Hardware

A few thoughts on the Sony NEX FS100

A few thoughts on the Sony NEX FS100

on Mar 14 in Hardware

Like many videographers who don’t have a huge amount of money to spend, choosing a new camcorder is not a decision that can be made easily, and many of us have been weighing up between the Sony FS100 or the less expensive Panasonic AG-AF100. Prior to this decision, I spent…

What would Magyver do?

What would Magyver do?

on Nov 11 in Hardware

Anyone who’s worked in video production for a while has probably tapped into their inner Magyver at some point. We’re never far from a roll of duct tape, and always ready to use any available equipment in ways that the manufacturer may not have planned. If you’ve already read my…

Perfect webcam lighting – the RotoLight RL-48

Perfect webcam lighting – the RotoLight RL-48

on Nov 10 in Hardware

About my biggest beef with webcams is that they’ve never addressed their biggest shortfall – and that’s lighting. Because you’re sitting at your computer, it’s highly likely that the main light source is going to be the eerie blue light cast onto your face by your monitor.

Ten flaws in one day – the iPad magic soon fades

Ten flaws in one day – the iPad magic soon fades

on May 29 in Hardware

I’ve only had my iPad for a day, but already the magic is fading. Here’s a list of 10 things (because I know that people love lists) that take the polish off of this device for me. And I’m not talking about the obvious stuff like the absence of Flash, camera, etc.

Panasonic’s new AG-AF100

Panasonic’s new AG-AF100

on Apr 18 in Hardware

Panasonic is launching a new video camera based on – wait for it – the Micro Four Thirds image system.

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