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Mike Germond, Orlando Steadicam, specializes in obtaining unique camera shots.

Capturing Unique College Football Shots February 17th 2015 - 08:52 AM

Mike Germond, owner and operator of Orlando Steadicam, specializes in stabilized camera shots for major sporting events, commercials, films, and concerts. He says the shots begin with reliable batteries.

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LED lighting offers video applications many advantages. Before selecting a solution, do your homework on the technology.

How to Buy an LED Video Light February 9th 2015 - 01:51 PM

Shopping for LED video lights can be a daunting affair, with literally hundreds of models from dozens of manufacturers at every price point. What is the difference and how can a non-expert tell which ones work well and which ones don’t?

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Super Bowl 15 - A Technological Feat of Super Proportions February 6th 2015 - 01:00 PM

What broadcast engineer, video or audio technician or camera person hasn’t wanted to work the Super Bowl? Being part of the broadcast team for the most high-profile event in U.S. television is considered by many to be a career-crowning achievement. For those who do work the Super Bowl, it may be just another weekend football game—albeit one with an intensity that is off the chart!

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End-To-End UHD Tested In LA February 3rd 2015 - 11:30 AM

Intelsat and its partners demonstrate the readiness of 4K UHDTV technology for satellite delivery

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R&D, 3GPP and the FCC February 2nd 2015 - 01:00 PM

LTE and broadband are being redefined by R&D, 3GPP and the FCC.

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AntonBauer Digital Battery 90 family

Cars and Airplanes Drive Latest Lithium-Ion Video Battery Technology January 28th 2015 - 07:00 PM

What do the Boeing 787 Dreamliner jet aircraft and Tesla Motors electric car have in common with advanced video battery technology? A lot actually, since both manufacturers are driving the latest in lithium-ion battery technology used in digital video cameras and other production gear.

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NEP will use multiple  trucks at the Super Bowl. Shown here is the company

NEP Carries Super Bowl Responsibility Over The Line January 26th 2015 - 08:10 AM

There are select sports which attract an audience far beyond that of the immediate game or fan base. The Super Bowl is one such event. And all things being equal, it is on track to exceed last year’s record 111.5 million viewers to become the most viewed telecast not only of 2015 but of all time in the US.

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Drone sales are expected to top $1bn by 2018 according to the Consumer Electronics Association

Why Octocopters are better than Quadcopters January 17th 2015 - 04:10 PM

What is the point of having eight motors/propellers when wouldn’t four be more efficient? The simple answer is yes. On paper, a quadcopter (a craft with four motors and propellers) is more efficient than an octocopter (a craft with eight). The added motors mean more energy sucked out of already limited battery lives, and the larger footprint makes it harder to transport. Despite the drawbacks, there are several reasons why the octocopter is the professional and commercial industry standard.

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