Category: Video Conversion

Video Conversion, Video Editing, Video Production

What are SDI Signals and BNC Cables?

Our article on SDI cables vs. BNC below! We are a video transferring service organization with over 10 years of experience. See what video formats we transfer, for any questions feel free to contact us to learn more. SDI Signal Serial Digital Interface as well as HD-SDI (high definition serial digital interface) are used for the transmission of unencrypted, uncompressed digital video signals. This type of interface is used for broadcasting of both high definition and standard definition signals, while also carrying audio signals along with video signals. Additional information can also be broadcast through this interface, including test signals, content […]

Video Conversion

Real Estate Listings: Video Tours Vs. Virtual Tours

If you’ve ever looked at a real estate listing or an apartment listing, you’ve likely checked out a virtual tour in your time. And if you’re a real estate agent, it’s likely you have experience with virtual tours – maybe even your own – as well. What is a virtual tour? It’s not the same as a video tour. A virtual tour is a tour comprised of stitched together images. While the home buyer can somewhat navigate through a home for sale using these images, the experience is jerky and does not show the home in the best light. In […]

Video Conversion, Video Production

Panavision a History – 8mm projector & equipment

  At the end of many movies, one will see “filmed in Panavision” scroll by along with the rest of the credits. When a film production uses Panavision’s anamorphic lenses, they are contractually obligated to use the phrase in their credits. Anamorphic format is both a form of projection that requires an anamorphic lens to keep the aspect ratio of 2:1 as well as the technique of creating a widescreen picture on 35 mm film. The final print of the movie uses a 2:1 anamorphic projector lens, which expands the picture two times more horizontally than vertically, or 2:1. Panavision […]

Video Conversion, Video Production

Steadicam’s a History in Stabilizing the Camera

Before camera stabilization systems was invented, filmmakers either had to hold the camera in their hands or mount it on a dolly. A dolly is a piece of equipment with a platform where filmamkers can place a camera onto. They can also sit on this platform to operate the system. Underneath the platform consists of wheels where it sat on top of a track. Another operator will push the platform to get the desired shot. However, camera dollies are time consuming to setup and cannot always work for every shot requested by the director. Sometimes, the camera operator will need […]