How Does the Panasonic GH6 Stack Up Against the Sony a7S III & Canon R5
After a lengthy wait, the Panasonic GH6 is finally here. It’s a bit later than expected (supply chain issues affect everything these days), but it looks quite good on …
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Check Out This Budget 4K Video Editing PC for Under $1,000
We are back again with yet another PC build guide for all your video editors in need of an upgrade. This time around instead of going with some pre-built …
Purchasing an ARRI ALEXA Classic in 2022
One camera manufacturer absolutely dominates professional film productions: ARRI. They have been doing it since the film days and with their ALEXA series have continued to show their skills …
How to Make a DIY Deakinizer Lens
Roger Deakins, the famed cinematographer that he is, actually had a lens commissioned to create a dreamy old camera look. A good example of this lens in use is …
Shooting Full-Frame 4K 60p Video on the Sony a7 IV (No Crop)
A common limitation with newer (and generally more affordable) cameras is that higher frame rates require a crop mode. Sometimes this is minor, like how the a7S III crops …
Closer Look at SmallRig 120D and 120B COB LED Lights
SmallRig is jumping more seriously into the lighting game with the recent RC120D and RC120B LED Lights. These fixtures are point-source LEDs similar to exceedingly popular releases from brands …
Building the Ultimate Canon C300 III Handheld Rig
The Canon EOS C300 Mark III is a beautiful cinema camera. It has all the essential things that you want and need from a cinema camera, but that doesn’t …
6 Ways to Fix Overheating on the Sony a7 IV
Sony has made some serious improvements to their “basic” model over the years and the a7 IV is an impressive continuation of the line. This release was a fairly …
URSA Mini Pro 12K vs Pocket 6K Pro – Which One is Right for You
Besides being made by Blackmagic, the URSA Mini Pro 12K and Pocket 6K Pro don’t seem to have many similarities. Of course, core imaging tech does have some of …
How to Enable the Anti-Dust Function on the Sony a7 IV
Mirrorless introduced us to a lot of new tech and the related benefits. It also showed us what happens when you have an unprotected sensor so close to the …
Turning Your iPad into a Wireless Video Editing Monitor
iPads are incredibly useful tools for filmmakers. Beyond just all the regular and obvious benefits of an iPad as a workflow tools good for notes, writing, drawing, and scheduling, …
Must-Have Accessory for the RODE Wireless GO II
When you pick up new equipment it usually isn’t the piece of gear alone that changes your setup. Once you grab one or two key accessories you can elevate …
5 Tips for Editing 10x Faster in Final Cut Pro X
Many people have grown to love the current iteration of Final Cut Pro X. Despite a rocky launch that turned off many FCP fans, the current version is a …
Check Out These Prebuilt 4K Video Editing PCs for Under $1,000
We have talked a fair bit about building your own video editing PC and which components you need to pick up. For some the idea of building your own …
Canon R5 C vs Sony a7S III vs Canon C70 vs Canon R5 – Dynamic Range Comparison
Another new camera, another new comparison. This time we are taking a closer look at the Canon R5 C which was just released a few weeks ago. While most …
Export While Editing Hack in Premiere Pro
Usually when you wrap up a version of your edit and are ready to export you have to either go take a break or simply wait around until your …
Gigabyte M34WQ Ultra Wide Monitor for Video Editing
Plenty of different monitor options are available for video editing. You can go for a basic, high-quality display, a curved one, or even pick up a tiny TV to …
10 Essential Filmmaking Items Under $50
We spend a lot of time talking about the latest and greatest cameras and lenses. Like, a lot of time. There are a ton of little things that might …
Can a $500 Cine Lens Stack Up Against a $26,000 Master Prime?
Cinema lenses come in all shapes and sizes. They also have a huge range of prices. Nowadays, you can pick up some cinema lenses for dirt cheap and own …
Building the Ultimate Sony A7S III Cine Rig
Mirrorless cameras have the ability to capture incredible video. They just continue to get better and better and now are in direct competition with cinema cameras multiple times their …
