Lens Curator s03e10

Is this the ultimate LED lighting system?

Anthem One changes every paradigm of professional-grade lighting. Longevity. Reliability. Mobility. Weight. Heat. Brightness. Ease of Use. It uses Anthem Light Cards – swappable, tough, solid-state wafers coated with an array of micro LEDs. Justin Eugene Evans, Anthem One’s inventor put it on Kickstarter, and in 2 days f the project had almost 200% of its funding goal. But Evans pulled the plug and canceled the campaign! He got an offer from private investors and launched his baby in just 2 months. It sounds too good to be true, but judging by the reviews and videos, this thing is huge! And only for 1499$

The simplification of cutting on the go

Adobe Rush is a new app from the almighty Adobe. It is basically an all-in-one online video editing software and seems to be the video equivalent of Lightroom CC. Ideal for quick edits of short videos aimed at social media. The main feature though? It puts your work in the cloud and lets you switch seamlessly between editing on your phone or your workstation. Perfect for prep work on your daily commute.

Camera Color Science explained

All color detail is determined by color hue, color purity, and tone distribution. This articulate video from Gerald Undone is an excellent analysis of color with regard to photography.

Everything You Need to Know About V-Mount Batteries

When it comes to video gear, batteries come in all shapes and sizes. From legendary Canon LP6, through Sony np-fw50 all the way to good old AA. But one of the most popular formats for cinematographers is the V-mount battery. They are rugged, universal, expensive and their juice lasts for hours. But not all V-mount batteries are the same. Check out this video from DSLR video shooter with a clear explanation about types, sizes, adapters, powering options…