TriCaster 40

The path to high-quality video can be challenging when you’re diving into live production or figuring out how to stream live shows on a budget. Meet the all-in-one, multi-camera video production solution that’s simple and affordable enough for anyone with limited funds. TriCaster 40 lets professionals and novices alike create streaming television, or air broadcast-quality video on the Web and mobile devices―quickly and easily. For television stations, schools, offices, and production startups that don't have access to an SDI infrastructure, TriCaster 40 is a simple solution for creating real-time productions of events and shows and streaming truly professional video programs to the Web. Just plug in cameras and audio, and start creating. Professional component connectivity and essential formats that are ideal for full HD web streaming, basic broadcast and beyond Go live, right out of the box, with off-the-shelf HD cameras Broadcast, stream, project and record—within minutes Television-style virtual sets, moving backgrounds, effects and graphics A/V cart-and-carry portability Option to add hardware control surface for professional operation and intuitive on-air production http://www.newtek.com/products/tricaster-40.html

New AG-AC90 handles 1080/60p HD video but priced at only $2,250

Panasonic has announced a new professional AVCCAM HD handheld camcorder, the AG-AC90, that will be priced at only $2,250 when it is released in late fall 2012.

Targeted at the wedding and event, sports,

Sony expands NXCAM range

Sony unveiled the latest addition to the professional NXCAM range of camcorders, the NEX-EA50EH. This versatile new camcorder offers the ultimate flexibility in lens selection thanks to its interchangeable E-mount lens system.

The large format Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor gives the user creative freedom when shooting Full HD movies and high-quality still photos. The new form factor enables users to shoot in a way that suits them best, allowing them to switch quickly between handheld and shoulder configuration without the need for additional accessories. “This all-in-one camcorder brings a new level of creativity to

ContourROAM Review

by Eric Reagan on August 11, 2012

The ContourROAM is a POV action camera that competes head-to-head with the GoPro line. The ContourROAM is the $200 entry-level model of Contour’s POV camera lineup. There are a couple of key things that separate Contour cameras from GoPro. First, the on/off switch is a big button that slides back and forth on the top of the camera. Slide it forward and it’s on – a red record light gives you visual confirmation along with an audible beep. Slide it back and it’s off – the light goes off and you get another beep. ContourROAM Mounted on Downtube This record switch makes it easy to operate the camera when you can’t see the buttons (for instance, on top of your helmet). I didn’t realize how

LightWave 3D Group Reveals LightWave 11.5

The LightWave 3D® Group, a division of NewTek, Inc., announced today LightWave 11.5, a powerful new edition of its Emmy® Award-winning 3D modeling, animation and rendering software. A complete 3D pipeline, LightWave 11.5 includes many new features to streamline productivity, including a new Genoma character animation and rigging system for Modeler, predator and prey flocking, Instancing, soft-body Bullet Dynamics, interchange support for Adobe After Effects and Pixologic’s GoZ Fiber Mesh, major workflow enhancements, and more.

LightWave 11.5’s new features and enhancements include:

Sony RX100 Hands-On Review

I have been using the Sony RX100 for about a week now and I have to say that it is a stunning little camera. It packs 20MP CMOS image sensor and the fixed zoom lens provides 28-100mm equivalent zoom range with a max f/1.8 aperture. The RX100 gives a proper use of that little 2.7x crop sensor that’s also found in the Nikon 1 Series. And, best of all, it’s a pocketable camera.

While we can stretch or carrying comfort to pack along an interchangeable lens mirrorless camera, very few of us wear jeans that allows us to stuff one of those in our front pockets.

MAXON Announces CINEMA 4D Release 14

MAXON unveiled CINEMA 4D Release 14, (R14) a milestone release of the industry-leading 3D motion graphics, visual effects, painting, and rendering software application. Leveraging more than two decades of 3D graphics programming innovation, R14 delivers breakthrough performance offerings including a new, fully integrated sculpting system, new camera matching functionality, the debut of exchange plugins to two key applications — The Foundry NUKE and Adobe Photoshop Extended — and improved integration with Adobe After Effects. Packed with a number of other powerful workflow feature enhancements, creative professionals – motion graphics and visual effects artists, as well as visualization designers – will benefit from features that accelerate productivity to produce spectacular 3D content more fluidly, and the ability to collaborate with increased efficiency.

CINEMA 4D Release 14 Highlights MAXON offers four versions of CINEMA 4D, each catering to the needs of 3D artists in different industries. Key features and benefits include:

Mountain Lion Available Today From the Mac App Store

Apple® announced that OS X® Mountain Lion, the ninth major release of the world’s most advanced desktop operating system, is available as a download from the Mac® App Store℠. With more than 200 innovative new features, Mountain Lion includes iCloud® integration, the all new Messages app, Notification Center, system-wide Sharing, Facebook integration*, Dictation, AirPlay® Mirroring and Game Center. Mountain Lion is available as an upgrade from Lion or Snow Leopard for $19.99.

“People are going to love the new features in Mountain Lion and how easy it is to download and install from the Mac App Store,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “With iCloud integration, Mountain Lion is even easier to set up, and your important information stays up to date across all your devices so you can keep editing documents, taking notes, creating reminders, and continue conversations whether you started on a Mac, iPhone or iPad.” With more than 200 innovative new features, Mountain Lion includes:

Canon EOS M Demo Video Roundup

Canon has released a demo video for their just-announced EOS M, a mirrorless camera coming in October that shoots video at up to 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps with a price tag of $800. And now PetaPixel has rounded up both hands-on and test footage videos that have been popping up on the Internet. Check out four below.