Author: Shawn Steiner
DaVinci Resolve remains one of the most powerful color grading tools available to filmmakers. It has skyrocketed in popularity in the past decade as Blackmagic Design has continued to …
The lavalier is one of the most tried-and-true mic options for shooting talking heads and doing interviews. It’s become a very visible and popular pick for the latest wave …
We are certainly not at a loss for cameras these days. The sheer quantity and variety of rivals makes everything a bit more interesting though it can make it …
Working with most computer software the tried-and-true copy and paste functions are fairly straightforward. NLEs make this seemingly simple action a bit more complicated. Multiple tracks, the desire to …
It’s now the final stretch for the best deals for the year on filmmaking equipment. Cyber Monday may not be as exciting as Black Friday, but lately it seems …
Okay, in Part 1 we covered all the key brands if you are looking to pick up a new camera or lens. Even threw in the always good Adobe …
Once again we had a very busy year full of exciting new products – including the global shutter Sony a9 III – and the holidays are quickly approaching. This …
The new Blackmagic Camera app will transform your iPhone 15 into what is basically a cinema camera. You’ll get a menu system just like Blackmagic’s cinema cameras with a …
Sony has broken new ground with the release of the a9 III – the world’s first full-frame mirrorless camera with a global shutter. This is downright revolutionary technology and …
Teleprompters can be invaluable tools for creatives looking to do some talking head work on their own. The problem is that decent ones can be incredibly expensive. They are …
Physics apparently still matters. Cameras are getting smaller and smaller but the problem with these compact designs is that they still can’t manage heat as effectively as we would …
Things are changing in the full-frame mirrorless landscape. Panasonic and Blackmagic have released some notable new cameras this year, both elevating the L-Mount. There are now two highly capable …
Raw is king when it comes to still photography and practically every pro will shoot only in raw to guarantee the best image quality and maximum flexibility in post. …
Sony’s APS-C system has had a resurgence the past couple years with major updates (and additions) across the line. We had the FX30, a6700, and ZV-E10 as excellent new …
Did you know that FREEFLY makes cameras? You know, the company famous for high-end gimbals and drones? They make the Ember S5K – a compact camera optimized for drone and …
Whether you are an independent filmmaker, documentarian, or corporate videographer there is a high likelihood that you will end up shooting in a location that you aren’t familiar with …
Practically every camera with a CMOS sensor is going to suffer to some degree from one thing: rolling shutter. Unless you do some super processing, it’s just how the …
We’ve reached an odd moment in the world of camera technology. You can now go pick up an iPhone that has log and ProRes available as a standard feature …
We’ve been able to get actual hands-on experience with some of the potential of generative AI and how it can be used to create and edit still images with …
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. …
