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New BlueShape 3-stud GRANITE TWO series batteries at NAB

New BlueShape 3-stud GRANITE TWO series batteries at NAB

BlueShape is introducing several new products including:

3 High Rate discharge 3 stud GRANITE TWO series batteries

BG100HDtwo – 94Wh

BG190HDtwo – 190Wh

BG270HDtwo – 266Wh

3 High Capacity 3 stud GRANITE TWO batteries

BG090two – 90Wh

BG150two – 150Wh

BG180two – 180Wh

3 IP65 3 stud SPLASH GRANITE TWO batteries

BG100HDtwo – 94Wh

BG190HDtwo – 190Wh

BG270HDtwo – 266Wh

A new 3-studPower Station

….and so much more. I love my BlueShape batteries. Looking forward to checking our their booth at NAB2018.

Head over to http://www.blueshape.net  for all the latest information.

Brand New Hive Lighting Hornet 200-C and Bee 50-C Omni Color Lights

Hive has just announced 2 new lights using their proprietary color technology and they look amazing! These new lights will begin shipping in June.

The Hornet 200-C is the bigger brother to the Wasp 100-C and it is 2.5X brighter! While the exact same diameter and only 1″ longer than the original, it packs a serious punch. The Hornet 200-C includes wireless DMX now as well.

 

The Bee 50-C is the little brother at about 2/3rds the output of the original Wasp 100-C. It is the same diameter as the original but only 5″ long. This little guy is going to be a favorite for accent lights on set. With the wireless DMX and the new firmware….. watch Hive Lighting lead the pack of full color lighting.

In addition, new firmware will allow the lights to emulate common lighting situations.

FIRMWARE 2.0 PREVIEW

 

Hive will also be previewing the release of the new C-Series Firmware 2.0, which will feature myriad effects and pre-programmed lighting arrangements, including preset sources like High-Pressure Sodium and Fluorescent. The firmware will feature advanced DMX control systems and come standard with the new 50-C and 200-C fixtures. The update will be available for download on existing Wasp 100-C units in June.

Head over to www.hivelighting.com for all the details!

Want to improve the audio for your video or film but don’t know where to start?

In this video in my free education series, I break down audio for video and teach you the basics of what you need to know to capture the best audio under most conditions. I go over the different microphone types, recorders, and techniques.

Panasonic GH5 Mega Review

With so much discussion on which camera is best, I have finally completed by mega-review of the Panasonic GH5 after many months of use. It is quite possible, the best camera of its size today.

If you want your videos to really stand out, you need to master the montage!

There is an art to the montage and I’ll show you how easy it is.

 

Let’s talk about lens gears for a moment

With so many different options for lens gears on the market, I talk about the various types I have used and show the brand that I have settled on. Wide Open Camera for the win!

Camera Quick Release Systems are Confusing, or are they?

The world of camera quick release systems can be a real challenge to migrate through. However, in the end, there are only a few solid standards. I go over several of them and tell you why I use the standard I use and why I buy it from the company I buy it from,  arca swiss from Kessler Crane.

Which tripod head should I choose?

This question is asked over and over. It is usually because people don’t understand the subtle differences in the heads themselves. I try to break down the various head types and mounts and explain what they do and tell you which features you need and when.

Ever been confused about which tripod you should be purchasing? You aren’t alone.

I go over the various camera tripod styles and functions and help guide you towards making the best purchasing decision you can when purchasing this incredibly useful and practically mandatory tool in photography and cinematography.

The world of macro photography and videography is amazing and understanding it is easier than you think.

Don’t be scared of macro photography. It is a blast to shoot such close up images. I break down the different types of lenses and what it means to shoot macro.

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