Sony a7 IV Memory Card Guide for Filmmakers
Sony is starting to bring more of its advanced codecs and features along with faster continuous shooting to its “basic” cameras – now including the a7 IV. Being able …
Author: Shawn Steiner
What is the Fastest NLE – Premiere, FCP, or Resolve
New chips, new computer, and new app updates mean that there is going to be another battle for fastest and most optimized NLE on Mac computers. This time it …
Shooting Video in Extremely Low Light with 4.56 Million ISO
Canon released an incredible low-light video camera that managed to fly completely under the radar – the ME20F-SH Multi-Purpose Camera. That name and a somewhat surprising Full HD resolution …
RED V-RAPTOR vs KOMODO – Dynamic Range, Autofocus, Low Light Tests
The RED KOMODO 6K signaled a huge change coming to the company’s digital cinema lineup. Now, with the release of the V-RAPTOR 8K VV, we are getting to see …
Tips and Tricks on Shooting Anamorphic Video with a Sony Mirrorless Camera
Anamorphic is a fun and distinct look that many videographers and filmmakers want to try out. Fortunately, a lot of anamorphic tools are coming down in price and that …
How to Remove Slow Rolling Flicker Bands in Premiere Pro
When you are shooting in some places with artificial lighting – say fluorescents or cheaper LEDs – you may see some quite annoying rolling bands in your footage. In …
Building a Portable 1st AC Focus Station
The top job of the 1st assistant camera (AC) is being the focus puller. This job can be as mechanical as sitting next to the camera and physically pulling …
10 Must-Have Accessories for Your DJI Air 2S
DJI’s Air 2S Drone is an incredibly compelling option for aerial video and photo. It has a great combination of features and price, especially if the stunning new Mavic …
Why You Should Always Shoot ProRes on the iPhone 13 Pro
Every year the iPhone gets more and more “pro” when it comes to video as Apple unlocks more advanced functions. This year, the new pro option was the ability …
Sony FX3 vs a7S III – Which One to Pick for Video?
When Sony finally released the a7S III there were a lot of videographers celebrating – myself included. We had waited so long and it looked like Sony did a …
Everything You Need to Know About Shooting Log
Making the jump to shooting in log is a huge step in any filmmaker’s journey. It requires learning a lot about the technical aspects of video production as well …
How to Edit 10x Faster in Final Cut Pro
I’ve probably said it over a dozen times at this point, but learning how to make the most of your NLE to make editing faster is something that will …
8 Pro Tips for Using Cinematic Mode on the iPhone 13
One of the callout features of the iPhone 13 was the new Cinematic Mode, essentially a Portrait Mode for video. Being able to capture images with a shallow depth …
How to Expose for S-Log3 on the Sony a7S III and FX3
Among the biggest battles with mirrorless cameras gaining pro video features has been how to best work with log footage. Think about how the first mirrorless cameras with a …
D-Log vs HLG vs Normal on the DJI Air 2S – Which Profile to Use
The DJI Air 2S is a shockingly good drone for the price, especially since it picked up the sweet 1” sensor from the Mavic 2 Pro. Now it is …
Best Budget Monitors for Video Editing in 2021
When you are working on a video edit you absolutely cannot overlook the quality of the display you are using. Making sure you are getting the right colors depends …
The Ultimate iPhone 13 Pro Max Camera Setup
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is without a doubt the best smartphone for video production. It can be even better. With some extra tools, you can get footage that …
How to Export a DCP in Premiere Pro CC
It has become genuinely amazing what level of video editing and production you can do from the comfort of your own home using relatively affordable tools. One such example …
Check Out This Minimal FX3 Rig
The Sony FX3 was designed almost specifically to be used without any extra rigging. Great idea and I think they came as close as was possible based on the …
Sony a7S III vs DJI Ronin 4D – Can You Guess Which is Which?
Weird and unique are not always great descriptions for new products. In the case of the DJI Ronin 4D that may have been the point as they made something …