 4K or not 4K - that is the Question!
The next generation of HD uses 4K resolution (4096 x 2730), being branded Ultra HD and is forecast to become the next standard for programme acquisition, delivery and broadcast.
This new VMI article investigates shooting in 4K in a no-nonsense, "what you need to know" format ...more
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VMI Christmas offer - 2 weeks for 2 days
So many people have asked us when we will run our Christmas offer again, so we have decided to offer our clients the opportunity of hiring any equipment from the lowliest DV camera to Scarlet (excludes Epic, Alexa and Alexa Plus) from Wednesday 19 December until Wednesday 2nd of January for only 2 days hire rate!...Read More
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 VMI extends Alexas with Alexa Plus 4:3
VMI has taken delivery of the new Alexa Plus cameras which work in 4:3 or 16:9 mode, so you can now shoot in 2.35 anamorphic mode with the right lenses.
Included are 120fps High-Speed, Alexa Plus option (easy integration to ARRI WLCS lens control system), anamorphic de-squeeze, DNxHD license ...more
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 IDS Slider now ready for hire
A new very smooth slider system suitable for all cameras with a surprising max 45kg payload capacity. It runs using rubber wheels on 9ft of supplied aluminium track for floor level or supplied with 3 x tripods for use as a raised slider ...more
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 iPad Prompter systems for hire
VMI is always trying to find new products which can help our clients to save money and increase production values and a simple prompting solution using the ubiquitous iPad seemed a good idea!
You can even use your iPhone to control the speed of the text roll ...more
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 Fashion Shoot using Sony FS-700
DOP Matt Riley chose the FS700 because of the slow motion, which was incredibly important for the shoot. We were filming a lot of hair and water and we wanted to be able to capture the movement, and potentially create speed ramps in post.
Nearly everything was shot at 200FPS. ...more
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New Slow Motion Workshop 23 Jan, Soho
With the recent increased availability of digital cameras able to record significant slow motion speeds, VMI are pleased to announce an informal seminar designed to highlight the practicalities and pitfalls of high speed acquisition with an element of 'hands on' practical ...Register
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Sony PMW-200 XDCAM finally arrived
After months of waiting, the eagerly awaited Broadcast version of the very popular EX-3 has finally arrived for hire!
It is a solid state Broadcast quality compact camcorder with 14x lens and twin SxS slots to record 50Mb XDCAM HD codec to supplied cards ...More
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*** Courses and events from VMI for the next month***
High Speed Video Course
Camera Courses
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