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Canon announced the EOS R6 V , the first full-frame body in its video-focused EOS V series. The camera pairs a 32.5MP sensor with 7K Open Gate capture, built-in ac
Sony announced the Alpha 7R VI , the sixth generation of its high-resolution full-frame mirrorless line. The camera moves the R series onto a 66.8MP fully-stacked back-illu
Sony issued a clarification about the AI Camera Assistant feature on its Xperia 1 VIII flagship phone, one day after its launch announcement drew thousands of negative replies from photographe
Arc Eye's Modular Mobile Stand Collapses the Dome Scanner Into a Flat-Pack Rig May 07, 2026 Arc Eye CEO Christian Cicerone walked us through the company's new modular mobile capture rig at NAB, a battery-powered alternative to the company's large dome scanner that bre
Ghost Kits built a connectivity device that keeps photographers and content creators online no matter where they are shooting. The Specter model connects to 600 cellular carriers across 19
Bit Part's Bitbox Max Quadruples Radio Power for Remote Camera Control April 23, 2026 Bit Part rolled out a suite of updates to its wireless camera control ecosystem at NAB 2026, headlined by the Bitbox Max with a custom radio module that delivers up to 1 watt of transmit pow
Atomos used NAB 2026 to launch the Sumo PRO-19 monitor/recorder/switcher , wireless production headphones , a rack-mount Shogun AV-19 , an advanced PTZ controller , and a CF E
DJI's RS5 gimbal introduces three features aimed at making gimbal work faster for both beginners and experienced operators: Teflon-coated arms with individual adjustment knobs,
Blackmagic Design is bridging the gap between cinema and live broadcast with a suite of updates to the URSA Cine 12K platform. Bob Caniglia , Director of Sales Operations for North Ame
Canon's CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm Goes Wider, Longer, and Adds Autofocus April 29, 2026 Canon's CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 replaces the popular 50-1000mm with a wider and longer focal range, RF mount autofocus support, and an updated SERVO drive with focus breathing compen
XGRIDS introduced PortalCam at NAB 2026, a spatial camera that combines LIDAR with a four-camera array to capture real-world environments as high-fidelity 3D assets. The device targets the gap b
Bit Part announced five new products and updates at NAB Show 2026, led by the bitbox max, a wireless camera control radio with four times the RF output of the original bitbox, and th
Blackmagic Design released Blackmagic Camera for iOS 3.3 , adding an Apple Watch companion app for remote iPhone camera control and full ATEM camera control over a sin
Blackmagic Design announced the URSA Cine Immersive 100G at NAB 2026 (booth N2502), positioning it as the world's first immersive cinema camera built specif
Nolan Kearney from District Cinema shows us how to create a 3D model of a car using the XGRIDS LiDAR scanner, building assets for our One Battle After Another car-chase scene experiment shot
Atomos released firmware 12.2.0 for the Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX , adding camera control via USB-C to both monitor-recorders. Instead of fiddling with tiny on-camera buttons and menus, you can now adjust ISO, shutter speed,
Arri has launched Film Lab , an OpenFX plugin designed to bring authentic film aesthetics to digital footage inside professional color grading environments. According to PetaPixel , the plugin works in DaVinci Resolve, Baselig
Virtual production specialist Ramiro Montes De Oca has been testing the iPhone 17 Pro Max with Blackmagic Design's ProDock for genlock capabilities in demanding virtual production scenarios. His R&D setup pushed t
XGRIDS has announced PortalCam, positioning it as the first consumer-friendly spatial camera that captures real-world environments into explorable 3D worlds. The $5,000 device uses Gaussian Splatting technol
MRMC's Cinebot Nano: A £20K Cinema Robot August 18, 2025 Mark Roberts Motion Control has launched the Cinebot Nano , a compact motion control robot that packs professional-grade camera movement into three airline-friendly cases. Solo filmmakers and content creators can now ac
Atomos has unveiled the Ninja TX , marking the first time the company's popular Ninja series gains 12G-SDI connectivity, CFexpress Type B recording, and integrated cloud workflows
Sony's Crystal LED CAPRI Makes Virtual Production More Accessible June 12, 2025 Sony Electronics has unveiled its newest LED wall solution, Crystal LED CAPRI , designed to make high-quality virtual production more affordable and accessible while maintaining the company's
NAB 2025 showcased practical innovations solving real filmmaking challenges, with advances in virtual production, AI-powered tools, and streamlined workflows dominating the show floor. This year
Bit Part unveils more affordable wireless camera control with new Mini device priced at $479, expanding their on-set control ecosystem for DITs, camera assistants, and even lighting departments with up
The Atom Two debuts as the first miniature camera featuring global shutter technology, eliminating motion distortion in a form factor small enough to place virtually anywhere. Key specifications include
Atomos expands its ecosystem with cloud storage, PTZ cameras, and wireless video transmission options for media professionals, offering new flexibility in production workflows. The compan
Blackmagic showcased the URSA Cine Immersive camera, designed specifically for Apple Vision Pro content creation with dual 12K sensors capturing 8K per eye at 90fps through a stream
The Mavis Camera 7 transforms iPhones into robust filmmaking tools with professional-grade features including multi-track audio recording, timecode sync, and camera-to-clou
DJI's new Osmo Mobile 7 gimbal brings native camera app face tracking to mobile filmmaking, eliminating the need for DJI's proprietary Mimo app . The premium P version ($149) introduces a
XGRIDS' LIDAR Technology Bridges Physical Scouting and Virtual Production April 11, 2025 LIDAR scanning technology from XGRIDS is now enabling filmmakers to capture location data with inch-perfect accuracy and directly implement these scans on LED walls for virtual production
Pixboom enters the slow-motion camera market with a device specifically designed for content creators, not scientists. The Pixboom Spark captures 1800fps at 2K resolution and 1000fps at 4K,
Hands-On: DJI's New Mic Mini Offers Better Range in a Smaller Package April 11, 2025 DJI introduces Mic Mini , a compact wireless audio system with better range than its larger sibling at nearly half the price. The new wireless microphone system packs professional features in
Blackmagic Design has announced the PYXIS 12K , a compact full-frame cinema camera that shoots 12K footage while offering 4K and 8K recording from the full sensor area without cropping
Sony's Extension System Mini Shrinks VENICE 2 Sensor into Pocket-Sized Powerhouse April 07, 2025 Sony introduces the Extension System Mini for VENICE 2 , packing an 8K sensor in a compact box that offers significant size and weight advantages for high-end productions. The det
Filmmakers can now combine green screen and projection elements without visual artifacts using specialized LED lights that switch at microsecond intervals. This hybri
Blackmagic Design has released a beta update that adds autofocus capabilities to their Cinema Camera 6K and introduces pre-record functionality across multiple camera models. The update leverages Blac
Arc Eye's Network-Connected Camera System Simplifies 3D Scanning Workflow April 08, 2025 Arc Eye’s multi-camera system streamlines 3D scanning with direct network connectivity instead of relying on dozens of computers and complex synchronization. The facial scanning rig demon
The 2025 National Association of Broadcasters ( NAB ) Show has wrapped up, and the Denoised podcast team was on the ground to capture the most significant developments. In thi
Aputure has unveiled its new STORM 80c 3-Light Kit , a comprehensive lighting solution that combines their compact yet powerful LED lights with versatile modifiers in a portable package. The k
The film and television production industry continually adopts new technologies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and creative possibilities. LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology has becom
Aputure's Storm XT52 Brings Cinematic Power in a Single-Person Setup April 02, 2025 Aputure is set to launch the Storm XT52 , a groundbreaking 5,200W LED fixture that delivers 48,000 lux of tunable white light while maintaining a design compact enough for single-person setup
We've got an exclusive tech preview and breakdown of virtual projection . Christie Digital , Kino Flo , and Sim-Plates have joined forces to demonstrate a virtual
LiDAR scanning technology is quietly transforming film production workflows from pre-production through post. These specialized devices create millimeter-precise 3D models of real-world environments that directors, production desi
Canon has unveiled four new products aimed at today's diverse creator economy, with two new cameras and two lenses designed specifically to bridge professional fi
Bit Part will unveil the bitbox mini at the 2025 NAB Show, offering the same ultra-long distance camera control capabilities of their original bitbox in what they claim is the smallest and lightest form fa
The Oscars signaled a major shift for indie filmmaking this year, with Anora dominating the Academy Awards with only a $6M budget, The Brutalist sweeping up behind wi
Atomos expands its monitor lineup with the new Shinobi GO , a 5-inch HDR monitor that delivers professional-grade monitoring features at $249 - nearly 30% less than its higher-end sibling, the Shinobi II . The 1500-nit display
The latest episode of Denoised offers a thoughtful analysis of three significant developments reshaping media and entertainment production. Hosts Joey Daoud and Addy Ghani unpack surprising results from
