How ARRI Cameras Have Become the Industry Standard
Anyone who has looked at a list of the top cameras used on professional cinematic productions will see that ARRI is always present – and a big presence at …
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The Ultimate Camera Rig for the Pocket 6K Pro
Blackmagic has been making amazing compact cinema cameras, appropriately named “Pocket” cameras. The latest is the Pocket 6K Pro and while it has some very nice specs and upgrades …
Best Mirrorless Camera for Every Budget
Not everyone is lucky enough to be able to pick up whatever camera whenever they want it. A lot of people are simply looking for the best camera for …
Best Recording Formats on the RED KOMODO
RED did a lot of things right when they developed the KOMODO. Among the best things was a focus on making a complete camera system that can be picked …
Rigging Up the Kinefinity MAVO Edge
Kinefinity is one of those smaller brands that is looking to make a big splash with incredible feature sets for more affordable cinema cameras. Think RED on a budget. …
Audi e-tron Commercial Shot Entirely on the Pocket 6K Pro
When Waiblingen-based Benjamin Studios was tasked with producing social clips to showcase Audi’s latest Etron and RS 7 models for a German dealership, the team knew that they would …
Clear Image Zoom vs Scaling Up in Post on the Sony a7S III and FX3
Clear Image Zoom is one of those options buried in Sony’s camera menus that isn’t widely publicized. Some people who found a use for it tend to love it …
How to Protect Your Camera’s SDI Output and Not Blow It Up
Apparently there is a huge risk to a camera’s SDI output by doing something that is a normal operation during a film shoot. That is plugging or unplugging the …
Canon vs Sony – Which Camera is a Better Investment?
It’s a whole new world for cameras. The past few years have ushered in a practically endless release cycle with new models coming out constantly. Still, some of the …
Shooting 6K 50fps on the RED KOMODO
RED made something special with the KOMODO. It’s an ultra-compact cinema camera with a Super 35mm sensor and global shutter with all the RED goodies like greater than 4K …
How to Get the ARRI Look from Your Sony FX6
We talked about the ARRI look a few times here – especially how to mimic it with various cameras. Today, the camera to check out is the Sony FX6 …
Sony FX3 vs Canon C70 – Side-by-Side Comparison
Two of the “hottest” cameras in 2021 are the Sony FX3 and the Canon EOS C70. Both are newer compact cinema cameras that are relatively affordable. Plus, they have …
ARRI ALEXA Mini LF Now Has a New 2.8K LF 1:1 Anamorphic Mode
Along with its latest 3-axis handheld controller HI-5, ARRI has also rolled out a Beta version of the ALEXA Mini LF Software Update Package (SUP) 7.1 which includes a …
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 …
Canon C70 vs Sony FX6 – What is the Best Compact Cinema Camera?
Recent years have brought us a new breed of cinema camera – compact with a near-complete feature set. The two most popular of the group are the Sony FX6 …
ARRI ALEXA Classic vs ALEXA Mini LF Side-By-Side Comparison
ARRI has done very well with the ALEXA system. Now over 10 years old, the ALEXA Classic still finds homes with enthusiastic cinematographers who love the quality of image …
S-Cinetone vs HLG vs S-Log3 on the Sony a7S III
We almost can’t talk enough about picture profiles and log gammas. There’s a lot to talk about and they keep changing. Even when they don’t “change” they get slight …
ARRI ALEXA Mini – Internal 4K vs Upscaled 4K in Post
Something that isn’t super well known is that ARRI’s much-loved ALEXA and ALEXA Mini – which continue to be industry staples – do not actually record in 4K resolution. …
Rigging Up the Sony FX3
Among the benefits of the Sony FX3 over the mirrorless models is the ability to build it up with accessories without needing a full rig. It comes with a …
