Author: Shawn Steiner
Shooting with pro settings usually means relying on an editor to actually take that footage and transform it into some beautiful. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Inexperienced editors …
Sony’s FX6 is a wonderful camera. It is nearly ideal for independent filmmakers and solo operators due to its size and feature set. It’s price, while relatively affordable in …
Not everyone can afford to have the latest and greatest computer at all times. Some of us are often using hardware that is just a bit more out of …
First shown off at NAB, the WEEBILL 3S is an evolution of Zhiyun’s popular gimbal series. This is certainly an area that is not lacking for choice, but Zhiyun …
In a shocking move, DJI entered the cinema camera space with the Ronin 4D. The fact that it exists wasn’t the only surprising part about it. It was a …
We have seen a lot of wireless mic systems over the past few years. The 2.4GHz options have exploded in popularity thanks to their simplicity and effectiveness – having …
Tons of new recording options came to the Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX – enhanced video capabilities are kind of its whole deal—and with it are likely the questions surrounding …
Still the standard after so many years, the ARRI ALEXA Mini LF is a remarkable camera. Most of us will never be able to purchase one for ourselves, but …
Compact microphones have made getting great audio a lot easier for filmmakers. Besides a few exceptions, most of these require running cables here or there to get things working. …
If you have been patiently waiting for the Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX to arrive you are finally in luck as it should start shipping in the next couple weeks. …
Big camera news last week was the release of the RED KOMODO-X. Imagine the compact form factor of the original but with some nice improvements that put it more …
As a new filmmaker there are some lessons that you will unfortunately learn when you make a mistake and it becomes engrained in your head to never do again. …
Podcasts have been having their moment for the past few years and for many experienced podcasters the next step has been to upgrade to video. YouTube being increasingly supportive …
The Panasonic S5 IIX is almost here. This more video-focused version of the S5 II bring a lot of features that should please videographers without costing a whole lot …
Over time you will acquire a ton of filmmaking gear. It’s inevitable if you do it for long enough. When you get started a bag or case or two …
There have been a lot of camera releases this year. And, in good news for us regular folk, many of these were in that mid-range sweet spot of price …
Love it or hate it vertical video is here to stay. With tons of consumption taking place on smartphones and similar devices it’s an inevitable fact of life. Your …
It’s the little things that make the biggest difference. In filmmaking that usually means all the bits and pieces that you use for a rig or setting up your …
Building a rig is more of an art than a science. It depends on the camera, what parts are available, your everyday shooting needs, the degree of customization required, …
Canon is a huge brand in the camera industry and even though they may not always be the first to the party, when they show up they tend to …
