Author: Shawn Steiner
Filmmaking is a collaborative endeavor. There are practically no experiences in video production are are completely independent and with the connected world we live in today there is always …
The latest mirrorless flagships are all capable of recording advanced video, including things like raw or even 8K. Each one is unique and offers its own set of features …
Gimbals are great tools and can create that silky smooth footage you always want. However, they can be rough on your arms since holding that much weight that weight …
Monitors are getting interesting. We are now getting a variety of displays with 4K resolutions, HDR, and at great sizes. Those with Apple computers looking for a similar Apple …
Autofocus continues to get better and is actually a fairly common tool to find on many productions. The benefits of allowing the camera to track your subject are obvious, …
Among the mysteries of video editing is just how large the final edit will be after export. Adobe and other NLE developers have made some nice tweaks to their …
In the run-up to NAB 2022, Blackmagic Design got a jump on things with a live stream to announce a wave of new cloud-focused hardware tools. They also used …
Lenses are perhaps the biggest part of any cinematographer’s kit as they have a bigger impact on the look and feel of the image than anything else on set. …
No longer is the only choice in action cameras the GoPro. With DJI and Insta360 in the market with unique offerings you might have a long debate over exactly …
At this point is is safe to say that the latest Macs equipped with the more powerful Apple Silicon chips are good. But just how good are they? The …
Golden hour is a favorite for photographers and filmmakers thanks to its ability to almost always create a gorgeous light for any subject. The lower position of the sun …
iPhones are pretty damn good for shooting video. Even with spectacular video quality bad audio will ruin you. People may put up with slightly less than ideal image quality …
Sony cameras have come a long way since their first mirrorless cameras started taking over the low-end and compact video market. Sony has also listened to many of their …
DaVinci Resolve is the industry standard color grading software and everyone should take a stab at learning it – there’s even a free version and Blackmagic just announced the …
Apple makes nice products. They put a lot of energy into good design and making sure that their products work extremely smoothly. That does result in expensive items though. …
RED made some great improvements with their latest camera releases starting with the KOMODO 6K. The camera’s are able to start shooting without tons of extra equipment. However, the …
A nice tripod shot is a staple of filmmaking. Adding motivated movement is where things start to get truly cinematic. It really is the elevating factor. Motion is a …
Audio, audio, audio. You can’t forget about audio. New filmmakers tend to focus on getting the best possible image – which is important. However, it is sound that will …
Fast computers are amazing for video editing – seriously, we talk about them a lot – but real editors will tell you that keyboard shortcuts are the essential time …
Usually the best way to minimize noise in your footage is to make sure you are setting up your shots properly before you hit record. This means using lower …
