Fall is here and we are headed out on the road to a few of the largest trade shows in the world! Our first stop will be at IBC in Amsterdam and then we’ll be back in the U.S. for PhotoPlus, NAB New York, and the Government Video Expo. If you’re attending, we’d love to […]
TAB (Texas Association of Broadcasters), the biggest gathering of radio/TV stations in Texas, was held at the Renaissance Austin Hotel this past August 10-11th. The annual convention and trade show was well attended by Texas broadcasters with over 250 attendees. We were excited to meet all the attendees this year. Due to budget constraints, most […]
Well, it depends on what you’ll be using it for and where you’ll use it. It’s helpful to have a script displayed on a teleprompter. Knowing the right words to say can sometimes be hard. It can even be more nerve-racking when you’re on national TV. For example, Fox News Host, Megyn Kelly got tripped […]
Did you know that the first YouTube video was uploaded by YouTube Co-founder Jawed Karim, documenting his trip to the zoo? His video, ‘Me at the Zoo’, was only 18 seconds long. Fast forward now to the present day and you have videos that are 15 minutes or longer once you’ve verified your account. We’ve […]
HOUSTON, Texas, (August 12, 2016) – Ikan is partnering with NiSi to distribute their line of high quality cinema filters and will be the exclusive dealer for North and South America (excluding Canada). NiSi’s IR ND and IR GND filters are made out of a single piece of high quality optical glass and are optimized […]
The actor Paul Lynde once said, “A room is like a stage. If you see it without lighting, it can be the coldest place in the world.” Whether you’re in a room or in a grand concert hall, not having the proper lighting will ruin the whole experience. The same goes for lighting on a […]
Are you filming in 4K? Even if you aren’t, you might as well be prepared for it. As everything starts moving towards 4K, you’ll need to invest in equipment that is compatible with it. Once display equipment, such as your TVs and projectors, catch up to cameras and other equipment used to capture footage, you’ll […]
What do you get when you combine a marathon runner, Japan, and a FLY-X3-GO? You get Joseph Tame! Joseph, a Tokyo-based performance artist, marathon runner, and public speaker, wanted to run and livestream the 2016 Tokyo marathon in a full 360-degree video. He wanted to utilize the FLY-X3-Plus gimbal stabilizer as he ran. However, it […]
Our best-selling iPad teleprompter has now been upgraded to the PT-ELITE-V2-RC! The latest version supports Apple iPads, Samsung Android, Windows tablets, Amazon Kindle Fire, and tablets ranging from 5×7.5 inches to 8×10.5 inches. This universal tablet teleprompter has been designed to be lighter, faster, and easier to use. The latest PT-ELITE-V2-RC teleprompter has impressive features such […]
When choosing a lighting kit, it’s always best to consider what you’re shooting and your overall goals for the video or photo. Since there are a variety of lighting kits to choose from at Ikan, we wanted to make it easier for you to compare them. We started out by just offering 2-point and 3-point […]