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Atomos devices are awesome but complex. Loaded with a huge assortment of features, HDR, log, LUTs, audio etc. can make it intimidating for those new to advanced video. The Ninja V is one of their latest and most popular thanks to its capabilities and compact size that
The Canon C200 and C500 Mark II are very different cameras. They are also very similar. Both have raw recording, both are part of the Canon Cinema EOS system, and both offer some of Canon’s latest technology—including the much-loved Dual Pixel CMOS AF. The differences are quite
It is incredible just how good your average mirrorless or DSLR camera has gotten at video. You have cameras like the Sony A7III shooting footage suitable for films or broadcast television. The only downside I’ve found is that it has led to extremely complicated menus and control
For editors, there is probably no worse moment than when you tap the spacebar to playback your work and the video begins stuttering. Now to figure out what features or settings you can change to make the NLE at least usable for the next few moments. After
Every day seems to bring another gimbal. The good thing is that every time it seems like they are getting better and more affordable for the features provided. If you didn’t see the latest release, that would be the Crane 3S from Zhiyun. What makes the Crane
Editing can be one of the most time-consuming aspects of any production. Anything a filmmaker can do to speed up their editing workflow is helpful. If you are looking to up your efficiency with Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or any other NLE, there are plenty of things
Ah. The age old question of “Can I do this for cheaper?” has come up yet again. A major increase in third-party lens manufacturers producing surprisingly decent glass has led many photographers to ask if that pricey “professional” option is worth it. With how expensive photography and
Can an ultra-compact camera hold up against a true cinema camera that costs six times more? Wouldn’t you like to know. Well, now you can take a look at a direct comparison between the affordable Pocket Cinema Camera 6K from Blackmagic and the pro-oriented C500 Mark II
Advanced effects such as face replacement can be intimidating. It sounds like something that is only available to big-budget productions with millions of dollars to spend on post. Fortunately, it can be easily accomplished at home using just After Effects, a still image, and AE Face Tools.
The journey into VFX and 3D modeling can be a long, expensive, and difficult one. You likely have to learn a new program, such as Cinema 4D or Blender, find out how to integrate it into your workflow, and spend countless hours practicing before you will have
Video editors spend a lot of time looking at a monitor, so you want to make sure you have one that makes working a better experience. One such option is the relatively affordable VP3481 34” Curved HDR LCD Monitor from ViewSonic. These ultra-wide displays are amazing for
