New Century Accessories for Sony HVR-Z5U and HDR-FX1000 Schneider Optics introduces Century HD accessories for the new HVR-Z5U and HDR-FX1000 camcorders. Many of the Century lens add-ons created for Sony’s HVR-Z7U and HVR-S270U are also a perfect match for the HVR-Z5U and HDR-FX1000. published 5 months agoread more
New Century HD Lens Accessories for Sony PMW-EX3 Schneider Optics now offers a full line of Century HD lens accessories ready to complement Sony's new PMW-EX3 (and EX-1) camcorder. Combining the highest quality materials, meticulous design, and ease of use in an affordable, low cost package, these state of the art optical add ons are designed to expand the capabilities of the standard lens supplied with the camera. published 6 months agoread more
ARRI Expands Line of Professional Camera Accessories With so many diverse camera choices for filmmakers in the market, ARRI is expanding its line of world-renowned accessories to accommodate these new tools. ARRI’s decades of experience bring dependability and thoughtful design to elevate existing equipment with even more creative options. published 7 months agoread more
16x9 Inc.'s EXII 0.75X Wide Converter Higher Quality, Lower Price 16x9 Inc.'s new EXII 0.75X Wide Converter is designed with flexibility in mind, fitting more cameras and lenses than the first-generation converter. published 4 days agoread more
Autoscript prompts IBC TV News Teleprompting solution will also be used in IBC Production Village Autoscript, the world's leading teleprompting company and a Vitec Group brand, announced today that it will play a role in the IBC Production Village in Hall 9, as an integral part of IBC TV News’ production and also as part of the training schedule. published 2 months agoread more
Autoscript presents first European demonstrations of technology innovations at IBC 2009 High-brightness LED flat screen, lightweight on-camera monitor and magnetic foot controller are among solutions on display Autoscript, the world's leading teleprompting company and a Vitec Group brand, will present the first European demonstrations of its latest prompting solutions at IBC 2009 in Hall 9:D28. published 2 months agoread more
Tiffen® Announces Version 2.0 Of Popular Photo Fx™ App For Apple® iPhone® Users The Tiffen Company, a Long Island based leading manufacturer and distributor of award winning photographic accessories, announced Version 2.0 of its popular Tiffen Photo fx™ creative effects software, for Apple® iPhone® and iPod Touch® owners. published 2 months agoread more
Petrol Helps Poole’s Gorilla Footage Garner Emmy Nods Thanks to help from Petrol’s rain covers protecting his camera and lenses, Idaho-based wildlife cinematographer Bob Poole was able to get up close and personal with gorillas in their native environment for National Geographic’s Explorer episode “Gorilla Murders”. The stunning footage helped catch the eye of the Emmy judges, resulting in four Emmy nominations. published 2 months agoread more
Panasonic Announces New Studio System for P2 HD and DVCPRO HD Camcorders New, Affordable Studio Control System for Range of P2 HD and DVCPRO HD Camcorders Offers Professional Features and Flexible Operation Panasonic announced a versatile new Camcorder Studio System that supports a range of P2 HD and DVCPRO HD camcorders, including the new AG-HPX300, and serves as a flexible, low cost solution for HD studio production. published 3 months agoread more
Canon U.S.A. Announces Additions to its Award-Winning Line of PowerShot Digital Cameras Experience the First-Ever Touch Screen PowerShot Camera; Celebrate the Resurgence of the S-Series Digital Camera Line; Capture a Memorable Shot with the New High Sensitivity System Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced six new PowerShot cameras offering diverse photographic options for users who have just begun their photographic journey or have been mastering their skills for many years. The new camera line-up delivers the unique features users want, with the superb image quality, ease-of-use and stylish design they have come to expect from Canon. published 3 months agoread more
Abel Cine Tech Opens Chicago Sales Office Strategic Move Offers Increased Nationwide Sales Presence for the Company Abel Cine Tech, a leading supplier of film and HD equipment to the production industry since 1989, has opened a new sales location in the Chicago area. published 3 months agoread more
Special Event Services Builds Package With Six HC3500 HD Cameras Six-Camera Package Provides Full Production Support to Evangelist Franklin Graham’s ‘Rock the River’ Summer Music Tour Special Event Services (SES) of Winston-Salem, NC, one of the country’s leading live-event production companies, has recently added a high-performance HD video package with six Panasonic native 1080i AK-HC3500 2/3” 2.2M 3-CCD HD cameras to its extensive roster of video equipment. published 3 months agoread more
Smith Micro Software Releases Poser 8 Over a Dozen New Major Features Make 3D Figure Art and Animation Creation Easier Than Ever with Eight New Characters Smith Micro Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMSI) Productivity and Graphics Group today announced the availability of Poser® 8, the next generation of the popular 3D figure design and animation solution. published 3 months agoread more
Genius Launches Two New Dual-Platform Graphics Tablets Under $100 Each! The EasyPen i405 and MousePen i608 are perfect for summer play and on-the-go work environments Genius, a brand division of KYE Systems Corp., today announced new additions to the company’s extensive line up of digital tablets, the EasyPen i405 and MousePen i608, for business professionals, graphic designers and artists on-the-go. published 4 months agoread more
CalDigit Offers FREE CalDigit VR with Purchase of HDElement! CalDigit is continuing its summer of savings with a very special promotion on the HDElement. Buy an HDElement or HDElement expansion unit and get a free CalDigit VR. That’s a value of up to $949. This offer is only good for a limited time so act fast. published 4 months agoread more
Introducing New Features & Product Enhancements for FSI Monitors New Standard Features for All FSI Monitors Flanders Scientific is happy to announce the addition of several new product features and enhancements to our already value-packed line of Professional Broadcast Monitors. published 4 months agoread more
Sony Announces New Vegas Pro 9 Academic Edition & Film Contest Winners New Vegas® Pro 9 Academic Edition Now Available Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio editing software applications, announced the winners of its second national student film contest, Technology in Motion: Community of the Future, at an awards ceremony last night during the National Educational Computing Conference in Washington, DC which is being held through July 1, 2009 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. published 4 months agoread more
DAZ 3D Announces Update to DAZ Studio and Unveils New Prosumer Version DAZ Studio 3 Advanced Provides Easy-to-use, Professional Tools for Serious 3D Artists; Free Standard Version Ideal for Beginners and Hobbyists Providing artists with greater opportunity for advanced 3D content creation, DAZ 3D today announced a new free version of its celebrated 3D art and animation package, DAZ Studio 3, as well as the debut of its enhanced, professional-quality toolset, DAZ Studio 3 Advanced, ideal for 3D animators, designers and illustrators. published 5 months agoread more
Element Technica Introduces V-DOCK™ Accessory Mounting System Element Technica introduces V-DOCK™, the new professional mounting system designed to replace the messy and insecure practice of using Velcro-type material or gaffer tape to attach camera accessories. V-DOCK is a neat solution for working with popular digital camera systems, including the RED One. published 5 months agoread more
Panavision/Loumasystems Introduce New Louma2 Camera Movement System Innovative ShotAssist® Open-architecture Software Enables Creation of Complex Shots with Less Time and Rehearsal The Louma 2, a new-generation camera movement system built on an open-architecture platform, is being introduced to the U.S. by Panavision Remote Systems and Loumasystems. The system was previewed this weekend at Cinegear 2009 in Hollywood. published 5 months agoread more
Sachtler introduces Versatile Cine 7+7 HD Fluid Head System Sachtler, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the Cine 7+7 HD fluid head. This 100mm system offers a host of cine-style features including a front pan bar. With a generous payload range of 4.4 to 48.5 pounds (2-22kg) the new head aptly supports a variety of packages from HDV camcorders to full-sized cameras loaded with accessories. Yet, at just 7.3 lbs (3.3kg), the location-ready Cine 7+7 HD is one of the lightest weight heads in its class. published 6 months agoread more
Sony Creative Software Includes ShuttlePRO and ShuttleXpress Settings with Vegas Pro 9 New Settings for Professional Video, Audio, and Blu-ray Disc Creation Contour Design, a market leader in audio/video editing devices, today announced that updated ShuttlePRO V.2, ShuttlePRO, and ShuttleXpress settings are included with Sony Creative Software’s Vegas Pro 9 release. published 6 months agoread more
Band Pro to Distribute SI-2K Camera Silicon Imaging, the developer of the award winning SI-2K Digital Cinema camera and Stereo 3D recording systems, has named Burbank-based Band Pro Film and Digital to be its exclusive distributor in the United States and Latin America. published 6 months agoread more
Craft Animations Aligns with RTT to Advance Real-time 3D Animation for Design and Visualization Adds Realistic Movement to Interactive Photo-real Visualizations; Cost-effective Animation Solution Saves Hours, Days and Weeks of Laborious Animation Time With the goal of delivering powerful, new real-time 3D animation tools to the industry's leading designers and visual minds, Craft Animations™ AB and Realtime Technology (RTT) AG today announced a strategic alliance that includes the upcoming port of Craft Director Tools to RTT DeltaGen. published 6 months agoread more
LaCie Introduces Two Network Storage Servers for Workgroups LaCie announced today the availability of two new high capacity Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions – Big Disk Network and d2 Network. These professional file servers are optimized for users to instantly store, share, and back up files, from any PC or Mac on a wired or wireless network. LaCie's new NAS solutions deliver high-performance and professional-class reliability, in an easy-to-use network solution for the home or small office. published 6 months agoread more
How Do You Shoot Eight-Foot, 800-Pound Grizzly Bears For National Geographic Channel? Carefully, With Panasonic P2 HD Camcorders AJ-HPX3000, AG-HPX500 & AG-HVX200 P2 HD Camcorders Team on Production Slated for May 3rd Airing on National Geographic Channel To meet the demands of a production whose parameters were largely determined by the behavior and whims of the grizzly bears of Yellowstone National Park, Grizzly Creek Films (Bozeman, MT) chose Panasonic P2 HD camcorders to shoot an upcoming one-hour special for the National Geographic Channel (NGC). published 6 months agoread more
Codex Digital Expands In U.S. With Media Distributors Leading professional video services and systems provider to sell Codex products Codex Digital, specialist in high-resolution media recording systems, has signed a reseller agreement with Media Distributors, a leading provider of services, systems, and products for professional audio and video production across the U.S. published 6 months agoread more
LaCie's New Mobile Storage Device Combines Convenience, Form and Function: LaCie Data/Share LaCie announced today a creative new way to access the data from SD and microSD cards. Created exclusively for LaCie by the award-winning 5.5 designers firm, the LaCie Data/Share is an inventive product designed to combine these standard memory cards and the ubiquitous USB interface to enhance and simplify user's digital lives. In addition, the LaCie Data/Share recently received a 2009 iF product design award by the iF International Forum Design. published 6 months agoread more
Genius Puts High Definition Video In The Palm Of The Hand With Their New HD Digital Video Camera Genius G-Shot HD520 offers 11-megapixel stills and HD video with H.264 compression format for exceptional quality output to today’s high-resolution flat panel TVs Genius, a brand division of KYE Systems Corp., has announced a new compact, pocket-size high-definition digital video camera that excels at capturing both high-resolution stills (at 11-megapixels) and high-definition video (at 5-megapixel in MPEG-4/H.264 format) and is light enough (under 6-ozs) and portable enough to allow users to capture activities anytime, anywhere. published 6 months agoread more
Small Tree Chooses XRackPro2 for NAB 2009 XRackPro2 Computer Rack for Noise Reduction Used by Small Tree at National Association of Broadcasters Expo GizMac Accessories LLC, designer and manufacturer of a unique line of computer racks for the noise reduction of rackmount electronic equipment, partners with Small Tree to reduce noise of rack mount equipment used for networking and storage at their booth during the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) 2009 show. published 7 months agoread more
Broadcast Pix Goes Portable with Magic Wave Magma at NAB 2009 Magic Wave Productions Unveils Portable Integrated Production System Powered by Broadcast Pix The functionality of Broadcast Pix™ is going portable. Magic Wave Productions, Inc., a systems integrator and event video production company based in Pleasanton, Calif., has created the Magic Wave Magma, a portable unit powered by the Broadcast Pix Slate™ integrated production system. published 7 months agoread more
Sony Unveils First Camcorder Based On HDCAM SR Format Sony is unveiling the next generation of digital 24P technology, the SRW-9000 HDCAM SR™ camcorder. Designed for television, commercial and motion picture production, the new model combines the format’s image quality with the versatility of a one-piece camcorder. published 7 months agoread more
Markertek Forms New European Branch With Acquisition of UK's Composite Video, Ltd. Markertek, a leading broadcast and pro-audio supply house, today announced that it has acquired Composite Video Limited, located in London. The new operation will be known as Markertek UK and will be an e-commerce and catalogue supplier of professional broadcast equipment and accessories. published 7 months agoread more
Zacuto locks and loads its four new Gunstock Shooters just in time for the NAB show Zacuto's DSLR Gunstock Shooters are locked, loaded, and ready to fire! After six months of using DSLR's, Zacuto has made the next evolutionary leap by changing the way DSLR cameras will be used from this point forward. These Shooters are universal for all cameras, quick-releasable, extremely lightweight and great for run'n gun type shooting, as well as indie filmmaking. They also create the correct form factor for filmmaking by utilizing Zacuto's Optical Viewfinder (Z-Finder) for precision focus. published 7 months agoread more
Panavision Proposes Two-Perf Film System For Indie Filmmaking in Today's Economy Venerable Film System Provides High-quality Images Coupled with Significant Cost Savings While there is no easy antidote for the effect of the recession on independent filmmakers, Panavision suggests that the venerable two-perf film system may prove to be both an artistic and economic godsend in these troubled times. published 7 months agoread more
Sony Unveils New Studio Series Line Of HD Studio Cameras And Multi-Format Production Switcher Technology New Equipment Offers More Accessible Entry into HD Studio and Live Production for Broadcasters, Sports Venues, Houses of Worship, Schools and Government Sony Electronics is introducing a new line of high-definition studio cameras and multi-format production switchers designed to provide broadcasters a high-quality, yet more accessible entry into HD production. published 7 months agoread more
Apple Updates Xserve with Twice the Performance Features Next Generation Architecture and Intel "Nehalem" Xeon Processors Apple® today announced an updated Xserve® that delivers up to twice the performance of the previous system.* Using Intel "Nehalem" Xeon processors and a next generation system architecture, the 1U rack-optimized Xserve delivers up to an 89 percent improvement in performance per watt.** Xserve is available with up to two 2.93 GHz Intel Xeon processors and industry-leading storage options that include a low-power solid state drive (SSD) and up to 3TB of internal storage. Starting at $2,999, Xserve includes an unlimited client license for Mac OS® X Server version 10.5 Leopard®. published 7 months agoread more
The Vitec Group Displays Confidence And Commitment To The Future At NAB 2009 The Vitec Group plc, one of the world's largest and most diverse media equipment suppliers, announced today that it is bringing no less than 19 separate product brands to NAB 2009, where it will create a 'Vitec Village' in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center in Booths C6517, 8 & 9 and Booth C3707. published 7 months agoread more
DAZ 3D Sweetens its 3D Model Library with Release of the Girl 4 Renowned 3D Figure Receives Makeover Complete with Unprecedented Morphing and Unmatched Versatility Get ready to meet the Girl of your dreams! Adding yet another exciting addition to its immense 3D content library, DAZ 3D today unveils the newest version of its highly popular 3D figure, the Girl 4, complete with customizable body shaping, increased texture map resolution and greatly improved joint rigging. Created from DAZ 3D's celebrated fourth-generation Unimesh™, the Girl 4 is fully compatible with all Victoria 4, Victoria 4 Elite and Aiko 4 head and body shapes, textures and poses, opening more options and new creative possibilities than ever before. published 7 months agoread more
Hitachi Unveils Z-HD5000 Portable HD Studio, EFP Camera at NAB 2009 First HDTV Model in the Popular, Affordable Z-Series Product Line Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd., a leading provider of affordable, high performance HDTV cameras, today announced it will unveil the new Hitachi Z-HD5000 portable, dockable HDTV studio and EFP camera, with native scan in 1080/59.94i or 1080/50i, at the 2009 NAB show April 20-23, 2009 in Las Vegas. published 8 months agoread more
Dimmer version for the Sachtler Reporter 8LED Sachtler, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the Reporter 8LEDim. This new on-camera LED lighting fixture can be dimmed continuously from 100 to 30 percent, to provide just the right amount of light for any shooting situation, particularly for interviews or stand-ups. published 8 months agoread more
Petrol™ introduces Bag for Portable P2 Recorder Petrol™, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the P2 Recorder Bag (#PWRB-3). This lightweight, hard briefcase-style carrier is uniquely designed to transport and safeguard Panasonic's AG-HGP10 or HGP20 portable P2 recorder. published 8 months agoread more
Neutrik® Showcases opticalCON Transceiver Adapter At NAB 2009 In an effort to ease design integration and seamlessly connect its opticalCON chassis connectors with SFP (small form-factor pluggable) transceivers, Neutrik showcases its opticalCON Transceiver Adapter at NAB 2009 (N7929). published 8 months agoread more
LaCie Introduces Three "Keys" for Handy Portable Storage Today LaCie announced three new ways to carry digital content – LaCie itsaKey, iamaKey and PassKey USB key drives, design by 5.5 Designers. The inventive, compact key-shaped design conveniently fits in a pocket or on a key ring. The itsaKey and iamaKey store up to 8 gigabytes of flash memory. Alternatively, the PassKey has a built-in microSD card reader, which allows you to use your memory cards as stylish and handy USB keys. published 8 months agoread more
Fantom Drives Unveils High-Speed, Low-Cost Raid Storage Solution With Removeable Drive Flexibility For Creative Professionals And Super-Users Easy-to-use DataDock II provides quad-interface connectivity in addition to high capacity and flexibility in a small footprint Fantom Drives, by MicroNet an innovator in storage solutions for the consumer and prosumer markets, today introduced the DataDock II™, a high-speed, low-cost portable dual drive hardware RAID storage solution that is ideal for creative professionals and super-users who want hassle-free RAID storage they can use anywhere. published 8 months agoread more
Apple Introduces New Mac Pro Features Intel “Nehalem” Xeon Processors & High-Performance Graphics Apple® today introduced the new Mac® Pro using Intel “Nehalem” Xeon processors and a next-generation system architecture to deliver up to twice the performance of the previous generation system.* The new Mac Pro starts at $2,499 and features the latest graphics technology and an updated interior that makes expansion even easier than before. published 8 months agoread more
Save $100 on the CalDigit RAID Card or HDElement during March & April During the months of March and April 2009, CalDigit is offering a $100 mail-in rebate on any CalDigit RAID Card, HDElement or HDElement expansion unit. The CalDigit RAID Card is an incredibly powerful and flexible hardware RAID solution, and this special promotion takes an additional $100 off of the already low price of these versatile CalDigit products. published 8 months agoread more
New tablet from Genius for On-the-Go work The G-Pen F509 offers a travel-size workspace, saving time and money Genius, a brand division of KYE Systems Corp., today announced a new addition to the company’s extensive line up of digital tablets, the G-Pen F-509, for business professionals, graphic designers and artists on-the-go. Plug and play ready, the G-Pen comes with both Window’s Vista and Mac software. published 9 months agoread more
AntonBauer Unveiling QR-RH RED One Handle at NAB 2009 Anton/Bauer, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of professional camera batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems, is debuting its QR-RH RED One Handle for the RED camera at NAB 2009 published 9 months agoread more
MicroNet Technology Announces Genesis V Launch SAS 16 Bay Storage Subsystem Part of New U320, FC and SAS Connectivity Rackmount Storage Solution Portfolio for Ultimate SMB Performance and Flexibility MicroNet Technology, a provider of storage solutions that small and medium businesses (SMBs) can rely on, today introduced its Genesis V™ RAID rackmount subsystem product suite to deliver high-density storage with enterprise performance and features at the most compelling price points in the industry. MicroNet’s Genesis V RAID rackmount storage line for SMBs brings greater computing horsepower to the segment, addressing storage challenges for data intensive applications including email, video, collaborative computing, databases, e-business, CRM and disaster recovery. published 9 months agoread more
Sony Cinealta Cameras Take Center Stage On Hollywood’s Major Cinema And Television Projects “Tekken, “Public Enemies,” and “Final Destination 4,” Shot with Sony F23 Cameras, Top the List of High-Profile Projects Scheduled for Release in 2009 With its film-style ergonomics and broad dynamic range, Sony’s F23 digital cinematography camera was the production tool of choice for many high-profile motion picture and television projects in 2008, with that trend continuing into 2009. published 9 months agoread more
Panavision's Andy Romanoff to receive SOC Distinguished Service Award Panavision’s Executive Vice President, Technical Marketing and Strategy Is Honored for Lifetime of Service to Motion Picture and TV Camera Community The Society of Camera Operators (SOC), a nonprofit association advancing the art and creative contribution of the operating cameraman in the motion picture and television industries, is presenting its 2009 Distinguished Service Award to Andy Romanoff, Executive Vice President, Technical Marketing and Strategy for Panavision, Inc. published 9 months agoread more
Craft Animations Extends Craft Director Tools to CINEMA 4D New Era of Animation Tools Provide High-quality, Real-time Cinematic Results in a Fraction of the Time Further expanding the artist-friendly workflow, Craft Animations™ today announced the availability of its Craft Director Tools™ for users of MAXON CINEMA 4D. Craft Director Tools utilize high-end artificial intelligence and autonomous control systems to drastically condense traditional animation processes. Combining these unprecedented animation tools with CINEMA 4D's ease-of-use and image quality, users receive a time-saving and cost-effective animation solution capable of saving hours, days and weeks of laborious animation time. published 10 months agoread more
Pachira IP to Represent Panavision Imaging for Patent Enforcement Pachira IP (www.pachira.com), a leading technical intellectual property licensing firm, and Panavision Imaging LLC, a pioneering developer of high performance digital Image Sensors, have reached an agreement granting Pachira the exclusive right to represent Panavision Imaging in licensing its patented semiconductor technology. Pachira brings a unique combination of technical, legal and business acumen to support Panavision Imaging’s valuable Image Sensor patents. published 10 months agoread more
Craft Animations Launches 3D Animation Tools for Gamecaster's GCS3 Virtual Camera Control Hardware Time-saving Toolset Eliminates Need for Traditional Keyframing and Enables Real-time Cinematic Production Within Autodesk 3ds Max and Maya Imagine the ability to direct real-time virtual camera controls within Autodesk® 3ds Max® and Maya® with actual camera hardware. It's a director's fantasy that has now become reality with the release of Craft Camera Tools™ for GCS3™, a software and hardware bundle developed by Craft Animations™ AB and Gamecaster® . published 10 months agoread more
JVC Joins Industry Leaders in CCTV Convergence Seminar at BICSI Conference in Orlando JVC Professional, in collaboration with Berk-Tek (a Nexans Company) and Network Video Technologies (NVT) will host a Pre-Conference seminar "Convergence to CCTV: The Path to IP" Seminar at BICSI on Monday, January 19, 2009 from 1:30 - 4:30 PM at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, FL. published 10 months agoread more
DAZ 3D Boosts Performance with Carrara 7.0 Updated Features Enhance All-in-one 3D Solution for Realistic Figure Posing, Animation, Modeling and Rendering As the demand for an efficient, feature-rich and cost-effective 3D toolset expands, DAZ 3D™ responds with the release of Carrara 7.0™ , the latest version of its popular all-in-one 3D modeling, animation and rendering solution. published 11 months agoread more
Get the CalDigit RAID Card for Only $349 for a Limited Time! For a limited time only CalDigit is offering the CalDigit RAID card for only $349. Don't miss your opportunity to take advantage of this once in a lifetime deal. Users are now able to get the 100% hardware RAID, high performance, CalDigit RAID Card for just $349. That’s an incredible savings of $200! published 11 months agoread more
Canon U.S.A. Introduces The REALiS WUX10 And The REALIS SX80 The REALiS WUX10 Projector Provides Image Display That Exceeds 1080 HDTV Resolution Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has again advanced the acclaimed REALiS Multimedia Projector line with the introduction of two new models that provide unprecedented performance and features along with cutting-edge technology. published 12 months agoread more
New HD Camera Guide Website Targets Professional Users HDCameraGuide.com Promotes 2/3-Inch HD Cameras and Related High-Quality Products to Production Professionals HD production professionals understand the power of video. Now there’s a unique website delivering video content that’s designed to keep HD professionals updated on higher-end cameras, lenses, and accessories. published 12 months agoread more
Zacuto Announces 9 Panasonic HPX170 Kits Transform Your HD Camera For Filmmaking With the release of the P2 HD Panasonic HPX170, ZACUTO announces 9 kits to transform your camera into a camera package for both use with the camera only or the camera in conjunction with a DOF (depth of field) adapter. published 1 year agoread more
Micronet Unveils MaxNAS™ Hybrid NAS/iSCSI SAN-Ready Solution For Small And Medium Businesses Company Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary with Launch of Hybrid NAS/iSCSI SAN-Ready Solution MicroNet Technology, a provider of storage solutions that small and medium businesses (SMBs) can rely on, today introduced its first unified NAS/iSCSI ipSAN-ready storage solution for the SMB market. The MicroNet MaxNAS™ combines best-in-class NAS file serving performance with iSCSI storage access for an easy-to-use, centralized repository capable of storing up to five terabytes of image, video, Word, Excel, PDF, database files and more. published 1 year agoread more
Panasonic To Ship Varicam 2700, Solid-State P2 HD Cinematography Camcorder With Master Quality Recording Available This Month, the VariCam 2700 P2 HD Camcorder Offers Filmic Imagery and Functionality with Full Resolution 10-Bit AVC-Intra Recording Panasonic announced today that its VariCam 2700 (model AJ-HPX2700) 2/3” P2 HD camcorder will be available later this month. Continuing the legacy of the VariCam HD Cinema camera, recognized worldwide as the industry’s premier digital cinematography camera, the VariCam 2700 delivers stunning film-like recordings with solid-state’s exceptional reliability and fast workflow to excel in today’s demanding production environments. published 1 year agoread more
DAZ 3D Introduces Michael 4, The Most Versatile and Accurate 3D Male Yet Renowned 3D Figure Offers Enhanced Photorealism and Improved Mapping, Morphs and Rigging; Registered DAZ 3D Users May Download Free of Charge Worthy of a double-take, the newest version of DAZ 3D's popular 3D male figure Michael 4 allows for final renderings that are nearly indistinguishable from photography. Derived from high-resolution real-life human photography and body scans which are combined with the fourth generation unimesh and improved rigging and body contours, Michael 4 offers the most realistic, versatile and anatomically accurate human male figure available for public use. published 1 year agoread more
Craft Animations Introduces New Era of Animation Tools for Mac Animation Tools for Users of Autodesk's Maya Automatically Control Motion Paths of Cars, Planes and Cameras; Reduce Production Times by 90 Percent Animating on the Mac has never been as fun, easy or fast since Craft Animations™ introduced Mac OSX Tiger and Leopard versions of its Craft Director Tools™ for users of Autodesk's Maya. published 1 year agoread more
Panavision Offers Phantom HD High-Speed Digital Camera Abel Cine Tech, Vision Research and Panavision Announce “Phantom HD” Camera Acquisition Panavision, the leading supplier of digital and film camera systems through its rental operations around the world, has announced an agreement with Abel Cine Tech and Vision Research for the acquisition of Phantom HD high-speed digital cameras. published 1 year agoread more
New MacBook Family Redefines Notebook Design Industry’s Greenest Notebooks Apple® today unveiled an all new MacBook® family that redefines notebook design, and at the same time dramatically lowers the entry price for advanced notebook features including all-metal enclosures and pro-performance notebook graphics by $700 to make them far more affordable. published 1 year agoread more
Ikegami Announces new Flash-based GF™ Series tapeless HD ENG system High Definition Technologies for Tapeless ENG, Multiformat CMOS Image Capture, Compact HD Acquisition, and Full-Resolution, Color-Accurate Monitoring Among Products Shown Ikegami, which introduced the industry’s first tapeless camcorder more than a decade ago, will display its revolutionary new Flash-based GF™ Series tapeless HD ENG system at the HD World Conference and Exhibition, in New York. published 1 year agoread more
New & Exciting Changes From CalDigit! CalDigit has been added new products, prices have dropped, and capacities have been increased. Also, the price list will come in a new format that is easier to read, and contains more information about each CalDigit product. published 1 year agoread more
"Fireproof", Theatrical Action Feature, Shot With Panasonic AJ-HDC27H Varicam Firefighting, Soul-Searching Drama Opens Fourth in Nationwide Box Office Fireproof, an action-packed love story about fighting fires and marital demons from Sherwood Pictures (Albany, GA), opened last weekend with little advance marketing and went on to earn $6.8 million and the number four slot at the box office. published 1 year agoread more
DAZ 3D and GoFigure Launch 'aniMate' Drag-and-Drop Animation Plug-in for DAZ Studio Easy-to-use Plug-in Further Refines DAZ Studio as One-stop 3D Art and Animation Solution Playing with blocks isn't just for kids anymore. The aniMate plug-in for DAZ Studio allows artists to animate 3D characters through drag-and-drop animation modules called aniBlocks, which seamlessly blend into any DAZ Studio project. published 1 year agoread more
Aerialexposures.Com Teams HDX900 And P2 Gear For Highflying Video Capture P2 Gear Provides the Versatility that Allows Leading Aerial Photographer Arnie Itzkowitz To Deliver Breathtaking Shots for Bravo, Discovery, MTV Et Al. Arnie Itzkowitz, owner of New Jersey-based AerialExposures.com and a longtime user of Panasonic production equipment, has recently paired his tape-based AJ-HDX900 multi-format DVCPRO HD camcorder with the solid-state AG-HPG10 P2 Gear portable P2 recorder to shoot sweeping video footage for such clients as Bravo, MTV, the Discovery and Travel Channels and WPIX-TV. published 1 year agoread more
RiDATA Celebrates National Pet Peeve Week Now Available at Amazon.com, the Ultra-Fast, Ultra-Large 32GB/233x Lightning CompactFlash Card Cures Lack of Size and Speed Annoyances Advanced Media, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of the popular Ridata brand of recordable DVD, flash media, electronic storage products, and digital accessories, is celebrating National Pet Peeve Week October 12 through 18. published 1 year agoread more
Focus Enhancements and JVC Professional Launch MR-HD100 Media Recorder for JVC ProHD Camcorders at IBC2008 Ultra-portable Media Recorder adds native file recording and ground-breaking ability to wirelessly tag media on the fly to JVC GY-HD200/201 and GY-HD251 Camcorders Focus Enhancements Inc. (NASDAQ: FCSE), a worldwide leader in media management and ultra wideband (UWB) wireless technology, today announced that it will unveil its ultra-portable MR-HD100 Media Recorder for JVC at IBC2008 at the Amsterdam RAI Centre (Stand 9.D41) from September 12-16. published 1 year agoread more
Sony Unveils First Full-Frame Alpha DSLR Model Sony is introducing its full-frame _ (alpha) DSLR-A900 camera, aimed at serious photo enthusiasts looking for traditional SLR performance with the added benefits of digital photography. published 1 year agoread more
Panavision Supports "Stand Up to Cancer" Event Star-Studded Promotional Campaign Shot by Renowned Director David Fincher, and DPs Bill Pope and Jeff Cronenweth Two star-studded productions supporting the “Stand Up To Cancer” national fundraising event, simultaneously broadcast on CBS, NBC and ABC last Friday(8/5), were created with the assistance of Panavision, Inc., which made Panavision’s Genesis® Digital Camera Systems available for both productions. published 1 year agoread more
Holophone® Introduces Portamic 5.1 To The European Market At IBC 2008 A Point and Shoot 5.1 Surround Recording at an Aggressive Price Point Holophone®, the leading manufacturer of surround microphones, is introducing the revolutionary PortaMic 5.1 camera-mountable surround microphone, an easy-to-use and cost-effective means of recording surround sound, to the European market at IBC 2008 (Stand 8.C10). published 1 year agoread more
Zacuto Announces Exclusive Dealer Of Letus35 Elite Pre-Order Now Available On Zacuto's Webstore ZACUTO USA, in cooperation with the Letus Corporation, announce the creation of the Letus35 Elite and Zacuto as the exclusive dealer of this new depth of field (DOF) adapter. published 1 year agoread more
DAZ 3D and NaturalPoint Unveil ARENA Real-Time Mocap Plug-in for DAZ Studio Renowned Optical Tracking Developer Offers Complete, Cost-effective Motion Capture Solution Utilizing DAZ 3D’s Free 3D Animation Software; Demonstration Available at SIGGRAPH Booth 733 DAZ 3D, a leading developer of professional-quality 3D software and models, and optical tracking technology developer, NaturalPoint today announced the ARENA plug-in for DAZ Studio, an easy-to-use and cost-effective complete motion capture solution. published 1 year agoread more
TapeOnline Offers Rip-Ties to Manage Messy Cables TapeOnline, an online leader of blank recording media and accessories, adds Rip-Tie cable ties to their online store. Rip-Tie cable ties are used to organize cords and cables. TapeOnline, an authorized dealer of blank recording media and accessories including blank DVDs, Mini DV tape, gaffers tape, jewel cases, and much more now offers Rip-Tie cable ties. published 1 year agoread more
Announcing the New 32GB, 64GB and 128GB Ridata Ultra-S Plus MLC SSD Featuring Lower Cost and Large Capacities - Drives Offer A Fast Read Speed of Up to 128 MB/per sec and Write Speed Up to 80 MB/per sec Advanced Media, Inc., is a manufacturer and marketer of the popular Ridata brand of recordable CD and DVD media, electronic storage products, and digital media accessories. published 1 year agoread more
NewTek Now Shipping LiveControl™ Switching Surface for TriCaster™ and VT[5]™ LiveControl mixes multiple sources for improved live production NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the immediate availability of LiveControl™ LC-11 optional switching surface for TriCaster™ portable live production studio and VT[5]™ Integrated Production Suite. published 1 year agoread more
Expand Your TriCaster Capabilities: NewTek Now Shipping Major Software Upgrade NewTek TriCaster™ upgrade includes MPEG-2 live recording, Adobe® Flash® streaming and virtual sets for additional TriCaster models NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that the NewTek TriCaster™ Software Upgrade 2.0 is shipping to customers beginning today. Included in the upgrade for the award-winning TriCaster family is MPEG-2 recording during live shows, which allows files to be used on any editing system. published 1 year agoread more
Sonnet Exposes Mac® Pro Computers’ Hidden SATA Interface eSATA Extender Cable Enables Users to Connect External Drives to Logic Board Connectors Sonnet Technologies, a leader in upgrades and useful accessories for Apple® Mac desktop and notebook computers, announces the immediate availability of the eSATA Extender Cable for Mac Pro computers. published 1 year agoread more
Canon U.S.A. Introduces The REALiS WUX10 And The REALiS SX80 The REALiS WUX10 Projector Provides Image Display That Exceeds 1080 HDTV Resolution; The REALiS SX80 Projector Is A feature Packed High-Resolution SXGA+ Projector With USB/Pictbridge Connectivity for "PC-Free" Presentations Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has again advanced the acclaimed REALiS Multimedia Projector line with the introduction of two new models that provide unprecedented performance and features along with cutting-edge technology. published 1 year agoread more
