How to Get a Perfectly Lit Black or White Background
Light is life. Without light, cinematography simply would not exist. There are many techniques on how to achieve a certain mood or look using light and how to light a scene …
The Blackmagic 4K URSA: It Exists! John Brawley Has Proof
OK, so we’ve been waiting to see production models of the 4K URSA in the wild for some time now. Sure, there’s are probably working models with beta testers …
Sony A7s Extended Video Review by Philip Bloom
Finally! We have an extended full featured review of Sony A7s, which is more than 48 minutes long. After everything we saw in the last weeks, it will be …
Sony A7s Reviews Round-up Plus New S-Log2 Footage & High ISO Comparison Video
Here’s our latest A7s Reviews round-up featuring interesting insights into both the stills and the video side of things. Check them out below. 1. Sony A7s Review and Low …
Protect Your Sony A7s or GH4 HDMI Ports With LockPort
Ok, so you’ve saved up your hard earned cash, you’ve bought your A7s or GH4, some decent lenses and maybe an HDMI monitor, and you’re ready to shoot. However, …
Hollywood DP, Shane Hurlbut Launches “Shane’s Inner Circle” – A Monthly Subscription Creative Hub
Filmmaking in its very nature is a life-long learning process. One can never say I know it all and there’s nothing new for me to learn here. While certain …
How to Use Ikea Trash to Give a Unique, Dramatic Look to Your Scene
There are many ways to achieve professional looking images using DIY techniques on a budget. We have heard many interesting stories over the years. However, we admit we didn’t …
DJI Ronin Gimbal & 4K RED Epic Slow-Motion
The aerial wizards at DJI have been making drones (or UAS – unmanned aerial systems) for some time now. With their highly successful and affordable Phantom line of quad-copters, including …
OWC Thunderbay 4 Raid Drives Break Speed/Price Record at 4,000MB/s
4K is the new standard imposed by some major camera manufacturers and embraced by many filmmakers around the world. However, on the post production side the approved workflows still …
Podcast 008 – The Week in Review: BMCC vs BMPC Resolution Test; New AllSteady 7 Gimbal and More
Podcast 008 – The Week in Review: BMCC 2.5K vs BMPC 4K Resolution Test; Sony A7s Reviews, Top 10 Audio Tips, and New a 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal – AllSteady 7 …
Panasonic 4K Varicam 35 Features Modular Design, 4K Raw Out, and On-Board 4K AVC-Ultra Up to 120fps
Last Friday, (a very lucky) part of our team were invited by Visual Impact to see a rare Demo presentation of the upcoming Panasonic 4K VariCam 35 and the VariCam HS at their Teddington base …
AllSteady 7: a New Handheld 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer For Your GH4, Sony A7s, Canon 5D Mark III, or RED EPIC
There is a new kid on the (3-axis handheld gimbal) block – the AllSteady 7. Started by TurboAce, the AllSteady 7 was funded by a Kickstarter campaign, which earlier …
Review of the Zoom H6 Portable Audio Recorder
The Zoom H4N, and other similar portable professional audio recorders, have grown at about the same rate as the DSLR revolution. The Zoom H4n became, and still is, the go-to …
GH4 4K Color Correction In Adobe Camera Raw – Video Tutorial
For the photographers out there, you’re probably familiar with Adobe Camera Raw. Others, who come from mainly a video background, maybe a bit unfamiliar with the program. Adobe Camera …
Affordable 4K Cameras for Independent Filmmakers in 2014
When it comes to buying a new camera in 2014, we as customers are really spoiled for choice. Gone are the days when we cameras offering 24/25fps could be …
Sony Announce The PXW-X70 – a “4K-Ready” Compact XDCAM Camcorder with XAVC
It seems as Sony are really taking that whole 4K thing to heart, aren’t they? I’ve lost count how many new 4K cameras they’ve announced just this year alone, but …
10 Tips & Tricks For High Quality Sound Recording
Sound is essential for every film production. No matter whether you shoot a short or feature film, one of the most important aspects of your work will be recording high …
Sony NEX-FS700 & AXS-R5 Recorder For Shooting 4K Raw: Overview & Setup
Ever since it was announced back in April 2012, the Sony NEX-FS700 has been somewhat of a unique camera. The camera was announced as “4K Ready”, which left many …
Dave Dugdale Has a Fix For The Audio Issues on GH4
The US based former sound designer and passionate filmmaker Dave Dugdale, who now stands behind the successful site www.learningdlsrvideo.com, has advice for all the GH4 users who might have some audio …
More Sony A7s Reviews, High-ISO and Slow-Motion Video Samples
We’re nearing the end of July and the highly anticipated 4K capable mirrorless low-light phenomenon – the Sony A7S, which has been steadily shipping in the US and Asia since …