Visual Impact Blog

  1. Practical shooting tips for Sony PXW-FS5 and FS7

    In this webinar, join experienced DoP Alister Chapman as he explains some practical shooting tips on how to get the best from the Sony PXW-FS5 and FS7. Alister covers how to choose between the two cameras and which lens, tripod, monitor, external recorder and support systems work best. He also includes some tips and tricks for exposure and focus plus...
  2. Sony Announce BVM-X300 4K OLED Master Monitor Version 2 with HDMI input and 2nd 3G-SDI 4K Input

    Sony just announced a version 2 of their highly successful and BVM-X300 4K OLED Master Monitor, which delivers incredible image quality for mission critical picture control. Version 2 of the BVM-X300 will include an HDMI input for easier connection with video cameras and blu-ray players, in addition to a 2nd 3G-SDI 4K Input for easier system integration.

  3. Teradek Announce New Bolt 1000 and 3000 Wireless HD Video Transmitters

    Teradek just announced a couple of new zero delay wireless HD video transmitters in their Bolt Pro range - the Bolt 1000 and Bolt 3000, that can transmit up to 1000ft and 3000ft respectively. Both new arrivals in the Bolt Pro range offer significantly improved wireless performance at more affordable prices, while maintaining visually lossless image quality.

  4. C300 Mark II Canon Log 3 vs. Canon Log 2 and Canon Log 1 Side by Side Comparison

    Renowned cinematographer and Canon Technical Advisor for their motion picture equipment, including the Cinema EOS Series, Brent Ramsay has the low-down on the latest firmware update for the Canon C300 Mark II, which adds among many other things, the much-awaited Canon LOG 3, while also hugely improving Canon Log 2.

  5. Venus Optics Launches Kickstarter for World's Widest f/2.8 Full-Frame Lens - the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 ZERO-D

    The Laowa 12mm f/2.8 ZERO-D ultra-wide angle lensis currently on Kickstarter and it promises to be a stunning full-frame lens not just for landscape or astro photographers, but video professionals as well.