What are the Differences Between the GH5, GH5 II and GH6
Big news from Panasonic recently with the official release of the GH5 II and a development announcement for the GH6. It changes the game for their Micro Four Thirds …
Author: Shawn Steiner
ARRI ALEXA Mini – Internal 4K vs Upscaled 4K in Post
Something that isn’t super well known is that ARRI’s much-loved ALEXA and ALEXA Mini – which continue to be industry staples – do not actually record in 4K resolution. …
5 Cinematography Tricks for Better Visual Storytelling
Movement is a key advantage of video and cinema over still imagery. It looks nice and while sometimes a little motion can add a dynamic element just for fun …
How to Record Two Separate Mics While Shooting with Your iPhone
iPhones have some frankly impressive video quality, arguably the best of the smartphones out there. They are, however, far from user-friendly. One good example is that there is a …
Rigging Up the Sony FX3
Among the benefits of the Sony FX3 over the mirrorless models is the ability to build it up with accessories without needing a full rig. It comes with a …
Cinematic Settings for Shooting 4K Video on the Pocket 6K Pro
Blackmagic cameras do a lot with a little. They are generally a lot more affordable than competing options considering the features they offer. Plus, they are good products minus …
How to Shoot 1000 fps on the Sony a7S III
Even your current best mirrorless cameras are limited in maximum frame rates. Take the Sony a7S III. Right now, the fastest frame rate you can get is 240 fps …
Buying a Budget 4K Video Editing Laptop for Under $1,000 in 2021
4K video is now the norm. It’s weird to think about still, but we now have screens and computers and even phones that can easily view 4K footage. As …
Location Scouting Workflow of Roger Deakins
Pre-production is an oft overlooked aspect of filmmaking. It certainly doesn’t have the same flash as yelling “Action!” on set or looking through the viewfinder of a cinema camera, …
3 Simple Tricks to Edit Faster in Resolve
Nobody wants to spend an eternity in front of a computer screen going through an edit. There is obviously a necessary time commitment, but the goal is to get …
Combining Sony S-Cinetone & S-Log3 Profiles
S-Cinetone coming to the Sony a7S III made this much-loved profile much more accessible. It’s a good option for getting a nice, pleasing image straight out of camera. On …
What is the Actual Cost of the Pocket 6K Pro?
Cameras are only the first place you start to sink your money when you want to dip your toes in shooting video. It’s probably one of the harder and …
100TB+ Storage for Your Video Editing Workflow
One of the unexpected costs of video production is storage. When you start shooting high bitrate or Raw video at 4K resolution or higher you’ll notice you quickly start …
Use Any Device as an External Monitor with Your a7S III
If you haven’t tried it yet, an external monitor will provide a life-changing experience for shooting video. Being able to get it positioned right where you want it and …
6 Common Video Editing Mistakes to Avoid
You can spend a lot of time learning the right way to do things, but you can learn nearly as much (if not more) by looking into what you …
How to Easily Create a Hologram Effect in Premiere Pro CC
Anything that can avoid me opening yet another program during my editing is great. Working in Premiere Pro and having to move over to After Effects for a single …
How to Expose Perfectly Every Time Using False Color
Newcomers to video might be shocked by the amount of monitor assists function many average screens and cameras come packed with. Beyond tools like waveforms and vectorscopes, there are …
Everything You Need to Know About S-Cinetone Profile
Sony has a complete Cinema Line at this point, going from the mirrorless-like FX3, to the compact FX6, then the pro-level FX9, and peaking with the cinematic VENICE. As …
Building a Cheap DIY Pocket 6K Pro Rig from Scratch
Something many owners of Blackmagic’s Pocket series seem to enjoy is building out the perfect rig. The cameras are compact enough that you can basically build them out to …
Sony a1 vs Canon R5 – Which 8K Camera to Pick?
8K is shockingly real. As someone who closely follows the industry I knew it was very much on the way, but I didn’t think we would see it in …
