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In Review: Panasonic AG-AF100
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Apr 28, 2011
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The first-gen release of this unique camcorder offers some great attributes, but suffers a few frustrations as well.By Jay HolbenOne of the more anticipated new cameras this year, the Panasonic
AG-AF100 is a Micro
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In Review: Sony Sound Forge Pro 10
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Apr 06, 2011
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This update offers greatly expanded capabilities.By Geoff PoisterSony Creative Software's Sound Forge Pro 10 is the most recent upgrade of the venerable Sound Forge audio editing software that has existed for more than a decade.
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CalDigit Brings USB 3.0 to the Mac
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By Oliver Peters Mar 03, 2011
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CalDigit has a established a reputation as a supplier of high-quality, high-performance RAID arrays that are ideally suited for editing HD video footage. Now CalDigit has moved into the space dominated by LaCie,
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In Review: Petrol PC102 Deca U-Bag
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Feb 25, 2011
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By Jay HolbenA bag is a bag. A case is a case. Is there any case when a bag or a case is more than a bag or a case? Yes! In this case, Petrol Bags does it again and creates a carrying device that exceeds all necessary
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In Review: Beachtek DXA-SLR Adapter
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Feb 03, 2011
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Solving the DSLR audio issue.By Carl MrozekIt’s a well-known fact in the pro video world, that DSLRs are not particularly suited for pro-grade audio recording. For starters, they have only one mic input, a 1 8”
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In Review: Boris Continuum Complete 7 AE
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Jan 28, 2011
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Boris brings new filter options and speed to Adobe’s mainstay.By Michael HanishOne of the largest and most extensive collections of plug-ins for motion graphics work has to be Boris Continuum Complete 7. It’s now
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In Review: Rode NTG-2 Shotgun Mic
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Jan 28, 2011
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An excellent audio upgrade for your DSLR.By Carl MrozekWhile HD-capable DSLRs offer phenomenal video quality in a compact package at an affordable price, audio recording is somewhat of a challenge and remains the
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In Review: Zeiss ZF SLR Lenses
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Jan 20, 2011
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I recently wrote a DV101 column on HDSLR accessories and mentioned the Carl Zeiss SLR Lenses. I had a chance to work with the Distagon T* and Planar T* lenses with the ZE mount option for Canon EF bayonet cameras,
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In Review: Optefex Streak Filters
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Jan 13, 2011
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These effects filters will add unique atmosphere to your images. By Jay HolbenIn a dark alley, filled with steam from the city’s underground world, our hero slowly approaches the corner, dreading his peek into the
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In Review: Sony PMW-500
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Dec 22, 2010
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This exemplary new camcorder defies trends while serving established users.By Ned SoltzSony recently introduced the PMW-500 XDCAM HD422 2 3” CCD shoulder-mount camera. But, why, you might ask, would any manufacturer
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In Review: Cam Caddie Scorpion
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Dec 22, 2010
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An insect-like camera stabilizer that delivers interesting angles.By Stanley MandersSchneider Optics is the distributor of the Cam Caddie, a simple, inexpensive, stabilizing handle and accessory holder system
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In Review: OConnor O-Grips
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Nov 19, 2010
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These new pro handgrips offer exceptional control over heavy cameras.By Stanley MandersFeaturing a thick skin of rubber covering an articulated armature of machined stainless steel, the OConnor O-Grips, introduced
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In Review: Frezzi DSLR-1 Dimmer Light Kit and Support
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Oct 29, 2010
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By Carl MrozekEven though they are generally more light-sensitive than most video cameras, DSLRs do require portable lighting, whether it’s simply for highlighting a face, head and shoulders, or for lighting a small
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In Review: Singular Software PluralEyes
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Oct 15, 2010
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Getting in sync is a snap.By J.R. BookwalterThere’s no doubt that Apple granted many a wish when they added the multiclip function to Final Cut Pro — particularly the wishes of video producers who make their living
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In Review: Libec RT30B-RH25 Tripod
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Oct 15, 2010
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This lightweight rig provided sole support in bush country.By Steve MitchellI’m 20-year veteran of travel and adventure programming and received a chance at an assignment I’d been wanting for a long time. This was
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