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Articles by Raymond Burns

True neutrality with TRUE ND

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by Raymond BurnsIssue 82 - October 2013 Neutral Density (ND) filters are an essential addition to any filmmakers kit, particularly when attempting to get a proper exposure or a shallow depth of field when shooting outside in bright conditions or with strong sunlight. Now available in Europe via exclusive distributor Octica Professional, TRUE ND fil...

Submitted by Raymond Burns

Published 01 November 2013

Continuous power in the field

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When on location whether in the depths of a jungle with reduced access to power or in a city centre with limited charging opportunities then good consideration to your kit bag is needed to remove those power hungry devices that could leave you running short for the final big shot of the day!The benefits of field recorders are well known, often doub...

Submitted by Raymond Burns

Published 01 July 2013

Are the ultimate noise cancellation headphones here?

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StudioSeries (an Editors Keys company) have just launched a brand new pair of noise cancellation headphones, which will simply blow you away. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a plane journey for the first time, by taking out the noise of the engines and surrounding passengers, or use them to film without the distraction around you taking over, then...

Submitted by Raymond Burns

Published 01 June 2013

Sky Sports News SNG coverage

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Outside broadcast, satellite uplink and product design specialist SIS LIVE has deployed its new 1.8m vehicle mounted antenna DriveForce®. DriveForce delivering high bandwidth transmissions with the ability to transmit at any location including those where exceptionally windy conditions prevail. SIS LIVE is currently operating a new dedicated DriveF...

Submitted by Raymond Burns

Published 01 May 2013

Delivering in all conditions with a Petrol Bags raincover

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Autumn in the Czech Republic is damp and foggy, and the higher the altitude, the more piercing and rainy the climate becomes. At an old, remote mill 40 km (25 miles) away from Prague, sludge and mud are everywhere while moisture penetrates the bones. These are the filming conditions on the main set of the psychological thriller Cold Sunday. The oth...

Submitted by Raymond Burns

Published 01 May 2013

IPTV at Frankfurt airport

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At Frankfurt Airport, dreams of the future already come as standard: television and radio programmes are distributed all over the airport grounds site using IPTV. The existing network infrastructure is used as a basis here. The operating company, Fraport AG uses the IPTV hardware and software of manufacturer Teracue for its distribution. More than...

Submitted by Raymond Burns

Published 01 May 2013

Planetary scientists stream galaxy worldwide

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Sky-live.tv is a website that broadcasts real-time astronomical occurrences. It is the result of collaboration between Ciclope Group, at the Technical University of Madrid’s Montegancedo Astronomical Observatory, and Shelios, a nonprofit organization aimed at promoting and disseminating lectures, courses, exhibitions, and the results of scientific...

Submitted by Raymond Burns

Published 01 May 2013