Author Greg Boston

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LitePanels

Pat Grosswendt from LitePanels (part of the Vitec Group) shows Craig Chartier the Hilio D12 and the Tro, Trio Plus, and Sola Four LED lighting kits at NAB2014. https://vimeo.com/95933244 More details from the manufacturer: The Litepanels Hilio D12 (Daylight Balanced) panel delivers the best of both worlds, combining the flexibility of an open source fixture with all the benefits of…

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Camera Motion Research

Rich Greb of Camera Motion Research demonstrates part of the CMR product line at NAB2014 for Craig Chartier and DV Info Net. https://vimeo.com/95930705 Additional details from the manufacturer: CMR Shark S1 Slider Precisely aligned high quality carbon fiber rails and high quality carriage bearings on a wide track, are the basic building blocks of The Shark slider. These features produce…

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K-Tek Stingray

Brenda Klemme shows off the new K-Tek Stingray KSRA1 and KSRA2 audio bags to Craig Chartier for DV Info Net at NAB2014. https://vimeo.com/93096167 Here are the product descriptions mentioned in this interview: The audio specialists at K-Tek have designed a range of bags from an audio-centric perspective. The K-Tek Stingray1 Audio Bag is ideal for small mixer/recorders like the Sound…

Camera Support
The Padcaster

Every year at NAB we see new and improved hardware accessories for taking mobile device video to new levels. Now, we have the Padcaster. The Padcster consists of an aluminum frame containing a rubber insert that will accept any second generation iPad or newer. The outer frame edges contain several threaded mounting holes (both 1/4-20 and 3/8-16) that allow you…

Acquisition
Replay XD Showing New Accessories at NAB2013

Here at NAB 2013, Replay XD is showing some new accessories for their action cameras. The new $39.99 dive housing is waterproof to 60 meters(197 feet). The standard lens is made of acrylic. An optional all glass lens is available for $19.95. The ReView is a 4.3 inch portable field monitor that includes a detachable hand grip/stand. On the bottom…

Acquisition
GoPro… Going even more Pro

Some of you may recall that I wrote about the GoPro Hero HD camera a couple years ago. Despite the low cost of the basic camera, it produces amazing images with enough quality to be utilized in many professional broadcast and production applications. Fast forward a couple years and it’s clear that GoPro hasn’t been resting on their laurels. We…

Acquisition
GoPro… Going even more Pro

Some of you may recall that I wrote about the GoPro Hero HD camera a couple years ago. Despite the low cost of the basic camera, it produces amazing images with enough quality to be utilized in many professional broadcast and production applications. Fast forward a couple years and it’s clear that GoPro hasn’t been resting on their laurels. We…