Mary Latvis

Mary has enjoyed a wealth of experiences behind the camera as both a camera assistant and operator on a range of projects. She now incorporates her video production and television studio teaching background into her product descriptions and Pro Video articles for the B&H Web Content department.

Latest Articles

How to Set Up an XR Stage

1 hour ago

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…

Virtual Production

XR Stages

Scalable, Modular NANO X SNAP 99Wh Battery from CORE SWX

1 day ago

Experienced cinematographers and videographers know that shoot days can run the gamut from capturing absolutely every second of a “reality show” star’s day to the more measured pace of a dialogue-based feature that may even, time permitting, include rehearsals. The new NANO X…

Batteries

Cinematography

Selecting a Cinema Camera for Virtual Production

5 days ago

Optimal imaging for virtual production (VP) requires certain camera functions that are not integral to all video cameras. A global shutter (or fast readout speeds), genlock capability, and timecode input are key factors to look for when selecting a camera for your VP video capture. Let’s review these specifications and highlight several cameras that incorporate these key specs. Global Shutter…

Virtual Production

Cinema Cameras

Virtual Production Volumes vs LED Walls

1 week ago

Large-scale LED signage display walls have been a boon for retailers, sports broadcasts, and live events, providing clear viewing and immediate content updates. The LED volume walls used for OSVP (On-Set Virtual Production) take these massive displays a step further,…

Virtual Production

LED Walls

High-Speed Live Capture with ARRI’s ALEXA 35 Live (XR) Multicam System

3 months ago

Melding the higher frame rates, powerful hardware, and highly efficient ARRICORE codec of the ALEXA 35 XTREME with the modular form of the ALEXA 35 Live camera, the new ALEXA 35 Live (XR) Multicam System provides a complete toolset for your fiber-based live productions. This system is available in…

Multi-Camera Systems

Cinema Cameras

Get Industry Leading Technology with the DJI RS 5 Gimbal

4 months ago

Capture smoother, more professional-looking video with DJI’s new RS 5 Gimbal Stabilizer featuring enhanced stability, faster charging, and a longer runtime. Despite its lightweight design, DJI’s latest gimbal can support camera rigs up to 6.6 lb, and comes packed…

Gimbals

Cooke Expands Panchro Line with 65/i VV Prime Lenses

5 months ago

Widely used on both classic feature films and newer digital productions, Cooke’s Panchro line features a unique look designed to draw your viewer into your story. The new ARRI LPL-mount Cooke Panchro 65/i…

Cinema Lenses

Cinema Cameras

Easy Content Streaming with the Hollyland VenusLiv Air 4K Camera

9 months ago

Looking for top-notch yet easy video streaming? Check out the VenusLiv Air camera from Hollyland. This compact camera lets you quickly create and stream cinematic 4K video content, even if you’ve never streamed before.…

Video Streaming

IBC 2025

Bags and Pouches for Film and Photo Majors

10 months ago

No matter how compact your camera is, you’ll find that your film and video shoots will still require keeping multiple accessories close by. While hard cases keep these items safe for travel, they are quite bulky. Backpacks can hold many items, but they don’t always provide the quickest access. So for on-set use, smart creators turn to set bags and pouches to save space and time. Tote Bags A wide…

Back To School

Travel Bags

Sony Improves the BURANO IR Cut Filter

11 months ago

Sony has announced a replacement IR cut filter for their BURANO 8K cinema camera. This free update improves color reproduction in strong light, especially any slight reddish tinge that may be seen in black clothing under direct, unshaded sunlight. BURANO owners who want the…

Cinema Cameras

BLACKWING Tuned Cine-Style Lenses from TRIBE7

11 months ago

Infuse your full-frame cine-style footage with a unique look featuring vintage characteristics using the BLACKWING Tuned lenses from TRIBE7. Developed with modularly controlled distortion, each of the three series of these ARRI PL-mount lenses have distinct personalities that help you craft an atmospheric look for your story. TRIBE7 was founded as a collaboration between artist and Academy Award-…

Cine Lenses

Full-Frame Cameras

Refined, Organic Looks with the Ultrafast Sigma Aizu T1.5 Prime Lenses

Refined, Organic Looks with the Ultrafast Sigma Aizu T1.3 Prime Lenses

11 months ago

Fans of expressive large-format imagery can now turn to Sigma’s Aizu Prime Cine series for a consistent organic, moderately sharp look. Each of the 12 lenses across the Aizu series will feature a 46.3mm image circle that covers full-frame and large format sensors and an ultrafast T1.3 maximum aperture.…

Full-Frame Cinema Camera

BILD2025

Cinema Lenses

Affordable New Cinema-Style Macro and Autofocus APS-C Lenses from 7artisans

1 year ago

Content creators looking to affordably expand their lens kits will be pleased with the latest glass selections from 7artisans. These new lenses include the Spectrum 120mm T2.9 2x Macro for full-frame shooters and the 35mm f/1.4 in APS-C format.…

Lenses & Accessories

NAB 2025

Compact, Portable Panno 60c and 120c LED Panel Lights from Amaran

1 year ago

Lightweight and compact, the new amaran Pano 60c and 120c LED panel lights offer a bright, portable lighting solution for event capture and on-the-go creators. These laptop-sized panels output 6290 and 13,490 lux respectively with bright, natural light and vivid colors in a temperature range of 2300-10,000K.…

Light Panels

Location Portraits

NAB 2025

New KOMODO Price Drop for True Affordability and a Firmware Update from RED

1 year ago

In a truly exciting development for aspiring filmmakers, RED DIGITAL CINEMA has substantially lowered the cost of its KOMODO 6K cinema camera to just $2995. They’ve also released a firmware update that improves the KOMODO’s performance, including adding some…

Cine Cameras

Compact Cinema Cameras

NAB 2025