BB&S & Octica Professional are pleased to announce a new partnership that will see Octica take over the exclusive distribution of BB&S products in the UK & Ireland from January 2017. The partnership will not just see Octica assume responsibility for all future sales of the BB&S product lines but also, reassuringly for existing users, [...]
Canon’s ME20F-SH features a high-sensitivity CMOS sensor, helping users shoot crisp & clean video in extreme low-light conditions. However, its box-like design makes anything except static operation unusually cumbersome. Japanese manufacturer Protech has a long history of improving camera ergonomics with their ST-7 shoulder mount adaptors. Recognising the camera’s unique potential for news & documentary [...]
In recent years, the industry has adjusted to a seismic change in lighting technology, with lighting directors and gaffers becoming less reliant on HMI’s & fluorescent’s – instead embracing the benefits of LED. Barcelona-based TheLight redefined expectations for LED lighting with their innovative articulating panels, a trend which has continued with their popular VELVET range. [...]
With the British ‘summer’ in full-swing, productions & film crews from all over the world are descending on the UK to benefit from the country’s unique outdoor locations, studios & sets. Filming outside presents a distinct challenge for camera-operators & DoPs – how to obtain a proper exposure. Put simply, Neutral Density (ND) filters are [...]
As crews & rental houses gear-up for the busy summer ahead, a vital piece of equipment might not be getting the protection it deserves. Italian hard case manufacturer HPRC offer the 6000 series of unique, clamshell-opening tripod cases. Designed to accommodate regular ENG & EFP tripod systems, they are available in three models – 6300, [...]
Designed for both filmmakers and stills photographers, the Fomex FL-600 redefines expectations for LED lighting, delivering all the performance of regular lighting fixtures in a lightweight, thin and flexible form-factor. As a flexible LED light, the FL-600 can be moulded and placed directly into obscure positions and crevices – locations where traditional lighting cannot be [...]
In spite of the ever-increasing ability to shoot with high ISO levels, on-camera lighting is still very much a necessity for a large portion of applications. When used effectively, on-camera lights help create a more pleasing image, aiding with the reduction of shadows on the talent’s face, as well as improving skin tones. Cineroid, a [...]
