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by Luke Rollins · Posted
Gear is never just gear. For professionals, gear represents livelihood, financial stability, and potential growth. Hobbyists see their artistic ambitions, the labor-hours invested in the gear’s acquisition, the satisfaction of knowledge gained, and what remains left to learn. Even novices can see in their gear their new path of embarkation and the road ahead to mastery.
Despite how laden with meaning these objects can be, they will nonetheless spend most of their lives in storage, waiting to be plucked for duty—and often with little thought
by Zack Young · Posted
B&H is excited to announce that our new Virtual Production and XR (Extended Reality) category is now live. Initial offerings include products for cinema capture, broadcast, live events, sports, education, and more, with an emphasis on LED volumes, IMLs (Interactive Media Labs), content creation, advertising, and tradeshows.
Current subcategories for browsing include
by Steven Esposito · Posted
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is currently underway with billions of fans tuning in to see their favorite teams on the pitch. For this year, FIFA named Lenovo as their Official Technology Partner, providing fans with deeper insights into player statistics and match analytics, bringing people even closer to the action no matter where they are. With such an ambitious task at hand, we must ask the question: How does any of this work?
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Microsoft is excited to announce its latest entries into the Surface family with the latest Surface Pro and Surface Laptop. Both devices come equipped with the latest Snapdragon X2 processor, which yields greater performance across the board and greater bandwidth for on-device programs and AI-enabled applications.
Surface Pro
The king of versatility takes the throne once again as the latest Surface Pro provides users with a
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
After the smartphone revolution, it appeared that the days of the compact camera were done. How wrong we were. It’s true that a few years back, point-and-shoot options were few and far between. There were just a handful of options on the market, and some industry titans even left the market entirely. Despite the long-rumored demise of the compact camera, it seems that photo enthusiasts still desire a dedicated device without the distractions that come with a smartphone.
What is a compact or “point-and-shoot” camera? Just because a camera is
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 Zack Young · Posted
Virtual production (VP) is a professional video technique that combines live-action footage with computer-generated imagery (CGI) in real time. Virtual production typically happens on “volume” stages where seamless interlocked LED panels display rendered photo-real backdrops that change and adapt as the camera moves. This creates impressive in-camera virtual effects (ICVFX) that require little to no post-production work. Let’s jump into the exciting capabilities of
by Zack Young · Posted
As audiences consume more and more video, it’s increasingly challenging to create bold, striking visuals that stand out from the crowd and truly engage viewers in a story. Lighting remains—arguably—the most underrated tool for that mission. Even the most budget-friendly camera and lens on the market can capture beautiful images when paired with thoughtful lighting choices. While accurate LED panels used to be large, heavy, and expensive, that is no longer always the case, and Genaray’s new PX-MOD-3 modular RGB LED panel is proof of this,
by Zack Young · Posted
Canon has unveiled three unique products for the professional broadcast space, including a CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 lens with a built-in 1.5x extender, the compact and powerful RC-1P300 PTZ controller, and the long range ultra-high-sensitivity MS-510 multipurpose camera.
The CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 will be
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
Looking for a capture card for your video podcast? You've come to the right place. In this guide, we're looking at some of our favorite capture cards and discussing how they can help streamline and enhance your production.
AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 Capture Card
The different tiers
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Winter is one of the most exciting seasons for wildlife photography. Northern species return to their wintering grounds and bring life to an otherwise cold and barren landscape. Photographers and bird watchers alike yearn for this time of year, as owls and other birds of prey become more common. One of the most visited and coveted winter birdwatching spots in the US is the famous Sax-Zim Bog.
Nestled in the rural hills about an hour northwest of Duluth Minnesota, Sax
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
SmallRig has long been a staple of the run-and-gun video shooter's bag. Camera cages, base plates, and 15mm rod systems have been the brand’s bread and butter for years. Over time, more and more photo accessories began to fill out their lineup. Soon came tripods, and logically monopods. One of the latest additions to their arsenal is the SmallRig Carbon Fiber Monopod Lite.
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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
If renowned landscape photographer Ansel Adams were alive today, he would surely be astounded at the variety of cameras available. When compared to his hulking 8x10 view camera, today’s cameras look like child’s play. He would also be flabbergasted at the image quality these little devices produce.
This year, we have a bottomless well of cameras
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Choosing the best TV is never easy. With so many factors to consider and so many options to choose from, it’s hard to know where to begin and what to look for. To help make your TV-shopping experience a little less intimidating and (hopefully) a lot more enjoyable, we’ve compiled a list of all the important questions you need to ask yourself before making your next TV purchase.
What Size TV Should You Get?
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