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  • Benefits and Limitations of DSLRs vs. Camcorders

    Mike Wilhelm - July 02nd, 2012

    Benefits and Limitations of DSLRs vs. Camcorders
    With the proliferation of DSLRs that can shoot HD video, you might wonder what is the future of standalone HD camcorders. Is the new generation of DSLRs better than traditional HD camcorders? And what are their limitations when compared to the legacy HD camcorders? Benefits. Hands-down, the greatest benefit of DSLRs is that of interchangeable lenses, and with that, the control they can bring to the look of the video you are shooting. And by control, I dont mean just in the dazzling variety of focal lengths from super wide angle, to long telephoto that are available to achieve different film looks. I was referring to subject isolation. Look at any major film release and notice how in many scenes the subjects are visually isolated from their background. The subject is sharply in focus, while the background is blurred out. This isolation is achieved through selective depth of field with the use of faster wide aperture fixed focal length lenses, not zoom lenses. A traditional HD camcorder may have a good zoom, but its widest f.stop or aperture (typically f/5.6) cannot compete with a fixed focal length lens- typically f/1.8 or better.

  • Videomaker 2012 NAB Spotlight Awards

    Anonymous (not verified) - Sun, 07/01/2012 - 12:00am

    Videomaker 2012 NAB Spotlight Awards
    The Videomaker Spotlight awards give recognition to companies and products that are innovative, well-designed and affordable. In order to give you confidence when making purchases and to be aware of important players on the stage.

  • Keeping your Gear Water Safe

    Jennifer O'Rourke - June 29th, 2012

    Keeping your Gear Water Safe

    It's summertime and that means fun in the sun and near the water. But water and electronic devices dont mix so what are you to do? Many of us are lost if were not tethered to our smartphone and connectivity doesn't always have to stop just because the conditions get wet. Shooting outdoors and near water can be done - if you protect your gear!

  • Camtrol Sniper 1080 Shooting Rig for Grab-and-Go Shooting

    Mike Wilhelm - June 25th, 2012

    Camtrol Sniper 1080 Shooting Rig for Grab-and-Go Shooting

    By Mark Holder

    In the fast-paced world we live in, more and more people want to just grab their gear and get shooting. In the past, we were content to simply go out with our handheld and shoot some video. Today, however, people are far more sophisticated. Yesterdays birthday video, with the camera bouncing all around, just doesn't cut it anymore. Even non-professionals want steady shots, better lighting and clear audio. Therefore, the question is, How does one marry the desire for rapid, lightweight deployment, with the reality of achieving steadier shots?

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