Visual Impact Blog

  1. New Stunning Blackmagic URSA 4.6K Footage Emerges

    New stunning footage from the upcoming Blackmagic Design URSA Mini 4.6K camera emerges that shows impressive dynamic range and organic texture. The trailer for the upcoming film Yggdrasil was shot by Director of Photography Sebastian Wiegartner with a single 15mm Zeiss CP.2 prime lens and a Sachtler Artemis gimbal stabiliser.

  2. Video Devices Firmware 2.0 for PIX-E5, PIX-E5H and PIX-E7 4K Recorders, plus PIX-LR Audio Interface is now Shipping!

    Video Devices, makers of the popular 4K recorders and phenomenal monitors, the PIX-E5 series and the 7-inch PIX-E7, have just released firmware update 2.0, which offers support for their newest PIX-LR professional audio interface. The PIX-LR is also shipping as of today.

  3. Massive £2K Price Drop on the Canon EOS C500, Now £6,995

    The Canon 4K top camera - the EOS C500 just received it's biggest price drop since release more than 4 years go. The Canon EOS C500 in both PL and EF mount is now just £6995 + VAT. This is a significant value for money for productions looking for a high end Super 35 look and cinematic 4K/2K Raw and RGB 444 recording.

  4. Anton Bauer CINE Batteries Used on a Coca-Cola & Tinder Holiday Commercial

    Anton Bauer's new CINE range of digital cinema camera batteries were recently used to power the RED Weapon on a major Coca-Cola & Tinder commercial for the holidays. The new CINE range from Anton Bauer sport a revolutionary uniform cube shape without stressing your rig with any additional weight or bulk.

  5. BVE 2016: Sony FS7 Shoulder Rig and Atomos Shogun Cage by Shape

    At BVE 2016 we stopped by the Global Distribution stand to check out their latest Shape accessories and shoulder rigs for the Sony FS7 and FS5. In addition we take a look at the Shape cage for the Atomos Shogun 4K recorder featuring Shape's push-button technology and handles.