Barry Braverman

Articles by Barry Braverman
Lite Panels 1x1 Bi-Focus
For us road warrior shooters who spend most of our lives on airplanes, the hassle of transporting gear has reached epic proportions. The situation has
Panasonic's BT-LH1760
It's a noble thought to be sure to see what we're actually doing. For shooters, one would think this should be a given in a business where seeing is everything.
Panasonic's HPX500
For shooters grappling nobly to make sense of, let alone make a living in, the HD morass, the Panasonic HPX500 is a practical option. Delivering better
Cameras
NAB was particularly unnerving this year, and I'm not just talking about the hour-long wait for overpriced coffee in the convention center Starbucks.
Cameras
NAB2007 marked a watershed event in the annals of HD cameras and support. The advent of efficient IT-oriented camera systems was certainly a part of it.
Sony's PDW-F350
Last August, director Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenenbaums and Life Aquatic) asked me to shoot the behind-the-scenes show for his latest feature project,
CAMERA CHARTS: Essential tools for broadcast shooters
An arcane camera reference chart, with its cryptic patterns and shapes interspersed with swatches of colour, can be useful for some professional shooters.
CAMERA CHARTS: Essential tools for broadcast shooters
For broadcast shooters, the simple camera chart has become a vital, indispensable tool that provides the foundation upon which we can apply every aspect of our craft.
Canon's XL H1
Canon's XL H1 camcorder has been shipping for more than nine months, and has stood the test of time. Compared to competing HD/HDV models, it offers excellent
Technology seminar: Cameras
A look at the trends in camera equipment shown at NAB2006
Panasonic's AG-HVX200: A smart camcorder
The author reviews Panasonic’s AG-HVX200 HD camcorder
Panasonic's VariCam: An industry workhorse
Low-light performance and noise issues have been addressed in the latest Panasonic VariCam model — the AJ-HDC27H
Shedding light on camera support
The images produced by your camera are only as effective as the camera’s support and lighting. Make sure your giving your camera strong legs to stand on

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