Hot New Line of Lights from Lightstar

At the 2016 NAB Show held at the Las Vegas Convention Center on April 16-21, we showcased new additions from Lightstar to the Ikan lineup of lights. The new Lightstar line of Tungsten Fresnels is extremely lightweight and compact. The small size of these light fixtures makes them reliable and ideal for on-location shoots or small […]

LMFAO Unboxes Fly-X3-Plus Gimbal Stabilizer at NAB

Every year, we always look forward to NAB in Las Vegas. The NAB Show, an annual trade show produced by the National Association of Broadcasters, is where people from various industries including Broadcast, Digital Media, Film, Entertainment, Post-Production, Sports, Live Events, and more come together to embrace the immersive experiences that are reshaping the new […]

New and Improved Armor-Man 2 Now Available through Ikan.

We are excited to announce that we will be distributing the latest version of the Tilta Armor-Man. With the Armor-Man 2, professional filmmakers get better, more stabilized shots in a more comfortable way. The latest Armor-Man is compatible with Tilta Gravity, DJI Ronin, Freefly Movi, and other dual grip 3-axis gimbal stabilizers. In this version, […]

Lights, Camera, Action | Cine Gear 2016

Each year in June, people that are usually working behind the scenes on big budget films and TV shows get their time to shine at Cine Gear. Held at The Studios at Paramount in Hollywood, the annual Cine Gear Expo hosts over 16,000 professionals from more than 60 countries. Attendees include camera operators, Directors of […]

Beholder Gimbal for DSLRs Guide – DS1 Compatibility Chart

HOUSTON, Texas, (June 13, 2016) – Ikan has made it easier to use its highly successful product, the Beholder Gimbal for DSLRs (DS1), a 3-axis handheld camera stabilizer designed specifically for DSLR and mirrorless cameras to capture smooth, stable footage. Since there are a multitude of cameras and lenses available that make up so many […]

Inside The Broadcast Media Industry: CTHS Tours ikan

At Ikan, we love inspiring young minds and fostering their passion for the broadcast and film industries. We recently had the privilege of hosting a group of about 20-25 students from the Dr. Kirk Lewis Career & Technical High School (CTHS) in Houston, TX. They were excited for the opportunity to see where much of […]

Ikan: Taking Mobile Compatibility to the Next Level

In a world where everyone demands mobile options, we are now able to provide that for sliders and follow focus systems.  The PD Movie Remote Air Pro (PD3) will impress users as a ground-breaking wireless follow focus system. Also, just released is the Magic Motor (MOTOR 1) for the ES Series Slider from E-Image which will quickly convert a […]

PT-ELITE-V2-RC Ikan’s latest upgrade to its best-selling iPad teleprompter.

HOUSTON, Texas, (June 6, 2016) – Ikan’s 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 […]

BON Monitors Now Exclusively Available through Ikan

We are now the exclusive distributor in North America (excluding Canada) for Bon’s entire line of broadcast, field, high brightness, and recordable monitors as well as other video accessories. Bon, a world-renowned South Korean monitor manufacturer, is known for their image quality and reliability, as well as packing each monitor with loads of industry-leading features that […]