4 Must-Know Audio Tips for Filmmakers
It’s been said many times on this site – filmmakers cannot forget about audio. Audio can make or break a film and even if you have the best visuals …
Author: Shawn Steiner
10+ Ways to Control Saturation in Resolve 18
Color is a hugely important part of a film. Learning how to properly grade in software like DaVinci Resolve 18 is also a huge undertaking. There are pages and …
Sony a7S III vs a7 IV Slow-Motion Shooting in Low Light
Figuring out which camera is going to deliver the best image quality is a complicated endeavor. A big reason for the difficulty is that each camera is going to …
Must-Know Features of Premiere Pro v24.1
Another year and another set of big updates for Adobe Premiere Pro and the rest of the Creative Cloud suite. Even though the clocks haven’t yet ticked 2024, we …
The Ultimate Resolve 18 Hack to Optimize Editing of Large Projects
Working on large projects in post-production can be a problem. The biggest is making sure all your files are well organized and easy to find. Oftentimes, as the project …
5 X-Mas Gift Ideas for Videographers
Time is running out to pick up a gift for your friends or family who are filmmakers or videographers. Well, time might have already run out for many of …
Best X-Mas Deals for Filmmakers
We are back with even more deals to share this holiday season! Christmas is here and the New Year is just a little bit after that. You are almost …
Check Out This Minimalist Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX Cine Rig
Panasonic really hit the nail on the head with the S5 IIX. They took many of the biggest complaints with the first version and addressed them while also adding …
M1 MacBook Air vs M3 MacBook Pro for Video Editing
Three generations of Apple Silicon have now entered the real world and with that we have a lot of questions about how each release has improved upon the last …
How to Make Resolve 18 Much Faster Using an External SSD
NLEs are complex. While we may be used to just tapping on any old app on our computer or phone and expect to get good results there is a …
Closer Look at Final Cut 10.7 New Features
Final Cut Pro X has come a long way since its introduction. No, seriously. Final Cut is used by many people these days in part due to a clean …
How to Rig Up an ARRI ALEXA Mini
Everyone rigs up their camera differently. Whether that means the types or brands of accessories used or the physical configuration, there are reasons that everyone makes the decisions that …
How to Get Incredibly Deep Rich Colors Using HSL and HSV in Resolve 18
DaVinci Resolve remains one of the most powerful color grading tools available to filmmakers. It has skyrocketed in popularity in the past decade as Blackmagic Design has continued to …
How to Set Up the RODE Lavalier II Like a Pro
The lavalier is one of the most tried-and-true mic options for shooting talking heads and doing interviews. It’s become a very visible and popular pick for the latest wave …
Sony FX6 vs RED KOMODO-X – Can You Guess Which is Which?
We are certainly not at a loss for cameras these days. The sheer quantity and variety of rivals makes everything a bit more interesting though it can make it …
How to Quickly Copy and Paste in Premiere Pro
Working with most computer software the tried-and-true copy and paste functions are fairly straightforward. NLEs make this seemingly simple action a bit more complicated. Multiple tracks, the desire to …
2023 Cyber Monday Deals for Filmmakers
It’s now the final stretch for the best deals for the year on filmmaking equipment. Cyber Monday may not be as exciting as Black Friday, but lately it seems …
2023 Black Friday Deals for Filmmakers (Part 2)
Okay, in Part 1 we covered all the key brands if you are looking to pick up a new camera or lens. Even threw in the always good Adobe …
2023 Black Friday Deals for Filmmakers (Part 1)
Once again we had a very busy year full of exciting new products – including the global shutter Sony a9 III – and the holidays are quickly approaching. This …
Best Blackmagic Camera App Settings for Filming in Apple Log
The new Blackmagic Camera app will transform your iPhone 15 into what is basically a cinema camera. You’ll get a menu system just like Blackmagic’s cinema cameras with a …