Rigging Up the Pocket 6K from Scratch
As far as compact, powerful cinema cameras go, the Blackmagic Design Pocket 6K is still the one to beat. Unfortunately, for getting that much camera at such a low …
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What Makes the URSA Mini Pro 12K So Special?
In an era where manufacturers seem to be abandoning larger-bodied, professional cameras for smaller, box cameras that cram in features, Blackmagic went the other way. Rather than compromising with …
How To Super Scale Your HD Videos to 4K (and Above) in DaVinci Resolve
Although the learning curve with DaVinci Resolve can seem a little steep at times, there are a wealth of user created, online tutorials to help you make your footage …
Smart Playback Caching in Resolve 16
Smooth playback is something that all video editors wish they could always have. Sometimes you can fix that by using (or building) a more power computer. Other times you …
Shooting High-Concept Sci-Fi on the URSA Mini Pro 4.6K
Released as a DUST online exclusive, 17-minute short film Satori is a science fiction adventure with a difference. British DP-turned-director Adam K Batchelor didn’t just want to create a …
Fast and Easy Video Stabilization in DaVinci Resolve 16
Smooth, stable footage is the mark of professional filmmaking and applying stabilization to footage in DaVinci Resolve has never been easier than in version 16. There has always been …
Use Your Smartphone as a Reliable Camera Monitor with Hollyland Mars
Hollyland has been shaking up the market with a range of cost-effective, rock solid and feature-packed video transmission systems for all levels of production. Whether you’re working as a …
How Does the iPhone 11 Pro Hold Up Against the ARRI ALEXA
Designed for high-end video productions, the original ARRI ALEXA made a huge impact on the world of digital cinema. It also cost a ton, upwards of $80,000 around its …
Blackmagic Design Releases Camera 6.9.3 Update
With the latest Camera 6.9.3 Update, Blackmagic Design adds new functionalities to the already discontinued URSA Mini Pro 4.6K. This update brings the ability to embed custom 3D LUTs …
How to Color Grade Using LAB Color Space in Resolve 16
If there was a faster way to get cinematic colors in your editing you would want to know, right? One way to do that in DaVinci Resolve is by …
Blackmagic Pocket 4K and 6K Minimalist Rig Setup
Shooting with compact cameras – or Blackmagic’s so-called 4K and 6K “pocket cameras” in this case – usually involves building some kind of rig. You could build the Ultimate …
8 Helpful Tips and Tricks for Using the BMPCC 6K
Blackmagic cameras have always been loved for their features and despised for all the small drawbacks you need to deal with to maximize performance. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K …
12 Less Known Features of Resolve 16
DaVinci Resolve has been moving by leap and bounds with a multitude of new capabilities added over time. It started out as a pure color grading software and then …
BMPCC 6K Just Got $500 Cheaper, Now Selling for $1,995
Out of the blue, Blackmagic Design just slashed the price of the ubiquitous Pocket 6K from $2,495 to $1,995. This is fantastic news for many folks working on a …
DaVinci Resolve vs FCP X vs Premiere Pro – Which is the Best Video Editor?
New video editors all seem to ask the question: “What video editing software should I use?” Even some experienced editors are considering switching for one reason or another. Perhaps …
DaVinci Resolve 16.2.1 Available for Download
Blackmagic Design just released DaVinci Resolve 16.2.1 update. In essence, it brings new support for encoding 32-bit float audio in QuickTime clips and for trimming QuickTime audio during media …
The Ultimate Blackmagic Pocket Camera 4K Rig
Blackmagic has been making wonderful cinema cameras with loads of features that are usually only available in systems costing multiple times more. Getting 4K raw, 6K video, advanced recording …
DaVinci Resolve 16.2 Now Available for Download
Those of you predominantly working with audio can now take advantage of the enhanced Fairlight audio module in DaVinci Resolve alongside a myriad of new features included to take …
Top 5 Camera Gear I Used in 2019
Yes, it is this time of the year where all you see are Top 5, Best of, and Worst of lists. And as much as I am not a …
Portkeys Multi-function Handgrip Control for Sony, RED, Z CAM, Blackmagic, Panasonic
Just a few days ago, I wrote about the new Portkeys P6 budget HDMI on-camera monitor, that you can pickup for less than $200, and now Portkeys has also …