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The Sanken CUB-01 Mini Cardioid Boundary Microphone

David Wells Sound March 23, 2010

The Sanken Mini Cardioid Boundary Mic is a huge step forward for audio devices of its kind. Extremely small and inconspicuous, the CUB-01 can easily be concealed within a set, incorporated into the sound engineering of a broadcast news station, and much more. At ...Read More

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The Cineflex V14 HD Camera System

David Wells Camera Support, Cameras March 23, 2010

The Cineflex V14 HD camera system has taken aerial cinematography to the next level. Equipped with a technologically advanced gimbal, the Cineflex V14 HD system uses sensors to recognize vibrations and immediately correct the camera accordingly. This is a vast improvement upon previous gyro ...Read More

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Digital Hollywood

David Wells Cameras, Florida Film January 8, 2010

In recent history, several of Hollywood’s most prominent directors have begun to favor digital cinematography. For nearly a decade, Michael Mann has been at the forefront of this filmmaking revolution. Mann, quoted as saying “the future is digital, without a doubt,” has favored digital ...Read More

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Florida Film Incentives

David Wells Cameras, Florida Film January 7, 2010

With budget cuts over the past five years, Florida film tax incentives have taken a hit. After a reduction from $25 million available in 2007 down to $5 million in 2008 then up again to $10.8 million this year, visiting productions to the Sunshine ...Read More

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Shallow Focus Tips For DV Cameras

David Wells Cameras July 30, 2009

Many people think achieving a shallow depth of field on DV formats (especially Mini DV formats with smaller 1/4 inch CCDs) is virtually impossible. Although it can be difficult, it is not impossible. Here are some tips for achieving that Hollywood style narrow depth ...Read More

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AJ-HD1400: Small Package, Big Output.

David Wells Decks, VTR's July 16, 2009

The Panasonic AJ-HD-1400 is an invaluable solution for HD production. The AJ-HD-1400 records at 100 Mbps with 4:2:2 color sampling and intra-frame compression in multiple U.S. and worldwide Formats. The Multi-format HD/SD system records in 1080/59.94p, 1080/50i, 720/60p, 720/59.94p and 720/50p. The AJ-HD-1400 provides ...Read More

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Kino Diva – Built For Speed

David Wells Grip & Lighting July 13, 2009

Originally introduced as a portable dimming Kino Flo for videographers, the Diva-Lite has blossomed into an everyman’s soft light for lighting news studios, feature films, television productions and professional still photo shoots. The latest Diva-Lite 400 cool light boasts Kino Flo’s trademark modular fixture ...Read More

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Motorola CP200 Walkie Talkies

David Wells Walkie Talkies July 8, 2009

According to Motorola, the CP200 is the best selling walkie talkie in America. At Moving Picture, we specialize in renting walkie talkies to the film and television business, but have also found success in providing two-way communications in other industries such as schools, events ...Read More

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Kino Flo 4-Foot 4-Bank, a lighting must-have!

David Wells Grip & Lighting June 12, 2009

As a rental house it is important to offer the highest quality industry standard equipment on the market. One such industry standard is the soft light, and Moving Picture carries the best in the business – Kino Flo. It’s hard to imagine making a ...Read More

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HD Workhorse: The Panasonic HDX-900

David Wells Cameras June 8, 2009

The Panasonic AJ-HDX900 (2/3” 3-CCD, 16:9, 1080i/720p, DVCPRO HD) has quickly become THE requested HD rental camera for digital cinematography, cable and television production in any format, sports and events, globetrotting documentarians and feature crews. The full size ENG-style body is a workhorse of ...Read More

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