8 Pro Tips for Using Cinematic Mode on the iPhone 13
One of the callout features of the iPhone 13 was the new Cinematic Mode, essentially a Portrait Mode for video. Being able to capture images with a shallow depth …
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How to Expose for S-Log3 on the Sony a7S III and FX3
Among the biggest battles with mirrorless cameras gaining pro video features has been how to best work with log footage. Think about how the first mirrorless cameras with a …
D-Log vs HLG vs Normal on the DJI Air 2S – Which Profile to Use
The DJI Air 2S is a shockingly good drone for the price, especially since it picked up the sweet 1” sensor from the Mavic 2 Pro. Now it is …
Best Budget Monitors for Video Editing in 2021
When you are working on a video edit you absolutely cannot overlook the quality of the display you are using. Making sure you are getting the right colors depends …
The Ultimate iPhone 13 Pro Max Camera Setup
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is without a doubt the best smartphone for video production. It can be even better. With some extra tools, you can get footage that …
How to Export a DCP in Premiere Pro CC
It has become genuinely amazing what level of video editing and production you can do from the comfort of your own home using relatively affordable tools. One such example …
Check Out This Minimal FX3 Rig
The Sony FX3 was designed almost specifically to be used without any extra rigging. Great idea and I think they came as close as was possible based on the …
Sony a7S III vs DJI Ronin 4D – Can You Guess Which is Which?
Weird and unique are not always great descriptions for new products. In the case of the DJI Ronin 4D that may have been the point as they made something …
2021 Cyber Monday Deals for Filmmakers
Time for round two of the major holiday sales – Cyber Monday! Being so close to Black Friday, and due to the fact that nearly everything has been online …
M1 Pro vs M1 Max for Color Grading in DaVinci Resolve
Deciding whether you want the new 14” and 16” MacBook Pros is easy – the answer is yes, obviously. The problem is deciding which configuration to get and whether …
Quick and Easy Way to Create Captions in Premiere Pro
Captions and subtitles are becoming more and more important. Accessibility is alone a very good reason to start doing it for your videos, but plenty of average viewers also …
2021 Black Friday Deals for Filmmakers
Despite supply chain issues and continued global uncertainty, the year 2021 continued to bring a ton of developments in filmmaking equipment. And, now you can get a deal on …
Best Cheap Monitor Mounts You Can Pick
Rigging and support equipment can be some of the smallest and cheapest pieces in your kit. They can also make the biggest difference in your life by making the …
DJI Air 2s vs Mavic 3 Side-by-Side Comparison
With the long-awaited Mavic 3 from DJI finally released, it’s time to redo all those comparisons and buying guides as you search for your next drone. DJI’s lineup has …
How Good is the RED KOMODO 6K Autofocus
Among the most surprising reveals when the RED KOMODO 6K was launched was that it would have phase-detect autofocus with Canon RF and adapted EF lenses. Considering RED’s history …
8K Video Editing Test on the MacBook Pro M1 Max
A computer is an investment, much like cameras and lenses. You would expect to get value out of it for years to come. And with 8K seemingly just around …
How to Improve Video Editing in Final Cut Pro Using Roles
NLEs are filled with small details that when used properly can improve your editing workflow. Final Cut Pro has more than a few, but one that is likely underutilized …
DJI Action 2 vs GoPro HERO10 – Which One to Pick
Both DJI and GoPro launched new action cameras in their main lineups. They both took very different approaches. DJI with the Action 2 created something tiny and very different …
How to Expose and Grade HLG on Your Sony Camera
S-Log gets a lot of attention when it comes to Sony camera Picture Profiles. There is another option that just might be a good option for many people: HLG. …
What are the Best Affordable Cine Lenses
It is a whole new world when it comes to cinema equipment. You can actually pick up cine lenses and cameras for a fraction of what they cost a …
