Latest articles by Carl Mrozek
Litepanels Sola ENG Fresnel Light
A breakthrough product which raises the bar another notch in the on-camera lighting world
NAB Product Preview: 3D
There will be several clusters of exhibitors with 3D products, with at least one in each of the major exhibit halls at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Vinten’s blueBridge Tripod Adapter
Once upon a time (barely a decade ago), it wasn’t unusual to shoot many projects—large and small— with a single, medium-to-large video camera and tripod.
Nexto’s NVS2825 Portable Memory Card Backup System
These days it isn’t unusual to use several different cameras on a production, each with its own codecs and media.
Blazing a Path in the Digital Wilderness
Wildlife videographers put tapeless gear to the test
Audio Technica BP 4029 Shotgun Mic
The BP 4029 includes two different microphone components for both a cardioid and a figure-eight pickup pattern.
Innovision Optics DV Probe
Practically the only way to shoot underwater is to immerse the camera or its lens.
Nexto Video Storage Pro
Designed to withstand modest abuse and is encased in a rugged housing with tough rubber bumpers, which absorb shock and provide a slip-resistant base.
Wildlife Film Festival Illustrates Global Format Change
Documentary producers balance quality with flexibility.
Sachtler Cine DSLR Fluid Head, Speed Lock Tripod
Similar to existing models made for small- to medium-sized camcorders, but incorporates features designed especially for DSLR HD capture.
K-Tek's Norbert Sport
Most video cameras and DSLRs have only one onboard utility for mounting a small monitor, camera light, wireless receiver, or other accessory
Litepanels MicroPro LED Fixture
The new MicroPro is a beefier and more refined version of the Micro, which it resembles physically and technologically
Convergent Designs Flash XDR
Without a clear cost-advantage for tape, the pros of tapeless acquisition become compelling
IDX CW-5HD Cam-Wave System
Cam-Wave HD uses the same core components as a wireless audio system—a transmitter and a receiver—to operate in license-free spectrum.
16x9 EX 0.7X Wide-Angle Adapter
One optical company, 16x9, has taken a different tack—screw-on adapters that attach to a zoom lens by the same threads used for attaching filters.
Ikan V8000HD Field Monitor Kit
Accurate field monitoring is a critical component of any shoot, particularly in HD.
Edirol F-1 Video Field Recorder
As we near the sunset of the analog video era, we are seeing more and more tools for recording HD video and compatible audio on media other than videotape.
Røde NTG 2 Shotgun Mic
A well-designed, budget-priced short shotgun mic that appears well suited to a range of professional applications and situations.
