Author: Shawn Steiner
Motion graphics and animation can be very time-consuming. Building out keyframes and making sure everything is just right is a tedious process that usually requires a few iterations to …
Smartphones are killer portable video devices. They continue to push the limits of imaging technology in a pocketable form factor. The iPhone especially is a favorite of filmmakers thanks …
Log is not easy to use. Every flavor of log is different, and I even mean that within the same brand. S-Log3 on the 10-bit a7S III is going …
Looks like we have another camera comparison involving a very affordable option against an industry titan. It’s a great sign of the times – there are too many excellent …
Once you get outside the studio there are a lot more variables you will have to account when lighting your shot. A common situation is having multiple light sources …
Hands-down one of the best equipment investments a filmmaker can make is in a solid on-camera monitor. Built-in displays are usually limited in quality and features, especially on more …
Being a handheld camera operator or cinematographer can take a toll on your body if you aren’t careful. I’m sure many of you came back from a shoot or …
Noise is a pesky problem with modern digital video cameras. Sometimes your hand is forced and your location or subject are not well lit meaning you need to push …
Among the hottest recent releases is the Canon EOS C70 Cinema Camera. A svelte body design that takes the compact sensibilities of mirrorless and merges it with the professional …
So-called “Pocket Cinema Cameras” were the domain of Blackmagic and DSLR – now even RED has come to play in the ultra-compact space. Super recently, the extreme focus on …
Learn from professionals is always good advice. One of the most well-known working directors today has to be Christopher Nolan, especially for these epic action sequences and desire for …
Chroma keys get all the attention. Sure, pulling off a great green screen effect is an amazing feat and can bring together a special effects sequence to elevate your …
Depth of field is one of the most important aspects of any shot. It can guide the viewer’s eye to the area of the scene you want them to …
Not having log profiles has been replaced as an issue with having too many log profiles to choose from. We are up to number 2 or 3 from some …
Anyone who knows anything will tell you to invest in glass before you start investing in new bodies. New lenses can transform your images in a better way than …
It’s been a crazy year of announcements for the cinema world. The biggest change is how the compact options have been completely transformed and now there are a plethora …
I don’t think anyone questions that you can now capture impressive footage using a phone. The iPhone in particular shines for video. Only you will need to get some …
After a decent wait, Sony added the S-Cinetone profile to the a7S III via a firmware update. If you still aren’t quite sure what this does, S-Cinetone is designed …
Tracking in DaVinci Resolve is near magic. Most of the time I just hit track and it runs through the entire clip without a single issue, perfectly tracking whatever …
Recently developed for Premiere Pro is a Scene Edit Detection feature that can automatically find cut points in a video file to help editors more quickly break up a …
