The world is analogue and video today is digital. Video cameras take analog light falling on a sensor and convert it to digital. After it’s been converted to digital, you can manipulate it — you can adjust the colors, the brightness, you can sharpen or blur it. There are a wealth of things you can d

Unless you work for a restoration house or film archive, the days of having to edit video on a $10,000-dollar room-sized flatbed editor are decades in the past. Today, you can edit video on a computer that fits in your backpack and costs a lot less than $10,000 dollars. Being able to edit your video

Before you rush off to an expert that will charge you an arm and a leg to solve your computer issues, here are a few things you can try at home that can help you figure out what’s causing these PC problems. Start Simple Most of the time, if you ask someone for help with a tech problem they will usua

With a little research you will probably have an idea of which components you’ll want to use and what you want your computer to look like. Double check and make sure all of your components are going to fit together inside the case you’re going to use — motherboards and other components come in diffe

What is CUDA? What about OpenCL and OpenGL? And why should we care? The answers to these questions are difficult to pin down — the computer-equivalent of the metaphysical unanswerables — but we’ll attempt a clear explanation in simple to understand language, with perhaps a bit of introspection throw

To start editing 4K video, you’ll first need to ask yourself some questions about your projects. What type of footage will you be editing: R3D, CinemaDNG, ProRes, XAVC S, mp4? How complex are your projects: single shot, single camera, multi-camera, animation, VFX? What are your output formats? How

In its most basic form, a lens is a piece of glass or plastic with curved surfaces. Lenses are used to bend rays of light by exploiting a physical phenomenon known as refraction. Light travels at different speeds in substances with different densities: it moves more quickly through air than glass or

We all know light sensors make our cameras work, but what makes a good light sensor? Which camera and image sensor combo is best for me and how will it affect the lenses I already own or might buy in the future? This handy guide will help you answer those questions and maybe even learn a few fun fac

There’s no doubt that Ultra HD 4K video production technology is exciting, intriguing and enticing. As more and more manufacturers market 4K video cameras, and prices continue to fall, now dipping below $2,000, ultra-high resolution recording is no longer limited to top-tier professionals. The

The advent of any new technology tends to question that which came before it. Video is a good example of this, as each change in the level of resolution has required new hardware in order to properly handle it. One such example is the change from a videocassette player for standard definition tapes

Since 1984, Apple has sought to build innovative technology and to get that technology in the hands of everyone. With billions of Apple products sold world wide, it’s clear to see the company’s vision is a reality to this day.     To celebrate its 30 year anniversary, Apple rel

4K video was a theme that was front and center at this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Retail electronics manufacturer's are starting to roll out the early stages of 4K video hardware. There are large screen TVs capable of displaying 4K resolution. This resolution is going by multiple na

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In a nutshell Live switchers allow you to swap between different cameras and scenes while also injecting media and tweaking audio levelsIf possible, it’s always best to set up your live switcher and accompanying setup three days in advance to ensure everything runs correctlyAlways think like you

All microphones are not created equal. Some are better at recording distant sounds, some excel at recording the human voice, others do an amazing job of ignoring unwanted background noise. Every shooting situation requires a careful pairing of a mic’s strengths with the challenges the setting

Shopping for a camcorder can be overwhelming. There are tons of models to choose from at a wide range of price points, and every one has its own lengthy list of specs and features. So how do you cut through the marketing muck to choose a camcorder that you will be happy with? In this article we&rsq

Touchscreens are on all sorts of devices. Tablets, phones, they're even showing up on cameras. Touchscreens do make things easier, they're an intuitive input device. With Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system built for touchscreens, it's not a surprise that they're starting

Mobile Apps – they’re everywhere, now. Factor in platforms like the Windows phone and tablet, Blackberry and other technology yet to be released, the sea of mobile apps can be vast and overwhelming. How can video producers find the best video production services for their needs? By metic

Technology wearables, such as the Fitbit Force and Pebble smart watch, are some of the fastest growing trends in the hi-tech marketplace. Some wearables are sophisticated delivery systems, like the popular sector of active noise canceling headphones. Google Glass and the Occulus Rift are two wearabl

In many cases, bigger is better. A taller ladder helps to reach a higher branch. Larger motors help to win races. Bigger helicopters make for cooler entrances at flashy rooftop parties. You know how it goes. But in the world of cameras and their sensors, is bigger, better? In a word, yes. Let’s find