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What people expect from PTZ cameras has come a long way in the past few years, with software features like tracking and NDI bolstered by hardware improvements like larger sensors. The new JVC KY-PZ540N 4K PTZ Camera includes these advancements, plus a souped-up “Super Zoom” feature to fit the needs of your next studio shoot, livestream, or virtual production.
To meet current needs for enhanced remote production and presentation in corporate, education, and house of worship environments, JVC has released three new PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom) cameras to match varying requirements of network types and video resolution: the KY-PZ200 HD with 20x optical zoom, the KY-PZ200N HD NDI|HX with 20x optical
With the trend of DSLR and mirrorless cameras being released with more video features and recording higher video resolutions, it is tempting to purchase one for field production, since they are portable and can be outfitted easily with numerous accessories. But there are many reasons why one of these cameras might not be the best fit for your production style.
For example, in the golden olden days when I shot some documentary and corporate video, I included a Canon 5D Mark III DSLR alongside my Sony PMW-EX1R broadcast camcorder for a few
When you're a videographer on the move, portability is everything. Whether it's an outdoor action shoot, a multi-location shoot with interviews and b-roll, or a car video that requires riding around a track a few times, the key to building up your videographer kit is a combination of quality, portability, and preparedness. We are going to outline the basics for building your own on-the-go videography kit and suggest some useful products to help you get started.
Choosing a Primary Camera
Depending on your production requirements, the camera you
Many professional broadcast cameras today can livestream to various platforms using their firmware and an adapter, but they usually require a step in between, such as a computer or a streaming box with specialized software to direct video to a media server such as Facebook Live—until now. JVC is updating its professional GY-HM250 UHD 4K Streaming Camcorder firmware with integrated support for Facebook Live's API so you can stream right from your
The holidays are upon us; who is going to turn down an ARRI Alexa LF? I know I won’t, so if any long-lost relative is reading this and is unsure how to make a good impression, feel free to give me an ARRI Alexa LF or, for that matter, any of these Digital Cine Cameras would be
That special season is upon us, and if you are looking for something different this year, instead of just rewrapping that same fruit cake that you’ve been shuttling back and forth for the last decade, might I recommend a camcorder? The beauty of camcorders is that, despite the camcorders themselves being highly technical items, operating a camcorder is so simple that any confirmed Luddite can operate one.
Home Movies
I think that spherical 360 video, as opposed to VR or AR, is really the new form of home movies. Point-and-shoot be darned, no
The holidays are here, which means it’s time to unfurl those shopping lists, unfreeze your credit cards, and cast aside any concerns about cost or consequence. However, if you’re not feeling so cavalier with your capital—fear not. We’ve compiled a list of 50 great gifts, all under $50. We’re talking stocking stuffers, high-quality bargain-buys, and all-around great gear for a price that won’t cause your credit score to V-fib.
Nothing’s worse than your phone (or tablet) dying while you’re out and about. That’s why the
It seems like every camcorder is advertising 4K recording or streaming of some kind, but what if you could have both in the same camera body? The JVC GY-HM250, introduced at NAB 2018, offers just that, and more, for producing high-quality footage on-the-fly.
If you need to produce content that's ready for broadcast, the HM250 offers improved recording formats over its predecessor, the HM200. Firstly, 4:2:2 chroma subsampling is available in UHD
Since the Canon 5D MarkII (since supplanted by the Mark III and Mark IV) started shooting video and consumer camcorders started capturing 4K, the lines of differentiation between cameras, and for what purpose, have been blurred. What follows is my take on how to navigate your choices, and make the selection which will be the most appropriate for you
With so much gear to choose from, it’s not easy for the non-photographer or beginning photographer to know where to start. And as hard as it is for the non-photographer, it’s even harder for the person buying them a holiday gift. So, to make this holiday chore more fun, we’ve compiled 10 photographic items that should be as joyful to give as to receive.
1. Warm Photo Gloves
When snowflakes fall and temperatures plunge, keep your hands nice and toasty with a pair of
JVC upgrades its 600 Series ProHD mobile news camcorders with two new models—the GY-HM660 and the GY-HM620. The GY-HM660 is particularly noteworthy for its combination of wireless streaming capabilities and an integrated interruptible foldback (IFB) audio return channel. Both of the camcorders feature upgraded CMOS sensors that offer improved sensitivity, as well as a brighter 3.5" 960K-pixel LCD screen, benefiting shooting in bright
In the ever-changing, innovative world of video production, making a new camcorder-purchasing decision requires up-to-date knowledge of the latest features available, along with an understanding of tried-and-true technology. Even seasoned professionals will need to take some time to research the myriad choices offered, then carefully determine which camera fits their needs. The specific requirements of wedding videography add another dimension to the process.
Reliability, exceptional video in low-light conditions, and high optical zoom range