Building the Best Starter Filmmaker Kit (for Under $2,500)
Many beginners come into the gear conversation with a budget to get a camera. What often gets forgotten is that the camera is only one part of a bigger …
Tag: Cinema Camera
How Good is a 16-Year-Old RED ONE in 2023?
First released back in 2007, the original RED ONE marked a seismic shift in the industry as it became one of the best spec’d and most affordable digital cinema …
Panasonic Lumix BGH1 vs Lumix GH6 – Which One to Pick for Shooting Video?
Panasonic has been doing amazing with their GH-series mirrorless cameras and already built a name for itself in the cinema space with their advanced cine cameras and camcorders. Now …
Closer Look at the RED V-RAPTOR and V-RAPTOR XL 8K S35 Cameras
Just a few months back RED dropped the RHINO – a special edition greyed out V-RAPTOR that packed a Super 35mm sensor capable of recording 8K at a wild …
Building the Ultimate Z CAM E2 F6/S6/M4 Cinema Rig
Underrated may not be the right word, but more people should be paying attention to Z CAM. They have come out with a ton of different models of the …
Owning an ARRI ALEXA Mini – Everything You Need to Know
ARRI makes the best cameras. That’s not even hyperbole. ARRI’s cinema cameras have long been the choice of professional DPs who are working on award-winning films in nearly every …
Why is the ARRI ALEXA 35 the Best Cinema Camera Ever Built?
ARRI has been dominant in the world of cinema cameras for decades. Their experience and desire to build class-leading equipment is nearly unmatched and proven with their products. The …
How to Customize Sony FX6 Settings for Shooting Video
Lots of buttons and customization is an amazing feature of a true cinema camera like the Sony FX6. It can also be overwhelming. Add on optional or removable accessories …
RED KOMODO vs Sony a7 IV – Can You Spot the Differences?
How much do you really need to spend to get cinema-quality video? The answer is complicated. Amazing cameras like the Sony a7 IV can produce spectacular images for a …
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 …
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 …
How Does the RED RHINO S35 Stack Up Against the V-RAPTOR and KOMODO
Since the introduction of the RED KOMODO 6K we have reached the DSMC3 generation of cinema cameras. The full lineup is starting to take shape with the release of …
Closer Look at the Kinefinity MAVO Mark II S35 and LF Cameras
Kinefinity has been making powerful cinema cameras at surprisingly affordably prices for a minute now—long enough that it is time for them to release a mark2 MAVO series. The …
Closer Look at the Canon C70 Firmware 1.0.5.1
We have seen Canon add a lot to the EOS C70 during the couple years it has been available and some updates have been particularly impressive. Remember when they …
Sony FX30 vs Pocket 6K Pro – Which is the Best Budget Cine Camera?
More affordable cameras with a more specifically “cinema” design are becoming more and more common. With some strong competition it is time to check out some of the most …
8 Must-Know Tips for Using the Sony a7S III
It may not be the newest and hottest camera on the market anymore, but the Sony a7S III is still an amazing pick that make it one of the …
6 Must-Have Accessories for the RED KOMODO 6K
A great thing about the RED KOMODO is that it is so modifiable. The simple box shape just lends itself to being improved with various accessories. Unfortunately, it means …
ARRI ALEXA 35 vs ALEXA Mini LF Side-by-Side Footage Comparison
The ARRI comparisons continue! Recently, we checked out the main differences between the ALEXA 35 and the ALEXA Mini LF – the two top choices in ARRI’s current cinema …
7 Essential Pieces of Gear for Freelance Videographers
Some pieces of kit are absolutely essential for getting the job done. Others are important if you want to make yourself stand out from the rest of the bunch. …
How to Make Any Location Look Cinematic
Most of the time filmmakers don’t have the advantage of picking the perfect space and shooting at the perfect time when the light is illuminating your scene and subject …
