Visual Impact Blog

  1. Convergent Design Release a Massive Firmware Update v2016.6 for Odyssey7Q, 7Q+ and Apollo

    Firmware version v2016.6 adds the whopping 23 new features to the Odyssey7Q+/7Q and Apollo recorders and is also free for all owners of these recorders. The addition of Sony FS5 4K RAW to the Odyssey Raw Bundle (for the Odyssey7Q and 7Q+) is one of those major new features.

  2. ARRI interviews Award-Winning DoP's with Films in Competition at Cannes 2016

    ARRI hosted their annual cocktail event in Cannes during the Director's Fortnight at the Cannes International Film Festival and invited major DoP's to share their experiences using ALEXA cameras and other ARRI equipment to capture this year's top films at the festival.

  3. We'll be Exhibiting at the Media Production Show 2016, June 9-10

    We're super excited to be exhibiting at the brand new Media Production Show 2016 (stand 214) at the Business Design Centre in Islington this upcoming Thursday and Friday (June 9-10). Stop by our stand (#214) to say hello, check out the latest professional digital cameras we'll have on display and discuss your needs for your next production.

  4. Zoom H4n PRO is a Major Update to the Popular H4n DSLR Audio Recorder

    The Zoom H4n has been a very popular external recorder for DSLR filmmakers, and now, Zoom are taking the new H4n PRO successor model to a whole new level. If you are looking for an affordable external field recorder, this very well may be it.

  5. RED, Panavision and Light Iron Collaborate on the PANAVISION DXL 8K Raw Digital Cinema Camera

    In a historic collaboration, RED Digital Cinema, Panavision and post-production masters Light Iron are collaborating on the newly announced Panavision DXL - an 8K camera beast capable of 8K/60p RAW + 4K ProRes proxies!