Sony Alpha 1 vs a7S III Low-Light Performance Comparison
Even with the release of the Alpha 1, the a7S III is still the king of low light. Right? If conventional wisdom holds, the smaller pixels on the Alpha …
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Can the M1 Mac mini Handle 8K Video Editing?
There’s a lot of talk about the M1 Mac mini. Apple says they are going to revolutionize their computers! This isn’t totally the truth, but there have been some …
How to Remove Backgrounds in DaVinci Resolve
Among the first effects many video editors learn is how to remove backgrounds. This is due to the prevalence of green screens and overlay effects that require this knowledge. …
Benefits of Using a Wireless Monitor on a Film Set
Real-time wireless monitoring is a thing these days. And not just for pro film productions. It’s also not just for setting up a fancy director or client monitor where …
10 Must-Know Tips for Filming with the DJI Mini 2
DJI replaced the much-loved Mavic Mini with the Mini 2. Not quite sure why the name changed but the DNA is the same along with some amazing improvements. We …
Tips and Tricks for Editing Faster in Any Software
Technology has saved us a lot of time in filmmaking. Unfortunately, it also meant that the demands and expectations increased as well. Now people are shooting and editing so …
Closer Look at the Sony Alpha 1
Reviews dropped for the Sony Alpha 1! Already shaping up to be one of the top releases of 2021, the a1 generated a ton of questions. Is it good …
How to Build a 6K Video Editing PC for $1,500 (2021 Edition)
Following up on building a budget 4K video editing PC, there is another helpful guide for those who need a little more power to handle 6K or more intense …
Is LG 27UK850-W the Perfect Monitor for M1 Mac mini and MacBooks?
As a recent owner of an M1 Mac mini, I will tell you that one of the most agonizing decisions you’ll have to make is what monitor to get. …
Check Out This Dope DIY Car Mount for DJI RS2
Epic car shots are hallmarks of action-packed big-budget Hollywood films. High-speed chases, fast tracking shots, or even just getting outside a moving car all look great. Nowadays life is …
Best Laptop for 8K Video Editing
Cameras like the Canon R5 and Sony a1 certainly changed the game for 8K video. Recording 8K is now more than just a dream for your everyday videographer or …
How to Automatically Jump Cut Your Videos
If you are a shooter/editor, you already know that you can often end up spending more time in front of a computer screen than behind your camera. Editing can …
13 Drone Moves to Fly Like a Pro
Taking off with a drone and hitting a record isn’t going to guarantee those epic aerial videos you find online. Building on that, many of the auto-tracking options available …
Building a Budget 4K Video Editing PC for $750 (2021 Edition)
Winter is here and now is the best time to upgrade your editing station. This could mean cleaning up a desk, organizing your data and getting fresh drives, or …
Four Essential Time-Saving Plugins for DaVinci Resolve
I’ll say it again, one of the best improvements to your workflow is finding ways to speed up common tasks. This could mean learning or programming a couple of …
Sony a7S III – ISO Performance and Exposure Recovery Tests
Sony’s long-awaited a7S III is still capturing the attention of filmmakers today, many months after its initial release. The only thing about the camera that wasn’t too surprising is …
How Does iPhone 12 Hold Up Against ARRI ALEXA, Canon C70, and Lumix S5
Smartphones are some of the fastest improving cameras on the market – it certainly helps that millions more are sold compared to cinema cameras. The iPhone 12 is actually …
How to Fix Flicker Easy in Resolve 17
Flicker can easily ruin a take and sometimes there’s nothing you can do about it while you are shooting. If you want to shoot some slow motion and some …
How Does ProRes RAW Compare to Blackmagic RAW
Not too long ago getting raw video was a daunting and expensive proposition. Now there are competing raw formats that work on your average laptop. We’ve come a long …
Best Settings for the BMPCC 6K
While cinema cameras have shrunk in size dramatically over the past five or so years, their menu options have only grown. Raw formats, compression, and autofocus are among the …
