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by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
ISO can be a sticky subject when it comes to video. It is used in photography when you have a great amount of control over your aperture, shutter, and exposure, and when you understand the lighting of your environment. But when used in video, if used too often, it can be more of an enemy than a friend to your footage. The most controversial setting is auto ISO, causing you to lose control over your ISO setting—and it can have mixed results. However, there are times when auto ISO can be your friend.
What ISO Is and What It Is Not
Technically,
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Looking to protect and transport your valuable video-camera rig? Here we highlight five soft cases designed to keep your gear organized and safe at hand during your shoot. All the bags have adjustable dividers, exterior and interior pockets, grab handles and, except for the roller bags, an adjustable shoulder strap.
A Place for Everything Bag
Found on almost any pro video set, Porta Brace’s durable, padded Cordura nylon camera bags are made right in Vermont. This maker's DVO-2 DV Organizer Camera Case fits cameras up to 18" long and is
by Mary Latvis · Posted
It’s a beautiful day and the sun is shining, with not a cloud in the sky, beaming down plenty of light for almost limitless depth-of-field for your footage. While all that sunshine can produce wonderful exposures, it may not be so great for your health or for the well-being of your equipment. Read on for some ideas on how to beat the heat during a summer shoot.
Desert film shoot: hot!
Camera Crew
Starting with the very basics, outfit yourself with a pair of
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
For capturing and recording your adventures, few brands can rival GoPro. Whether you’re shooting on land, in the air, or under the sea, there’s a GoPro for almost every occasion. But what if your latest excursion takes you into more challenging weather or environments, such as extreme cold temperatures or wintry landscapes? Fret not, for even in the snow and ice, GoPro has you covered—with the right accessories, of course. Here are some helpful add-ons to help get your GoPro camera winter ready.
Mounts
Winter activities provide unique
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Now available for pre-order at B&H Photo, the Roland V-02HD PAC1 and V-02HD PAC2 bundles combine the compact V-02HD two-channel HDMI video switcher with a foot pedal for convenient, hands-free switching. With this versatile micro-switcher, a single camera operator can live-switch between two cameras while outputting to a recorder or a live
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
I used to have a BOSS, or Backup On-Set Solution. It was to lug my 15.4" MacBook Pro, external hard drives, and all the requisite AC adapters and chargers around, in addition to my camera equipment. After getting tired of that, my on-the-road backups became using the largest SD cards I could afford and hoping I could do the whole trip or shoot without swapping anything out until I got home. Obviously, this wasn’t a real solution, and is probably the worst thing you could do in the name of keeping data safe. LaCie has designed its co-branded
by John-Paul Palescandolo and Atane Ofiaja · Posted
When it comes to providing security for your business, perhaps you’re more used to hearing about cybersecurity. While a cybersecurity breach can have far-reaching and long-lasting effects, it’s not the only aspect of security that should raise concerns. My father runs his own business and I can’t tell you how many times someone backed into the railing leading up to the main entrance. Was it a client… could it have been the UPS driver? Finally, he put up concrete posts next to the rail, so now anyone who backs into those will probably be
by John Craig · Posted
Surveillance varies widely in form and function, since nearly every piece of hardware is designed to suit a specific purpose. A device that will best address the concerns of a bank won’t usually be suitable or necessary for installation in your home. We’ll talk about what questions you should ask yourself when shopping and explain some of the advantages of different solutions. Later, we’ll get into some of the details behind the features and technology. Let’s start by talking about what you should keep in mind before you start shopping.
What
by David Adler · Posted
by Ronald Francis · Posted
Designed for medium and large businesses establishments, Dahua’s Ultra Series cameras are the best of the best of its 2017 surveillance camera lineup. The Ultra Series 8MP Varifocal Outdoor Bullet and Dome cameras feature 8MP sensors that capture up to Ultra HD 4K resolution video (3840 x 2160) at the space-saving frame rate of 15 fps, or 2560 x 1440 high resolution at real-time 30 fps, both ideal for advanced security operations where fine details are important.
The two models share the same features except for differences mainly in form
by Ronald Francis · Posted
Digital Watchdog’s recently released MEGApix lineup is designed to provide you with an affordable, high-resolution, day/night surveillance solution for your commercial or office establishment. The lineup includes four 4MP Outdoor Network Turret Cameras with Night Vision, all sharing a similar housing for visual consistency. They all record in up to 2592 x 1520 resolution at 30 fps but come with different lenses for various types of spaces.
Three of the models have a fixed focal length lens, while the fourth offers a varifocal lens with
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Reach the high-resolution heights you have always wanted for your 360° imaging dreams, with the just-announced Theta V from Ricoh. Keeping a form similar to its much-loved predecessors, the Theta V makes some serious improvements to video quality with its ability to record and live stream video over USB, at up to 4K resolution. It also boosts stills quality with an ISO range that has been expanded to ISO 64-6400, resulting in sharper and cleaner
by Peter Ward · Posted
In these days of digital post production, filters are often overlooked as an image-control tool. But there are times when filters can be extremely useful, especially when capturing images from a drone. Common filters available for done cameras include UV, which are typically used as “protective filters,” neutral density filters (ND), which reduce light levels, and circular polarizer filters (CP), which reduce glare and have other properties. Unlike typical screw-on camera filters, filters for drones, in many cases, need to be made for the
by Ephie Mandel · Posted
Are you still impressed by run-of-the-mill, Full HD 1080p video? It’s time to think bigger and clearer. Swann’s newest offerings deliver even greater resolution alongside an array of features to elevate your surveillance capabilities.
Swann’s NHD-818 Bullet Camera packs high-quality components into a small package to offer 4MP resolution during the day and at night, thanks to built-in IR LEDs around the lens. This camera
by Peter Ward_1 · Posted
As with so many consumer products these days, selecting a projector can be a walk in the park when you are armed with the correct information—there are just so many options. Choosing the right projector is a simple process if you are familiar with these prerequisites.
The screen size (width, most importantly)
Distance between the projector and the screen (throw distance)
An estimate of the amount of ambient light present in the room in which the projector will be used
At this point you may be thinking, “Great. But I can't answer any of those