Category Archives: Production Tools

Essential Video Production Equipment: Elevating Your Content

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In the dynamic world of video production, the right equipment can make all the difference between amateur content and professional-grade productions. Whether you’re managing a TV station, leading a corporate media team, or overseeing an educational institution’s broadcast program, understanding and investing in top-tier video equipment is essential for creating content that captivates and engages […]

What is NDI® and When Should I Use It?

What is NDI®? NDI® (Network Device Interface) is a video streaming protocol used to transmit audio and video easily over a local network. Developed in 2015 by the company NewTek, NDI is capable of transmitting high-quality video, audio, and metadata bi-directionally with low latency over your existing local network. Since NDI sends data back and [...]

Ikan Reveals Lineup of Blitz Wireless Video Systems

Ikan has revealed a full line of wireless video transmitter and receiver kits that include the BZ400 and BZ400-PRO (400 feet), the BZ1000-PRO (1000 feet), and the BZ2000-PRO (2000 feet). The Blitz wireless video systems all support uncompressed zero delay high definition video up to 1080 60p. With the ability to handle cross conversions, the […]

Ikan Goes to Vegas – NAB 2017

Did you attend NAB 2017? So did we and 103,443 of our closest friends! If you weren’t able to attend, this recap will give you the details on what you missed and everything you need to know about Ikan’s new releases from this year’s show in Vegas. This year, we had our biggest booth yet. […]

Powered By Ikan – Behind The Scenes With Red Feather

What do you get when you combine Jeeps, horses, bandits, a plane, and explosions…an action movie? No, actually you would get the scenes of a promo video that we at Ikan got to experience. A couple of weeks ago, we got a chance to go behind the scenes with Red Feather while they were shooting […]

Ikan Adds Blitz 400 Wireless Transmitter Video System

We are excited to announce the addition of the Blitz 400 wireless transmitter and receiver system to our line of products. The Blitz 400 is a wireless uncompressed zero delay HD video system that has a 400 foot range. Made out of durable machined aluminum, the Blitz 400 is an easy-to-use lightweight system that offers a […]

Want To Go Behind The Scenes of Sports Broadcasting?

The official start of the fall season is just around the corner. You know what that means: cooler weather, sweaters, football, and for some, pumpkin spice everything. One thing that many Houstonians and Texans in general are excited about is football. This football season is extra special because Houston will be hosting Super Bowl LI, […]

How Does The PD Movie Wireless Follow Focus Work?

When you’re shooting a scene, it’s always nice to have a wireless follow focus so that you can easily adjust the lens without constantly having to stand right next to the camera. Trying to understand how a wireless follow focus works? Find out in this blog post. Follow Focus – A Brief Overview When you […]

Exploring Chernobyl with Philip Grossman and Ikan

At Ikan, we enjoy meeting people and learning how videographers, filmmakers, and photographers use our products on various projects. It’s interesting to see and/or hear about their experiences. Sometimes, their stories can even take you to the most unexpected places. Philip Grossman, a cinematographer, camera geek, and historian, has an interesting story that takes place […]

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 […]

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