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Intro image for article The Shed & AbelCine: Behind the Scenes with the Phantom Onyx
Client Profiles
The Shed is a content studio based out of NYC that works with brands on every part of the content creation process from creative development through final delivery. With a focus on both documentary-style commercial work and tabletop content, and a dedicated 2,500 square foot studio space, they've worked closely with AbelCine for their sales and service needs.
Intro image for article Phantom Comparison Chart
Tools, Charts & Downloads
Our popular comparison chart of Phantom high-speed cameras by Vision Research now includes the Ultra-High-Speed v2640 Onyx specialty, rent-only camera. The Phantom v2640 Onyx boasts the world’s fastest 2K sensor, with the lowest noise and highest dynamic range of any global shutter Phantom camera. It is capable of capturing up to 12,500 fps at 1080p. The Onyx has been optimized for cinema production, making it the ideal choice for projects where extreme slow motion and high image quality are required, such as VFX, commercial, and tabletop applications.
Intro image for article Phantom Comparison Chart 2017
Tools, Charts & Downloads
Our popular comparison chart of Phantom high-speed cameras by Vision Research now includes the VEO4K-PL model. Like the 2.5K VEO 640S, the VEO4K-PL features onboard media storage using adffordable CFast 2.0 media. In addition to its 4K sensor, the VEO4K-PL also has a switchable global shutter mode with a higher base ISO compared to using the camera's rolling shutter mode. And, at less than half the size and weight of the illustrious Flex4K, we think this camera opens up new possibilities for high-speed cinematography.
Intro image for article IBC 2017 Updates
Tech News
This year's IBC show in Amsterdam was an exciting one, showcasing a lot of technological development across different categories of gear.
Intro image for article At the Bench: Introducing the Phantom VEO
Tutorials & Guides
The Phantom VEO from Vision Research brings many of the features and tools from their Flex cameras into a compact and rugged form factor.
Intro image for article Behind the Scenes: Red Bull Goes Anamorphic for "Chain Reaction"
Client Profiles
Red Bull Media House is no stranger to epic footage. In one of their recent videos, Chain Reaction (which you can watch above), Director Nicholas Schrunk and his team had to find a way to capture multiple, specifically-timed stunts on a tight shooting schedule and in a remote location.
Intro image for article Using Phantom to Capture the Beauty of Dance
Client Profiles
Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns and his longtime cinematographer Buddy Squires recently premiered their new documentary, American Masters - American Ballet Theatre: A History, in honor of the ABT's 75th anniversary. Indiewire recently sat down with the the two Abel clients for an in-depth talk about the production, including their use of slow motion photography.
Intro image for article IBC 2014: Panasonic VariCam 35 Updates
Tech News
There's definitely been a lot of buzz around Panasonic's new VariCams (the 4K VariCam 35 and the high-speed VariCam HS) since last year's NAB show, so I made sure to stop by Panasonic's IBC booth this year.
Intro image for article Choosing the Right Phantom for the Job
Tools, Charts & Downloads
With the introduction of the Flex4K from Vision Research, the Phantom high-speed camera lineup offers an interesting and comprehensive range of choices for super slow-motion. The Flex4K, the 2K Flex and the Miro LC320S represent three distinct segments of performance, capability and price.