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DaVinci Resolve 12 combines professional non-linear video editing with the world’s most advanced color corrector so now you can edit, color correct, finish and deliver all from one system. DaVinci Resolve 12 is completely scalable and resolution independent so it can be used on set, in a small studio or integrated into the largest Hollywood production pipeline.

ARRI just rolled out a new extended warranty for its latest camera line-up. The new low-cost warranties are being offered at an extremely economical price-point for owners of AMIRA cameras, while ALEXA warranties, available for all current ALEXA models including the new ALEXA Mini, are being reduced in price by 50%.

Metabones makes some truly revolutionary accessories for modern cameras, enabling users to adapt almost any glass out there to their camera bodies. The American company just announced a brand new addition to their Speed Booster line of focal reducers - the Speed Booster ULTRA 0.71x designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras.

Tripods come in all shapes, sizes, and price ranges. They all seem to do the same thing, but just as cameras or lights, it all depends on your specific requirements for the type of video work you do. Sadly, most folks today are way too focused on what camera to get, and usually don't leave enough in their budget for a good quality tripod.

Panasonic just released the latest firmware update 4.0 for the Varicam 35 and HS models. The firmware update is free, and it adds support for the Codex Raw recorder on the Varicam 35, support for anamorphic shooting and image flip on the sub-recorder (the Varicam features a dual recording system).