Lockit Buddy is a new device that’s designed to bring time code into footage shot on HDSLRs like the Canon 5D Mark II and 7D. [Read more…]
Redrock Micro and Switronix Team Up for HDSLR Powered Rigs
Switronix and Redrock Micro have teamed up to deliver customized HDSLR rigs that take advantage of Switronix’s battery systems and Redrock Micro’s supports. The Switronix powered rigs offer up to 6-times the runtime of standard DSLR batteries and can also be used to power on-board electronics like external LCD monitors. Switronix offers battery connection cables for the Canon 5D MKII, Canon 7D, Canon 60D, Canon T2i, and Panasonic AG-AF100.
Check out some of the configurations below. [Read more…]
PluralEyes Audio Syncing Plug-in Now Available for Media Composer
Singular Software’s magic sauce audio plug-in, PluralEyes, is now available for the industry-standard Avid Media Composer. PluralEyes for Media Composer retails for $149, but is available for an introductory price of $119 through February 21. PluralEyes is available for purchase from Singular Software’s website.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Canon’s “The Story Beyond The Still” Final Short Film
If you’ve not been keeping up with The Story Beyond The Still contest, the final short chapter launched at Sundance earlier this week. You can see the entire short film above with a total run time that’s a couple ticks under 38 minutes.
Lots more on Vincent Laforet’s site. Also, there’s a great recap of the work on the final chapter from Ryan Booth, one of the chapter directors, here on his blog.
Canon’s official press release is below. [Read more…]
DualEyes Now Available for Mac
DualEyes is a standalone program from the maker of PluralEyes and will sync your audio files for without the need to use another editing program. You may be familiar with PluralEyes, which is an audio-syncing plug-in for Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Media Composer and Vegas Pro.
Singular Software has announced that DualEyes is now available for Mac. The standard price is $149 for the software, while the Mac version is available at a special introductory price of $119. There’s also a free 30-day trial available. Get more details from the Singular Software website.
Canon Video Contest Film Lands at Sundance
Canon’s video contest, “The Story Beyond the Still,” which has been cooking along for a year now, will culminate in the debut of the short film created by contestants and Vincent Laforet at the Sundance Film Festival this Sunday. The complete short film will be available on the Sundance Channel and Vimeo.com on Monday.
Read up on the history of the film and see the chapters individually on Vimeo.com/groups/beyondthestill.
Switronix PowerBase70 for Canon Rebel T2i
Switronix has announced the PowerBase70 for the Canon Rebel T2i. The PowerBase 70 is a battery pack that attaches to the base of the Rebel T2i and provides up to 6-times the run time over ordinary Rebel T2i batteries.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Canon 60D at 1000fps
We’ve seen what the Canon 7D looks like at 2000fps. So, what about the Canon 60D?
In this video from CrumplePop, you see the 60D slowed down to 1000fps. [Read more…]
Rode VideoMic Pro
Rode has announced the VideoMic Pro, a follow-up to its popular VideoMic that became an almost instant standard for HDSLR video use. The new VideoMic Pro was designed to address lower noise, lighter weight and a better shock mounting system. [Read more…]
Camtrol HDSLR Rigs
One of the few HDSLR accessories at CES 2011 was found at Camtrol’s booth. Camtrol “Free Shooting Tools” offer a wide range of configurations in a single kit thanks to the ball-jointed arms and handles. [Read more…]