Gear

Gear

At A Glance: Sennheiser MKH 8070 And MKH 8060

The long and the short—new shotgun microphones offer versatility and natural sonic performance

When it comes to providing rugged, great-sounding audio tools for pro users, Sennheiser is no newcomer, with a history spanning more than six decades.

Audio Assist: Roland R-44

Four-track recording in the field

I've been using my Canon EOS 7D with a microphone interface, but I need higher-quality recording to four tracks for an upcoming short film.

Small Sensors Still Thriving

Panasonic’s latest 1/3-inch AVC-INTRA and AVCCAM camcorders make their debut

Walking the floor at NAB 2011 was an eye-opening experience.

Have you ever dreamed of lighter travel and a quicker setup? In an industry first, the new airline carry-on-approved Petrol Cambio offers a unique solution, combining a solid camera/equipment bag and capable tripod.

Accelerated Editing

Taking advantage of new features in Avid’s Media Composer 5.5 and Pro Tools 9

As the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention. Or, more prosaically, we often can extend our creative skills through access to slightly more advanced tools than those with which we're currently familiar.

The Sleeping Giant Awakens

At NAB 2011, Sony releases revolutionary new products, from consumer 3D to true 4K capture

In the evolving motion-picture production industry, we're living in radical times.

At A Glance: The LEDZILLA

Dedolight’s onboard LED light is designed for the cinematographer

The big difference between ENG-style camerawork and cinematography is that with ENG, you're usually recording reality, and with cinematography, you're trying to create a mood, typically with light.