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by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Lighting hasn't really changed in the past few decades. Sure, new fixtures, faster cameras and lenses, and shooting styles may change, but the essence of lighting really hasn't changed. The look of the scene is still driven by the DP and still created by the lighting designer; it is still all about ratios, and no matter how technology advances, lighting is a powerful tool for putting realism and drama on screen.
What Is Image-Based Lighting?
Simply put, image-based lighting (IBL) is using lighting fixtures to mimic the effects of natural
by Mary Latvis · Posted
LED panels are a key component of the LED volume walls that form the backdrop for virtual production, an increasingly popular technique used in feature film and television production. This emerging technology enables productions to recreate the look of fictional worlds, far-flung or difficult-to-access locations, or multiple real-world sites in the controlled, safer, and more comfortable environs of a soundstage. Crucial specs to look for in an LED panel include a low pixel pitch of <3mm (high-density pixel count), high brightness levels,
by Mary Latvis · Posted
XR (Extended Reality) and VP (Virtual Production) are two terms you’ll hear used to describe professional video capture on special stages equipped with LED volume wall backgrounds. In consultation with the experts in The Studio B&H, here we review the components needed to set up an XR stage and break down some of the specifics of this VP capture technique.
Extended Reality vs. Virtual Production
XR and VP stages both use
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Breaking into the world of video podcasting can be a fun yet daunting experience. Aside from needing the motivation to try something new, you need the proper equipment. Some will say buying the best equipment available is the way to go, but for many, that approach is unrealistic. If you’re just dipping your toes in, you don’t need any extra bells and whistles. So, we are going to break down the essential equipment you need to get started while also sharing some nice-to-have accessories that will enhance your video podcasting.
The Essentials
by John Foldi · Posted
At CES 2025, Hisense unveiled a new 116” TriChroma LED TV, which utilizes Hisense’s proprietary RGB Mini-LED technology to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the category. The groundbreaking TV boasts a flagship Hi-View AI Engine X processor, which will adjust settings in real time. Audio performance is equally impressive thanks to the TV’s top-of-the-line 6.2.2 multi-channel surround system with AI Sound Optimization.
Conventional Mini-LED technology uses a quantum dot
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Videographers will get a kick out of this week’s announcements because we have an interesting variety of products. The biggest reveal is the Mevo Core from Logitech. It is an advanced streaming camera that takes a big leap over previous releases from the brand by joining the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem with an active mount and a larger Four Thirds sensor. Teradek has upgraded its encoder/decoders with the
by John Foldi · Posted
by J. Carlos Perez and Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Congrats on starting film school! Your first day of classes is around the corner and you are probably already trying to figure out what equipment you’ll need to get started. Fortunately, most programs have many important tools available for students—namely big stuff such as camcorders and lights. Still, there are accessories, expendables, and other pieces of gear that you’ll want to have on hand or own yourself. So what exactly do you need to be prepared for film school? Luckily, not all that much.
What camera do I need?
To get started, you
by Andrew Eisele · Posted
It’s that time of year again. The days are getting shorter, the air crisper, and the foliage is starting to change. I’m talking about fall and my favorite holiday—Halloween! Ghosts, ghouls, monsters, skeletons, witches, and anything that goes bump in the night. As a kid, I loved going trick-or-treating with family and friends, and some of my favorite memories were of the houses in my neighborhood who went the extra mile to create mini-haunted houses. Over the years, I’ve sought out all manner of fright fests from the tiny “mom & pop”
by David Adler · Posted
Bang the drums! The powerful Luxli Timpani 1x1 RGBAW LED Light is now in stock at B&H! Following in the footsteps of its orchestral siblings, Viola and Cello on-camera lights, the Timpani breaks new ground for
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
Two years after the introduction of the D800 and D800E, Nikon announced their successor, the D810, which was billed as the new high-resolution DSLR solution for still photographers and videographers. Upon release, one of the first issues to come to mind with this statement was: how does one improve upon a camera that
