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NAB ’10 – Blackmagic Videohub
I had seen it all — Stood in every line, tasted every bit of crap food, and tried not to stare at every scantly-clad booth babe. Yes, I was done with NAB, and heading out the door… when suddenly I noticed this: Blackmagic Designs was using an iPad to control their line of VideoHub routers! They hadn’t announced it, promoted
NAB ’10 – Doddle
It’s 1am, you’re trapped on set, and the director just called for a two-headed giraffe. Where are you going to find one at this hour?! Fear not! A new company called Doddle has developed a complete production guide for your iPhone. You can look up all kinds of production resources using a variety of search criteria. They’ve got big plans
NAB ’10 – WristShot
If you’ve got an OWLE or a DSLR, you might want to check out the new WristShot from Hoodman. It mounts your camera right on your arm, which helps keep your footage steady, and allows you to relax between shots without dropping your gear. And as an added benefit, it makes you look like Robocop. Isn’t that nice?
NAB ’10 – iPixPanel
Broadcast Pix has developed an iPad app called iPixPanel that can replace thousands of dollars worth of equipment. It’s another terrific example of the iPad being used to virtualize existing hardware, a trend I’m sure will continue in the future!
NAB ’10 – ProPrompter HDi
Another tradeshow, another pair of wicked-cool announcements from Bodelin, the company behind ProPrompter, the current champ of teleprompting apps. First off, the ProPrompter app now supports two types of syncing, making remote control and multi-camera shoots a breeze. Secondly, Bodelin was showing off their new ProPrompter HDi which turns your shiny new iPad into the ultimate through-the-lens teleprompter.
NAB ’10 – Gradiest for Cineform First Light
Ever since Stu Maschwitz first published a mock-up of a virtual iPad-based trackball color correction interface, the net has been a buzz. I’ve received a ton of email, asking when something like this will be available. Well, it may be sooner than you think! While at NAB, I met with Clinton Torres, a developer who’s nearly finished with Gradiest, his color correction control
