup (or Maybe Two)?
There is no doubt that the new Blackmagic Design products are going to be a big hit. The company has a knack of picking its mark and picking it well. But I feel there is one item missing that many (including me) would welcome with open arms. Well; two really...
Recap: Teleprompter Pro for Windows
Back in 2019 I discovered a neat piece of software called Teleprompter Pro. At the time, I was creating tutorials for Sony's Vegas Creative Software division (now owned by German company MAGIX) and it was a perfect fit for my Windows Surface.And at USD$8.99 it was cheap! When I downloaded...
Blackmagic Design: New ATEM Mic Converter, Studio Camera 6K Pro, ATEM TV Studio HD8
If you were up at some ungodly hour this morning, you would have had the chance to tune in to the latest announcements from Blackmagic Design in the United States of Americaland. If you were sensible though, and instead stayed in bed, here they are for you: New Blackmagic Studio...
Gravity Media chooses FUJINON 4K lenses for Supercars broadcast coverage
Recently Gravity Media had a requirement to significantly bolster and upgrade its 4K broadcast lens inventory, in particular for use at the Repco Supercars Championship races, and for that they chose FUJINON UA125×8BESM and FUJINON UA107x8.4BESM lenses. Gravity Media’s Broadcast Project Manager – Supercars, George Hennessy, said, “Our requirements were...