October 8, 2014
By: elevine@duke.edu
The average day behind my desk would be tough to classify as highly exciting, but once or twice a month I make hobby of punishing low cost video cameras. I start by mounting them inside a large dark metal box....
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July 3, 2014
By: Chip Bobbert II
Continuing our exploration into 4K we have acquired a Sony FDR-AX100. This a prosumer grade camera from Sony with the notable feature of being, of course, 4K (specifically UltraHD). I will do an in depth review of it in the...
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May 6, 2014
By: Stephen Toback
Michael Faber recently discovered the new CENTR 360° Camera Kickstarter Campaign. This type of videography seems like it would great applications in both storytelling and research. I also ran across an interesting software solution for 360° camera solution at NAB...
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April 16, 2014
By: Chip Bobbert II
For those that work in broadcast or production, the Serial Digital Interface or SDI for short, is king. It's the professional standard for AV connections. SDI has been around since the 90's and has been updated along they way as...
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March 12, 2014
By: Stephen Toback
Just picked up the Joby GripTight smartphone tripod adapter for less than $15 online. It's super compact and lets you easily mount your phone to any standard tripod - while keeping your case on your phone. I know there are...
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March 3, 2014
By: Chip Bobbert II
GoPro has seen phenomenal success with their line of cameras that have put low cost POV production into the hands of every person with an active hobby. Their brand is as synonymous with POV cameras as Kleenex is with facial...
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February 19, 2014
By: Chip Bobbert II
Often times we have events, projects or circumstances that require us to use high end cameras with software that is really only designed for USB cams. Professional and Prosumer gear almost always lacks the USB interface so this can be...
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February 10, 2014
By: Chip Bobbert II
Blackmagic Designs reduced the price of their 4K Cinema Camera today from $3995 to $2995. http://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicproductioncamera4k
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February 7, 2014
By: Stephen Toback
SONY showed their newest video recorder that is focused on capturing great quality stereo audio as well as HD Video. The SONY HDR-MVI costs $299 and features LPCM and AAC recording format and captures wide stereo sound with 120° X/Y...
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February 5, 2014
By: Chip Bobbert II
https://vimeo.com/85940352 In our MPS recording studio I set out to improve the lighting quality with a low budget. I thought I would share my strategies and results in hopes other might benefit. Cameras do a bad job of reproducing what...
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