Flash cards for video production are an essential part of the production workflow. But how many videographers understand these vital storage components and care for them properly? This is a guide to treating video flash memory properly.
Batteries are the lifeblood of cameras and other remote gear. To achieve their best performance and a long life, like humans, they need exercise.
Most of us don’t think about cases for equipment until something valuable is broken. Then, faced with what can be a significant financial loss, we think about protecting gear — both while traveling and using it on location. Surprisingly, choosing the right equipment cases can be a complex challenge.
The C300 has undergone a complete revamp in the newest version, the EOS C300 Mark II. At first sight the Mark II looks just like the original C300, but looks can be deceiving. It’s really a completely new camera. When Canon launched the Cinema EOS range, the first model was the C300. It recorded 50 Mb/s 8-bit HD MPEG-2 to CF cards. It had an new form factor than meant is was ideal for handheld, run-and-gun operation. The 300 was followed by the higher performance C500, but an external recorder was needed to gain full advantage of high bit rate 2K and 4K recording, with the CF card still limiting on-board recording. The line-up was joined with the entry-level C100, which records AVCHD to SD cards.
Shotgun microphones have long been the staples of live recording. In the 1970s and 80s, virtually all professional shotguns used for location sound were “true” condensers costing over $1,000. Now, a new breed of electret condenser shotguns have appeared. Many wonder, what are the differences and how much does it matter?
The FAA just released its long-awaited rules for legally operating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for both commercial and personal use. While there are restrictions, some are applauding that the FAA’s decision to drop a requirement for a pilot’s license, requiring instead a test-based special certificate.
Virtual Reality may be one of most hyped trends of 2016, but in the real world many players from a wide range of industries are now furiously working to make VR a media format for the future. But so far — with the technology’s strong support — all of the efforts add up to a big experiment.
Laws are different in different countries and I can’t possibly know all the legislation, so what I have to say here should not be taken as a final word on anything. The purpose of this article is to alert the reader to what he or she will need to find out before operating a drone.
