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by Trevor Collins · Posted
Looking at the computer market these days, you might think it’s a bad time to buy a music production laptop. AI-induced RAM shortages have caused computer costs to skyrocket. But with AI going nowhere fast and no sign of this trend slowing down, now may actually be the best time to get in while the getting is good. After all, prices may only go up from here! And with great advances in software and hardware over the last few years, you have some impressive choices available to bring your music production setup into the 2020s. So, let’s go over
by Steven Esposito · Posted
If you work with libraries of large image files, or in audio or video production, you need to be selective about your external hard drive. Reading and writing files directly to or from an external drive can incur some hefty performance demands, so it's best to determine your needs before you buy a drive. With the ever-increasing data-transfer demands brought on by more megapixels, complex audio layering, and higher-resolution video, keeping up with all of that data can be a burden.
The first thing to determine must be how much overall storage
by Steven Wong · Posted
If you want to make more content and spend less time complaining about your equipment, having a laptop that meets the needs of your creative workflow is critical. Fortunately, there is an incredible variety of laptop systems powered by Intel® 12th-Generation Intel® Core™ processors that fit almost any professional style, ranging from in-studio photo shoots to editing videos on location to capturing your masterful moves during a livestream. These CPUs stand out with a hybrid core design, which lets low-voltage Efficient cores handle background
by Jill Waterman · Posted
Heading back to school today means starting from a clean slate, with both students and those who shop for them discovering that—in addition to a fresh wardrobe—tools for study, storage, and safety could use a total refresh.
There is a lot to consider when adding to a tech-savvy student’s back to school arsenal, and many essential items can get overlooked. We’ve created the short list below to help you shop smart and pinpoint the right tools for your needs.
Hi-Tech Writing Implements
Yesteryear’s essential supplies of paper notebooks and
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
With many people moving to working from home indefinitely, there are new hurdles to overcome in terms of efficiency and security, especially regarding file sharing for photographers, videographers, and other content creators in general. Working in an office space or other professional environment often included access to a variety of tools one might take for granted, including secure networks and the ability to share files with people locally with little regard to any potential mishaps. With remote work happening now more than ever, a solid
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
The Mac Pro is the flagship model in Apple’s stable of well-designed computers and, as indicated by its name, the model intended for professional use, especially in creative fields such as video, photo, audio, design, animation, and more. Like most things at the top end of a company’s range, the Mac Pro is one of those computers that received a huge amount of attention when it was released, in late 2019. This new model saw a return to the more modular and squarish form factor of
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Almost every fashionista out there knows about the power and importance of accessories. Photographers, fashionistas, or not, also know that accessories are not only niceties, they are downright mandatory for all photographers in the digital age. Let us look at some innovative accessories that have hit B&H Photo over the past couple of years.
1. Gnarbox
There are portable backup devices for digital images, and then there is the
by Ronald Francis · Posted
For most purposes, editing software and a decent-enough computer are all one needs for video editing. But if you want a precision workflow, require optimal image quality, or are simply looking for a gift for an editor friend or relative, below are some key accessories that will upgrade an editing station to a more professional one.
Most of these add-ons are compatible with all the popular editing applications, such as Apple Final Cut Pro X,
by Staff Writer · Posted
For serious designers, Apple’s Mac desktops offer powerful, all-in-one performance capable of bringing any task to life. Thanks to multiple configuration options, including choices on RAM, SSD drive, screen size, and connectivity options, there’s a Mac for every level of user.
iMac and iMac Pro
For most designers, either the iMac or iMac Pro will be an excellent solution. Featuring hi-res graphics, a ton of storage and RAM, and plenty
by Staff Writer · Posted
For many years, professionals around the globe have been using Mac desktop computers to create some of the most impressive content in the video world. This is, in part, because industry-standard software suites, including Apple’s own Final Cut Pro, Adobe’s Premiere Pro and After Effects, and Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve, run exceptionally well on macOS.
iMac Pro
Creative professionals and video editors have been clamoring for a new “Pro” Mac, and Apple has delivered that in the surprising
by John-Paul Pale… · Posted
When it comes to shooting and editing, it’s commonplace to see people working with, at minimum, a Full HD setup. However, as technologies such as 4K, HDR (high dynamic range), HFR (high frame rate), and log gammas become more available and consumer-friendly, users will need a system that can effectively handle these increased bitrates, broader color spaces, and greater number of frames per second. With many workflows also becoming more mobile, editors are now working on-location as footage rolls in, and Apple’s
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Fret not! There are holiday stocking stuffers available for your favorite photographer! Better yet, they cover the needs of a wide-ranging swath of holiday budgetary restrictions. I don’t know about the holidays at your home, but I do know that, growing up, my stocking stuffers ranged from chintzy thingies purchased at discount stores in the 11th hour to honest-to-goodness super-useful cool gifts. Now, I am not being thankless when I mention the super-thoughtful (not) trinkets received, but it was the über-cool stocking fillers that always
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
With everything that goes into capturing aerial footage—type of drone, camera setup, lens configuration, etc.—it’s easy to overlook one of the simplest but most crucial components of the recording process: storage. And while not as varied as drones themselves, the solutions for saving all your flying footage are sundry, and require careful consideration. To help decide which solution is right for you, we’ve selected five great options to choose from, with some helpful use-cases thrown in. Be sure to read all the way to the bottom, as we’ve
by Allan Weitz · Posted
As a working photographer, the center of the universe is your camera bag and its contents. Your cameras and lenses are the tools of your trade. As you may have noted, both are mentioned in plural because just as you wouldn’t jump out of an airplane without a backup parachute, you shouldn’t attempt to photograph an emotionally spiked, non-repeatable event armed with only one camera. The same applies to lenses, too. The many aspects that comprise shooting weddings—portraits, the ceremony, dimly lit environs, tight, crowded quarters and bright
by Jill Waterman · Posted
Nothing beats a spirited chat with a B&H sales associate to awaken your inner gear hound and make you feel like a kid in a candy store. With a depth and breadth of knowledge extending to every facet of our product offerings, B&H sales pros are equally valued for their passion for practical solutions that help you get the most from your purchase.
We interviewed several staff members about their top gear picks while sourcing quotes for the inside front cover of our popular catalog. Included below are some of their favorite products.
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