8K Real-Time Video Editing on a Laptop
8K is here, whether you want it to be or not. Plenty of people are excited to get their hands on some 8K cameras – the Canon EOS R5 …
Author: Shawn Steiner
Best Cameras for Filmmaking on a Budget
If one of the new hobbies you want to learn these days is filmmaking, you’ll need a camera. The good news is that there are dozens of great options …
Building a Livestream Setup for YouTube in 2020
Live-streaming quickly went from a cool, nice-to-have capability for many businesses and creators to an essential aspect of reaching your audience in an extremely short period of time. It …
$15,000 Mac Pro vs $5,000 Threadripper for Video Editing
Any time a new Mac is released there is a wave of people saying “You can build a better PC for less!” The latest Mac Pro is one of …
DaVinci Resolve vs FCP X vs Premiere Pro – Which is the Best Video Editor?
New video editors all seem to ask the question: “What video editing software should I use?” Even some experienced editors are considering switching for one reason or another. Perhaps …
5 Must-Have Lenses for the Sony A7III
Sony’s full-frame mirrorless system has now been around long enough that there are too many lenses for any one person to be able to test out them all (unless …
Are Sony A7III Preamps Really That Bad for Audio?
Whenever someone does an in-depth comparison of a bunch of cameras, there is always one model that ends up on the bottom and a bunch of people come out …
The Ultimate Blackmagic Pocket Camera 4K Rig
Blackmagic has been making wonderful cinema cameras with loads of features that are usually only available in systems costing multiple times more. Getting 4K raw, 6K video, advanced recording …
Building the World’s Fastest Hackintosh in 2020
Creative pros have waited years for an update to the Mac Pro. Now that it’s here, eye-watering prices and early benchmarks are making people reconsider macOS as a viable …
8 Creative Ways to Use Your Mavic Mini Indoors
Being a drone filmmaker or photographer during a time when everyone is being asked to stay indoors isn’t ideal. That doesn’t mean you have to stop using it entirely, …
How to Properly Set Up Your Ninja V
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 …
Canon C200 vs Canon C500 Mark II Image Quality Comparison
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, …
The Best Sony A7III Settings for Shooting Video
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 …
What to Consider When Building a PC for Video Editing
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 …
Closer Look at the Zhiyun Crane 3S Gimbal
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 …
10 Tips for Editing Faster in Premiere Pro CC
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 …
Can You Tell the Difference Between a $50 Lens and a $1300 Lens?
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 …
Canon C500 Mark II vs Pocket 6K in Production Level Test
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 …
Face Replacement in After Effects Using a Still Image
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, …
How to Scan Real Objects to 3D Models Using Your iPhone
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, …
