12 Most-Used Video Editing Cuts and Transitions
Fancy, fun transitions are common online and can quickly become boring and overused. Not saying you should never them, but you should be cautious about when and how you …
5 Must-Know Things About the Canon C500 Mark II
One of the biggest camera releases of 2020 so far was the launch of the Canon C500 Mark II. It’s got a full-frame sensor, killer autofocus, 5.9K raw, and …
Smartta SliderMini 2 – an In-depth Review with the Best Motorized Camera Slider
In the past, beautiful tracking shots usually existed in the field of professional film studios. Most of photography addicts and amateur photographers can not afford the expensive dolly and …
Easy 3D Text Tracking in After Effects
One neat and simple-looking effect is to have some text track across the screen matching the movement of the camera. It’s also a common, effective tool, but doesn’t have …
Atomos Recorders to Support 4K 10-bit 422 Output from the Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6
Atomos has just announced that their Ninja V, Shogun 7 and Sumo19 HDR monitor recorders will record 4K 10-bit 422 Apple ProRes or Avid DNx video up to 60fps …
Closer Look at the OSEE G7 On-Camera 3000 Nit 7″ Monitor
Over the last few years, we have seen a lot of monitors from Chinese manufacturers flooding the internet with low costs and really great features. The OSEE G7 is …
Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 Officially Announced
As previously announced, today Canon has officially introduced the EOS R5 and the EOS R6 full-frame mirrorless cameras. The Canon EOS R5 is the very first full-frame mirrorless camera …
The Ultimate Resolve 16 Bundle Sale Wraps Up in Less Than 24 Hours
Guys, this is just a quick heads up that the Ultimate Resolve 16 Course Bundle part of this year’s 4th of July Sale by Alex Jordan and his team …
How Scratch-Proof is a Sony Mirrorless Sensor?
Don’t you ever dare question if Arthur R is handling his cameras properly and damaging his sensor! This guy is a loose cannon and when you challenge him there …
TERRA 4K Can Now Shoot in ProRes 4444, 4444 XQ, and More
Kinefinity has been releasing regular updates for their cine camera lineup, thus adding a decent number of new features and improvements over time. Today, the company has released the …
H.266 Codec Introduced Delivering the Same Visual Quality at Half the File Size
Despite the fact that the adoption of HEVC/H.265 is still an ongoing process across the industry, Fraunhofer HHI, the company behind the H.264 and H.265 video codecs, has just …
How Does the Samsung S20 8K Video Stack Up Against the ARRI Alexa
Samsung’s new S20 smartphone makes a lot of big claims with its 100X zoom capability, 108MP stills, and 8K video. On paper this 6.2 inch mobile device sounds sorta …
Meet Nu Grip 4 in 1 – the World’s First Floating Grip and Tripod
British company Nu Bear has recently introduced Nu Grip, the world’s first 4-in-1 action camera grip. Designed and created by a team of London-based entrepreneurs, it is the first …
How Much RAM Do You Need for Video Editing?
To be honest, when it comes to RAM it all seems like a guessing game as to how much you actually need. Conventional wisdom is that more equals better, …
Using Log Color Wheels in Resolve 16
More and more creative professionals and enthusiasts are taking the leap by switching to Resolve as their primary NLE. And there’s a good reason for that. The software has …
Z CAM E2-F6 vs ARRI AMIRA Side-by-Side Comparison
For years we have seen companies jump into the cinema camera game with affordable, yet feature-rich products. Z CAM is one of the latest to really take off with …
Shooting High-Concept Sci-Fi on the URSA Mini Pro 4.6K
Released as a DUST online exclusive, 17-minute short film Satori is a science fiction adventure with a difference. British DP-turned-director Adam K Batchelor didn’t just want to create a …
What are the Differences Between Cine and Stills Lenses?
You mean you don’t know? It’s ok to admit it. For the last decade, stills lenses have been used far more for video and independent film productions than cine …
Zoom H8 Portable Handheld Recorder Introduced
Japanese audio maker Zoom has just announced the Zoom H8 portable handheld recorder. Built upon the H5 and H6 models, the newcomer sports a brand new module system, specifically …
How to Use Your Sony Alpha Camera as a Webcam
Video calls for work and home are now the default. Unfortunately, most of us film and photo people noticed that those webcams are not that great when it comes …