DJI Flexes with New Ronin 4D Cinema Camera Extension
DJI has released a new modular extension of the Ronin 4D Cinema Camera that promises to give users more flexibility when it comes to grabbing their shots. Dubbed the …
Building a $300 Budget Rig for Your Sony a7S III
Ready to get your Sony a7S III in cinema shape? You’ll definitely want to get it all rigged up then—this isn’t an FX3 after all with its so-called “cage-free” …
Canon May Opt for R5 Firmware Update Over Mark II Release
A recent report from insiders at Canon suggests that the company will opt for a significant firmware update to the Canon R5, rather than develop a Mark II variant …
DaVinci Resolve 18.1.4 Update Available to Download
Blackmagic Design has just rolled out another iteration of their fully-fledged post-production software DaVinci Resolve. Resolve 18.1.4 update adds faster loading of timelines with multiple markers and better handling …
Picking the Right MacBook for 4K Video Editing in 2023
Apple has been a roll with their latest MacBooks featuring their new M-series chips. All of these have been outstanding choices for creatives, though video editors can see some …
What Are the Hidden Costs of Switching to 4K 120p 10-bit Workflow
It’s been so exciting in the camera world when it comes to slow motion. A lot of cameras, even relatively affordable ones like the Sony FX30, are packing in …
Aputure Launches a Dozen New Lights Across Three Product Lines
Aputure has announced its 2023 light lineup which includes a dozen new products spread across three separate product lines. The new products include new Amaran bi-color point-source lights, Aputure’s …
Building the Ultimate Panasonic S5 II Cine Rig
Building a cinema rig is a very personal thing. The problem is knowing where to start. Finding out what pieces are essential and which ones you might be able …
DJI Updates Action 2 Firmware with Gyro Stabilization Data Support
DJI’s Action 2 camera is now the first action camera to take advantage of using gyro stabilization data support thanks to a new firmware update. The GoPro killer’s version …
Edelkrone Rethinks the Tripod with StandPLUS
Edelkrone does what it does best by rethinking the everyday tools that content creators rely on, and this time around, it’s turned its out-of-the-box gaze on the Tripod. With …
Blackmagic Announces New Broadcast and Streaming Tools
With just two months to go to NAB, Blackmagic has launched a host of broadcast and streaming-based tools to stream live video, chiefly in a mobile configuration. The tools …
Here Are 5 of the Best Affordable Netflix Approved Cinema Cameras You Can Get
Netflix has a set of guidelines for anyone creating an original production for their service. It ensures that when viewers go and watch a Netflix Original they will always …
Cheap Filmmaking Hacks Any Filmmaker Should Know
When you are an indie filmmaker you’ll often find that you’ll spend less time thinking about what camera or lens to use and more time trying to figure out …
How to Negotiate the Highest Rate as an Independent DP
Knowing what to charge for a project is often a mystery for many independent cinematographers and creatives. It can takes years of working and negotiating to get a handle …
Sigma Announces Trio of Z-Mount Prime Lenses
SIGMA has announced a new licensing agreement with Nikon that will enable the optics company to produce lenses for Z-mount series cameras. The company also announced that three Contemporary …
RØDE Releases 5th Gen NT1 Studio Condenser Microphone with 32-bit Floating Point Recording
RØDE has announced a new 5th generation NT1 Studio Condenser Microphone with a revolutionary new 32 Bit floating point recording capability that the company says will render clipping obsolete. …
Sony Introduces New 50mm F1.4 G Master E-Mount Lens
Sony has launched a new 50mm F1.4 G Master Lens which the company says offers extraordinary resolution, beautiful bokeh, and fast autofocusing. But in spite of its top speed …
Adobe Updates Premiere and After Effects with New Color and Editing Features
Last week, Adobe announced a new February update to Premiere Pro and After Effects that brings Automatic Tone Mapping to the non-linear editor, making it easier to work with …
How to Easily Film in S-Log3 in Cine EI Mode with Your Sony Camera
Cine EI mode is something that is very familiar to DPs and videographers who were fortunate enough to be using some of Sony’s higher-end cinema camera options. However, with …
10 Must-Know Creative Drone Camera Moves and Effects
Want to become a master drone pilot? Well first things first whenever I talk about drones is that you absolutely need to understand all the safety regulations and laws …