How to Easily Track Objects in Resolve
One thing that makes a video look professionally made is adding in some tracked effects. Moving subjects and VFX that line up with elements on screen is difficult, but …
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Five Must-Have Premiere Pro Plugins in 2021
Different software is better for different things. It’s a fact of life. With NLEs that sometimes means round-tripping between color grading programs, visual effects, and your basic timeline, plus …
Closer Look at the Tilta Float and DJI RS 2
Gimbals changed the game for independent film productions. These days they simply continue to get better. One of the latest for creators is the DJI RS 2, a relatively …
How to Achieve a Cinematic Look in Camera
Part of getting the cinematic look involves actually real-world tools that impact the image and change how the camera sees what’s in front of it. It’s isn’t as simple …
Canon C70 vs C200 – Dynamic Range, Low Light, and Slow Motion Comparison
Before Canon released the C70, the best budget cinema camera in their stable was the C200. It’s still a spectacular camera and has things (like raw) that the C70 …
Building an 8K Editing PC for $2,000 (2021 Edition)
Starting with a guide to build a budget PC for 4K editing and then a guide for a mid-range 6K machine, we now want to look into getting setup …
How to Change Frame Rates in DaVinci Resolve
If you ever needed to change frame rates in DaVinci Resolve – because it was set wrong or you have a need for multiple options in a single project …
5 Dope RODECaster Pro Tips and Tricks
Good audio is often overlooked but oh so important. It’s even transformed into a huge medium with podcasting and many creatives are coming from other fields, such as video …
Side-by-Side Comparison of All Sony a7S III Picture Profiles
Coming from a photography background, one thing I appreciated about stills cameras was the simplicity in the various color profiles. There’s a portrait one, something for landscapes, even just …
Here’s How to Get 54TB of Fast Storage for Your Media
Once you get serious about video you need to find a serious storage solution. Cameras continue to push resolutions and formats – Raw is practically standard these days – …
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 …
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 …
