Autodesk Smoke 2013 Video Editing Software Now Shipping

By AV Network
Autodesk’s new Smoke 2013 professional video editing software is now shipping.

“Autodesk is committed to making high-end effects and 3D increasingly available to a new generation, and the new Smoke is case in point. The Smoke team has fielded thousands of inquiries and product recommendations in the process of developing Smoke 2013. I’m so excited to announce it’s here,” said Mark Strassman, Autodesk Media & Entertainment vice president strategy and marketing.
Smoke 2013 is designed to meet the needs of professional editors working in

JVC ProHD MOBILE NEWS CAMERA GY-HM650U

Mobile Newsgathering is now faster and better then ever with the introduction of JVC's GY-HM650. Small and light enough to be used anywhere, this advanced camera surpasses the performance of many traditional ENG style units and offers capabilities never before available on any model. Dual codecs make it possible to record for 2 screens simultaneously: full HD on one memory card and a smaller web-friendly file on another card. Transfer the footage back to the station with the GY-HM650's built-in FTP and WiFi connectivity.

 

The GY-HM650's long (23x) wide angle lens is perfect for fast paced ENG. The camera offers superb low light performance with F11 sensitivity at

Roland Systems Group Introduces V-4EX Video Mixer

By AV Network Staff On January 28, 2013
Roland Systems Group has debuted the next-generation product in the V-4 and V-8 lineup of Roland live performance video mixers.

The Roland V-4EX advances the Roland V-4 four channel video mixer by incorporating HDMI inputs/outputs, USB streaming, HDCP support, built-in touch multi-viewer, and audio embedding. These features are added to the

Watch the Short Film Oscar-Winner Janusz Kaminski Shot on a Nikon D800

Cinematographer Janusz Kaminski just earned his sixth Oscar nomination this morning for his work on Lincoln. Now see what a DP of his caliber can do shooting on a $3000 DSLR. Short film "Broken Night" was shot on the Nikon D800 and written and directed by Guillermo Arriaga. Watch it

Nikon D5200 Hands-On

The Nikon D5200 finally made its way to the US at CES 2013. I spent a few minutes checking out the new camera at a press event and wanted to pass along some images and initial thoughts on this entry-level DSLR.

Matrox MXO2 Dock Now Available Worldwide

Matrox announced the worldwide availability of Matrox® MXO2 Dock™, an accessory that allows users of Matrox MXO2 I/O devices and MacBook Pro or MacBook Air to easily create an ideal ergonomic workspace for video editing and content creation. From a single Thunderbolt™ cable, users can connect an MXO2 I/O device plus add multiple peripherals including a large HDMI display, a full-size keyboard, and a mouse. A gigabit Ethernet port provides connectivity to a wired network, enabling data transfers 18 times faster than Wi-Fi. One SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port and two USB 2.0 ports are also provided.

“Many Matrox MXO2 users enjoy the portability of MacBook Pro and MacBook Air for field work, but would prefer a more comfortable work environment when they are spending the day in the edit suite,” said Wayne Andrews, product manager at Matrox. “The new Matrox MXO2 Dock increases productivity by adding screen real estate and brings much-needed expandability for USB 3.0 storage, control surfaces, optical drives, and other peripherals.” Price and availability Priced at $349 US (€299, £229) not including local taxes and delivery, Matrox MXO2 Dock is available through a worldwide network of authorized dealers. MXO2 owners can replace their host adapter (PCI Express, ExpressCard/34 or Thunderbolt) with Matrox MXO2 Dock for use with Thunderbolt-enabled MacBooks, iMacs, or Mac minis. http://www.matrox.com/video