Mary Latvis

Mary has enjoyed a wealth of experiences behind the camera as both a camera assistant and operator on a range of projects. She now incorporates her video production and television studio teaching background into her product descriptions and Pro Video articles for the B&H Web Content department.

Latest Articles

The Best Cinema Drones for Filmmaking

2 weeks ago

Taking to the skies to capture breathtaking footage has never been easier. Modern drones are not only incredible filmmaking tools they are also becoming more affordable and accessible. Filmmakers looking to take flight will want to find something that can…

Drones & Aerial Imaging

Aerial Cinematography

Holiday 2025

An Action Camera Bag and New Battery Updates from SmallRig

3 weeks ago

Along with your lens and recording media, batteries have to be considered one of the most crucial components in your video camera rig. In an update to their selection of pro batteries, SmallRig has introduced two new versions of a couple of V-mount batteries: the VB99 Pro Mini V…

Sports Action Camera Accessories

Batteries & Power

BenQ Announces 55" and 75" Board Interactive Displays

1 month ago

Ready to reliably link participants in remote workspaces, the BenQ Board CP5505 Series 55" and Board CP7505 Series 75"…

Audio Visual Presentation

Monitors & Displays

Creamsource C3 3000W Full-Color LED Fresnel Light set up on outdoor shoot

Creamsource's Powerful C3 3000W Fresnel Light

1 month ago

Filmmakers often use a traditional Fresnel lamp to create a beam, wash, or hard slash to carefully shape light in their scenes—drawing attention to a character or action when capturing dramatic content. Now with the release of the C3 3000W Full-Color LED Fresnel Light from pro…

fresnel

LED Lights

Video Lighting

Pro Video Monitoring with the Atomos SHINOBI 7 II and SHOGUN AV-19M

1 month ago

Atomos, a go-to source for professional video monitors, has updated their product line with two new monitors: the 7” Shinobi 7 II and the 19” Shogun AV…

On Camera Monitors

IBC 2026

Simplified and Updated TriCaster Lineup from Vizrt

1 month ago

Long a popular, reliable source for video switching systems, the TriCaster series from Vizrt now features a simplified lineup. Live broadcasters and event producers can now access one unified architecture with three tiers: the TriCaster Vizion with 8 or…

IBC 2026

Nikon’s New NIKKOR Z CINEMA 50mm VV Lens and ZR Cinema Camera v.00 Update

1 month ago

Aimed at high-end, cine-style productions, the new NIKKOR Z CINEMA 50mm T1.9 VV Lens is part of an upcoming nine-lens series covering larger than full-frame sensors. Compatible with RED V-RAPTOR [X] VV cameras, these lenses feature high optical performance and…

Cinema Lenses

Cinema Cameras

IBC 2026

Introducing the DZOFilm Arles Cine Zoom Lenses

1 month ago

Fresh in with the 2026 fall lens crop, the DZOFilm Arles 25-75mm and 65-180mm T2.6 FF Zoom Cine Lenses bring the soft, natural bokeh and…

Cine Lenses

Zoom Lenses

IBC 2026

Sigma Expands Ultrafast T1.5 Aizu Large-Format Lens Series

Sigma Expands Ultrafast T1.3 Aizu Large-Format Lens Series

1 month ago

With the introduction of the Aizu 21, 100, and…

Cinema Lenses

Prime Lenses

IBC 2026

Disguise Empowers Students’ Immersive Visions at the Cleveland Institute of Art…

1 month ago

Recognized as one of the most innovative art and design schools in the US, CIA (Cleveland Institute of Art) strives to prepare its students for emerging careers in the latest visual technologies, including the burgeoning field of virtual production. The lack of a comprehensive resource for these technologies spurred CIA to turn to Disguise Services and The Studio B&H to design and construct…

Virtual Production

Media Lab

LED Wall Turnkey Systems Buying Guide

1 month ago

Blending a high-resolution video display with live action, real-time computer graphics, camera tracking, and game engine software to create immersive environments, virtual production is rapidly transforming the face of video production. To streamline your VP or XR (extended reality) stage setup, consider getting a jump start with the help of a turnkey VP package.…

Virtual Production

What to Consider in LED Volume Processors for Your Virtual Production

2 months ago

Are you looking to learn more about the LED volume walls used in the burgeoning field of OSVP (on-set virtual production)? These walls are a key component of the process, serving as true-to-life backgrounds, and in effect, sets and locations for OSVP. Volume walls are composed of multiple LED displays that are seamlessly joined to form a custom-size screen on which your prerecorded background…

Virtual Production

LED volume walls

Bags and Pouches for Film and Photo Majors

2 months ago

No matter how compact your camera is, you’ll find that your film and video shoots will still require keeping multiple accessories close by. While hard cases keep these items safe for travel, they are quite bulky. Backpacks can hold many items, but they don’t always provide the quickest access. So for on-set use, smart creators turn to set bags and pouches to save space and time. Tote Bags…

Back To School

Travel Bags

Welcome to the Extraordinary World of LED Volume Walls

3 months ago

Virtual Production environments encompassing LED volumes are an exciting, revolutionary addition to the background capture techniques used in video and motion picture production. A successor to established techniques like green screen and front and rear projection, this latest technology means that your surroundings are limited only by your background content. ROE Visual LED Panels in the…

The Studio B&H: Virtual Production Services

4 months ago

Getting ready to prep or shoot your latest video project? In addition to being the largest photography store in the USA, B&H Photo also incorporates The Studio alongside a state-of-the-art technology space, The Studio Technology Center (STC). The team focuses on…

Virtual Production