Some 350,000 artists currently create motion effects for film and broadcast with GenArts plug-ins, but CEO Katherine Hays, who took the helm of the company in 2008, sees that number expanding exponentially in the next few years. And she wants her company to meet it head on with a suite of expanded products.... »
Sony is set to display at NAB a suite of targeted, feature-rich cameras based on its latest CMOS imaging technology. New HDCAM-SR decks and OLED monitors complete this high-res picture. Will the new gear fill a workflow void? Plus, an update on tape shortages in the wake of Sony's Sendai plant closure and how Sony employees are contributing to the relief effort in Japan.... »
FirstCom's Chronicles of Hip Hop is a seven-disc series aimed at film and television that features a wide range of performances from artists emerging from the urban club scene. In these two song excerpts from the series, you can hear the range of hip hop styles, from R&B to rap, that eclectic producer Symbolyc One (S1) helped style into a fresh mix of edgy, honest music.... »
If you want to ditch the battery belt needed to keep more power-hungry lights in continuous use, LEDs are a lightweight, surprisingly bright alternative. I still wasn't convinced, until I got the chance to take four LEDs, including a cheap consumer version, out for a test run.... »
There’s more to most tripods than meets the eye. Manufacturers and seasoned users explain how the latest technology, combined with good old-fashioned workmanship, make for long-lasting, superior sticks. When... »
In real estate it’s said that the three keys to success are location, location, location. For video production professionals dealing with high-definition video and 2K and 4K resolutions now handled as... »
Buying a projector used to be relatively simple. You selected the brightness level you needed, chose the features you wanted and hoped the price would fit your budget. Now the process is more complicated, in... »
New camera support products, from batteries to bags, that keep you shooting on schedule and on budget. This year, I hit the floor of the National Association of Broadcasters show in Las Vegas with a clear... »
