Category Archives: StudioTech

Product reviews for video producers.

StudioTech 44: NewTek TriCaster 855 Unboxing

StudioTech 44: NewTek TriCaster 855 Unboxing

TriCaster 855 arrives! The upgraded NewTek TriCaster 855 has arrived in the TTFN TV Studio – join the excitement as we unbox the unit which will be replacing our current 850. Looking forward to the great new features that the system will offer including IsoCorder Technology (NewTeks multiple record technology). Continue Reading

StudioTech 41: Nikon D800 for live video

StudioTech 41: Nikon D800 for live video

A look at the impressive Nikon D800 DSLR and try out its capabilities when being used as a live video camera. After the disappointment of the Canon DLSRs non clean HDMI outputs it was a delight to see how easy it is to use the Nikon D800 in a video studio! Continue Reading

StudioTech 40: Blackmagic Design Mini Converters

StudioTech 40: Blackmagic Design Mini Converters

A look at why you would need converters and a look at the new battery powered SDI to HDMI mini converter from Blackmagic Design. Why was there flickering on the screen? The video we were playing back was shot at 59.94 (NTSC), the cameras are set to 50 (PAL) ! Continue Reading

StudioTech 39: The Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme

StudioTech 39: The Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme

A look at the Intensity Extreme Thunderbolt enabled video capture/playout device from Blackmagic Design. We show it in use with Media Express, Skype, Wirecast and Google hangouts. We like this device a lot! Only downside is the lack of Thunderbolt daisy chaining capability but at the price point you can’t complain too much! Continue Reading

StudioTech 38: Blackmagic Design Hyperdeck Studio

StudioTech 38: Blackmagic Design Hyperdeck Studio

Blackmagic Design lent us the Hyperdeck Studio for a few days so we could get a chance to play with it and produce this review, thanks to Blackmagic. This compact 1U 19″ rack mount unit is, like all, Blackmagic products sturdily built and has that professional ‘feel’ to it. Recording onto SSD drives it allows… Continue Reading