Podcast Lighting: How to Build a Professional Setup on Any Budget

podcast lighting setup

Podcasting continues to surge in popularity, and creators are looking for every possible edge to make their shows stand out from the crowd.  While the most important factor is undoubtedly content, right behind that is production value—and lighting plays a huge role in taking your podcast from amateur to professional grade. Whether you’re just getting […]

Motorized Camera Mounts: Precision, Control, and Creativity

Motorized camera mounts

As you likely well know, the impact of every frame is significant, and achieving precision and control has become an essential requirement.  Professional-grade productions necessitate a level of finesse that traditional manual setups often struggle to deliver. Manual camera adjustments can lead to jerky movements, inconsistent framing, and other disruptions that compromise the overall production […]

Studio Equipment Essentials: Build a High-Quality Broadcast Studio

Advanced studio equipment

Make no mistake. Creating a professional broadcast studio is a complex undertaking that requires careful planning, strategic equipment selection, and thoughtful integration of various components.  Whether you’re building a corporate communications hub, an educational media facility, or a full-scale broadcast studio, the right broadcast studio equipment and setup make all the difference in production quality […]

Interview Lighting: How to Achieve Professional Results

An Advanced Guide to Interview Lighting

Imagine this: You’re watching an interview with a subject who has a compelling story to tell. The content is engaging, but the lighting is harsh, casting unflattering shadows across their face. Suddenly, the professionalism of the production is undermined, and your focus shifts from the story to the poor visual quality. This scenario highlights the […]

Optimizing a Multi-Camera Setup for Seamless Video Production

Optimizing multi-camera setup for seamless video production

Multi-camera video production can elevate the quality and dynamism of your content—from live events and interviews to studio broadcasts. However, setting up a multi-camera system can (rightly!) seem complex. This guide breaks down the process, recommending key equipment and placement strategies, and covering synchronization techniques (timecode, genlock, and more) for smooth operation. We’ll also explore […]

Studio Lighting Solutions for Different Types of Video Production

Studio lighting solutions and how to apply them

Every frame of a video is part of the story… But without the right lighting, even the most compelling narrative can fall flat. Studio lighting is more than just a technical necessity—it’s an art form that shapes the mood, focus, and professionalism of your production. Whether you’re designing a broadcast news studio, configuring corporate training […]

Ikan Announces Partnership with Control Concepts Supported Product Program

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Ikan, Empowering the Future of Broadcast, announces its partnership into the Control Concepts Support Product Program with its Power over Ethernet (PoE) Studio Lighting product line. The decision to join this program highlights the mutual commitment that both companies share in supporting AV programmers in their […]

Behind the Scenes: Crafting Award-Winning Stories with Innovative Tools

From the high-stakes kitchen battles of Iron Chef America to the electric atmosphere of the MTV Video Music Awards, Emmy-nominated director Marc Bloomgarden has spent 25 years empowering stories through innovative lighting and creative vision.  His journey demonstrates how the right tools can transform creative possibilities into compelling visual narratives. Illuminating Creative Vision During several […]

Creativity Unleashed: Marc Bloomgarden’s Rise to Success with Ikan

  Emmy-nominated director Marc Bloomgarden believes in transforming visual storytelling through technological innovation that empowers creators.  With 25 years of production excellence and six Primetime Emmy nominations, his journey exemplifies how the right tools can elevate creative vision into compelling audience experiences. Revolutionizing Production Workflows In the demanding world of broadcast television, where every second […]

PTZ Cameras: The Complete Guide for Professional Studios

PTZ cameras

In today’s broadcast and production environments, having the right camera technology can make all the difference. PTZ cameras (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) have quickly become a must-have solution, offering high-quality imaging, remote operation, and a compact design that optimizes workflow efficiency. Whether you’re managing live broadcasts, corporate video productions, or educational streaming, choosing the right PTZ camera ensures seamless control […]

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