Craig Johnston
Latest articles by Craig Johnston

NAB 2014: Cameras
By Craig Johnston published
Much of the camera buzz at the 2014 NAB Show will be about 4K imaging, although there’s still a thriving market for conventional HD camcorders as well.

2016 Product Review: Cameras
By Craig Johnston published
Where true 4K from 2/3-inch sensors was a stretch for most companies in 2015, this year saw some great leaps forward.

Imagine Says Bye to the ‘Black Box’
By Craig Johnston published
Dedicated hardware’s days are numbered, says Vogt

Speed, Weight Drive News Gear Developments
By Craig Johnston published
ENG crews have to handle changing conditions, elements

Moving to 'Green' Storage
By Craig Johnston published
Broadcasters plan strategies to save energy, money

Camera Support -- NAB Show 2012
By Craig Johnston published
The camera support equipment industry works hand-in-glove with the camera makers

Lenses -- NAB Show 2012
By Craig Johnston published
The 2012 NAB Show will see a wide variety of new lens introductions, from high-resolution 4K-and-beyond models for digital cinematography through EFP and ENG products.

Batteries & Lighting -- NAB Show 2012
By Craig Johnston published
Battery makers continue to move in both the direction of large, high-discharge power sources for the largest digital cinematography cameras.

The Incredible Shrinking News Camera
By Craig Johnston published
Smaller camcorders gain acceptance

ATSC to Address Metadata In Mobile DTV Audio
By Craig Johnston published
CE device makers await standard

Broadcasters Take on the Cloud
By Craig Johnston published
Stations wading in as concerns are addressed

Transcoding for the News Workflow
By Craig Johnston published
Whatever the format, there's a tool for that

Miranda Highlights Workflow Efficiency
By Craig Johnston published
In some cases, it takes more work to prepare content for VOD than it takes to produce the original content.

Mobile DTV Aids in Times of Disaster
By Craig Johnston published
Japan's mobile DTV system played an active role in informing and warning citizens during the crisis and its aftermath.

Sony Shows Gratitude, 4K and 3D
By Craig Johnston published
Sony joined partners Discovery and IMAX to premier the 3net 3D channel in February.

NAB Product Preview: Cameras
By Craig Johnston published
Several of the camera makers are holding their cards close to the vest in the run-up to the 2011 NAB Show.
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