Creating a cinematic image in such a tiny camera may seem like a tough task but with a few choice settings, this little gizmo can produce some fantastic results. Achieving what we generally consider to be a ‘cinematic’ image usually comes down to a few key factors:
In this day and age of indie filmmaking, the use of vintage photography lenses for filmmaking projects is begging to gain in popularity. But is it even worth the minimal investment in vintage glass, even if it’s only $20? To put this to the test, let’s take
As with any memory today, the technology is advancing rapidly, getting more compact and faster. This is why we now have a 1TB SD card! A whopping data storage capacity not long ago associated only with back-up HDDs, Lexar made sure they broke the barrier of what
Camera stabilization can be an expensive, yet indispensable addition to your filmmaking kit regardless of your level of ability or professional status. Depending on the camera you are using, it may even be a necessity for those cameras with extreme rolling shutter “jello” effect. Sometimes, however, you
Sony revealed details for a couple of upcoming firmware updates to their high-end Sony a9 4K Full-Frame mirrorless camera, which will receive several major enhancements to its award-winning autofocus (AF) performance and image quality, as well as receive a variety of new features that are designed to
Understanding the basics of the computer system you use for editing your videos is invaluable if you want to enjoy a smooth and speedy edit. So, what are the principles behind the most commonly quoted computer specs? In this video, seasoned filmmaker Alex Jordan offers a very clear
Sony just announced a new budget APS-C camera in the alpha 6000 range. The new Sony a6400 is a 4K mirrorless camera that comes packed with a new 24 megapixel sensor, super-fast AF system, including the new Real Time Tracking AF and also a built-in intervalometer for
This past December, DJI’s release of the Osmo Pocket took the world by surprise. It’s incredibly small size offers 4K video at up to 60fps and 100Mb/s. Now, DJI has released two new accessories aimed at further utilizing the Osmo Pocket to the best of its abilities.
Venus Optics have been making smashing wide-angle lenses for some time under their Laowa brand, and their newest Laowa 9mm f2.8 Zero-D DL offers DJI Inspire 2 drone operators an affordable lens to get some amazing aerials without breaking the bank. The Laowa 9mm f2.8 DL featuring
The question I am most often asked is “What camera should I buy?”, and it’s a great question to get a conversation started ‘cos there is never a simple answer. The good news is that in 2019 there are many fantastic cameras to choose from and we
Aputure have been making amazing LED lights for indie filmmakers for some time now, but probably the most exciting light I saw last year at any trade show was their Amaran MW mini LED that is super-bright and also can go underwater. I saw it at IBC
Gudsen MOZA, a world-leading brand in handheld gimbal stabilizers that many filmmakers are familiar with already, are proud to announce that the MOZA Air 2 is featured as one of the accessories for the launch of the Nikon Z6 Filmmaker’s Kit. With handheld gimbals being considered these
Have you ever filmed for a long period of time continuously without cutting, maybe for a guest speaker at a conference or event, and used a separate device to record audio only to have syncing issues in post because one of the recorded audio tracks is a
Gimbals, steadicams, shoulder rigs and dollies are just a few of the ways in which filmmakers and content creators can get the necessary shot for their projects. With the advances that many companies have made, including cell phone manufacturers, the ability to film high-quality 4K images is
Gudsen MOZA, a brand synonymous with quality gimbal stabilizers, just introduced the new MOZA Mini-S gimbal at CES 2019. The MOZA Mini-S is a 3-axis smartphone gimbal created for everyone. Designed to be flexible, compact and user-friendly, but nevertheless packed with features included in the Mini-series gimbal
Well, it seems that the 8K mirrorless camera race is heating up quickly. Out of the blue, Sharp just unveiled an appealing prototype of a small micro four thirds mirrorless camera capable of shooting 8K (7680×4320) video up to 30fps using H.265 compression. According to the company’s
At the start of CES 2019, Atomos unveiled the next revolution in digital imaging – RAW video output and capture from Nikon’s full frame mirrorless cameras. We’re talking about ProRes Raw of course, not CinemaDNG just for the record, so if you are a Nikon Z7/Z6 user in order
At the ongoing CES 2019 in Las Vegas, Nvidia is showcasing its latest series of GeForce RTX Max-Q gaming notebooks including an RTX 2080 equipped laptop deftly editing 6K RED Raw video in real-time. In partnership with AutoDesk and RED, the company is also showing off its new CUDA-accelerated REDCODE
Just before CES 2019, ASUS comes out with a new lineup of mini PCs designed for content creation and heavy graphics loads called the ProArt PA90 series rocking NVIDIA Quadro graphics and 9th generation Intel processors. If the latest Mac Mini is not cutting the mustard for
Since its release in early 2017, the Panasonic GH5 has been a popular micro 4/3 sensor mirrorless cameras choice for corporate and independent filmmakers who have come to trust Panasonic’s “GH” line on cameras to deliver great professional video since the release of the GH2. The GH5
