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Review: Hollyland MARS T1000 Communications System
Way back in the dim distant past I used to be a CB radio fan. No, not the freaky type as described in that ghastly country and western song “Convoy” (some time in the 80s), […]
The Set
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Channel Nine’s Under Investigation with Liz Hayes uses Epson projectors for unique look.
In conceiving the studio setting for Channel Nine’s Under Investigation with Liz Hayes, the show’s Supervising Producer, Gareth Harvey, wanted a unique, realistic and “immersive” environment and for that he chose Epson EB-1755UNL and EB-L1505UHNL […]
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Review: ELGATO Ring Light
I like elegant solutions to problems. Ones that are well thought out, practical, value for money and importantly, go the extra mile to not only provide an answer to a situation but also give a […]
Broadcast
Infinity and Beyond: Streaming. The new frontier…
OK so I nicked and paraphrased a sub title from the best fillum ever made one 2001:A Space Odyssey. But I did it to announce we are adding a new direction to the stuff we […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Broadcast
‘The Canary’ being shot in Western Australia.
Earlier last month I requested through various film making oriented Facebook groups for information on current projects so we could assist in getting some promotion and exposure for them. Reaction has been minimal to say […]
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Canon announces the CJ17ex6.2B – a 4K-capable BCTV lens with wide focal length range
Responding to the growing requirement for broadcasters to upgrade from High Definition (HD) to 4K, and the need for a 4K workflow to suit a range of budgets, Canon Australia today announces the launch of […]
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Review: Cameragrip K7 Camerapole Jib
Long time readers and subscribers will remember I have a namesake company in the UK that makes camera / camcorder mounts, jibs, cranes and so on. This company, Hague Camera Supports (and is definitely no […]
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Review: GoPro Mods
What seems a lifetime ago, (has your sense of time got warped over the last 12 months? Mine seems to have.) GoPro announced a series of “mods” for the, then, GoPro 8 Hero Black. But […]
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FUJIFILM launches two 8K ultra-high definition broadcast lenses
FUJIFILM has launched two broadcast zoom lenses, the “FUJINON HP66x15.2-ESM” (HP66x15.2) and the “FUJINON HP12x7.6ERD-S9” (HP12x7.6) both of which will be released in February 2021. The two new lenses use cutting-edge optical technology to capture […]
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Review: FeiyuTech AK2000C Gimbal
have never had the need for a gimbal. So I thought. Oh yes, I have played with phone gimbals such as the fabulous little DJI OM4, but the necessity for a big boy’s pants one […]
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Review: Sennheiser 435 and 445
by Graeme Hague It seems like only yesterday that you’d never, ever see anything except a Shure SM58 as the live vocal microphone of choice on any stage. Shure had a stranglehold on that market […]
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Review: DJI Ronin RS2 Pro Combo (Part 1)
Which is the coolest tech company on the planet? If you put your hand up and said “Apple”, I reckon you are wrong. Yes, yes, Apple make snazzy smartphones, and its computers are pretty good […]
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New Sennheiser Mics
Sennheiser MD 445 vocal mic Get maximum presence and feedback rejection The stage is incredibly loud, with the instruments seeming to acoustically close in on the vocalist… – these are challenging environments for which the […]
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New Sony FX6 Full Frame Pro Camera
FX6 combines the best of Sony’s industry-leading digital cinema technology with advanced imaging features from Alpha™ Mirrorless Cameras Sony today officially announced the FX6 camera (model ILME-FX6V), the latest addition to Sony’s Cinema Line; a […]
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Tutorial: How to use solar to power your video gear.
Over the last few months I have learnt a lot of new things. A few I have mentioned here such as 3D printing, but another over the last weeks has also taken my fancy. The […]
Broadcast
Another Miller Innovation (and Miller is Australian you know!)
Miller Camera Support Equipment announces the release of the Solo-Q tripod, with the new Q-lock. An innovative addition to the renowned Solo tripod, Q-lock improves speed and efficiency. “Solo, introduced by Miller in 2003, became an […]
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Max Lens Mod for GoPro HERO9 Black Now Shipping Internationally
GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) is now shipping the Max Lens Mod lens accessory for its new flagship camera, HERO9 Black. Max Lens Mod delivers expanded performance for HERO9 Black users, including unbreakable Max HyperSmooth video […]
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DJI’s Ronin Series Grows With New DJI RS 2 And RSC 2 Gimbals
DJI has expanded the legacy of the highly popular DJI Ronin series, by introducing the rebranded DJI RS 2 and DJI RSC 2. Redesigned and reimagined, both systems offer the filmmaking and content creation community […]