Holiday 2024
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We all have different answers to the question “what is the only camera lens you need?” B&H SuperStore employees and customers share what they think is the best camera lens, a.k.a. their desert island lens. It seems odd at first to have a camera and lens on a desert island. But if you’re stranded there, you might as well pass the time with some photography!
0:00 Intro
0:16 First Floor
2:35 Used Department
3:22 Second Floor
7:40 What's Your Desert-Island Lens?
It’s an exciting time to be lighting for video, as LED fixtures continue to get smaller, more powerful, and more affordable. The kind of dramatic, punchy lighting that used to only exist on Hollywood sets is now available for just about anyone with a camera and a dream. But these advancements can also lead to choice paralysis, as countless companies unveil hundreds of new products in the LED lighting space every year. Deciding which fixtures are worth a
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There’s pros and cons for shooting video handheld or with a stabilizer, but which do you choose? How do you get smooth, steady footage? Sidney gives you a beginner crash course on filming handheld and with a gimbal stabilizer.
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Filming Handheld
1:46 - Filming with Stabilizers
2:40 - Handheld Best Practices
3:34 - Gimbal Best Practices
4:31 - Final Thoughts
Whether you’re speaking at a small gathering or DJing for a huge crowd, there are seemingly an endless number of considerations with respect to the size, design and functionality of the speakers available on today’s market.
Today we’re going to focus on active speakers, meaning none of the speakers on this list need an external an amplifier to work. Furthermore, the models in the larger PA speaker category have all the speaker drivers necessary to produce a wide frequency range of sound so you won’t need to buy an external subwoofer. Many of
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What makes Anamorphic lenses and their "look" so iconic? What is a squeeze ratio, and how do you desqueeze in post? Jabari explains all that and more in this crash course on anamorphic lenses.
0:00 - In This Video
0:28 - A Brief History
1:37 - Anamorphic Characteristics
4:20 - Anamorphic Pre-Production
7:37 - Anamorphic Post-Production
8:29 - Anamorphic vs. Spherical Footage
11:23 - When & Why Use Anamorphic Lenses?
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned keyboard pro looking for the best all-in-one solution for your composition, production or performance needs, we’ve got a great list of keyboard workstations in every price range. From hammer action keys to arpeggiators to variable voice polyphony, we’ll try to find the right keyboard features for you.
What Is a Keyboard Workstation?
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Tripods are tricky pieces of gear because they often work well for years or even decades before wear and tear gets to be too much and they simply can't do the job anymore. Maybe they're struggling to get a steady pan, the setup shakes every time a heavy breeze blows, or the camera's continually a couple of degrees off balance, all telltale signs it's time for an upgrade. Replacing them can be daunting, with popular options ranging from $100 to $100,000. Below I'll present my top five features to consider when deciding which legs are worth the
When looking for the best headphones for your mixing needs, there are several factors worth considering before taking the purchasing plunge. Here are some brief guidelines and recommendations when choosing your ideal pair of mixing headphones.
Open-Back vs. Closed-Back Headphones
For those unfamiliar with open-back headphones, their basic design characteristic is an open earcup (and we’ll talk about the advantages of this below). This means that open-back headphones leak sound as well as let in sound from the surrounding environment. For this
For those willing to invest in one, gaming laptops offer many benefits. The best gaming laptops pack the power of a desktop machine into a much lighter device, but the tradeoff is usually price. However, for those looking for a powerful machine without the hassle of putting one together yourself, there are still gaming laptops that offer a healthy balance of performance and price.
Shopping for a good gaming laptop means not only considering factors like how much performance you need from key components like a CPU or GPU, but also keeping in
We all know that a cinema rig is much more than just a camera and a lens; it's a conglomeration of various tools and gadgets designed to make using the camera and lens a lot easier. Today we’ll be looking at the unspoken heroes in the world of cinema rigs: the trusty articulating arm. They hold our monitors, lights, and microphones, give us more mounting points, and are just so darned fun to use. Not all articulating arms are made equal, though, so let's take a glance at some of the best that money can acquire.
In a world where gimbals and motorized stabilizers are the cool kids on the block, the shoulder rig maintains its relevance quietly. Let's see why, even amidst all the high-tech alternatives, shoulder rigs are still a fantastic and practical solution for camera stabilization in any cinematographers tool kit.
Embracing the Weight: A Cinematographer's Endurance Hack
Ever find yourself wrestling with a camera rig, arms
Most TVs these days usually have a way to download familiar streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, etc., but sometimes a dedicated streaming device is still the way to go. Dedicated streaming players usually have better and snappier interfaces than their native counterparts alongside other dedicated features like Dolby Atmos support, for example. Choosing the right streaming device is a great way to improve your home setup and in this guide we'll take a look at how to choose the right one for you.
While all streaming media players more or less do
The best TVs are more than just a pretty screen. They’re feature rich and fairly priced. They cater to your personal needs and viewing preferences, and they fit comfortably within the confines of your home viewing area. In other words, the best TVs aren’t necessarily defined by a certain spec or feature; they’re defined by you, the viewer.
To help you find the best TV for your viewing setup, we’ve put together a list of
Whether you’re an adventurer, an athlete, an adrenaline junkie, or somewhere in between, action cameras remain your best option for capturing and sharing exciting content. But how do you know which action camera is the right one for you? To help you decide, we’ve put together a list of important features you need to consider before you buy.
Video Quality
It probably comes as no surprise, but when shopping for an action camera,
Tabletop product photography is a popular choice for individuals looking to sell items online through platforms like eBay, Etsy, and various e-commerce websites. When it comes to setting up your photography studio for these purposes, two key ways to go about shooting stand out: shooting tents and tabletop setups. In this article, we will explore the advantages and drawbacks of shooting tents and tabletops, along with some fantastic accessories for shooting product photography on table tops, such as turntables.
Shooting Tents
Great Advantages: