product reviews
Philip Bloom Looks at Panasonic’s HPX-301e
Philip Bloom (http://philipbloom.co.uk/), a UK based cameraman, has put together an amazing video review of the NEW Panasonic HPX-301e (basically the European version of the HPX-300 being discussed on the b-roll.net FORUM). Take a look at the great images and honest review of the newest camera from Panasonic. Review of Read More →
Kleer DigiFi Opera Wireless Earbuds
Contributed by: Brian Young, Miami Beach, http://flacaproductions.com I took the plunge and bought a set of Kleer DigiFi Opera Wireless Earbuds recently and i think they’re really great. I used them yesterday on an all-day, network news, run-n-gun shoot (7 tapes off the shoulder, multiple locations, multiple vehicles, a quick Read More →
REVIEW| A Look at the D-Pro Xtender
Even though I may appear to be a huge gadget-hound, I’m very much a minimalist when it comes to the typical shoot. Remembering my days of shooting with a 3/4 deck on one shoulder, a camera on the other, and a 15 pound “bat utility belt” around my waist – Read More →
How to Setup, Light, & Shoot Great Looking Interviews
From: Kevin Johnson Training DVD 60 minutes Retail: $40.00 vortexmedia.com You can’t teach an old dog new tricks… or so they say. Even though career wise, I’m not an “old dog” (more like a mid-life crisis dog), I’ve been doing this enough that I feel like I have my bag Read More →
Cineflex Hi-Def Gyro Stabilized Camera
From: Lynn French In Phoenix, we have “Car Chase Tuesday” and “Thunderstorm Thursday”. For some reason, the crazies go carjacking on Tuesdays and lead police and the gaggle of TV news helicopters on low speed pursuits through residential areas. On Thursdays we get fast moving weather events that arrive with Read More →
Final Cut Pro 3
From: Kim Fatica Apple’s third generation non-linear edit platform has gone from a novel curiosity to heavyweight contender in just two short years. Even the very first version of Final Cut Pro was an impressive freshman effort, but many thought Apple’s headfirst dive into serious post-production waters would bellyflop. Upgrades Read More →
bagpod
From: Andy Grossman Too mobile for a tripod? Steadybag not quite what you need? Try bagpod, the lightweight support for extended hand-held situations. This is a must-have for sports shooters. The padding is soft like buttah! Ryan Hunter, developer of bagpod, reccommends the support be tucked under the armpit. The Read More →