Tag Archives: video production

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 International, LLC Announces Corporate Rebrand Launch

Ikan International, LLC (Ikan), a leading designer and manufacturer of video and camera equipment underwent a comprehensive rebranding effort. Founded in 2005 in Houston, Texas, Ikan entered the market with monitors and teleprompters for the film industry. Over the past decade, Ikan’s offering has expanded to include over one thousand products including a full range […]

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 […]

Testing the CV600 Spectrometer at Planes of Fame

Jay P. Morgan of The Slanted Lens recently tested out our CV600 spectrometer while interviewing a WWII veteran, Wilbur Richardson, about his book, Aluminum Castles. The CV600 is a color spectrometer as well as an exposure meter. In the video, Jay used the CV600 spectrometer to balance the different temperatures in the hanger at the […]

Ikan Releases Latest Gimbal Stabilizer EC1

We are excited to be releasing our latest gimbal stabilizer, the EC1, which is an improved version of the DS1 and now has even more features. It has a redesigned quick release baseplate system, which makes it easier and faster to balance. Also, the EC1 is compatible with DSLR and mirrorless cameras up to 4.5 […]

5 Pieces of Video Equipment YouTube Stars Need

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 […]

SLD-31 | Carbon Fiber Camera Slider – 31 inch (79 cm)

Add motion to your video production with the 31-inch Carbon Fiber Slider from Ikan. Lightweight and portable, the SLD-31 weighs in at 1.5 pounds, has a max load capacity of 18 pounds, and supports DSLR, mirrorless or video cameras. Eight sealed bearings on aluminum rollers glide smoothly along the 19 mm carbon fiber rails and […]

‘Shoot From the Gut’ on FPSF Media Crew

It’s a rare breed of shooter who’s able to capture the connection between an audience and the performers at an event like Free Press Summer Fest, which packed Eleanor Tinsley Park with 90,000 people last month. [su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdRPrciPkJ4″] You’ve either got it, or you don’t, according to Free Press TV Creative Director Mark Armes, the […]