Check Out This Minimalist Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX Cine Rig
Panasonic really hit the nail on the head with the S5 IIX. They took many of the biggest complaints with the first version and addressed them while also adding …
Tag: On-Camera Monitor
How to Rig Up an ARRI ALEXA Mini
Everyone rigs up their camera differently. Whether that means the types or brands of accessories used or the physical configuration, there are reasons that everyone makes the decisions that …
Building Up a Dope DIY Portable Monitor from an Old Laptop Screen
Portable monitors are actually incredibly useful on set, especially once you start adding people to your crew or have clients on set with you. They can also be expensive. …
Shinobi vs Osee vs Portkeys – What’s the Best Compact On-Camera Monitor?
As can be expected with nearly every new piece of technology on-camera monitors have continued to get cheaper and better. That’s great for us since now you can choose …
5 Must-Have Pieces of Gear Every Filmmaker Should Get
After shooting for a few years (or decades in some cases), filmmakers will begin compiling a reliable kit that contains all types of equipment that they need. Figuring out …
What’s the Best On-Camera Monitor for the RED KOMODO-X
RED solved one of the biggest issues with their system with the release of the DSMC3 series – being able to pick it up and shoot straight out of …
Building the Ultimate Vlogging Kit with the Sony ZV-E1
Is the Sony ZV-E1 the ultimate vlogging camera? It makes a very strong case with a full-frame sensor—the same one used in the a7S III and FX3 – matched …
6 Must-Have Accessories for the RED KOMODO 6K
A great thing about the RED KOMODO is that it is so modifiable. The simple box shape just lends itself to being improved with various accessories. Unfortunately, it means …
Is the New OSEE T7 the Best Budget On-Camera Monitor in 2022?
Everyone needs a good on-camera monitor. It is the biggest upgrade you can make to your kit and if you haven’t gotten one yet there are now plenty of …
Why to Opt for BRAW Instead of Cinema DNG When Shooting on the Sigma fp
The Sigma fp is an underrated camera. The ultra-compact mirrorless has some shockingly good video features crammed into that tiny body, including the ability to record 12-bit Cinema DNG …
How to Use Your iPad as an On-Camera Monitor and Recorder
Something we covered recently was a new device called the Accsoon SeeMo that could turn your iPhone into a monitor and recorder. We have another video that features this …
How to Easily Turn Your iPhone into a Monitor and Recorder
There’s an exciting new accessory making the rounds: the Accsoon SeeMo. Not very obvious from the name, but the SeeMo is able to transform your iPhone into a monitor …
Wirelessly Control Your a7 IV/a7S III with Portkeys LH5P II Monitor
Elevate your shooting experience with an on-camera monitor that does more than just monitor your footage. Filmmaker Arber Baqaj has a fun (and affordable) little monitor to show off …
7 Benefits to Using the Atomos Ninja V & V+
I’ve said it multiple times here, especially when we talk about rigging up cameras—you absolutely should pick up a real on-camera monitor if you want a better filmmaking experience. …
How to Record and Monitor Videos Wirelessly on Your Sony a7S III and FX3
Building a rig and working with equipment gets a lot easier when you can eliminate some cables. One area that only changed very recently was getting reliable wireless video …
Turning Your iPhone Into an On-Camera Monitor
Some of the best portable screens available today are found on smartphones, especially iPhones. For many years Apple has been pushing ahead with gorgeous OLED display tech with accurate …
Vaxis Atom A5 Wireless HDMI Monitor That Also Records Video
Video monitors are essential accessories. What good is your footage if you can’t get a nice look at it while you are recording? Nowadays you can supplement your production …
Blackmagic Video Assist vs Atomos Ninja V – Which One is Right for You?
If you are shooting video you should pick up a monitor. It’s basically an essential purchase and nowadays if you opt for a monitor/recorder combo you can unlock raw …
Best Manual Focus Techniques for Shooting Video
Autofocus continues to get better and is actually a fairly common tool to find on many productions. The benefits of allowing the camera to track your subject are obvious, …
Check Out This Cool Feature of the Atomos Ninja V
Atomos has been one of the most impressive companies when it comes to firmware updates for existing products. I remember being on the floor of NAB when the Ninja …