How to Build an ARRI ALEXA 35 Production Set from Scratch
It isn’t often that ARRI announces a new camera system but everyone needs to pay attention. The ALEXA 35 marks a generational leap in functionality and image quality for …
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Canon EOS R3 Firmware v1.2.1 Available to Download
It seems that Canon has quickly addressed the bug related to losing some shooting settings after performing a factory reset of the EOS R3. This flaw was specifically related …
5 Financial Habits for Financial Freedom as a Filmmaker
We don’t talk about it enough, but understanding finances is probably the most important aspect of becoming an independent filmmaker. As you grow your business you’ll hopefully find it …
Aputure’s MT Pro Mini Tube Light Offers High-Density Color from a One Foot Size
Aputure’s New MT Pro Pixel RGBWW Mini Tube offers incredible brightness and color accuracy from a design that isn’t even as long as a forearm. The MT Pro Pixel …
Blackmagic Cloud Store 1.0.3 Update Available to Download
Blackmagic Design has just released the next iteration of Cloud Store 1.0.3. This software update adds support for synchronization with Google Drive, Finder window access direct from the Blackmagic …
Tamron is Developing a Mobile App to Update and Adjust Its Lenses
Tamron is developing an app for Android mobile devices that can update the firmware in Tamron lenses and adjust the lens itself with custom configurations. The app will use …
Godox Announces Bi-Color Version of Their M600D LED Light
Godox has come out with a bi-color version of their M600D COB LED Light. The Knowled M600Bi has several advanced lighting effects, a high color accuracy rating, and the …
5 Must-Know DaVinci Resolve Tricks to Improve Color Grading
There is no shortage of tips, tricks or information to learn about DaVinci Resolve (now out of beta for version 18) and video editing in general. We have covered …
Peter McKinnon Introduces Signature Camera Tool with Custom Bits and Features
YouTube content creator Peter McKinnon has shown off a new camera tool which he says addresses many of the shortcomings that other camera tools leave content creators uninspired. The …
RED Announces Enhanced 8K V-Raptor XL Cinema Camera with a Variety of Options
RED has announced what they are calling an “enhanced” line of enhanced V-Raptor XL DSMC3 cinema cameras, which they claim pushes the boundaries of its 8K image sensor. The …
After Firmware Update, Sony’s FX3 Finally Becomes Netflix Approved
Now that the Sony FX3 has gotten a firmware update that rounds out its feature set, the compact 4K cinema camera has been officially declared “Netflix Approved.” The version …
How to Get the Most Out of the Blackmagic Design Mini/Micro Converters
Some of the most important and useful pieces of video equipment are usually the most underrated. Today, we are taking a look at some of the most boring ones …
With Link, Insta360 Announces Something More than a Webcam
With the advent of the global pandemic, many interview-based television shows have had to adjust to their guests being available at home, and this has usually meant lower-quality webcams …
ProGrade Announces New Dual SD/MicroSD UHS-II Card Reader with Faster Transfer Speeds
With media cards getting faster in order to accommodate higher resolution media files, it becomes imperative to have a faster card reader to transfer your data effectively. ProGrade has …
Getting the Best Image Quality When Shooting Video on Your iPhone
It is incredible just how good the video quality is when shooting with an iPhone. We can capture 4K HDR 10-bit video at up to 60 fps! Now, it …
Best Sigma fp Cinematic Settings
A great camera that flew under the radar is the Sigma fp. It’s tiny, full-frame, and has some impressive specs—including DCI 4K raw video output. It looks like a …
M2 MacBook Air 8GB vs 16GB RAM for Video Editing
Every new Apple computer is bringing with it tons of questions about which configuration is best. Apple silicon muddies the water even more since it uses a completely different …
Why Dual Handle Gimbals are Much Better for Shooting Video
Single-handle gimbals have taken over the stabilizer world and it seems like companies can’t churn out new models fast enough. While they do continue to get better and better …
7 Benefits to Using the Atomos Ninja V & V+
I’ve said it multiple times here, especially when we talk about rigging up cameras—you absolutely should pick up a real on-camera monitor if you want a better filmmaking experience. …
Less Known Pro Audio and Lav Tips and Tricks
No filmmaker should forget about audio. Arguably it is at least as important and potentially more so than the actual video quality. Getting the basics down can be done …
