The IDX Wevi Cam Wave CW-5HD Video Transmission System offers a versatile solution for video playback on mobile and remote shoots. With an integrated V-Mount, the lightweight Wevi transmitter mounts directly to the camera and accepts Anton Bauer batteries. Automatically differentiating between HD-SDI and SD-SDI signals, the Wevi Wireless Video System is capable of transmitting a standard definition or high definition signal up to 150 feet. Employing 2-channel embedded audio, the Wevi High Definition System also ensures audio/video synchro …
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ARRI Alexa Showcased at CSC Florida
ARRI CSC Florida opened their doors to unveil the new ARRI Alexa this past weekend. This great event showcased the stunning engineering and versatility of ARRI’s latest addition to the film and video market. Garnering the attention of South Florida’s seasoned film industry professionals, many experienced camera assistants and directors of photography came out to catch a glimpse of the Alexa at work. Veteran first assistants Andy Fischer and Steve Ciffone, along with luminaries like Bart Tau (DP), were among the crowd.
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Zeiss ZE DSLR Lens Set
As DSLR cameras like the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon 7D have gained popularity there has been an influx of available DSLR accessories. With DSLR gear flooding the scene we’ve seen the emergence of everything from the Redrock DSLR Cinema Bundle to the Hoodman Hoodloupe Viewfinder to the Marshall V-LCD70P HDMI monitor.
In recent history, Zeiss entered the DSLR ring with their spectacular set of EF mount (Canon compatible) lenses. With a solid metal design (no plastic) and no need for a Canon adapter, the Zeiss ZE series promises ease of …
Marshall 7″ V-LCD70P-HDMI Monitor (5D/7D Compatible)
DSLR camera design, as evidenced by the Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 7D, favors the inclusion of HDMI ports for video playback. Marshall’s 7” V-LCD70P-HDMI monitor takes full advantage of this design.
At only 1.3 pounds, this monitor greatly improves the functionality of a DSLR rig. Easily attachable to an articulated arm, the Marshall V-LCD70P can be seamlessly integrated into a DSLR setup. Packed with features (peaking filter, RGB gain and bias control, adjustable backlight, false color filter, 4-pin XLR power jack) the LCD70P offers …
The New ARRI ALEXA
ARRI’s newest digital camera, the ALEXA, is set to roll out this summer on a limited run. Featured prominently at this year’s NAB Convention in Las Vegas, the ARRI ALEXA is already being touted as the next evolution in digital cinema.
Utilizing their experience as industry leaders in film camera production, ARRI’s latest effort aims at maintaining this reputation on the digital front. With an ARRI-made Super 35 format sensor, the ALEXA can shoot 1080P direct to the camera.
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The Redrock DSLR Cinema Bundle
The Redrock DSLR Cinema Bundle enables cinema-style shooting with cameras that are otherwise limited due to size and design. DSLR cameras such as the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon 7D boast a number of benefits (excellent image quality, low light shooting, etc) but are less than ideal for handheld shooting. The Redrock DSLR rig solves this problem.
The Redrock Cinema Bundle features a protective and stabilizing microSupport cage built from carbon fiber rods (easily disassembled for storage). A padded shoulder mount, including front han …
The Steadicam Pilot
For decades, filmmaking and massive budgets have been wed to one another. With the invention and evolution of digital video, the floodgates of quality, yet low cost production have opened. Emerging from the waves of this revolution is the Steadicam Pilot, a newly accessible and functional version of the device that has been beyond the reach of low budget cinema for so long.
[caption id="attachment_187" align="alignleft" width="180"] Mike McGowan SOC loves the Steadicam Pilot: “It performs like a much larger, more expensive sled. If I were …
The Cineflex V14 HD Camera System
The Cineflex V14 HD camera system has taken aerial cinematography to the next level. Equipped with a technologically advanced gimbal, the Cineflex V14 HD system uses sensors to recognize vibrations and immediately correct the camera accordingly. This is a vast improvement upon previous gyro gimbal systems that relied on a system of spinning (and sometimes unstable) wheels to capture smooth images. At about 65 pounds and a mere 14.5 inches wide, this gimbal also allows for more versatile shooting. Uniquely, the Cineflex V14 Turret can be u …
Digital Hollywood
In recent history, several of Hollywood’s most prominent directors have begun to favor digital cinematography. For nearly a decade, Michael Mann has been at the forefront of this filmmaking revolution.
Mann, quoted as saying “the future is digital, without a doubt,” has favored digital video cameras such as the Viper FilmStream and Sony CineAlta HD in the production of his most recent films. Mann shot around 50 percent of 2004’s “Collateral” in HD after considering the results of low light footage shot with high-end digital came …
Florida Film Incentives
With budget cuts over the past five years, Florida film tax incentives have taken a hit. After a reduction from $25 million available in 2007 down to $5 million in 2008 then up again to $10.8 million this year, visiting productions to the Sunshine State have varied in volume and become increasingly scarce. As other states have pushed to get in on the $60 billion U.S. film industry, Florida now more than ever needs to reclaim its title as a film production heavyweight.
Florida’s Office of Film & Entertainment (Tallahassee, FL) pro …