Reported by Mat Gallagher

In case you missed the live shows, here are some more of the talks we hosted on the Teradek booth.

NAB 2013: G-Tech from Teradek on Vimeo.

Dan Chung talks to Ian Andes from G-technology and DP, Nino Leitner. They discuss how users should look after their hard drives and keep their data safe, plus some of the new technology on offer to maintain a quick workflow with large files.

NAB 2013: Tiffen Filters from Teradek on Vimeo.

Dan Chung and Matt Allard talk to Carry Duffy from Tiffen filters about better use of filters. And, in the age of 2k and 4k, the importance of good glass.

NAB 2013: Convergent Design from Teradek on Vimeo.

Matt Allard talks to Amber Cowles of Convergent Design about the new Odyssey 7 , 7.7in OLED monitor, and the range of options available for users.

NAB 2013: Sony from Teradek on Vimeo.

Matt Allard talks to cinematographer Alister Chapman and Bill Drummond from Sony about the latest Sony cameras, the F5 and F55, plus Sony’s progression into 4k and the upgraded FS700.

NAB 2013: Edelkrone from Teradek on Vimeo.

Matt Allard talks to Kadir Koymen and the team from Edelkrone about their revolutionary slider design.

NAB 2013: News Shooter, Philip Bloom, Go Pro and Rodney Charters from Teradek on Vimeo.

Dan Chung recaps the first day of the show with Matt Allard, Dave and Brad from GoPro, and Phil Bloom. The group discuss the demand for 4k, the advantages of Cineform and there’s a surprise appearance from award winning DP and Dallas of 24, Rodney Charters.

Reported by Chuck Fadely:

NAB 2013: New Arri accessories for the Sony F5/F55 cameras from Dan Chung on Vimeo.

Arri shows off their new accessories for the Sony F5 and F55 cameras, which include a quick-release plate with rosettes for handles, along with a top rig with a microphone mount. Also new is a 6in matte box and a cage system with built-in rod mount for cameras like Red and Canon 1D C. Jonah Kessel talks to Arri at NAB 2013.

Video shot by Chuck Fadely and Rick Macomber.

By technical editor Matt Allard

Hawk-Woods has just recently announced some very interesting new power and charging solutions for users of Sony FS, F and Canon Cinema EOS users. Based in the UK, Hawk-Woods produce a range of professional broadcast equipment and supply a lot of accessories to the BBC, among others.

If you’re like me, you will have felt the frustration of only being able to charge two batteries at a time. With charging times being so long, unless you want to get up in the middle of the night to put more on charge or carry around multiple chargers, then your options have been limited.

That’s where Hawk-Woods come in. The first product is the BP-4×4.  As the name suggests it charges four Sony BP-U batteries simultaneously. Charging time is three hours to completely charge all four batteries from zero to 100% charge.  The unit is compatible with BP-U30 and BP-U60 batteries that work on cameras such as the Sony EX1/3 and Sony PMW-F3.

Available for the Sony F3′s big brothers, the F5 and F55, is the VL-CA6 V-Lock camera adaptor plate. This sits between the camera and the battery and features some clever external power outputs in the form of two D-Tap outputs and three Fischer RS outputs. It also features an accessory bracket built into the mount, a power indicator and a on/off switch. Alternatively, the VL-CA7 provides three D-tap connectors. These adaptors are alternative powering solutions for those not wanting to use Sony’s V-lock plate that features various other external power outputs.

Hawk-Woods also offers solutions for Canon C100. C300, C500 and XF camcorder batteries, too. The DV-MC8A is a eight-channel charger for Canon BP-type batteries (including the BP-975, BP-970, BP-955, BP-930, BP-925 and the BP-915). It can charge eight batteries simultaneously in five hours. Other Canon charging options include the DV-MC4A, which as the name suggests, charges four BP batteries and the DV-MC2a, which charges two at once.

Also available is the VL-CF7 V-lock plate that fits the TV Logic LVM-074 field monitor. It comes equipped with two D-tap outlets to power additional devices. The DV-A12 is another plate for the same monitor that enables the use of Sony NPF batteries.

For more information check out Hawk-Woods website www.hawkwoods.com

By site editor Dan Chung:

If you are in the Boston area on Thursday, April 17 then make sure you join our very own technical editor Matt Allard at the Rule Boston Camera pub night.

As I’m sure you all know Matt’s day job is for the Al Jazeera English TV network, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A veteran news cameraman with over 23 years of experience, Matt be sharing his recent experiences of using large sensor cameras to cover the news. He currently shoots with the Sony F3, FS700 and has recently bought the new F55.

In his spare time he has been very generous in regularly sharing his knowledge and experience here on the blog. His commitment to telling stories that are both touching and beautifully shot is unmatched in my opinion. He was awarded multiple Australian Cinematographers Society awards this year for his outstanding work.

Fresh from attending the NAB show in Las Vegas I’m sure he’ll also able to talk about the latest and greatest gadgets too.

The event runs from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Thurday, April 17 at Rule Boston Camera
If you wish to attend please RSVP to events@rule.com