Insta360 is a company that is challenging GoPro’s position in the action camera market through continuous innovation. Their newest product, the Insta360 X4, is set to redefine the space as it is the first camera with a field of view of 8K 360 degrees. The Insta360 X4 is equipped with an AI-powered 5 nm chip and a smart control system, which will revolutionize shooting on the slopes and take it to a whole new level. The Insta360 X4 can capture 8K video in the round or 4K 60p in single camera mode. It records everything around the camera, allowing the The post Insta360 Announces the X4 8K 360 A ..read more

Every year, Blackmagic Design unveils its latest innovations on the eve of NAB, and this year is no exception. Blackmagic has unveiled a trio of cinema cameras that are set to redefine visual storytelling. These cameras include the Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K, the Pyxis 6K modular camera, and the eagerly anticipated URSA 17K, which is set to arrive later this year. Each device embodies Blackmagic’s evolving philosophy of democratizing professional content creation with innovative filmmaking technology at a very competitive if not disruptive, price point. “We wanted to build our dream high-end ca ..read more

Mobile filmmakers can now capture professional-grade cinematic footage on their iPhones with ProRes Log, which is now available on the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s cinematic tools. However, this improvement comes at a cost. Tilta has launched a new Khronos Cage Ecosystem that offers a comprehensive solution for mobile filmmakers by transforming the phone into a cinema camera rig. The Khronos system provides power, protection, and all the necessary accessories to capture stunning cinematic footage. The Khronos system caters to every aspect of a filmmaker’s needs, making it quick and easy to set up whil ..read more

Frame.io has received a significant update with new features introduced by Adobe that make online collaboration easier and extend the workflow beyond traditional post-production activities. The latest version, Frame.io Version 4, has introduced capabilities such as casting, location scouting, and supply chain management to cover the entire project from start to finish, rethinking the camera-to-cloud experience. Adobe’s announcement states that over the last decade, users have pushed the boundaries of Frame.io in ways that the company hadn’t originally considered. By expanding beyond video pos ..read more

DJI has announced its latest professional-grade gimbal stabilizers, the RS4 and RS4 Pro. These gimbals can carry both mirrorless and cinema payloads while expanding autofocus through an optional LiDar-based autofocus assembly. They have improved movement, faster balancing algorithms, and a one-button vertical adjustment without having to rebalance. The RS4 and RS4 Pro are designed to support cameras according to each weight. The RS4 The RS4 can handle DSLR and mirrorless camera platforms with weights up to 6.6 pounds and supports mobile devices like the iPhone 15 Pro Max. It also has an exten ..read more

Razer has recently introduced its latest laptop, the Blade 18. It is powered by an i9 processor and boasts a large screen with outstanding performance, making it an ideal choice for both gamers and content creators. The laptop comes with a desktop-grade design and a unibody form factor that aims to establish Razer as a top-tier brand for content creators. Built for speed Razer claims that the Blade 18 sets new standards in content creation and gaming with its i9 processor and Thunderbolt 5 connections. Thunderbolt 5 offers a game-changing level of performance, which blurs the line between des ..read more

Sachtler has launched a new series of lightweight tripods specially designed for video and broadcast work in the field. The Ace M Mk. II and Ace XL Mk. II tripods have robust fluid heads that promise low drag and multi-step counterbalancing. They are designed to carry camera payloads ranging from 9.7-17.6 pounds (4.4-8 kg) while maintaining an overall weight of just under 10 pounds. According to Barbara Jaumann, product manager at Sachtler, “The new ACE M Mk II and ACE XL Mk II are among the lightest-weight tripod systems on the market, but still offer the key features that have The post Sach ..read more

Insta360 has announced a comprehensive update to its Insta360 Studio video editing software. The update provides some highly anticipated new features including the ability to compine multiple 360 files into a single timeline, a new speed editing tool, and being able to edit multiple clips with transitions and media assets. “These developments make Insta360 Studio a highly flexible editing tool that meets the demands of modern creators,” states the Insta360 Announcement, “and makes it capable of producing seriously clean, ready-to-share edits. Whether 360° footage or regular flat images, Insta ..read more

Sony has announced firmware updates for several of its Alpha mirrorless cameras. These updates will bring new features such as focus breathing compensation, C2PA authentication, and true 24p 4K DCI support. Sony promises that these updates will not only improve video reliability but also ensure the authenticity of images in a rapidly growing AI-driven space. The updates will apply to the Sony Alpha 1 (Ver. 2.00), Alpha 7S III (Ver. 3.00), Alpha 7 IV (Ver. 3.00), and after April 2024, the Alpha 9 III (Ver.2.00). Sony claims that these updates will make each camera model easier to use while max ..read more

Blackmagic Design is currently developing an update to the operating system that powers their Cinema Cameras. The new Blackmagic Camera 8.6 Beta OS adds up to 13 new features to the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras, and the G2 and Pro 6K Cinema Camera models. The Blackmagic Camera 8.6 Beta update improves the reliability of Gyro Metadata and USB Drive Detection. It will also introduce new tools, such as networking support, proxy upload to Blackmagic Cloud (for 6K models only), and mobile phone tethering that allows users to connect to the camera when out in the field. Additionally, the update ..read more