WEEBILL-2 vs DJI RSC 2 – Which Gimbal to Choose?
Gimbals are becoming an essential part of any indie videographer’s kit. While not quite as ubiquitous as a tripod, many people might find themselves picking up their gimbal more …
Five of the Best Video Editing Laptops in 2021
Finding a computer has become an increasingly difficult task. Chip shortages and supply chain madness over the past year have made reliable picks near impossible to find. Still, there …
How to Edit Faster and Smoother with Proxies in Premiere Pro
No matter what computer or NLE you have, using proxies will speed up the editing. It is a common technique for professional workflows, especially when working with heavier media, …
What Are the Pros and Cons of the Zhiyun WEEBILL-2
There are a lot of gimbals out there today and they just keep getting better. Zhiyun-Tech made some big moves with their options by directly taking on bigger names …
RAW vs ProRes – Can You Tell the Difference?
Raw video is almost commonplace nowadays. You can literally start shooting raw with cameras that only cost a couple thousand dollars and save it to off-the-shelf media. Plenty of …
3 Must-Know RED KOMODO Features You Might Have Missed
RED made something quite tempting in the KOMODO. It’s an ultra-compact full-on RED cinema camera with all the goodies you have come to expect. And, while relatively affordable, it’s …
Speech to Text and Native M1 Performance on Mac Now Available in Premiere Pro
Adobe has just announced its latest CC updates. There’s more in the July release to help creators work faster and deliver videos that stand out. Native support for Macs …
How Does Pocket 6K Pro Dual Native ISO Affect Dynamic Range
Dual Native ISO is a more recent benefit for all levels of cinema camera. The Blackmagic Pocket 6K Pro even has Dual Native ISO and the advantages that presents. …
Rigging Up the Canon C70
Today we have another incredible compact cinema camera could use a few extra pieces to get it just perfect for a couple different use cases. That camera is the …
Venus Optics Announces Laowa 14mm f/4 Zero-D Lens for Full Frame Cameras
Chinese budget lens maker Venus Optics has just announced the Laowa 14mm f/4 Zero-D – a well-rounded every-purpose lens for full-frame cameras. The lens is the first in the …
Try Out These 3 Simple Auto Color Tricks in Resolve 17
Auto used to be a dirty word. Autofocus. Auto exposure. Auto anything was bad. Now we have software like DaVinci Resolve that actually promises to do some auto color …
Cinematic Camera Settings for the Sony a7S III
Just because you can get the latest and greatest full-frame camera for shooting video it doesn’t mean all your footage is going to instantly take on that “cinema” look. …
$500 Gimbal vs $200,000 Hollywood Camera Car Rig
Every few years it is interesting to take a look at all the equipment available in the filmmaking industry and how accessible it has become. Everything just seems to …
Rigging Up the Sony FX6 – the Ultimate Upgrade Guide
Maybe not a camera that you would immediately think needs to be rigged up, but the Sony FX6 can enjoy better ergonomics and usability with a few upgrades. Classed …
Best Video Export Settings for YouTube in Premiere Pro 2021
It’s weirdly difficult to figure out what export settings you need to use to get the best quality for uploading to the web. YouTube being the biggest place for …
$14,000 Mac Pro vs $900 Mac mini – Video Editing Performance Comparison
How about we do the Mac Pro vs M1 Mac mini comparison one more time? Honestly, it seems no amount of testing will get us a definitive answer. Software …
Choosing Anamorphic or Spherical Lenses for Your Next Project
Picking a lens family or type to use on a project is a very personal choice. Everyone has a lot of opinions and favorites and while a ton of …
Rumor: Canon EOS R3 to Be Released in September 2021
It seems that those of you who were eagerly expecting the Canon EOS R3 towards the end of June should wait for another two months…at least. That’s what the …
OSEE T5 Budget 5.5” Monitor for the Pocket 4K, 6K & 6K Pro
Even though the Pocket 6K Pro comes equipped with a better and brighter tilting screen, it still may fall short of your exact requirements for your rig. Or, you …
Panasonic Announces Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens
If you are a Micro 4/3 shooter looking for a 50-100mm-equivalent zoom lens, the just-announced Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7 ASPH might be the perfect fit for you. This …