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The Ronin-S has made huge splash in the filmmaking community, no doubt about it. With the Ronin-S being DJI’s first single-handle gimbal stabilizer, many folks have been eager to put the product through its paces, and even push it to the extreme. The We Talk UAV team decided
One of the trickiest aspects of video editing is when you try to piece footage together in a seamless manner. For many video editors who are just starting out, the shot composition of their film may look astounding, however, the visual aesthetics can be easily ruined by
More often than not, it’s very easy for novice colorists to get carried away with their color grading. Whether you’re trying to achieve the exaggerated blue/orange aesthetic of Sam Kolder or the popping hues of Wes Anderson flicks, it’s important to pay close attention to how your
Beyond any doubt, field monitors are one of the most essential pieces of gear to have when it comes to evaluating your framing and getting proper shot composition on set. While established brands such as SmallHD, Atomos, and Aperture have their own well-known offerings, a company named
When it comes to single-handed stabilizers, Zhiyun-Tech’s name pops up almost instantly as one of the well-established brands on the market, particularly referring to the company’s Crane series of gimbals. Of the products currently offered by the company, the Crane Plus and the newer Crane 2 seem
Back in April during NAB 2018, Blackmagic Design has finally spilled the beans on the long-awaited Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. The company promised to deliver their latest generation camera in September 2018 packed with a brand new Micro 4/3 sized sensor that records up to
When it comes to filmmaking, the business side of the craft is considered the least engaging, yet it’s the most important aspect since, without money, it’s very unlikely that any film project will ever come to life. For freelance videographers, one of the most significant challenges involved
Apple just announced its latest MacBook Pro with the familiar slick design, enhanced performance, and a plethora of new pro features. Touted as the most advanced Mac notebook ever, the all-new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar boasts 8th-generation Intel Core processors, with 6-core on the 15-inch model and
The use of external GPUs (or eGPUs) has been making waves for a multitude of computer enthusiasts and content creators alike. By attaching an external graphics card to your Mac, you can achieve improved editing efficiency and rendering performance through the additionally provided GPU-acceleration. Unfortunately, traditional methods
More than four years ago, Sony made a huge splash in the filmmaking industry with the introduction of the original A7S – the very first affordable low-light-seeing mirrorless beast in a compact form-factor. Fast forward to 2018, the Japanese camera maker is still considered to be a
Sadly, Canon C200 doesn’t provide the option to record 4K 10-bit video directly in-camera as you are limited to either working with highly-compressed 8-bit MP4 format or opting for the much more resource-intensive 12-bit Canon Raw Light. Apparently, neither of these options is ideal, especially for those of
Among the many picture profiles and gamma curves included with Sony mirrorless cameras, S-Log 2 happens to be one of the most commonly used by filmmakers. With its flat, yet flexible, color palette and generous degree of dynamic range, S-Log 2 gives Sony users a level of
The Zhiyun Crane 2 has created some well-deserved buzz in the filmmaking community lately and for good reason. The gimbal supports a wide range of mirrorless cameras weighing up to 7 pounds, has a compact lightweight design and features quick, direct camera control via handgrip buttons, LED
Neat Video plugin has been around for ages widely known as one of the best cross-platform noise reduction plugins used extensively by a multitude of video editors all over the world. Beyond any doubt, it can drastically reduce the amount of unwanted noise in your footage, whether you’re
Despite having only been on the market for less than a month or so, many filmmakers tend to consider the Ronin-S as the best single-handed gimbal currently available out there. With an impressive design and robust feature set that surpass most competing brands, the Ronin-S has been
Unless you’ve been living under a rock in the past few weeks, odds are you’ve already heard about the latest Instagram video sharing service – Instagram TV. One of the unique aspects of this social media platform is the fact that all content is published and viewed
Of all the lenses available on the market, there’s no doubt that the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 and Sony 24-105 f/4 are currently two of the most popular offerings among the Sony camera users. With an excellent zoom range and praise from creative professionals alike, these two counterparts
Yeap, I totally agree – the OnePlus 6 is by no means a cinema-grade camera like the mighty ALEXA Mini. In fact, the OnePlus 6 is merely a flagship smartphone priced at a relatively low-cost. Despite the phone’s lower price tag of just $500, its camera has
It goes without saying, framing and composition has the power to completely change your narrative. As a filmmaker, it’s essential to understand how film language can manipulate the manner in which the audience interprets your visual storytelling, simply based on how you position your camera. For those
More and more video editors using the latest Apple laptops for video editing, seem to be tempted by the extra processing power provided by external graphics processing units. While the development of eGPUs has been around for quite some time, many folks still find it difficult to
