In this exclusive interview, we sit down with showrunner Holger Frick, co founder of Superama Filmproduktions GmbH, and Director of Photography Edward Salerno Jr., who share their insights into the creative process on RTL2’s “Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction,” the challenges faced and the technology that made the sixth season...
Pocket-Sized FIVERAY M20 Lighting Series
ZHIYUN’s new FIVERAY M20 series of pocket-sized lights combine professional-level features with consumer-level ease-of-use in an easily portable format. They offer videographers and photographers a powerful light in a compact and portable form factor, which is suitable for a wide range of applications and scenarios. Professional Lighting in a Pocket...
Don’t Be Fooled. Add-On Ergonomic Gizmos for Smartphones NOT What They Claim.
Over the last 24 hours in particular, I have seen a flood of ads on Facebook especially, pushing a series of “ergonomic grip” systems that the vendors claim will turn your smartphone into a “professional camera”. Whatever that is. The prices are exy to, with some I have seen around...
Especially for GoPro Users. An index of ALL My Current GoPro Related Stories.
When I started this new website just on a year ago, I decided up front I’d have a special section for GoPro users (Q & A, tutorials, reviews, accessories etc) as well as pages for drones, and the Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro. The problem is that although I have...
Sony Releases the “World’s Lightest” Large-Aperture Telephoto Prime Lens
Sony has announced the release of the "world’s lightest"[i] 300 mm telephoto prime lens G Master™ FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS, a 35 mm full-frame α™ (Alpha™) E-mount lens (product name SEL300F28GM) with a maximum aperture of F2.8. This lens offers the supreme detailing which is the hallmark of G...
Magna demonstrates the latest in sports and live event production solutions
Magna Systems will be demonstrating the latest in sports and live event production solutions at Content Live across several key areas including contribution, distribution and delivery, virtual, desktop, cloud-based, intercoms and talkback. Magna Systems & Engineering group CEO, Matthew Clemesha, said, “The solutions we will be demonstrating at Content LiVE...
Sony Electronics Releases the Alpha 9 III
Sony today introduced the groundbreaking new Alpha 9 III camera equipped with the world's first1 full-frame global shutter image sensor. The impressive new global shutter full-frame image sensor enables the camera to shoot at burst speeds at up to 120 fps with no distortion or camera blackout. By combining this...
Canon Australia launches merchandise celebrating 50 years in Oceania
The branded merchandise is the latest of several projects this year which celebrates Canon’s 50th Anniversary in Oceania. Canon strives to innovate through technology and solutions and make a difference for people and communities in the Oceania region; the limited edition merchandise offers another avenue to connect with customers in...
The NT1 Signature Series is the latest edition of RØDE’s iconic condenser microphone.
The NT1 Signature Series arrives hot on the heels of the NT1 5th Generation, which fused the classic sound signature of the NT1 with cutting-edge technology, such as its world-first Dual Connect output for both XLR and USB connectivity, a 32-bit float digital output, and on-board DSP. With the 5th...
Video editing on a smartphone doesn’t cut it. Here’s why (and the solution).
About 12 months ago I wrote a review of the Quik app for GoPros. It’s here if you want to read what I thought about it back then. I haven’t changed my mind particularly, but I have noticed a fair number of folk in the GoPro forums complaining. I suspect...