Steadicam Curve The Steadicam Curve is a handheld stabilizer that is specifically made for GoPro cameras. For being the workstation that up and coming video producers need to consider, we award the HP Z1 G2 our Best Workstation of CES 2014 Award. The 27-inches of screen on the Z1 G2 and potential for an anti-glare screen are plenty for most people and will definitely help the editing process. There is space for three hard drives which is very important for video editors who want to dedicate drives to storage, an operating system, or a RAID configuration. This makes it very user friendly, yet powerful. The entire front of the Z1 G2 can be lifted up like a car hood and the components may be upgraded or switched, all with your hands. HP Z1 G2 The HP Z1 G2 is an all in one workstation capable of having a touch screen and Thunderbolt 2. The cost for AIMe is $300, and for bringing a new angle to automatic camera operation, we award Jigabot’s AIMe our Most Innovative Award of CES 2014. She operates the camera, works well with others and eliminates the need for another crew member. Yes, Jigabot refers to their product AIMe as a female. One of the best aspects about AIMe is that she seems fun. Some cameras can use the same mounting setup on the top and bottom for some excellent versatility. The initial mounts are for some smartphones, standard cameras and GoPro cameras. Within 150 feet, AIMe can track the EmIT 360 degrees horizontally and 120 degrees vertically. AIMe uses a beacon called EmIT which is tracked by multiple AIMes, despite being attached to the moving subject and a small 2-inch square. Jigabot AIMe The Jigabot AIMe is an automated camera controller that can compose a shot to keep you in frame. We acknowledge an exceptional camcorder and award the Sony FDR-AX100 Best Camera of CES 2014. Even if more cameras bring 4K resolution to the $2,000 price point or less, the AX100 will be the first to have done it. The biggest loss may be the audio control with XLR inputs, but for the $2.5k difference, generally an audio work around is possible. We know Sony has the FDR-AX1 which at $4,500 still has its merits, but as a much smaller camcorder that takes SD cards, has a 1-inch sensor and can still output 4K video with an HDMI cable, the AX100 will be tempting lots more videographers. You get a lot of camera for the price here, especially considering 4K video at 30fps had been coming in around the $5,000 range. Sony FDR-AX100 The Sony FDR-AX100 is a 4K Handycam that costs $2,000. Among the thousands of products at CES 2014, here are the products we award for catching our spotlight and wishing we could add to our video production equipment. We expect updates, new features, form factors, capabilities and innovation. One of the events we look forward to globally and especially as video producers is CES. Video production equipment is continually getting better.