Davinci Resolve 11 Beta 2 Is Now Available For Download
The latest beta version of one of the most powerful color grading software out there the Davinci Resolve was just released. The Lite version is also available for download and, …
Podcast 006 – The Week in Review: Getting Film Look; BM 1.8.2 Firmware Update; DJI Ronin and more
Podcast 006 – The Week in Review: Getting Film Look; BM 1.8.2 Firmware Update; DJI Ronin; The Pocket Camera price drop and more… Posted by Ogy Stoilov July 21th, 2014 In Episode 006 of …
Dynamic Range Test: Sony A7s vs. ARRI AMIRA, Canon 5D Mark III, C300, 1DC, and Panasonic GH4
The folks at Cinema5D put the Sony A7s low-light monster through a thorough dynamic range test against industry heavyweights – ARRI Amira, newcomer – Panasonic GH4, and field-proven – Canon EOS …
Convergent Design Odyssey 7 Now Shipping & New Firmware for the both Odyssey 7 & 7Q
Convergent Design have always been a forward thinking company. A few years back in 2009, they were first to introduce an affordable higher bit rate external recorder – the Nanoflash. The …
DJI Ronin 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabiliser Pre-Release Price Drop $2,999 / £2,165
It’s quite natural for most of us, albeit most times unrealistic, to want to have a top quality performing product at an affordable price. We want the best gear, …
4K Raw: The Canon EOS C500 vs. Sony PMW-F55 & RED Epic-X
The Canon C500 is an odd beast. It is Canon’s EOS Cinema lineup flagship, and the only 4K Digital Cinema Camera they manufacture. Canon’s EOS Cinema line of professional …
Blackmagic Design Release New Camera Utility 1.8.2 Adds ProRes 422, LT, and Proxy in 10-bit
In the past two weeks we’ve seen more updates and announcements from Blackmagic Design than we got all year last year! First, 4K Raw, and now All flavours of …
How to Prepare Your Master Export for DCP (Digital Cinema Package)
Back in 2011, I was researching some DYI options for creating a DCP (Digital Cinema Package). Unfortunately, the most affordable software solution at that time was the Fraunhofer DCP Creator with …
New Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Price Drop – Get It For Only $495 By End Of Summer!
Today we’ve got another pleasant surprise from Blackmagic Design. This is the third time they’ve announced a price drop on their cameras. The original Cinema Camera’s price was reduced with $1,000 last …
The Benefits of Shooting 4K RAW on the BMPC
Shooting raw video is one of the most demanding and appealing features for many indie filmmakers. For many years, this feature was available only on higher priced models like the …
Canon EOS C100 in C-Log vs. Sony A7s in S-Log 2 Comparison
There are many shooting situations where we need to match source clips from different cameras. Today we have a nice comparison between the Canon EOS C100 (with the latest firmware update) …
Adobe Anywhere for Filmmakers and Video Shooters
Filmmaking is a collaborative effort. As such, it is so important for filmmakers to have the creative freedom and the ability to access their own content remotely without physical constraints …
Metabones Announces New Canon EF to Sony E-Mount NEX Smart Adapter (Mark IV)
Metabones, most known for their Speed Booster series of optical adapters, just announced the Mark IV version of their highly successful Canon EF/EF-S to Sony NEX (E-mount) Smart Adapter. Note, …
Podcast 005 – The Realities Of A Micro-Budget Film – Identifying Your Audience And Engaging Them
Podcast 005 – The Realities Of A Micro-Budget Film – Shooting With A Minimal Crew, Identifying Your Audience And Engaging Them Posted by Ogy Stoilov July 14th, 2014 In Episode 005 of the 4K Shooters …
4K Ultra HD TV Broadcast Standards Move Forward With 10bit HEVC Up To 60fps
Broadcast TV content in the UK might just become better very soon. The DVB Steering Board, the body governing UHD TV standards, recently approved Phase 1 specifications for Ultra …
4K Digital Restorations Bring Classic Films Back To Life
One usually associates 4K with digital cameras solely as an acquisition format in terms of resolution. 4K TV’s help us enhance the home viewing experience, however, the lack of …
Popular Non-Linear Editors in 2014 Which Support 4K
A lot of things in the editing world have changed in the past few years. Final Cut 7 was a dominant and preferable piece of non-linear editing software for …
The New 4K AJA Cion Gets First Lens Mount Adaptors by MFT Services
Earlier this week, UK based broadcast and lens adaptor specialist MFT Services, announced the world’s first lens adaptors for the upcoming 4K camera from AJA – the Cion. AJA …
Dynamic Range Comparison Between the Panasonic GH4 and the BMPC 4K
The Panasonic GH4 and BMPC 4K are among the first affordable 4K cameras on the market that undoubtedly deliver great 4K images. One of the main questions, on many shooters’ mind is …
New Video & Review of the Sony A7S
The new 4K capable DSLR from Sony – the A7s has been getting reviews by industry professionals left and right. And that’s not a coincidence at all. Impressive on …