@IBC Professional Combination, Pedestal From Miller

Written by Jomar Reyes Wednesday, 26 August 2009 05:26

AMSTERDAM, September 10, 2009.  The new combination pedestal from Miller allows quick height adjustments utilizing a pressurized air system. When shooting at different heights or altering tilt angles; the pedestal freely readjusts the height of the column to the desired position. The air assisted system is able to hold any camera configuration up to 30kg. Ideal for small studios, sport, education, corporate and independent media organisations who wish to achieve high production values with this attractively priced camera support.  System packages are available with the renowned range of 100mm Arrow fluid heads. A bowl adaptor is also available to allow the use of smaller 75mm heads.

Quickly move around the shooting location.
The pedestal features a studio dolly so you can move freely, follow the subject and quickly reposition in the studio. A 1072mm (42.2in) open diameter of the studio dolly range offers a great stability and remains compact enough to manoeuvre through doorways while 125mm rubber wheels ensure perfectly smooth shots. The dolly wheels are equipped with cable guards.

A combination of mobility and versatility.
In addition to the column air assisted adjustment, other height configurations can be achieved by either extending or removing the column; you can choose to shoot from almost floor height up to 1.6m high. The modular concept makes it is easy to fold and to set up the pedestal without compromising on stability and quality. Weighing only 18kg, the complete Miller combination pedestal system is clearly lightweight and makes a good travel companion.

Don’t miss the opportunity to have a closer look at the new Miller Combination Pedestal at IBC 2009 at the Miller stand (11.D31) in the Hall II of the RAI Exhibition Centre.

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Red One vs. 5D MkII vs Lumix GH1

Written by Kelsey Brookes Friday, 14 August 2009 01:41

Red One, Canon 5D Mk II, and Panasonic Lumix GH1 Footage Comparison from Birns and Sawyer on Vimeo.

Vimeo via Imaging Insider via PDN Pulse via CrunchGear via Gizmodo

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Digital copies on Blu-Ray

Written by Kelsey Brookes Tuesday, 28 July 2009 03:53

Gizmodo has published an excellent article, creatively titled 'Why Are Movie Studios so F%&king Stupid?', which explains in great details just how badly the media distribution industry fails to understand the market.

The writer had recent purchased a copy of Zack and Miri Make a Porno on Blu-Ray and was delighted to discover that the disc also included a digital copy of the film.

You'd think this would enable you to download the content you legitimately purchased and watch it on any device you own.

You'd be wrong.

To watch this DRM infested horror (note, even RIAA thinks DRM is dead!) you need to install special Windows only software and only on limited number of machines and only a limited number of times.

No Mac OS, no Linux, no media centres, no iPhones, no PSPs - in other words, unless you're sitting in front of your Windows PC, you can't watch the damn thing.

So why bother? Sure, many of us do watch movies on our computers, but is it really our first choice of relaxation venue? I think not.

Why do media companies continue to punish those who actually purchase their content? Why do I have to sit through FBI warnings, be barred from skipping ads and not allowed to transport it to the delivery mechanism of choice?

Is it really that hard for media companies to understand that by punishing their customers and putting up roadblocks to the viewing experience that they're simply creating pirates?

Read the full article on Gizmodo

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Apple Sydney: Meet the Filmmaker Event

Written by Kelsey Brookes Tuesday, 28 July 2009 03:50

If you in Sydney, Australia tomorrow, head on over to the George St Apple Store to meet the director and cast of the critically acclaimed Cedar Boys, moderated by Yumi Stynes.

The event starts at 6pm.

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