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 […]
Audio
Video Review: Deverberate 3
by Dr David Smith Once again Acon Digital from Oslo have released an audio plug-in that is innovative, beautifully made and which really works. Deverberate 3 uses AI technology to remove unwanted reverberation from a […]
Broadcast
What a Beast. Simply Awesome. Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro – Part 1
We all aspire to owning something special. Or at least getting an extended hands-on “feel” to what it would be like to own something nice. You know, REALLY nice. It might be a Lamborghini Gallardo, […]
Broadcast
Panasonic announces new full-frame LUMIX BS1H: Box-style camera
Panasonic has unveiledthe LUMIX BS1H full-frame box-style camera. The LUMIX BS1H is designed for video professionals, combining the cinematic video performance of the LUMIX S1H with advanced live stream functionality in an easily-deployable box-style body. […]
Broadcast
Jason Rising Shot with Multiple Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4Ks
Blackmagic Design today announced that “Jason Rising,” a hugely popular fan fiction film based on the Friday the 13th world, was shot using multiple Pocket Cinema Camera 4Ks and graded on DaVinci Resolve Studio. Shot […]
Broadcast
Scott Jolly appointed COO of MediaHub Australia
MediaHub Australia has always been a forward-thinking organisation and now, after over a decade of continued success, the company has made its most significant restructuring since its launch as it positions itself to professionally manage […]
Business
Corsair Solutions is expanding the sales team. Looking to service customers more locally.
Corsair Solutions says that despite the COVID-19 pandemic, it as been lucky enough to grow its team and the team is “well oiled, tight knit and heaps of fun to work with“ Better yet, with […]
Accessories
RØDE has new pro studio arm – suits all mics apparently they say.
RØDE has released the PSA1+, a new professional studio arm they say is ideal for creators looking to take their content to the next level. Combining sleek looks with completely silent operation and peerless stability, […]
3D
New Canon VR Lens for RF Mount. But it ain’t cheap…
Canon Australia has announced the latest innovation in the EOS R System – a new virtual reality capture solution that leverages the capabilities of the EOS R52 camera and RF lens mount. Canon’s EOS VR […]
News
A Digistor Professional Webinar
Adobe Premiere Pro Productions and LucidLink Cloud NAS This webinar looks at the combination of Adobe Premiere Pro Productions and LucidLink to provide a flexible and highly scalable framework for organising projects, sharing assets between […]
Broadcast
Sony Announces Winners For Inaugural Sony Film Festival, Celebrating ANZ Storytellers & Filmmakers.
Winners of the 2021 Sony Film Festival: Dearest Madeline by Peter Tautua, While The Cats Away… by Aaron Carroll, and Women Take on Nepal by Tania Verbeeck. Sony is honoured to announce the winners of […]
Broadcast
David Herridge Appointed Business Development Manager at Magna Systems
David Herridge, one of the broadcast and media industry’s best-known technology specialists, has joined the Magna Systems & Engineering group as business development manager for Australia and New Zealand. Herridge, known as a skilled, experienced sales […]
Accessories
A Fujinon lens on a Canon EOS R6? Or Red Komodo? or Blackmagic Pocket 4K? You bet!
Back in the day – say 1977-1980 odd – I cut my photographic teeth with a combination of a Pentax KX, Minolta SRT101 and a Leica M2, shooting motor sport in Western Australia. Primary locations […]
Broadcast
Industry stalwart Andy Liell strikes out with new boutique rental company.
Gameday Hire is a new, Sydney based facilities rental company specialising in live streaming and remote production and connectivity solutions. A joint venture between well-known industry professionals Andy Liell and Christopher Dredge, the company is […]
Accessories
New DJI Mavic 3?
A very reliable source has given some insight as to the allegedly impending release of the DJI Mavic 3 drone. And there are some interesting features being suggested including twin cameras – one sporting a […]
Broadcast
Sony VENICE cameras go large in Australia and New Zealand
As far as full-frame digital cinema cameras go in Australia and New Zealand right now, the one in huge demand is without doubt the Sony VENICE. With its phenomenal colour science and creative versatility VENICE […]
Broadcast
Southern Cross Austereo chooses MediaHub Australia to manage and deliver Sky News Regional Channels across Australia
Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) is one of Australia’s leading media companies reaching more than 95% of the Australian population through its radio, television, and digital assets. SCA broadcasts 93 free to air TV signals across regional Australia including […]
Broadcast
Magna Systems provides Telkom Indonesia with multi-channel channel playout, MAM and archiving solution
Telkom Indonesia is an Indonesian multinational telecommunications conglomerate with major businesses in broadcasting, multimedia, telephony, internet and data communications. After privatisation in 1995, Telkom Indonesia became the nation’s largest telecommunication service provider by subscribers. Recently, as part of their continued expansion […]
Broadcast
Ninja Kidz Video Shot With Pocket Cinema Camera 6K and Graded in DaVinci Resolve Studio
Blackmagic Design has told us the global YouTube phenomena Ninja Kidz shot their recent “Dinosaur In Our Home” video using Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and graded the video with DaVinci Resolve Studio. The video, […]
Action
Released: GoPro Hero 10 Black
Tonight, GoPro announced its new flagship camera, HERO10 Black, which features the company’s new high-performance GP2 processor. GP2 delivers breakthrough image quality and blistering video frame rates that enable HERO10 Black to capture life-like 5.3K […]
Broadcast
VA purchases complete set of FUJINON Premista full-frame zoom lenses
VA has become one of the first rental houses in Australia to purchase a full set of FUJIFILM’s FUIJINON Premista 19-45mm T2.9, 28-100mm T2.9 and 80-250mm T2.9-3.5 full-frame, wide-angle zoom lenses. Such is their popularity, […]