Having a reliable video transmitter/receiver system is mandatory on set, not only because it saves you all the clutter related to dealing with lengthy cables and bulky setups. Most importantly, this tool is …
Tascam has been making some awesome field recorders for DSLR filmmakers like the DR-60D Mark II ($199.99 at B&H) and the slimmer and more portable DR-70D ($300 at B&H). …
The form factor of most 4K cameras today requires some significant additional accessories in order to complete the rig and bring in up to the rigorous demands of modern …
Sony just announced that their best-selling Super 35 chip camera – the Sony PXW-FS7 is finally going to receive the much-awaited firmware version 3.0 with some awesome new features in December 2015. They did say …
Besides being a leading colour grading suite for many years, DaVinci Resolve 12 is now an extremely powerful fully fledged editing platform as well. Yet, as any other software, it …
Having a wireless audio solution in your kit bag as a sound recordist or a jobbing cameraman/woman is a must these days. With budgets for “sound persons” often gone …
Clarity filter in Photoshop or Lightroom is often utilized by photographers to create a punchier and more vibrant look that imparts an interesting feel to still images once it’s been applied. …
Budget Chinese monitor maker SEETEC have released some information about their new monitor out aimed at DSLR and mirrorless filmmakers working with shoe-string budgets, or ones who simply want …
Even though the Sony A7R II and Sony A7S II are sharing a few similar features such as 4K internal recording, 5-axis image stabilization, enhanced high-speed auto-focusing along with similar price …
The majority of the independent filmmaking world is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the URSA Mini cameras and in particular the 4.6K versions. However deliveries are still up in …
Choosing the right media for your camera or 4K recorder/monitor these days has become as important as picking the right camera for the job. As an audio/video professional second-guessing or …
There’s nothing more inspiring and entertaining than a perfectly executed practical effect or stunt in a film. Actually, filmmaking is the only art form that goes way beyond the realm …
Reliability and efficiency of your storage media are a crucial and extremely important component of every day-to-day post-production workflow and a primary reason for making the right purchase decision when it comes to …
You might remember the Scorpion Light, which we told you about last year. It’s a really versatile and portable LED light made by Blind Spot Gear after a successful …
Generally, if you want to colour grade your footage more professionally and achieve a certain more stylized look you should approach every part of your image that needs to be colour graded separately. For …
Chinese tech giant DJI, largely responsible for bringing ready-to-fly unmanned aerial platforms to the masses, as well as providing cinematographers and video creators around the world with easy to balance …
With virtually limitless ways to move your camera, motion controlled timelapse videos can be a great asset for your production. They can not only leverage your productivity but can also add …
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to shoot with the Panasonic DVX200 for a couple of days. I did post my initial impressions here, you can read …
The Sony PXW-FS5 was one of the key product announcements at this year’s IBC Show in Amsterdam. The “mini FS7” as it has already been dubbed by some, sports …
The new Canon C300 Mark II and the Sony FS7 are extremely popular cameras among filmmakers, cinematographers and broadcasters around the globe these days and the buzz they are creating increases …
