Author: Shawn Steiner
Gimbals are fairly good straight out of the box these days. The handles and controls are perfectly serviceable without spending another dime, especially mature systems like the DJI RS …
Among the simplest and most effective editing techniques is to match up your cuts with the beat of the background music or action. For videos that lack any sort …
The just-launched GH5 II from Panasonic isn’t a groundbreaking camera – the upcoming GH6 will hopefully be that – but it is a nice update of one of the …
Working with log footage takes a lot of practice. Without a LUT everything just looks flat and it can be very difficult to get things looking good. Plus, you …
Anamorphic is no longer out of reach for your average shooters. Sirui’s latest range of MARS Anamorphic Lenses is certainly proof of that. Not cheap, but quite affordable considering …
Livestreaming becomes very complicated very quickly if you want to do anything more than just send out a feed from your webcam. Adding multiple cameras, throwing up some graphics, …
The M1 Macs just keep getting better. Software is truly starting to show its potential and getting impressively updated to take advantage of the new chip architecture. Blackmagic Design …
We have done a comparison between S-Log3 and S-Cinetone before, but it is worth getting another look at the differences and seeing some new footage. Coming from Matt WhoisMatt …
Blackmagic has been making amazing compact cinema cameras, appropriately named “Pocket” cameras. The latest is the Pocket 6K Pro and while it has some very nice specs and upgrades …
Not everyone is lucky enough to be able to pick up whatever camera whenever they want it. A lot of people are simply looking for the best camera for …
Smartphones are perfectly viable filmmaking tools. It’s true. Beyond the fact that current models can record 4K video in 10-bit HDR with respectable bitrates, the footage itself can just …
RED did a lot of things right when they developed the KOMODO. Among the best things was a focus on making a complete camera system that can be picked …
Every filmmaker needs a collection of dirt-cheap items that just work wonders in a pinch. It goes into the bag of tricks that get pulled out when you need …
A gimbal just a little too bulky for your setup? There is a new tool on the way called the SteadXP that can help dramatically improve stabilization in post. …
Kinefinity is one of those smaller brands that is looking to make a big splash with incredible feature sets for more affordable cinema cameras. Think RED on a budget. …
Building a video editing PC usually means sourcing a lot of powerful components – just like the kind you might want for gaming. Gaming = lots of RGB. Flashy …
Glass is always where you should invest. Cameras come and go quickly since the advent of digital, but lenses tend to last you for years or even decades. Cine …
Spending your hard-earned cash on filmmaking equipment can be a tough decision. When you are trying to find something affordable it can be hard to be sure which is …
Split screens are a good way to get a lot of information on the screen. They can also complicate your timeline since you are going to need to layer …
Clear Image Zoom is one of those options buried in Sony’s camera menus that isn’t widely publicized. Some people who found a use for it tend to love it …
