What professional Canon camera should you purchase or use on your next digital cinema shoot? What mobile recording devices will provide the best workflow? What are the notable difference between the EOS C500 and the EOS C300? These questions and more answered my Canon representative Larry Thorpe.

camBLOCK makes tools for cinematographers and Directors of Photography. The camBlock is a motion controlled dolly system for real time and time lapse video developed by the companies founder Stewart Mayer. It has been used on major IMAX, Discovery, BBC shows as well as for independent projects. The footage is just stunning!

Sony Ci is a cloud software tool for Video Producers, Editors, and other video production professionals to store video, view, make notes, and share information about a project from anywhere in the world. This is a browser based tool so all you need is an internet connection and a username and password.

LiveU uses cellular bonding to create one strong feed for video uplink. Basically they are able to broadcast video from a backpack instead of a satellite truck. Does the Lu70 backpack replace a sat truck in all instances no BUT it can go where a sat truck can't like from a moving car or the top of a bridge. In many instances the LU70 and LiveU other solutions are being used in conjunction with a sat truck. Who is using LiveU, major networks, owner operators, local affiliates, college sports, sports teams themselves, Corporate events, launch parties, security applications.

The PVM-X300 field monitor and BKM XP1 4K SxS player is a great option to monitor and review Sony 4K footage on site. The monitor is in the field and being used currently for a range of productions. It is also available at many rental houses nation wide

Professional Field Producers, Directors of Photography and Camera Operators know that space saving tools, being organized and being able to load gear in and out of a variety of locations are essential. Jokerboxes are the DP's MacGyver of Apple Boxes. Store a stopwatch, pens, chewing gum, C47s and spring clamps. But wait the lid turns into a pigeon plate or clip board or slate. Check out all the possible configurations.

Do you want that gorgeous large camera sensor image but your not sure which Canon professional camera to choose for your video project? Check out the this video written and shot by a Production Company that uses the Canon EOS 5D, EOS C100, EOS C300 and the 4K EOS C500 for a wide range of commercial, corporate and cinema projects.

What mobile recording devices are best for your video productions? Mitch Gross from AbelCine highlights three recorders for professional digital cinema and HD cameras: Ki Pro Mini by AJA, Gemini 4:4:4 by Convergent Design and Pix 240 by Sound Devices. If you would like to attend a future CCU please email [email protected]

Crews Control is highlighting the ATEM TV Studio and ATEM 1ME switchers from Blackmagic Design in this episode of Information Overdrive. These software controlled switchers give you full control with a computer or a hard panel. If you manage studios in multiple locations check out an available feature that will be able to increase your productivity and potentially alleviate some scheduling issues.

Do you need to shoot aerial video or aerial digital cinema footage and are wondering what your best options are for mounts and helicopters? Here is some great tips from an experienced Aerial DP about you need to consider before scheduling an aerial film crew.