In Part One we compared the basic features, sensor, lens options, codec and media requirements. In this part we'll cover everything else. Exclusive Bonus: Download my cheatsheet (with examples) of ... Read more →
How to Broadcast on the Internet (Part Two): What it Takes
In Part One we defined the typical broadcasting experience and what it entails. In this part we'll look at how to broadcast on the Internet, what it takes, what materials, hardware and softwares are ... Read more →
What is a Signal Generator, and when would you need one for Video?
This article explains what a signal generator is and why it is used. If you're new to video, you'll also want to know when it is necessary to use a signal generator for video production. What is a Test ... Read more →
Comprehensive Guide to Rigging Any Camera – 15 Laying Out the Rig (Part 6)
Here's the schematic again for quick reference: Placing the external recorder and battery It doesn't take genius to know that the bulk of the counter weight will be provided by the battery ... Read more →
Comprehensive Guide to Rigging Any Camera – 15 Laying Out the Rig (Part 5)
Finding the center of gravity Don't worry, it's not as hard as it looks! When you have objects of different sizes and weights, the first thing you should do is find the center of gravity of each ... Read more →
Comprehensive Guide to Rigging Any Camera – 15 Laying Out the Rig (Part 4)
EVF and External Monitoring For the EVF, I opt for the Bomb EVF OLED, which comes with a 5" arm and 18" cable. The catch is that the Epic-X has only one BNC port for either an EVF or the LCD. ... Read more →
Comprehensive Guide to Rigging Any Camera – 12 Making the Connections (Part 4)
TC Devices Timecode is what you get when each frame (or field) is tagged with its own identity, a number, by a reference timing device (a clock). You could have all kinds of coding systems, ... Read more →