How to Get Consistent Work as an Indie Filmmaker
Being on set and operating the camera are interesting and exciting times for most independent filmmakers. What isn’t discussed as much is how stressful it can be when you …
Author: Shawn Steiner
How to Use Tube Lights and Create Different Looks
LED lights come in all shapes and sizes and one of the most fun to take off in recent years is the tube. Almost like a fancy fluorescent light, …
Check Out This $200 Shooting Kit for Beginners
Those pricey new cameras are enticing. Wouldn’t we all like to pick up the latest RED or Sony cinema camera and fill the rest of our bag with some …
25 Drone Moves for Capturing Cinematic B-Roll
Aerial footage tends to looks pretty sweet without all that much effort. The only problem with just tossing the drone up in the air and hitting record is that …
This Tiny 3-Capsule Laser Projector Will Blow Your Mind
Weird projectors are looking to be a new market that is going to be a ton of fun. We covered the Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K Projector not too long …
Is the Sony a7R V a Viable Option for Shooting Video?
The Sony a7R V, while undoubtedly an amazing camera for stills, is still something of a question mark when it comes to video. The camera ups the ante for …
How to Easily Turn Your iPhone into a Monitor and Recorder
There’s an exciting new accessory making the rounds: the Accsoon SeeMo. Not very obvious from the name, but the SeeMo is able to transform your iPhone into a monitor …
3 Easy Ways to Earn Income with After Effects
Freelance filmmakers and editors (or even those working full-time gigs) are often looking for extra income streams to supplement their income. The good news is that there seems to …
How Do Sirui, Great Joy, and Laowa’s Latest Anamorphic Lenses Stack Up?
Affordable anamorphic lenses? The idea of owning a set of anamorphic glass is no longer an unattainable goal with the likes of Sirui, Great Joy, and Laowa coming out …
iPhone 14 Action Mode vs Actual Gimbal – Which One Performs Better?
Apple always makes a lot of big claims when they release new products. That could be studio-quality microphones in their MacBooks or desktop power in the iPads. This year …
Canon EOS R3 – ISO Performance and Exposure Recovery Test
Flagship mirrorless cameras are finally a thing and it is now (somewhat) possible to get your hands on one without too much hassle. For Canon, the current flagship is …
Here are the Latest New Features in Adobe Premiere Pro 2023
Adobe Max has become the regular event for getting the next year’s major updates for Creative Cloud. It means all your favorite apps are going to have to be …
How to Pick Cameras That 10x Your Investment?
At the end of the day, a successful filmmaker is usually the one that is also a successful businessperson. Part of running a business is taking great care to …
What’s (Arguably) the Best New Wireless Audio Solution for Filmmakers?
One thing there is certainly no shortage of today is wireless audio for video. Everyone seems to have come out with their own version in the past couple years. …
Sony a7S III Must-Have Accessories
Buying a Sony a7S III is usually just the start of a long journey of picking up lots of bits and other accessories that will help you capture the …
Check Out This Dope iPhone Color Grading Hack
iPhone footage, or any smartphone footage for that matter, isn’t exactly known for being easy to work with. The smaller sensors, compressed footage, and very limited controls don’t exactly …
How to Reduce the File Size of Your R3D Files
Raw files are objectively the best quality you can get from any cinema camera. While the extra processing power is certainly a hurdle, the more annoying problem is that …
Canon R3 vs Sony a1 vs Sony FX3 Low-Light Tests
Isn’t this an interesting test. The Sony a1 and Canon EOS R3 are the current flagship mirrorless offerings for their brands and the FX3 packs in the famous low-resolution …
Check Out the Crazy Camera Setup James Cameron Built for Avatar 2
James Cameron has always enjoyed pushing the boundaries of imaging technology to make his movies. Now, over a decade since the release of the original Avatar, we have Avatar: …
How to Easily Use Canon Lenses with Sony Cameras
A huge advantage for mirrorless cameras was that without the mirror the lens mount was now able to allow for the use of advanced adapters and lenses from other …
