Tag: cinema
Whether you are an independent filmmaker, documentarian, or corporate videographer there is a high likelihood that you will end up shooting in a location that you aren’t familiar with …
We have seen Canon add a lot to the EOS C70 during the couple years it has been available and some updates have been particularly impressive. Remember when they …
Almost every week I point out that there are an unbelievable amount of excellent cameras out there covering a wide range of price points. Why not take a bunch …
It’s the final roundup of deals for the Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and general holiday season. This week is the best chance to find some great savings and now …
Welcome back! Black Friday has arrived and is lingering through the weekend and we are rounding up even more deals than before. As always you’ll be able to view …
It’s that time again! Black Friday and all the usual holiday deals are out there and if you were waiting to pick up some new gear this is a …
If you are an independent filmmaker looking to build up your own kit you likely have one major factor to consider—budget. Cinema gear costs money. A lot of money. …
It’s never the gear that makes the movie. Right? Maybe a little? In many ways, this conversation revolves around shooters picking up cameras or gear that at the end …
Anamorphic imaging is known for its very distinct style and some specific optical effects that the lenses create. It’s this charm that makes them so loved. Usually this does …
Even though manufacturers have been trying to optimize their mirrorless lenses for both stills and videos there are some outliers in the bunch that are so much better for …
What is the best camera in Hollywood? It’s a great question and if we are going to try and answer it we might as well narrow it down to …
Cinema lenses have become widely available and with that availability comes a wide range of options. That wide range has come to pricing as well. Today, we have seemingly …
There is a drone for everyone these days. There are a few big brands in the market but none is bigger than DJI with a solid lineup that covers …
For digital cinema cameras, the Canon EOS C300 Mark III is one of the best to come out in recent times. It has a familiar form factor and only …
Glass is always where you should invest. Cameras come and go quickly since the advent of digital, but lenses tend to last you for years or even decades. Cine …
Film versus digital is the filmmaking debate that just doesn’t seem to want to go away. It also very uniquely doesn’t follow the usual trend of new versus old …
Learn from professionals is always good advice. One of the most well-known working directors today has to be Christopher Nolan, especially for these epic action sequences and desire for …
Among the best ways to get inspiration or learn something of your own is to study the masters. Watching films and reading about process is a good start and …
Sony certainly surprised us all with just how good the a7S III turned out to be. There was a lot of worry about Sony trying to protect their high-end …
One of the crucial elements of major motion picture productions is the capture and creation of a powerful sound mix in helping tell their story. Surround sound technology has …