Audio-Technica Premium Microphone Cable is engineered for maximum signal transfer and minimum loss. Designed for low-impedance operation, this balanced cable features heavy-duty construction and professional Neutrik connectors. To protect signal quality, each conductor has an individual spiral shield inside the molded insulating sheath. A conductive PVC layer inside each shield dissipates static buildup during flexing. [...]

If your projects are going to be delivered on DVD or broadcast, it’s important to have an accurate studio monitor on your desk so you can see your project as your viewers will see it while you’re editing. Why? First, many editing programs show you a low quality “proxy” of your timeline, so you can’t [...]

I have shot multicam concerts locking up timecode by beaming wireless audio SMPTE timecode to all cameras and recording it on Ch 2, but I can tell you it was a big hassle and a waste of time. My recommendation for multi-camera shoots is to either: 1. Use TOD (Free Run) Timecode TOD (Time of [...]

For the professional and serious non-professional alike, the XH A1 combines a wealth of features with the outstanding performance of a 3 CCD, High Definition camcorder. The excellence of the XH A1 begins with its Genuine Canon 20x HD zoom lens with Professional L Series Fluorite. Super-Range Optical Image Stabilization corrects for a wide range [...]

You must obtain a model release from each person whose face is recognizable in the photo. Also, location releases are needed for many properties. Bert P. Krages II has posted a PDF with some information here, mostly with your rights as a private photographer.

On the Canon H1, Rodney Charters says: "We did manage to get footage out of the Canon and upload it to the D5 no problem. And it was this footage that we viewed at Level 3 post, where it made an amazing comparison against the 35mm dailies. The imagery was almost identical except for that [...]

When planning a project, keep these helpful tips in mind.

If you shot and edited a project in DV format, this is one recommendation: Check your edit to make sure luma (brightness) and chroma (color saturation) levels are within broadcast-legal ranges. Adjust if necessary. Check your project for audio clipping, and adjust levels if needed. Make sure you’re completely out a second before the time [...]

Main Features Multi-format In/Multi-format OutDesigned for a wide range of workflows in mid, post and live video productions, the VC Series offers flexible format conversion of Digital/Analog, HD/SD or compressed/uncompressed signals. The VC series also accepts signals and direct connections from computer RGB sources. A wide variety of output devices like record decks, data projectors [...]

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Here are 12 Companies that own TV stations and the change in their stock price in 2005. (Hint: Broadcast television might not be the best field in which to plan your future…) Belo (BLC): -11.6% Emmis (EMS): +8.7% Fisher (FSCI): -3.1% Gannett (GCI): -24.2% Gray (GTN): -38% Hearst-Argyle (HTV): -6.9% Media General (MEG): -17% Meredith [...]

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