The Sharper Image Instant Camera
What is the Sharper Image Instant Camera? After the demise of the Polaroid company in the 2000s, few people could predict the resurgence instant camera market would see just a …
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Camera Stand
A camera stand is a device used to support a camera while shooting. Sometimes called column stands or studio camera stands, these devices are almost exclusively found within a studio environment.
Dark Slide
What is a dark slide? A dark slide is a removable plate used to cover light sensitive material (film or plate) that is loaded into a film holder or magazine …
Director’s Viewfinder
What is a director’s viewfinder? A director’s viewfinder is an optical device used by cinematographers and directors to pre-visualize the framing of a motion picture camera. The light and portable …
New Monitors by TVLogic
TVLogic, manufacturer of many industry-standard viewfinder and grading monitors, presented two new field monitors at NAB 2019. After their foray into the OLED world with the VFM-055A, TVLogic returns to …
Lens Hood
A lens hood is a device that is attached to the front of the lens in order to shade the front element. This is done to reduce stray light which can cause glare, reduce contrast or introduce unwanted artifacts into the image.
Clapperboard
A clapperboard, also called a film slate, is a tool that is used to synchronize sound and image in motion picture production.
Follow Focus
A follow focus is a mechanical device that uses gears to make the rotation of a lens’ focus ring easier and more precise for the camera operator or focus puller.