In Episode 5 of OliviaTech NAB 2012 coverage: Luke shows us the ropes on Cinevates new Axis jib. Jehu from Jag35 gives me a look at their friction follow focus. My friends Paul & Hanna give us the inside scoop on what’s new from Sony. Helmut from Indi-Dolly Systems gives me the low down on [...]
Typically when I need to record a voice over for an OliviaTech video, I simply read or speak into a lavalier clipped onto the lapel of my shirt. I’ll use one of our Sennheiser G3 wireless microphones and record directly into a Zoom H4N. With this workflow, the audio files then need to be transfered [...]
I’ve been poking around recently online, sifting through hard drives, checking out what’s new. Today I stumbled upon this Seagate Expansion 500 GB USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive going right now for 31% off. Pros: 500 GB of portable storage offers up a small drive when traveling. Powered via USB, there is no need [...]
Backing up your video files is a best practice implemented by professionals across the production industry as a standard. When you transfer your video files from the computer to your hard drive the speed at which this happens depends on your connection. USB 2.0 or SuperSpeed UBS 3.0 would be the slower speed against FireWire [...]
In Episode 4 of OliviaTech NAB 2012 coverage… ReflecMedia shows me their newest LiteRing We see the IndiSystem Air Jib and JibXL. Mitch from from Planet 5D gives me the run-around. AastroLight gets colorful with their LEDs. Kadir shows us Edelkrone’s Focus One and Plus Follow Focus Systems. More NAB2012 Episodes Episode 1: http://goo.gl/RQCUK Episode [...]
To achieve better sound, you can start with using a good microphone and a good preamp. The Zoom H4n works well with many self powered microphones, but may not always have enough power for more professional high end microphones. In this situation, Cloudlifter offers a CL-1 and CL-2 Mic Activator. Designed for all passive microphones [...]
In this installment of OliviaTech NAB 2012 coverage, we get a sneak peek at: Rosco gives us a preview of their new Light Loop. Ben from GoPro schools me on their Wi-Fi Bacpac and Flat Lens Dive Housing. Wide Open Camera’s Chris and Karol give me an ear full. Konova shows me their motorized Skater [...]
In this OliviaTech NAB 2012 Coverage episode we see: Prompter People teleprompters for the iPad, the ultralight series and the standard DSLR series. Wes at SmallHD gives us the scoop on their new DP7 field monitor. Robin at Zacuto details all the specs on their new plasma light. Lawrence from Rubber Monkey (New Zealand) shares [...]
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At NAB 2012, Nexto had a new product to show off, the Nexto NVS-Air. The new Air gives users the ability to, via Wi-Fi, send preview footage away from the Nexto to anyone at a different location. You can connect and watch the footage from the Nexto NVS Air on a remote device. The NVS-Air [...]
