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by Zack Young · Posted
Looking to learn more about the LED volume walls used in the burgeoning field of OSVP (on-set virtual production)? These walls are a key component of the process, serving as true-to-life backgrounds, sets, and locations for OSVP. Volume walls are composed of multiple LED displays (also called cabinets) that are seamlessly joined together to form a custom-size screen on which your background footage and real-time graphics are shown. Here, we’re going over key specs for the most visible component, the displays themselves.
Configuration
The first
by Steven Esposito · Posted
So, you've read our buying guide about keyboards and now you want some examples of good keyboards to purchase. The good news is that we are here to help relieve you of the task, or at least provide you with a solid foundation for your next purchase. There are a lot, a few that I will recommend myself, and others that might be a bit different than what you are used to. Either way, let's dive in!
Casual Keyboards
Casual keyboards are typically the least expensive keyboards on the market. They're designed for users who don't
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Now that the smartphone is fully ensconced in its villain arc, the most enthusiastic anti-smartphone partisans have taken to unbundling the suite of functions Steve Jobs first consolidated: camera, phone, music player, notebook, paperback, watch, and day planner amongst others, but more importantly with each function getting its own discrete, purposed object in the everyday carry bag.
Vibes and aesthetics belong to them all on their own, but uncoupled they each demand a level of attention and consideration that their grouping suppresses. For
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Compact, point-and-shoot cameras have become an increasingly popular way for people to explore the possibilities of photography beyond the smartphone. Brands like Camp Snap, Kodak, Yashica, and Kreate offer buyers affordable options for turning unforgettable moments into lasting memories across skill levels, feature sets, and applications.
Camp Snap
A world dominated by screens is a world where screenless-ness is a feature. Inspired by summers frolicking in the outdoors before the ubiquity of electronic devices, Camp Snap cameras are designed
by Zach Kornhauser · Posted
Creating music doesn’t have to be tied down to a large studio, or even a humble desk setup at home. While those settings are excellent choices for coming up with new ideas, you must be prepared when creativity strikes, regardless of where you are. Whether you are in band practice with your friends or trying to make hard-hitting beats on your laptop, you should have everything you need to capture your ideas.
It’s also important to consider the size and weight of portable recording tools; the last thing you want to worry about is how to carry
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
The Musical Instrument Digital Interface, or MIDI for short, is the technical standard protocol that allows electronic musical instruments to interact with music hardware and software like synthesizers, soft-synths, and DAWs.
MIDI is not audio, but rather a set of instructions sent to a piece of hardware or software using keys, knobs, sliders, or other methods of input to define the pitch, timing, volume, and velocity of the sound module’s output. The MIDI controller has become essential in modern music production and can be found in just
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Whether you're a hobbyist making beats for fun or a seasoned professional producing music for your adoring fans, you'll want to have a MIDI keyboard to control your software synthesizers, drum machines, and maybe your whole DAW. In this shopping guide, we'll go over some of the best and most popular MIDI keyboard controllers we have in stock at B&H, their important features, and what kind of musicians they're best suited for.
If you need to know more about MIDI controllers and their affinity with DAWs, synths, and other hardware, check out
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Mothers are the lifeblood of the world. They were there when you scraped your knees the first time, raised you, introduced you to the daytime television you watched when you were sick from school. That is enough to ensure that you give her the best tech-related Mother’s Day gift you could possibly give her. And if you’re looking for that special gift for your wife that isn’t just breakfast in bed and a card, we have some suggestions.
The Casual Mom
For the moms who are casual users but in need a slight upgrade, I must suggest the
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Previously we discussed the features you should consider when shopping for an entry-level creative laptop. The idea was to help you find something that would be suitable for the kind of software you’d be using at the beginner level; in other words, crawl before you walk. But what if you are further along in your creative career and you need
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Let’s cut to the chase: You’re a seasoned developer, a creator who was once an apprentice and is now the master. It’s time for your creative work to finally shine and there is no better way than with a powerful laptop. But finding the right device is more than just saying, “give me the best.” Let’s dive into what you should be aware of so you know you’re getting the best device.
A pro-grade laptop, as I call it, tends to be a no-compromise device. It is important to note that creative laptops of this level have a lot in common with high
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Getting a new camera is always an exciting affair. Whether it’s your first interchangeable lens camera or a long-awaited upgrade, there’s almost always new features to explore. Mirrorless cameras are especially exciting as they bring new and intuitive features that boost creativity while making photography easier than ever! Whether you’re new to cameras, shopping for one, or looking to dust off an old hobby, let’s get into setting up our new mirrorless camera.
What Is a Mirrorless Camera?
It’s not often something is named after a feature it
by Mos Khan · Posted
The best external hard drives and SSDs are the ones that resolve all of your data storage needs. Whether you need a drive for backup purposes, transferring projects from one computer to another, or to function as a data depot while you’re out in the field, external hard drives and SSDs are among the most important—and most irreplaceable—accessories you’ll own.
But with so many external hard drives and SSDs on the market, how do you know
by Steven Esposito · Posted
If you’re starting a video podcast or looking to get into live streaming, you’ve come to the right place. I have experience with both, so I speak from personal experience when I say you’ll need a capable computer to do either. What kind of computer exactly? Thankfully, the answer is simple.
For the time being, I can’t suggest building your own PC just for this. The prices of memory (or RAM) have skyrocketed due to the demands of AI infrastructure. In many cases, the price of memory has even surpassed some pre-built systems I’ve seen. The good
by Steven Esposito · Posted
As time passes, technology evolves. Some older technology is left in the dust while new and improved options begin to thrive! Do you remember Firewire? Chances are you do, but do you remember the last time you needed to use it? That’s because connectivity has become so much more streamlined within the last several years and perhaps it is time for a refresher course in the wild world of USB! So, get out that box of tangled cables and look at which ones you need and which can be thrown out.
Connectivity and Ports
What came first, the connector
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Mass storage, the only solution that can save us from that overflowing drawer of thumb drives and the spare 3.5” HDDs we swore we'd transfer over last year. Compared to other, less-capacious drives, mass storage is an entirely different beast all together. And while it may seem complex at first, fear not, for today we are going to guide you through the various ins and outs of mass storage.
Types of Mass Storage Units
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