Digital Video - June 2008 - (Page 30)

AWARD 2008 www.blackmagic-design.com/ products/videorecorder/ DV FACTOR: Small, portable, all-in-one easy conversion for all kinds of mobile media. From left: Cartoni Status Pro head, JVC MRHD200 add-on storage device. MOTU V3HD With one simple plug-and-play FireWire connection, MOTU’s V3HD turns your Mac or PC desktop or laptop computer into a powerful HD/SD video production workstation. Connect all your gear at the same time with no cable swapping. Choose your input source, then log and capture HD and SD clips directly into Final Cut or Premiere, converted on the fly into native DVCPro HD. Monitor simultaneously in HD and SD with real-time SD-toHD up-convert, HD-to-SD down-convert and real-time pulldown insertion or removal. Use 32 channels of audio to capture, monitor, mix and master multichannel surround sound at sample rates up to 192kHz. Following NAB, MOTU introduced its next-gen V4HD. www.v3hd.com DV FACTOR: A versatile I/O box that fits into your existing system with no major modifications. DSC LABS ADVANCED GUIDE TO DIGITAL, FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION DSC Labs has released this great educational tool for professional and amateur shooters. The Advanced Guide to Digital, Film and Television Production is a collection of articles from many familiar names in the business, including Blain Brown, B. Sean Fairburn, Michael Bravin and Scott Billups. The articles cover a wide variety of topics, however, the crown jewels of the book are several ready-to-use DSC charts, with basic instructions for use. These invaluable tools are worth two to three times the cost of the whole book. www.dsclabs.com DV FACTOR: This is a book that is not only educational but extremely practical — a fantastic introduction into more precise control over your images. Equipped with a USB digital output, the Mac- and Windows-compatible AT2020 USB offers studio-quality articulation and intelligibility, perfect for field recording, voiceover, podcasting and home studio use. Powered from a USB Bus, the AT2020 includes a tripod desk stand, stand mount, USB cable and soft protective carrying pouch. www.audio-technica.com DV FACTOR: The convenience of a USB interface in an inexpensive (only $249), yet high-grade and high-performance microphone. INDIE-DOLLY SYSTEMS UNIVERSAL DOLLY This “universal dolly” was designed to meet the needs of all professional film/videomakers, providing solutions to situations ranging from table-top setups to full-size operator-onboard tracking shots. Connect curved track and straight track in any combination. Made of aircraft-grade aluminum, the track is anodized and unfolds in seconds. No tools are needed for setup, and it supports up to 400 lbs. The dolly platform has three heavy-duty arms with six skateboard wheels on each arm. The dolly also includes a four-position seat for camera operators. Any tripod with dual-spiked feet can attach to the platform. The accessory platform carries anything that needs to ride with the camera. www.indiedolly.com DV FACTOR: While the Universal Dolly has been around for some time, its new accessory platform upgrade sets it apart this year. INNOVISION DV PROBE LENS The DV Probe attaches directly to the front of HD and SD camcorders with easy-to-use support brackets. Developed in conjunction with Schneider Optics, it CARTONI STATUS PRO HEAD The Status Pro features a patented, continuously variable fluid damping system on both pan and tilt movements and a positive counterbalance that is switchable in three progressive steps. It comes equipped with a quick-release sliding camera plate, spirit level and orientable pan bar. Tilting angle is +90/-85 degrees. It interfaces with all 75mm bowl base tripods and supports and is designed for camcorders weighing up to 11 lbs. www.cartoni.com DV FACTOR: Lightweight and affordable, this head offers much more professional control than most competitors in its price range. AUDIO-TECHNICA AT2020 USB MICROPHONE This cardioid condenser microphone digitally captures any acoustic audio source using popular recording software. 30 dv june 2008 Audio-Technica 2020 USB www.dv.com http://www.blackmagic-design.com/products/videorecorder/ http://www.blackmagic-design.com/products/videorecorder/ http://www.audio-technica.com http://www.dsclabs.com http://www.v3hd.com http://www.cartoni.com http://www.indiedolly.com http://www.dv.com

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Digital Video - June 2008 Contents DV Update My Studio Runners World Brevis Flip 35MM Lens Adapter 4160 Soom Tripod System Century Essential-5 Filter Kit Little Big Disk Quadra Instant Expert DXA-2S Adapter Technology Treasures Making What You See Sound Great Click to Play DV 101 Production Diary

Digital Video - June 2008

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