5 Tricks on Using Masks in Premiere Pro
Once you start going beyond the basics in Premiere Pro you’ll find that various effects or tools become infinitely more useful if you localize them to a specific area …
Author: Shawn Steiner
DJI Mini 2 vs Air 2S vs Mavic 3 – Which Drone to Buy in 2022?
There is a drone for everyone these days. There are a few big brands in the market but none is bigger than DJI with a solid lineup that covers …
Making a Dirt-Cheap DIY On-Camera Monitor for $30
On-camera monitors are a sensible upgrade for many videographers. However, unless you have some extra income they can be an unfortunate cost that simply isn’t worth it at this …
How to Remove Flicker from Any Video
Sometimes flicker happens. Working events where there are always lights that are nice and decorative for the location but aren’t exactly tuned for video production. Weddings are likely a …
Building a Sony a7 IV Rig for Shooting Video
If you are getting a mirrorless camera to shoot video, you can be certain of two things. First, that you will get surprisingly good image quality today. The second …
Panasonic GH6 vs Pocket 6K Pro – Side-by-Side Comparison
Last week we took a look at a comparison between the Panasonic GH6 and Blackmagic Pocket 4K. These two cameras are competitors, but they exist in two very different …
The Ultimate Guide for Adapting Lenses
Lenses are perhaps the most important item for cinematographers. Today, the camera can be almost anything and give you a great image, but for style or a “look” that …
5 Color Grading Mistakes to Avoid
As you develop your editing skills you’ll have to start taking a closer look at color grading. Most people starting out simply use this step as a way to …
How to Remove the Fisheye Effect from Your Videos
GoPros and other action cameras serve a great purpose in all types of filmmaking thanks to their impressively compact and durable construction and respectable image quality. The only downside …
Check Out freshLUTs – the World’s Largest FREE LUT Library
LUTs, aka Look Up Tables, are an essential part of the modern digital filmmaking workflow. They allow you to preview specific grades while shooting on location, they can give …
Building a Video Editing PC for Premiere Pro in 2022
A good computer is at least as important as your camera if you are an independent shooter/editor. Shooting the video is a lot of fun, but it is in …
Panasonic GH6 vs Pocket 4K – Micro Four Thirds Camera Comparison
When it comes to video features in Micro Four Thirds cameras the two leading brands are Panasonic and Blackmagic. Both have been trading blows with each subsequent release though …
Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes When Pricing Your Video Services
Ah, the least fun part of video production – making sure you can pay the bills. As you get rolling with your own video business, whether that is just …
How to Fix Exposure Changes Easily in Resolve 17
Sometimes, through no fault of your own, the exposure or white balance shifts during a shot. It might also just be that a proactive camera operator was jumpy on …
Setting Up the Sony a7 IV for Video
Even though Sony’s mirrorless cameras have incredible video specs we can’t forget that at their heart they are still based on stills-centric ideals. The a7 IV is the latest …
How Does the Panasonic GH6 Stack Up Against the Sony a7S III & Canon R5
After a lengthy wait, the Panasonic GH6 is finally here. It’s a bit later than expected (supply chain issues affect everything these days), but it looks quite good on …
Check Out This Budget 4K Video Editing PC for Under $1,000
We are back again with yet another PC build guide for all your video editors in need of an upgrade. This time around instead of going with some pre-built …
Purchasing an ARRI ALEXA Classic in 2022
One camera manufacturer absolutely dominates professional film productions: ARRI. They have been doing it since the film days and with their ALEXA series have continued to show their skills …
How to Make a DIY Deakinizer Lens
Roger Deakins, the famed cinematographer that he is, actually had a lens commissioned to create a dreamy old camera look. A good example of this lens in use is …
Shooting Full-Frame 4K 60p Video on the Sony a7 IV (No Crop)
A common limitation with newer (and generally more affordable) cameras is that higher frame rates require a crop mode. Sometimes this is minor, like how the a7S III crops …