Check Out These Affordable Accessory Upgrades for Your Sony FX6
Even well designed cinema cameras with plenty of integrated tools and controls could use a bit of extra kit to make it even better. The Sony FX6 is one …
Author: Shawn Steiner
Panasonic Lumix GH6 – ISO Performance and Exposure Recovery Tests
Something that came and went without too much focus was the Panasonic Lumix GH6. It took a while before it started shipping after the initial reveal and it happened …
DJI Wireless Mic vs Rode Wireless GO II – Which One is Right for You?
Wireless mics have been revolutionized in the past few years. Previously they were complicated and expensive, making them a serious investment for most independent filmmakers and videographers. Rode kicked …
How to Quickly Find People in Footage in Resolve 18
There are now “AI” features in all types of software and apps. Blackmagic has started doing this as well with some of their additions to Resolve 18. One of …
Should You Upgrade to iPhone 14 for Shooting Video?
It’s September which means it’s new iPhone season! There are a ton of usual updates like it being more powerful than before, but the most interesting parts tend to …
Check Out This Simple Keyboard Video Editing Hack
There are plenty of ways to learn to edit faster though arguably one of the most effective ways is to make the most of keyboard controls and shortcuts. Taking …
How to Easily Film in S-Log3 on the Sony a7 IV
Understanding log gammas and how they work is one thing. Making sure you are exposing and using them properly when working quickly on location is another. This is definitely …
Blackmagic Design Pocket 4K/6K Cameras Gyro Stabilization
A recent development in cameras has been the implementation of gyroscopic motion data within the metadata of the recording. What this did was allow for ultra-fast and accurate stabilization …
How to Turn Your BMPCC into a Baby ARRI ALEXA (Kind Of)
A big part of what makes the ARRI ALEXA such a well-loved camera system is the color science. For decades they have been almost unmatched in this area. As …
How to Do an Easy Sky Replacement in Premiere Pro 2022
Sometimes everything lines up for a shot and sometimes it’s all but one part. Landscape photographers know what I’m talking about. The timing, the weather, the light, all that …
Which Canon Mirrorless Camera Should You Get in 2022?
It took a bit of time but Canon now has a robust lineup of mirrorless cameras. They have a flagship, a myriad of full-frame options, and even APS-C has …
Wirelessly Control Your a7 IV/a7S III with Portkeys LH5P II Monitor
Elevate your shooting experience with an on-camera monitor that does more than just monitor your footage. Filmmaker Arber Baqaj has a fun (and affordable) little monitor to show off …
7 Must-Know Transitions in Resolve 18
There’s all the basic cuts you need to learn as you start editing, such as L-cuts, jump cuts, match cuts, etc., but when you start having fun you’ll likely …
Minimalist Pocket 6K Pro and DJI RS 3 Pro Combo
There are many moments where you have to learn to pack light. That doesn’t mean you should sacrifice overall quality or capabilities of your rig. If you want to …
5 Things to Love About the ARRI ALEXA Classic
Lately it seems like the ARRI ALEXA Classic is making a comeback with independent filmmakers. We have covered using it, purchasing it, and even comparing it to modern cinema …
Five of the Biggest Improvements on the Fujifilm X-H2S
When Fujifilm dropped the X-H2S it was one of the biggest generational upgrades they have made in a long while. The camera breathed new life into the flagship lineup …
Steven Spielberg Shot a Music Video on an iPhone?
iPhones aren’t a filmmaking tool? Tell that to Steven Spielberg. The director who needs no introduction recently shot and directed his first music video and he used a phone. …
How to Pull Off a Long Take with Hidden Cuts
Long takes, or “oners,” have gotten a fair amount of recognition over the past few years. Some movies even take the concept to the natural end and make an …
Transmitting Video Over a Whopping 20,000’ with the DJI Transmission Wireless System
Wireless video transmission is becoming more and more common everyday. One reason for that is the technology is getting very, very good. Take the new DJI Transmission Combo as …
5 Annoying Premiere Pro Bugs and How to Fix Them
Even considering how often editors complain about how dysfunctional Premiere Pro has become it still holds its place as perhaps the most widely used NLE around for professionals and …
