Craig Johnston

Video production takes hold

The news shooter’s video tools may be a long way from a Hollywood movie crew’s collection of equipment.

When 3D video production was gaining steam several years ago, there was much made of the need for precisely matching zoom lenses for 3D shooting.

Ten years ago this writer returned from the NAB Show having seen JVC and Ikegami introduce CMOS-based cameras

When LED lighting fixtures hit the video and film production scene a decade ago, their advantages in areas like low-power consumption and heat generation made them an instant hit.

Bonded cellular ENG systems prove their mettle

IP technology fills in the gaps

Those who make camera support equipment work their creative skill to add new ways to aid production values attendees at the 2013 NAB Show will see hundreds of such devices.

Camera makers will show 4K single sensor imager cameras that chase two different sets of customers: the highest-end digital cinematographers and those with considerably lower budgets.

Since digital video images can be only as crisp as the weakest link in the chain, lensmakers are designing PL-mount lenses that outperform the 4K imagers in digital cinematography cameras.

Without battery packs and AC supplies, camera crews would be powerless on their shoots.

Video professionals pay a premium for their critical evaluation reference monitors.

Whatever the format, there's a tool for that

Stations wading in as concerns are addressed