For the first time in around 5 years, I am taking a short holiday for my birthday and going to one of my favourite places, Vanuatu. The last time I was there was around 1998 so hope it hasn’t changed too much. (I have also been to Fiji a few...
AI Cannot Be Brought Up Without Bringing 2001: A Space Odyssey Into The Argument
We hear in the news that the US Government via the House of Reps is about to do an “investigation” into the claims a whistle blower who has been in a position of Probably Knowing, has blown the lid on the existence of not just UFOs, but that the Gummerment...
Sony launches complete line-up of 4K HDR Professional BRAVIA displays
Sony is adding 14 professional BRAVIA 4K HDR displays to its expansive portfolio with the launch of the BZ50L, BZ40L, BZ35L and BZ30L series, which are optimised for commercial environments where reliability, picture quality and broad compatibility are required. With options covering high-end, mid-range and standard needs, and sizes from...
Everyone is talking about ‘AI’. So I will too (and debunk a major myth at the same time)
There is a trend appearing of late that mirrors one of about 25 years ago. That was back when the internet as we know it now was just starting (the first commercialisation of the internet in Australia was circa 1995). When companies worked out there was a quid to be...
Tim Hawkins shoots all full frame on Shark Tank Australia with Sony cameras
In the upcoming Network 10 and Paramount+ series Shark Tank Australia, the smart entertainment television show - made by production company Curio Pictures - that highlights everyday Australians and their exceptional ideas, DoP Tim Hawkins has created a unique look and workflow by exclusively shooting the series with 16 full...
CreateMate High-Speed Card Reader Case
PGYTECH has announced its CreateMate high-speed multi-card reader, made using premium aluminum-alloy, and comes with a ruggedized rubber, IP54-rated card-carrying case. This accessory is an ideal everyday companion for photographers, action camera users, drone operators, or smartphone enthusiasts, offering an easy-to-use design that’s safe and secure, supporting several popular card...
Comment: New from Apple – Vision Pro
There was a bunch of releases from Apple last night, much of it OS upgrades - the iPad, iPhone and iWatch(?) versions, but there was also a new MacBook Air announced. And Apple's long awaited foray into VR (virtual reality) / AR (augmented reality), Vision Pro. This is basically a...
Apple introduces the 15 inch MacBook Air
Here is the press release: — Apple today introduced the 15-inch MacBook Air, the world’s best 15-inch laptop. With an expansive 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display, the incredible performance of M2, up to 18 hours of battery life,1and a silent, fanless design, the new MacBook Air brings power and portability — all in the...
New From Comica: New Wireless Shotgun Microphone: The CVM-VM30
Super Cardioid 2.4GHZ Shotgun Microphone and Receiver With Long Battery Life Comica, a maker of professional audio equipment for photography and videography, has announced the launch of the Comica CVM-VM30, a 2.4GHz Super Cardioid Condenser Wireless Shotgun Microphone. The CVM-VM30 is an innovative multifunctional microphone that can be used as...
Review: Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme ISO
Over the past couple of years or so, I have waxed lyrical about the Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro many, many times. I have even written tutorials for it (see https://cre-8.com.au/atemminipro/). I’ve also explained that when I wrote and directed the original Microsoft video training programs for Office and Windows,...