Today
Latest PR Releases sent to Australian Videocamera
I get many, many press releases. Some are worth detailing in full in their own article, but a lot more are worth a glance and that is about it. However. I do realise they could […]
News
Accessories
DIY Sun Shades for Small Camera Monitors
Reader Daryl Cross sent us in this tip. I am sure it could also be modified to suit phone screens when drone flying … Thought you might find this interesting. Was trying to find articles […]
Accessories
Full Review: DJI Mini 2 Drone
If the number of people asking me daily about buying a drone is an indication, these are a hot ticket right now. Whether a drone is “new” iPhone or iPad (“I simply must have one”) […]
Action
Everest VR: Journey to the Top of the World
Blackmagic Design today announced that the stunning new 8K 3D documentary “Everest VR: Journey to the Top of the World,” produced by Facebook’s Oculus, was edited, graded and stitched with DaVinci Resolve Studio and Fusion […]
Editorial
These are difficult times. For the arts / entertainment industries, here is a possible antidote. Just an idea … it may just help…
I am not to proud to admit that the current “situation” has me a tad jumpy. Oh I am not concerned about actually getting the BeerVirus, I am more concerned about two other things that […]
Today
Introduction: Cinema 4D 3D modelling, CGI, animation software
by Denby Smith Denby Smith is an experienced modeller, animator and film maker. Over the following months, he will be bringing a comprehensive tutorial on using Cinema 4D from German company Maxon in easy-to-follow lessons […]
Camcorders
Is the new iPhone 11 camera TRULY “Pro Level” as Apple says? Let’s see…
Earlier this week I sent an email to all the major smartphone manufacturers. In it I mentioned that as vendors these days flog their phones based on the video / photographic credentials as much as […]
Editorial
Survey: Would You Like Again To See a Printed Version of Australian Videocamera?
After much soul searching and market research, I have decided there is a legitimate option to again produce a properly paper printed edition of Australian Videocamera magazine. This would not be a regular monthly edition […]
Action
Review: Sony Cybershot DSC-RX0 Mk II
For well over 18 months now I have waxed lyrical about Sony’s fabulous little Cybershot DSC-RX0 camcorder. When people see it for the first time, it is often mistaken for a GoPro or other “Action […]
Action
Move over beloved Sony DSC RX0, here is the RX0 Mark II. It’s even better!
But Sony today introduced the RX0 II (model DSC-RX0M2). The new model builds upon the waterproof/dustproof2, shockproof[vii], crushproof[viii] and ultra-compact qualities of the original RX0 […]
Competitions
Welcome to the NEW FV^VR and Australian Videocamera.
From February, instead of there only being one e-magazine, FV^VR / Australian Videocamera is now being split into 4 discreet editions, each smaller in size but aimed specifically at a particular market interest. This means […]
Camcorders
EXCLUSIVE: Review VUZE XR VR 180/360 4K / 5.7K Camera
On occasion, we are lucky enough to get a scoop on a new product – in Australia at least. And we have one right now as we believe we have the first of the new […]
Editorial
FV^VR and Australian Videocamera’s Best of 2018 (Software)
Earlier this week we gave you our choices of the best hardware for 2018. Here now are our software choices. We’d love to hear your opinion(s), so please feel free to comment at the bottom! […]
News
Mocha. It works in AE, Vegas, Resolve etc. But what IS it and why would you use it? Here’s why…
A brief overview and explanation of the Planar Tracking technology that drives mocha software from Imagineer Systems. mocha is award winning tracking software built upon a renowned Planar Tracking image engine. mocha follows “pixel patterns” […]
News
NewBlue Announces Revolutionary Broadcast Graphics Solution: Titler Live 4
NewBlue, Inc. today released a new version of its on-air graphics solution, Titler Live 4, offering professional broadcast quality graphics and streamlined live production workflows at a fraction of the cost of competing systems. Titler […]
Accessories
The Trip To Exmouth – Part 3 – How Do Grey Nomads and Cameras Fit In To This?
On the recent Exmouth trip (with which the video etc is still an ongoing project – a crashed computer will do that to you), one thing we noticed, usually about every 5 mins while on […]
Competitions
EQUILATERAL is coming…
The prize list is starting to grow! Most video competitions rely on you submitting a video of some description, but EQUILATERAL wants to also let the unsung heroes be a part of the fun, with […]
Drones
Inventive Use of a Drone
Photographer Reuben Wu has taken rocky pinnacles and to loftier visual heights – by adding halos to their craggy heads. Part of his Lux Noctis project, that lights rocky landscapes at night, these recent images add a unique creative […]
Camcorders
A Bit of Time Spent Tweaking Can Yield Wonders
With a little bit of extra work, what starts out life as a pretty ordinary video can be turned into something a little special. The average person with a GoPro for example, probably doesn’t have […]
News
ARRI launches large-format camera system
A complete new system: ALEXA LF camera, ARRI Signature Prime lenses, and LPL lens mount. Intimate and emotionally engaging images with an immersive, three-dimensional feel, pulling the viewer in. Compatible with existing lenses, accessories, and […]
Broadcast
John Seale AM ACS ASC uses FUJINON Premista 19-45mm lens on new George Miller film
Rarely would a camera lens generate so much buzz, but such is the case with the new FUJINON Premista 19-45mm wide-angle zoom lens. One of only two in the world at the time, it was recently used […]
The Editing Suite
Adobe Updates to Creative Cloud Apps
Today, Adobe announced updates across Creative Cloud apps, including Fresco, Substance 3D Collection and Mixamo, Premiere Pro, After Effects and Character Animator. These updates help streamline creatives’ workflows and launches brand new integrations with popular […]
Broadcast
NewBlue Uses Blackmagic Design APIs to Create New Capabilities for ATEM Switchers
Many video editors will be familiar with NewBlue products, especially their video titling plugin. Well Blackmagic Design today announced that NewBlue is using its line of ATEM production switchers and DeckLink capture and playback devices […]
Business
So You Want to (Legally) Add Copyright Music to a Film. Here’s the Right Way to Do It.
Many people who are into filmaking in all its possible variances – short films, doccos, news, feature length movies or simply just for fun – want to at some point add copyrighted music. It might […]
Accessories
How secure is your studio? It needn’t cost an arm and leg – $220 will do it.
I’ll like to touch on a subject I am guessing few think about – security. If you added up the value of all your video gear, computers, gadgets and so on, if you are like […]
Business
Stan Harrington becomes an author and mentor.
Longer term readers may remember the name Stan Harringrton. He is an ex-pat Aussie (Prahran in Victoria to be specific) made good in Hollywood and we have interviewed him a few times over the years […]
Accessories
Review: GoPro Shutter App
I like gadgets. I especially like gadgets that talk to other gadgets making a sort of 3rd “virtual gadget”. And right now I have found an older gadget I possess will talk to my latest […]
Accessories
Review: Sennheiser MKE400 Mobile Kit
It seems everyone wants to be a vlogger at the moment. All the cool kids are doing it. Apparently. And with everyone having a mobile smartphone, anyone can do it too, relatively simply and inexpensively. […]
Accessories
Caring for Lithium batteries
The world of the humble battery has evolved dramatically over the last few years. The use of Lithium in batteries – everything from “AAA” to 120 A/h and bigger units – has changed the way […]
Accessories
New from RØDE, the Thread Adaptor. You NEED this!
Those of us who work regularly with audio, lights, field monitors and the like – anything to do with stands, booms, pole, arms or tripods – will nod knowingly when I say this; the bane […]
Business
D2N Technology Solutions appoints Malcolm Weldon
Furthering their continued and significant expansion and commitment to the Australian market, Malcolm Weldon, one of the industry’s best-known and respected media, IP and comms specialists, has joined D2N Technology as broadcast support IP engineer. […]
Accessories
Panasonic releases world’s first* Telephoto Zoom Lens achieving full range F1.7
Panasonic has introduced a new telephoto zoom digital interchangeable lens, the LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 25-50mm / F1.7 ASPH. (H-X2550). The G Series lens delivers impressive video and stills shooting for professional users. It boasts a […]
Audio
Thronmax, launch into the AUNZ market
Thronmax, one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of professional audio products, are launching their high quality, cost effective range of microphones, web cameras, headphones and accessories into the AUNZ market – perfect for […]
Accessories
New DJI Upgraded Pocket 2 Arrives. In Sunset White
Apparently named after those gorgeous sunsets, the new beautiful Sunset White color combines hues of pink and purple with crystal white just in time for the “upcoming season” – whatever that is the Northern Hemisphere […]
Business
Optimise newsroom workflow with AVID
Join Craig Wilson, Avid Product Evangelist Media and Cloud and Richard Kelly, director of Atomise, Avid Elite Partner, for a complete update on the MediaCentral platform, covering: Story Centric News workflows Integrated Social Media Publishing […]
Accessories
Of 3D printers, Pocket 2 AND a new model!
The GoPro ecosystem is awash with mounts of all types in order to get the ubiquitous GoPro camera into all sorts of places. Just here I have mounts for bikes, surfboards, car windows, boats, to […]
Action
DJI Drones Being Used in Trial in Victoria
We like our drones. Regular readers will know I have a DJI Mini 2, Air2S and FPV as well as an older GoPro Karma and use them a lot for gaining video footage – as […]
Accessories
Review: Elgato Wave:3 Podcaster Mic
As many readers know, I am a great fan of Sennheiser audio gear and have a fair bit of their kit in my studio, ranging from the HD300 headphones to an MKE400 on-camera mic, XSW […]
Accessories
Canon reveals its widest RF lens to date – offering 14mm focal range
Canon Australia today announces the launch of the RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM, its widest RF lens to date. The zoom lens completes its RF trinity of kitbag-friendly, compact f/4 lenses which together offer enthusiast and professional photographers […]