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by Steven Esposito · Posted
OBSBOT is excited to announce its latest series of cameras with the Meet SE 2 and the Tail Air 2! The Meet SE 2 is designed for home and office users, whether they’re on conference calls, leading a team meeting, chatting with friends and family, or creating some unique streaming content. Meanwhile, the Tail Air 2 PTZ cameras are designed for high-level productions whether that be live music with screen elements, studio productions, or something else. So, let’s dive in!
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Taking to the skies to capture breathtaking footage has never been easier. Modern drones are not only incredible filmmaking tools they are also becoming more affordable and accessible. Filmmakers looking to take flight will want to find something that can capture cinematic imagery with ease. Fortunately, there are plenty of options available today. Whether you are a first-time content creator,
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Whether you’re a student or a seasoned veteran, selecting the right camera can make your head spin with questions. Does sensor size matter? What’s the difference between 4:2:0 and 4:2:2? Do I really need a camera that can record 8K? What about raw? We’ll explain the key components that help a camera produce cinematic images, and in doing so, hopefully help you make that all-important decision.
Evaluate Your Needs and Your Budget
Before considering certain cameras, you must know your needs and your budget. And be realistic. If you are a student
by Zack Young · Posted
While many video podcasts might start off only utilizing one camera, adding more typically becomes the first upgrade that creators make as they build out their shows. Having multiple angles to cut between makes the final podcast more engaging to watch and can often produce high-quality close-ups that help viewers really connect with your talent. But with more cameras comes more responsibility, so let’s break down how best to approach a multi-camera video podcast setup.
Cameras and Lenses
While the ideal will always be to have identical camera
by Zack Young · Posted
Professionals working in sports, news, corporate, documentary, and live production will be happy to hear that Sony has a new handheld XDCAM camcorder, the PXW-Z300, boasting unique authentication, networking, and subject recognition features.
Sony PXW-Z300 3-CMOS XDCAM Camcorder
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by Zack Young · Posted
You sit down with your cinematographer to prep for an upcoming shoot and they pitch you the idea of using vintage glass: “Wait until you see the character, the bokeh, the highlight falloff!” Sounds good to you, right? So, you pull out your laptop, click over to your favorite camera equipment rental site, pull up the catalog of vintage lenses, and, upon glimpsing the average cost of a Canon FD rental, immediately fall out of your chair. OK, maybe the Canon K-35s are cheaper. Nope, actually they're even pricier. Same goes for Contax Zeiss, Zeiss
by Zack Young · Posted
When the Sony BURANO was first unveiled last fall, the big question on everyone's mind was how it would compare to Sony's other popular camera lineups. After months of extensive testing, the consensus among filmmakers was that the BURANO is something of a Swiss Army knife, an innovative cine camera that combines the best features from Sony's CineAlta, Cinema Line, and Alpha series into a portable powerhouse that's perfect
by Stepan Andranikian · Posted
Following its electrifying debut in 2020, the Sony FX6 quickly established itself as a true powerhouse in the world of compact cinema cameras—thanks, in part, to its exceptional image quality, low-light dominance, and feature-packed design. Today, Sony's Cinema Line is more robust and well-rounded than ever, with the FX6 sitting firmly between the tried-and-true FX9 and the more recent FX3.
by John Foldi · Posted
With the release of the DJI Mavic 3 Pro, filmmakers considering the Mavic 3 now have a new option. The Mavic 3 for professional use represents the gimbal's upgrade to a triple-camera solution―a first for DJI. The added lens is a 70mm telephoto with 3x zoom. The new drone comes in multiple configurations: with RC remote,
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Autel Robotics has launched two new drone series: the EVO Nano and the EVO Lite. Each new flyer is intended for pilots of a specific skill level. The ultra-lightweight EVO Nano looks to be one of the most capable beginner-class drones ever made, while the mid-range EVO Lite is a larger bird, with more sophisticated hardware, additional features, and broader
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
It wasn’t too long ago that a purpose-built camera specifically for vlogging would have been a surprising decision. Skip to 2021, where vlogging is a major demographic to attract in the camera market, and in which Sony designed the ZV-E10 to appeal specifically to this type of content creator. But what makes a camera a “vlogging-specific camera?” What did Sony do to address the unique imaging needs of a vlogger? And what other tools are
by Mary Latvis · Posted
If you’ve lived in New York long enough, it’s bound to happen to you one day as you turn a corner: you’ll be gazing from the sidewalk as a movie, TV show, or commercial is being shot. You may ask yourself, “Who are all those people besides the actors standing around on the set?” Read on to discover the crew positions that you’ll find listed in the credits of most professional productions, and how, despite appearances to the contrary, the crew is indeed putting in a full day’s work, and then some.
As befits B&H Photo Video’s focus on all
by David Adler · Posted
Anamorphic is everywhere. From epic drama and science-fiction films to football’s cheesy Big Game advertisements, it’s hard to escape that ethereal, otherworldly aesthetic of the “anamorphic look” that just seems to imply the term “high budget.” In this article, I will teach you a few tips and tricks to “fake” this prized and stylized look. Why would anyone want to “fake” the look? The reason is that true anamorphic productions require very expensive, and often rare, lenses that very few filmmakers can afford to own and properly maintain. Some
by Staff Writer · Posted
Can’t make it to NAB this year? Follow along with B&H Photo and stay up to date with what’s being shown in 2016. Every day, we’ll give you a taste of the new product announcements and check in to see if any vaporware turns into actual hardware.
While it seems that most manufacturers are seeking to quench the rumor mills by announcing their new gear before NAB and relying on the unveiling of the product itself to generate the buzz, still, there were a few surprises that tried to sneak by. So read on for our continuing coverage of what’s
by Justin Dise · Posted
Whether you’re assembling a personal lens kit or compiling the equipment-rental list for your next film, selecting a lens package is an important decision. It can also be a daunting one, especially if you’re new to the game. So what lenses should you get? A complete set of primes? A couple of zooms? Both? The answers aren’t always clear. Ask ten DPs what their favorite lenses and focal lengths are, and you’ll likely get about as many answers.
The fact is that everyone has his or her own preferences, from focal length to build quality, to a