Tag: Rental

The Sanken CUB-01 Mini Cardioid Boundary Microphone

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The Sanken Mini Cardioid Boundary Mic is a huge step forward for audio devices of its kind.  Extremely small and inconspicuous, the CUB-01 can easily be concealed within a set, incorporated into the sound engineering of a broadcast news station, and much more.

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At a mere 45-gram weight, this boundary mic is more versatile than its predecessors.  This allows for placement in a broad range of areas – all you need is some double stick tape and the possibil …

The Cineflex V14 HD Camera System

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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

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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

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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 …

Shallow Focus Tips For DV Cameras

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Many people think achieving a shallow depth of field on DV formats (especially Mini DV formats with smaller 1/4 inch CCDs) is virtually impossible. Although it can be difficult, it is not impossible.

[caption id="attachment_86" align="alignnone" width="600"] Shallow depth of field can be achieved with a little patience on small DV cameras.[/caption]

Here are some tips for achieving that Hollywood style narrow depth of field effect. First, make sure your subject is placed as far away from the background as possible, this will make throwing the …

AJ-HD1400: Small Package, Big Output.

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The Panasonic AJ-HD-1400 is an invaluable solution for HD production. The AJ-HD-1400 records at 100 Mbps with 4:2:2 color sampling and intra-frame compression in multiple U.S. and worldwide Formats.

[caption id="attachment_69" align="alignnone" width="300"] The Panasonic AJ-HD1400 DVCPro HD Recorder/Player.[/caption]
The Multi-format HD/SD system records in 1080/59.94p, 1080/50i, 720/60p, 720/59.94p and 720/50p. The AJ-HD-1400 provides a new D-Sub 15-pin encoder remote control terminal. (component 1080/50i, 720/60p, 720/59.94p and 720/50p. Th …

Kino Diva – Built For Speed

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Originally introduced as a portable dimming Kino Flo for videographers, the Diva-Lite has blossomed into an everyman’s soft light for lighting news studios, feature films, television productions and professional still photo shoots.

[caption id="attachment_63" align="alignnone" width="300"] The Kino Flo Diva-Lite 400[/caption]

The latest Diva-Lite 400 cool light boasts Kino Flo’s trademark modular fixture designs with full-range dimming, switching and remote control features.

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Motorola CP200 Walkie Talkies

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[caption id="attachment_48" align="alignnone" width="400"] The Rugged Motorola CP200 Walkie Talkie[/caption]

According to Motorola, the CP200 is the best selling walkie talkie in America. At Moving Picture, we specialize in renting walkie talkies to the film and television business, but have also found success in providing two-way communications in other industries such as schools, events and factories. Anywhere a reliable, long-lasting method of communication is helpful, the Motorola CP200 is an easy choice. What are the features that make th …

Kino Flo 4-Foot 4-Bank, a lighting must-have!

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As a rental house it is important to offer the highest quality industry standard equipment on the market. One such industry standard is the soft light, and Moving Picture carries the best in the business – Kino Flo.

[caption id="attachment_27" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kino Flo 4Foot 4Bank Soft Light with Selectable Ballast[/caption]
It’s hard to imagine making a block-buster movie, commercial, music video or a small independent feature without seeing Kino Flos on the lighting list. Kino Flo has found a home among generations of film …

HD Workhorse: The Panasonic HDX-900

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The Panasonic AJ-HDX900 (2/3” 3-CCD, 16:9, 1080i/720p, DVCPRO HD) has quickly become THE requested HD rental camera for digital cinematography, cable and television production in any format, sports and events, globetrotting documentarians and feature crews.

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The full size ENG-style body is a workhorse of the HD world, keeping the traditional physical appearance and button placement of the camera’s predecessors. Compatibility with all manufacturers 2/3” …