Both the Blackmagic Pocket 4K and 6K cameras have been a hot topic in the indie filmmaking community in the last few months. The reason is quite simple: they give you a great bang for the buck you spend. But this great value has a cost. Clearly,
In the current scenario, there’s a decent number of competitors in the camera world. We’ve got many newcomers, some of them from Eastern Asia like Kinefinity and Z Cam, other from down under, like Blackmagic, and then there are the staples of the industry, those that shaped
Millions of frames, thousands of hours of editing, hundreds of cuts, and 10 years as a professional production house. Those are all milestones that Ironclad is remembering as they release their 10-year anniversary project and 2020 reel: Iron Sharpens Iron. Ironclad touts itself as a digital cinema
As you may already know, if you’ve opted to work with Premiere Pro as your main NLE of choice, there’s a full tab dedicated to color grading. The Lumetri Color Panel has evolved a lot from its initial implementation. It used to be a simple effect that
According to multiple sources, the Sigma fp will get at least two major firmware upgrades in 2020. The first one should be released allegedly sometime in the next few days bringing 120fps CinemaDNG RAW recording at 1080p. Currently, the camera is limited to 60fps when shooting FULL
Soon after Canon has officially confirmed the development of the high-end full-frame EOS R5 mirrorless camera that will be capable of shooting 8K video internally, it seems that the company has another enticing offering in the making. Canon Rumors has just reported that the Japanese behemoth is
Atomos are celebrating their 10th anniversary by offering the award-winning Ninja V 5-inch HDR monitor recorder for $649 which is $50 OFF the original price. Over the last decade, the company launched a multitude of state-of-the-art monitoring and recording solutions including Samurai, Ninja Assassin, Shogun 7, Shinobi,
Less than seven days before the official announcement of the Fuji X-T4, Fuji Addict has released a couple of low res pictures showing what the Fuji X-T4 would actually look like once it hits the market. It seems that the newcomer will sport the familiar X-T3 body
The landscape of cheap cinema cameras was a desert once. These days, however, this market segment is blossoming all around, with two particular companies coming from far east that are making waves with their latest offerings – Kinefinity and Z CAM. The latter, for instance, has been
We all dream of having the image quality and color science of an ARRI ALEXA, but the truth is that most of us don’t have deep enough pockets to own that kind of camera. The BMPCC 4K and 6K, on the other hand, are much more affordable
Once you’ve mastered your craft, it’s easy to look back and quickly ignore the first steps you’ve took on that path. It may be due to a mentor or experience alone, but all great ones have begun their journey with a first step. Now, the guys from
It seems that if you’ve ever considered the option to get into Kinefinity’s camera ecosystem, there’s no better time than now. The company has just announced some massive price drops on their MAVO LF, MAVO 6K, and TERRA 4K cameras. Starting today February 14th, you can get
Chinese cinema lens maker Vazen has just announced the Vazen 28mm T/2.2 1.8x Anamorphic Lens for Micro 4/3 cameras. Vazen had previously made a huge splash in the community with the launch of the 40mm T/2 back at Cinegear Expo 2019. The new 28mm is the second
Canon has finally spilled the beans on the upcoming Canon EOS R5. The company has just announced the development of the advanced EOS R camera boasting internal 8K video capabilities along with built-in image stabilization, 20fps continuous shooting, and two card slots. The inclusion of internal 8K
In the last few years, the amount of production value that is considered a base-line in the filmmaking world has slowly risen. That is greatly due to the decrease in the price of most pieces of filmmaking gear on the market. Chinese copycats, cheaper production costs, and
At the special “Unpacked” event earlier today, Samsung showed off for the first time in public three versions of the long-awaited and highly rumored Galaxy S20. And yes, all three models, the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra, can shoot 8K (7680×4320) video at 24fps internally. Other
The RØDE NT-USB Mini is the latest entry in RODE Microphones’ lineup featuring sleek and compact design, directional cardioid pickup pattern and an integrated 360-degree swing mount. With its smooth frequency response and high-quality condenser capsule with RF shielding and excellent capsule isolation, the unit can be
Adobe continues to improve their cross-device editing app Premiere Rush by turning into a more powerful and flexible platform with every new iteration that allows users to edit and share videos quickly and easily on the go from their smartphone, tablet or computer. The company has just
At first, when Apple launched a laptop with only Thunderbolt ports, we all assumed the company engineers and marketing specialists went completely bonkers. The dongle-life haters had a field day while memes and critiques flew straight in Apple’s face. But now, more than a couple years later,
Sony’s approach to DSLRs and mirrorless cameras has always been quite simple. The line is divided exactly into two, with the A6xxx series populated with cheaper Super 35 cameras and the A7 series with costlier and full-frame sensors. The latter has always been considered as top-of-the-line, while
