Camera Lenses Explained: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide Last year my brother in law convinced my wife to buy a Sony ZV-E10 MILC to use for her YouTube videos. He’s a fully pro cinematographer with over 25 years of experience working in film and television so to…
Introducing the Atomos Sun Dragon: Live Studio Demo by Videoguys
On This Week’s Videoguys Live, Join James in the Videoguys Studio as we introduce the powerful Atomos Sun Dragon! Watch our in-use demo to see how this innovative device enhances video production with its stunning display and advanced features. Perfect for filmmakers and content creators looking to elevate their work. We will also be showing off all of the new Promotions from Atomos. Don’t miss out on these amazing deals and our comprehensive review and hands-on experience!
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Atomos Sun Dragon
| World’s first sun spectrum, HDR, waterproof, DMX controlled, 5-color LED, mount-anywhere, lightweight flexible rope light. Get the Sun Dragon iOS app for Control and Updates |
Precise Control
Comes with fully featured controller unit. Can also be controlled via Bluetooth, Ethernet or DMX.
Super Bright & Color Profiles
- 2000 lumen (non-diffused version)
- Color Temperatures to match ARRI, Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, RED, Sony, and Z CAM color science
- Advanced RGBAW design of 5 different colored LEDs – red, green, blue, amber, and white
Flexible
Fits into places other lights can’t with 30cm (1 foot) bend tolerance.
Lightweight
Weighs less than 1kg / 2.2 pounds.
Quick to Deploy
Gives filmmakers and photographers more creative options.
Rugged
IP68 rated: dustproof and waterproof to depth of 1 meter (3 feet).
Atomos Shinobi II
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Shinobi II is our highly popular ultra-slim, high-brightness HDR monitor, perfect for photo and video creatives looking for top-tier performance and versatility Save 10$ on Shinobi II |
Atomos Ninja Phone
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Now with 4K streaming! Ninja Phone turns your smartphone into a high‑end 10‑bit recorder, monitor and streamer for your professional video camera or other HDMI‑equipped device. Save $200 on Ninja Phone! |
Atomos Shogun Ultra
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Shogun Ultra is everything you’d expect from a Shogun. Perfect for HDMI mirrorless and SDI cinematic cameras, with enhanced camera to cloud connectivity. |
Atomos SUMO 19SE
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A bright (1200nit), HDR touchscreen covering the DCI-P3 (P3) Color Gamut, and able to record Apple ProRes RAW up to 6Kp30. With its rugged and versatile design, the Sumo 19SE is the perfect addition to an on-set video village. Buy a SUMO 19SE and get a FREE Sunhood! |
Turtle AV Launches 24 New AV-over-IP Solutions with Dante Integration at ISE 2025
In this article by Gary Kayye for rAVe PUBS, he introduces Turtle AV, a new AV-over-IP solutions manufacturer co-founded by a former BirdDog founder. Based in Australia, Turtle AV is focused on embracing industry standards such as Dante AV-A, Dante Audio, JPEG 2000, and HEVC/H.265. With the launch of 24 new AV-over-IP hardware products, the company aims to provide advanced, seamless AV networking and integration solutions for a variety of professional applications.
Turtle AV Integrates Dante Controller for Seamless AV-over-IP Control
A key feature of Turtle AV’s products is the integration of Dante Controller directly into the hardware, allowing users to manage Dante devices via a web browser on a laptop, smartphone, or tablet. This built-in control system supports API integration with Q-SYS, Crestron, and Control4, enabling one-button routing and switching across an entire Dante network. By simplifying AV-over-IP setup and control, Turtle AV is positioning itself as a leading innovator in the pro AV industry.
Turtle AV’s Product Lineup Debuting at ISE 2025
Turtle AV will officially debut at ISE 2025, showcasing 24 cutting-edge AV-over-IP products designed for applications such as broadcasting, live events, sports bars, retail, and corporate AV systems. Some of the most notable product families include:
- Chazy 4K Family – A set of five 4K 4:4:4 Dante AV-A & JPEG 2000 transmitters and receivers, including a Decora-style wall plate for easy installation.
- Mineola Family – Three Dante XLR Audio Bridges available in 2×2, 4×4, and 8×8 configurations with Primary and Secondary Dante Network ports and locking etherCON connectors.
- Darwin HD Family – A cost-effective H.265 AV-over-IP distribution system featuring a central control box, perfect for sports bars and retail environments.
- Video Wall Solutions – Two video wall processors (4×4 and 8×8) that also function as Multiview and Matrix switchers.
- Dante Audio Adapters – A full line of six adapters, including XLR, line-level, USB, and Bluetooth options for seamless audio-over-IP integration.
- 100m USB 3.2 5Gbps Extender Kit – A high-speed USB extension solution for pro AV installations.
- Dante 150W Power Amplifier – A powerful Dante-enabled amplifier for professional audio-over-IP systems.
Why Turtle AV is a Game-Changer for AV-over-IP
With its extensive AV-over-IP product lineup and commitment to industry standards, Turtle AV is set to become a major player in the professional AV market. By offering innovative Dante-enabled solutions and simplifying networked AV workflows, the company is making it easier for system integrators, broadcasters, and AV professionals to create seamless, high-quality AV installations.
As AV-over-IP technology continues to evolve, Turtle AV’s debut at ISE 2025 is highly anticipated. For those looking to stay ahead in the pro AV industry, these cutting-edge Dante-enabled solutions are worth keeping an eye on.
Read the full article by Gary Kayye for rAVe PUBS HERE
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The Friday Roundup – Bounce Boards & YouTube Tips
The Simplest Trick for Great Lighting – Bounce Boards Explained When I first started shooting inside in a controlled environment I thought everything was going to be easy because after all, it was a controlled environment right? Well not so! What actually happened was that I…
Introducing the PTZOptics Studio 4K: The Ultimate Live Streaming Camera
On This Week’s Videoguys Live, Join us as James introduces the all new Studio 4K camera and explore its features as well as explain where it fits into the PTZOptics camera lineup. Join us live to learn more. Studio 4K is in Stock at Videoguys now!
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PTZOptics Studio 4K
- 4k 60p via HDMI
- 1080p60 via SDI
- 12x or 20x Optical Zoom
- White or Black available
- 72.5º FoV (12x), 60.7º FoV (20x)
- NDI®/Hive Linked
- Mounts for Vertical and Horizontal
- Physical Buttons on Side
Hive-Linked
- The Studio 4K Connects Instantly to Hive, Right Out of the Box
- Centralized Control and Streamlined Workflows: Streamline your workflows with Hive. Real-time collaboration allows you to work in sync on live video – from the comfort of your home or right on set.
- “Hive-Linked” Hardware Advantage: Hive is embedded in PTZOptics cameras, enabling instant cloud control with no hardware, plugins, or extra software needed.
- Best in Class Camera Control, From Anywhere in the World: Advanced framing and color correction tools help you bring out the best of your camera. And you can do it from anywhere, anytime.
PTZOptics Studio 4K is a perfect addition to many workflows
- House of worship
- Sports
- Corporate
- Education
- Podcast
Houses of Worship
Sports
Conference Room / In-House Studio
Education
Podcast
PTZOptics Move 4K
- 12x, 20x, and 30x zooms available
- 5 year warranty!
- SONY Optics deliver up to 4Kp60
- Total Connectivity: HDMI, 3G-SDI, USB & IP Output. Plus POE!
- Built-In Auto-Tracking
- NDI|HX Included
- Available in gray or white
PTZOptics Move SE
- 12x, 20x, and 30x zooms available
- Free NDI HX Upgrade
- 5 year warranty!
- SONY Optics deliver up to 1080p60
- Total Connectivity:
- HDMI, 3G-SDI, USB & IP Output. Plus POE!
- Built-In Auto-Tracking
- Available in Gray or White
PTZOptics SuperJoy Controller
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PTZOptics Producer Bundles
Dive into the PTZOptics Producer bundles, our easy to setup systems, tailored for every production aspiration. Choose from the 1080p resolution Producer-SE or elevate your vision with the 4K-ready Producer-4K. Each bundle is 100% PoE-ready for easy setup and breakdown or permanent installation. Share your vision with a trio of 20X PTZ cameras, ensuring close-up shots even from afar.
Learn How to Increase Your Church’s Production Capabilities at WorshipStreamTV’s Free Virtual 3-Day Event
February 25-27 Hosted in NY — WorshipStreamTV is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated virtual 3-day event, designed to inspire, uplift, and connect the production professionals and volunteers in houses of worship. This free event will be held online at WorshipStream.tv from February 25 – 27, 2025, and registration is now open with access to all content and an opportunity to win one of the many great prizes.
WorshipStreamTV brings together renowned professionals in the live production space to share the products, technology and case studies from the marketplace today. Live production in a religious context can offer various benefits for engaging congregations and expanding the reach of religious services. We are here to provide you with the tips, tricks, and tools you need to live stream for your House of Worship. Whether you’re a worship leader, producer, IT support or technical volunteer, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn about the production tools being used today.
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New Products: Auto-tracking, AV over IP, remote production, HTML graphics and more. Learn about the tools and technologies available today
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Real world experience: Fresh insights, case studies, tips and tricks from the professional who are working with churches of all sizes to meet their production needs.
How to Register: Registration for WorshipStreamTV is completely free and available now at WorshipStream.tv. All registrants will gain access to the full event schedule, exclusive resources, and live-streamed sessions. Don’t miss this chance to learn from this content and enter to win some of the great giveaways throughout the event.
WorshipStreamTV is brought to you by Broadfield Distributing, Inc. and Videoguys.com and is proudly sponsored by Absen US, Vizrt, BirdDog, PTZOptics, Panasonic, Kiloview, Netgear, LiveU, Matrox, Facilis, Canon, Epiphan and more.
PTZOptics Studio 4K Box Camera for 4K Production
Fixed Camera, Unmatched 4K Video
Whether as a standalone camera or an addition to a larger studio setup, PTZOptics’ Studio 4K provides crystal-clear 4K resolution, 12X or 20X zoom and conveniently Hive-Linked™ to our easy-to-use online platform, Hive Studio, delivering future-ready connectivity and control from anywhere.
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Connect, Point, Produce! The Studio 4K features SDI, HDMI, USB, and IP output and comes native with NDI® HX2, allowing for seamless integration into various video production setups, connecting directly to a live production switcher, streaming over a network, or recording through an SDI interface. Built-in connectivity links to Hive Studio automatically! |
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Zoom In with Power and Endurance The Studio 4K is your perfect entry into the world of 4K videography, offering powerful zoom capabilities and reliable performance. Capture a head-and-shoulders shot of your subject from up to 90 feet away with zoom strengths of 12X or 20X, ideal for medium or large spaces. Designed for utility and endurance, its unobtrusive design, continuous operation, and a variety of mounting options, the Studio 4K will be your new video system workhorse. |
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A Multitude of Applications The Studio 4K is the perfect companion to a Move SE or Move 4K multi-camera setup, enhancing your production capabilities with an additional fixed-camera option that complements your PTZ cameras. The Studio 4K’s high-quality construction and discreet profile makes it the perfect choice for streaming municipal meetings, worship services, sports, and security applications. In addition, as a fixed camera the Studio 4K is courtroom friendly. |
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Future-Friendly Performance To accommodate ever-evolving productions, the Studio 4K is Hive-Linked, PTZOptics proprietary built-in automatic connection to Hive Studio, allowing centralized multi-camera control & management from anywhere within the comfort of a web browser. With just a few clicks, you’ll have centralized management of all your cameras from anywhere with just a web connection, enabling controlling and configuring multiple cameras from a single interface—no need for complex multi-software. |
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PTZOptics PTZ Cameras for Affordable And Quality Video Productions
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Move 4K |
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PTZOptics Controllers for Camera Control
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Introducing the PTZOptics SuperJoy, a PTZ camera joystick controller designed for smooth, efficient production workflows. The SuperJoy takes remote pan, tilt, and zoom camera operations to the next level in a simplified user interface with advanced controls for power users. |
Compatible with most PTZ cameras operating serial or IP protocol, including Sony, the PT-JOY-G4 is a legacy-friendly controller designed to easily integrate into a wide array of existing production systems, and even allows users to switch between protocols with the touch of a button. |
PTZOptics Producer Bundles are Pre-Designed for Your Ease!
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The Producer-SE Bundle is a great starting point for multi-camera 1080p systems. Move SE 20x PTZ Cam $1,099 |
The Producer 4K bundle is the future-proof bundle for customers who want the best. Move 4K 20x PTZ Cam $1,999 |
Register Now for WorshipStreamTV Virtual Event
Join us for WorshipStreamTV February 25 – 27th, 2025
WorshipStreamTV is a 3-day virtual event series designed for Houses of Worship of all sizes. Live production in a religious context can offer various benefits for engaging congregations and expanding the reach of religious services. We are here to provide you with the tips, tricks, and tools you need to live stream for your House of Worship. One registration gains you access to three days of informative webinars, interviews with industry guests, live demos, chances to win great prizes, and more!
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WorshipStreamTV Webinar Schedule
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Exploring New Products & Innovations in Worship Tech Tuesday, February 25th @ 3pm EST Day 1 gives you the opportunity to discover cutting-edge products and solutions that will elevate your worship services and streamline your production workflows. Explore best practices for cloud-based systems that reduce manual effort and improve quality. From state-of-the-art cameras and advanced live-streaming platforms to graphics and automation tools, this day is packed with fresh insights that will help you stay ahead of the curve and maximize the impact of your ministry. |
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Registration will also be your entry to win! Prizes will be announced shortly!
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Streamlining Production and Preparing Team for Growth Wednesday, February 26th @ 3pm EST Day 2 is all about optimizing your worship production and empowering your team to work more efficiently. Learn how to design an ideal setup that seamlessly integrates lighting, sound, video, and live-streaming into a cohesive, automated workflow. Explore best practices for cloud-based systems that reduce manual effort and improve quality. In addition, focus on building a well-equipped, tech-savvy team with effective training and volunteer management strategies to ensure sustainable growth and set the stage for future revenue-generating events. |
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Plus case studies from some of the biggest system integrators in the industry! Join to hear from pros who are working with houses of worship all over the U.S.
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Increasing Revenue with Event Spaces & Tech Solutions Thursday, February 27th @ 3pm EST On Day 3, unlock the potential of your worship space by learning how to leverage technology to host events that extend beyond your regular services. Discover strategies for utilizing your venue during off-hours for weddings, conferences, and community events, and how live streaming can expand your reach. This session will show you how to position your worship center as a vital community hub while achieving financial sustainability through innovative events and space utilization strategies. |
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The Friday Roundup – Learning Video Editing and Video Podcasts
How I would Learn Video Editing (If I had to start over) The beginning of this video makes a very important point that I think we all tend to lose track of. You see when I first started to delve into video editing it was at…
NDI Announces ISE 2025 Plans – New Ecosystem Booth & More
NDI to Showcase Revolutionary Ecosystem Booth, Tease New Updates at ISE 2025
NDI to debut Ecosystem Booth with interactive demos, Connected Community and NDI extended certified program
NDI, the global standard for plug-and-play connectivity, is excited to announce its upcoming participation at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025 conference, the premier global event for the ProAV and systems integration industries. NDI will debut its new NDI Ecosystem booth, featuring interactive demos, partner integrations, and a preview of its extended certification program. Visitors can also hear about the latest training courses available through the Connected Community platform.
NDI’s Ecosystem Booth will showcase the most versatile ecosystem in ProAV and demonstrate how NDI-enabled products and workflows are taking over the industry across corporate communications, hybrid work, remote education and more. Attendees can explore the immersive hub featuring eight Partner Pods where brands from the NDI ecosystem will showcase their existing and new NDI-enabled products and discuss plans to integrate future technology. In addition to fully branded licensee pods, the booth will host live demo areas and show real-world use cases from leading licensees including Bolin, Lama Audio, Magewell, Maxhub, Science Image, Telycam, Vizrt and Z Cam.
Licensees will showcase their latest products natively integrating NDI. Its presence at ISE underscores the company’s mission to drive seamless AV over IP workflows, highlighting the diversity and growing adoption of NDI’s technology globally.
Additionally, the booth will feature a “Workflow Wall”, an interactive product wall allowing visitors to visualize workflows for various use cases, experiencing firsthand how NDI-enabled products from different brands can become seamlessly interoperable. The Workflow Wall will showcase how NDI can become the backbone for the most in-demand use cases in ProAV including corporate events, sports arenas and retail. Featured products include innovations from licensees such as BirdDog, Bolin Technology, Canon, Crestron, Kiloview, Logitech Mevo, Magewell, Maxhub, NETGEAR, PTZOptics, Telycam, Yamaha, and more.
“At ISE, we aim to inspire ProAV professionals to unlock the full potential of NDI technology in their workflows,” said Tonia Maffeo, Head of Marketing of NDI. “Our Ecosystem Booth offers an interactive and immersive experience, designed to engage and empower professionals through partner integrations that foster creativity, collaboration and efficiency.”
Additionally, NDI will showcase two new initiatives. The Connected Community platform now offers NDI fundamentals courses tailored for ProAV installers, live events professionals, designers, and IT managers to gain credits as NDI experts. For the first time, the NDI Certified program will include infrastructure hardware such as network switches, PoE computers, and software products, offering more interoperable options for users’ workflows.
NDI will also tease its upcoming NDI 6.2 Core Tech Update, highlighting two transformative features: discoverability and monitoring.
“We are committed to shaping the future of ProAV through transformative technology that offers efficient and seamless workflows,” Maffeo adds. “Our new training and certification programs are designed to foster professional growth and empower the ProAV community to achieve greater creativity and success in their workflows.”
The NDI Ecosystem Booth will be located at booth #4G700 where visitors can explore how NDI can revolutionize their workflows. To learn more about NDI, visit https://ndi.video/
ABOUT NDI
NDI, a fast-growing tech company, is removing the limits to video and audio connectivity. NDI – Network Device Interface – is used by millions of customers worldwide and has been adopted by more media organizations than any other IP standard, creating the industry’s largest IP ecosystem of products.
NDI allows multiple video systems to identify and communicate with one another over IP; it can encode, transmit and receive many streams of high-quality, low-latency, frame-accurate video and audio in real-time. The growth of NDI is backed by a growing community of installers, developers, AV professionals, and users who are deeply engaged with the company through community events and initiatives. NDI is a part of Vizrt. For more information: https://ndi.video/
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