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F&V K4000S Bi-Color LED Studio Panel Light:
F&V have announced the K4000 LED, a lightweight and portable studio solution, integrating newest technology in synchronous lighting, expandability, and power LEDs. The perfect mobile studio lighting solution. K4000S Bi-Color Studio Panel sports 400 pure color power LEDs, offering 2490 Lux @ 1 meter in a self-contained 1′x1′ unit. Carefully selected LEDs are put through [...]
Genustech Compact Matte Box on Sale for Limited Time:
Well with a title like “The Worlds Best Selling Compact Matte Box” the Genustech GWMC Wide Angle Matte Box must be OK to have that appellation, and having one in your kit just got a little easier thanks to a the lower starting price point of just $299. The Genus Matte Box Basic Kit comes [...]
New VIV Matte Box Kits From Bright Tangerine:
Spotted this over on the Bright Tangerine website, they now offer two VIV 5″ matte box Kits. A powerful combination of our patent pending Stack Cassette Technology with the option to rod mount or clamp on. Viv 5 has an incredible field of view suitable for just about any lens. Although you can choose any [...]
Swag Grab Bag Genustech Eclipse ND Fader Filter Giveaway:
You have to be in it to win it! We have a nice little giveaway for you thanks to our good friends at Genustech. Enter the Cinescopophilia Swag Grab Bag Giveaway for your chance to win a brand spanking new Genustech Eclipse ND Fader Filter for your camera. Click away below and give Genustech a [...]
LockCircle Professional LockPort USB Port Saver:
Press release from LockCircle announcing their new Professional LockPort USB Port Saver is out and ready to go: Professional LockPort USB Port Saver Highlights: Two different models for Canon 5D mark 2 and Mark 3. Saves the “expensive to repair” mini USB port on your 5D cameras. Full-Size USB output allows you to use stronger [...]
Move Over H.265 Google Has The VP9 Open Video Codec and It Is Open Source:
Look at your video. Now back to VP9. Now back at your video. Now back to VP9. Sadly, your video isn’t 50% faster. Google’s championed open source VP9 codec aims to rip your current video a new one by speeding things up by a minimum of 50%. You may recall HEVC or H.265 would like [...]
DEFY Gimbal Camera Rig News From Relentless:
So we were contacted by the guys behind that Relentless brushless gimbal camera rig and they told us it now has a new name called DEFY. Plus they have plenty of update info for all you eager beavers out there that want a cost effective brushless gimbal camera rig…. Read on: With the DEFY gimbal [...]
Think Tank Photo Releases Logistics Manager 30 Large Capacity Rolling Camera Bag:
Think Tank Photo have announced the release of a new version of its popular large capacity rolling camera bag, the Logistics Manager 30. The rolling case’s endless interior layout options adapt to numerous equipment combinations and help manage all of the logistics of transporting and using a lot of gear while on location. Its roomy [...]
ProDRENALIN from proDAD Turns Your GoPro Vision Up To 11:
ProDRENALIN from proDAD turns your GoPro vision up to 11, or any other action camera. It removes fisheye and perspective distortion, stabilizes the video, corrects rolling-shutter distortion, rotates the video, reduces noise and much more. It is a complete solution for making your raw action/sports videos better. The optimized video can be rendered in industry [...]
That Nyrius Digital Wireless HDMI Transmitter & Receiver is Now Cheaper:
A little birdy told me that Nyrius Aries Prime system we talked about HERE, is now just $169.99 and the Aries Pro is going for $249.99. ARIES Prime Digital Wireless HDMI transmitter & receiver tech specs: Wireless Technology: GigaXtreme Technology System Requirements: Any system containing an HDMI port (Display Port cable not included) Ports and [...]
LED Light Meter MK350 Spectrometer Now at ikan:
Right so ikan are now sellers of the LED light meter MK350 Spectrometer from UPRTek. The UPRtek MK350 Spectrometer is a compact, lightweight illuminance spectroradiometer which can be used without a computer for evaluation of next- generation lamps such as LED, OLED and EL illumination, as well as, conventional architectural and stage/ studio lighting, even [...]
New Prices and Compressed Codecs Now Included with Odyssey7 & 7Q Monitors:
Convergent Design have made some significant changes to its Odyssey monitor series lineup introduced at NAB 2013 and now announce the full pricing for the Odyssey7 and Odyssey7Q monitors. Most notably, DNxHD and any future supported compressed codecs (up to 1080p60 422) will now be included at no additional cost in the base price of [...]
Canon Video Camera X–Series-Look Picture Profile For EOS DSLR Cameras:
Canon have announced the release of a new in-camera Picture Style pre-set called Video Camera X–series-look for its range of EOS DSLRs. Created following direct feedback from video enthusiasts, the new Picture Style, Video Camera X–series-look, enables users to capture EOS Movie footage with lower contrast levels, allowing for easier colour grading during post production [...]
Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Lens with Internal 1.4x Extender Just $11,799:
The newly announced Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM lens with internal 1.4x extender will set you back just $11,799.00. Here are some specs on that Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Lens with Internal 1.4x Extender. High-Performance Telephoto Zoom Lens Canon EF Mount Aperture Range f/4-32 Built-in 1.4x Extender Three-Mode Optical Image Stabilization Ring [...]
Glidetrack Carbon Crane GT-CC:
Glidetrack have dropped the Carbon Crane GT-CC which is billed as perfect for use with DSLR and small prosumer cameras. The Glidetrack GT-CC can be counter balanced with a 2.5kg dumbbell weight (based on Canon 600d w.18-200mm lens). Expect to pay around $380 for the Glidetrack GT-CC. The crane comes complete with a protective storage [...]
Nacelle Camera Jib Slider from MYT Works:
Here we have the MYT Works prototype convertible Nacelle Camera Jib Slider system shown at NAB 2013. The Nacelle can function as an ordinary camera slider, and in fact it runs on the same patent-pending bearings that we use on our popular Glide line systems. However, its primary use is as a jib, with a [...]
Nikon Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack Recall:
Nikon has issued a voluntary recall of certain lot numbers of its Nikon Model EN-EL15 rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs. The battery pack can experience a short circuit causing it to overheat and possibly causing the outside casing to become deformed, posing a potential hazard to consumers. There have only been seven (7) confirmed reports of [...]
Eleven Minutes and Fifty Seconds With RED Ted Schilowitz:
Curt Pair and Band Pro recently caught up with Red co-founder Ted Schilowitz and he shared some insight into the latest offerings from Red Digital Cinema at NAB 2013. Red Digital Cinema are leaders in the production world. They started their career at NAB, some seven years ago in a little tent. Many laughed at [...]
First HEVC Encoder for 8K Super Hi-Vision From NHK and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation:
NHK and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation have jointly developed the world’s first HEVC*1 encoder for 8K ultra HDTV “Super Hi-Vision” (hereinafter referred to as “SHV”). SHV is the broadcasting medium of the near future. It makes viewers feel like they are really at the heart of the action, with 16 times the number of HD pixels [...]
New Fill-Lite LED Lights Launching at Cine Gear Expo 2013:
The official launch of Oregon-based LED light manufacturer Fill-Lite will take place at the upcoming Cine Gear Expo in Los Angeles on May 31, 2013. Band Pro Film & Digital, Inc. has partnered with Fill-Light as a premiere North American reseller of the entire Fill-Lite line. Cinematographer, inventor, and Fill-Lite President Owen Stephens, SOC created [...]
Kessler Parallax Value Adds Movement:
Did you see the Kessler Parallax system is adding movement to your Cineslider, Traveller, standard length Pocket Dolly v2.0 BASIC, Pocket Dolly v2.0, Stealth and Philip Bloom Pocket Dolly. The Kesller Parallax provides automatic panning and fixed-point shooting capabilities to the Kessler line of sliders. Previously only capable with motorized panning devices, Kessler Parallax accomplishes [...]
Petrol Bags Rain Cover For The Canon EOS C100 Camera:
Petrol Bags introduces a new transparent Rain Cover to provide waterproof protection for the Canon EOS C100 camera. Specially fashioned to fit over the C100, even while the flip out screen is open, the cover allows for fast and easy setup, while keeping all camera controls fully accessible. This all-weather accessory is constructed of transparent [...]
DSLR Editing Overview and Workflow Basics in Adobe Premiere Pro CC:
Adobe’s Jason Levine brings us up to date in a 3 part video overview on the new features and workflow basics that are available with the new Adobe Premiere Pro CC. Jason walks us through the basics of importing footage from your DSLR directly into Adobe Premiere Pro, selecting clips, setting In/Out points, and building [...]
Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Premiere Pro CC Overview for Video Professionals:
From script to screen and beyond is the catch cry tag that runs with the Adobe Creative Cloud. Jason Levine quickly showcases many of the tools in Adobe’s Creative Cloud, including Adobe Premiere Pro CC, After Effects CC, SpeedGrade CC, Prelude CC, Story CC Plus, and Adobe Audition CC. Adobe Creative Cloud Overview for Video [...]
Adobe SpeedGrade Creative Cloud Overview:
Adobe’s Patrick Palmer Senior Project Manager for Finishing gives us a rundown on what is new in Adobe SpeedGrade CC. We’ve got some exciting updates to the user interface which now will look much more familiar to Premiere Pro users. That includes an all new media browser and a new look manager as well as [...]
