Picking Modern Cinema Lenses with Vintage Aesthetic
Getting a video to look like a film is a lot more difficult than it seems.The “film look” is a combination of multiple factors, such as dynamic range, color …
Author: Shawn Steiner
iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro – Is the Upgrade for Shooting Video Worth It?
Among the reliable changes that come to the iPhone year after year are upgrades for the camera. On top of that, the iPhone has long been the leader in …
How to Color Grade ProRes RAW Properly
ProRes RAW is becoming more and more common as tons of recent camera releases are supporting it. Raw video used to be limited to professional cinema cameras and intense …
Canon EOS R5 vs Sony A7S III – Can You Spot the Difference?
Canon and Sony are without a doubt among the top choices for affordable video productions and their mirrorless offerings – the Sony a7S III and Canon EOS R5 – …
Check Out This DJI Mini 2 Hand Launching Trick
No doubt that the DJI Mini 2 is the best drone that can fit in the palm of your hand. It’s got the pedigree of a class-leading line of …
14 Filmmaking Accessories for the iPhone 13 to Consider
Apple has been taking the crown for smartphone video for many years at this point, so I’m sure it was no surprise that the iPhone 13 is again looking …
GoPro HERO10 vs HERO9 Stabilization Comparison
This was a killer year for GoPro as the HERO10 was a notable bump up from the HERO9. Lots of awesome features came out focusing on improving image quality …
ASUS X570 ProArt CREATOR WIFI – the Best Motherboard for Your Video Editing PC?
Motherboards don’t get as much appreciation as they should. A lot of the praise goes to graphics cards and CPUs, which definitely deserve some attention, but the motherboard is …
RED KOMODO 6K Camera Setup Build (2021 Edition)
RED changed their methodology quite a bit when they released the KOMODO. It didn’t need a ton of extra bits and pieces to start shooting, all you needed to …
Sony FX3 vs ALEXA Mini Footage Comparison
As much as we can come out and say that most filmmaking is not about the gear, we have to also admit that a tiny bit of it is …
Moza Slypod Pro – Enhanced Motorized Camera Slider for Your Workflow
Moza has been making some interesting and weird products for a while, some of which I’m sure you haven’t heard of yet. One of their more niche products is …
How to Use Your Phone as a Webcam for Live Streaming
Among the best cameras (or at least the most popular) for streaming and video conferencing are the ones on your phone. The issue becomes that when you are trying …
Easy Hack to Create Unique Transitions in Resolve
Using just the basic transitions – cuts, dissolves, wipes, etc – can get stale after a while. If you want to inject some more excitement or energy into your …
Canon C300 Mark III: ISO Performance and Exposure Recovery Test
For digital cinema cameras, the Canon EOS C300 Mark III is one of the best to come out in recent times. It has a familiar form factor and only …
Check Out This Fully-Fledged App for Your Sony Camera
I personally haven’t found a camera’s native app from the manufacturer to ever be that good. Most are okay, but nothing special and usually riddled with odd limitations or …
Everything You Need to Know About Canon R3’s Video Features
Highly anticipated since its official unveiling earlier this year, the EOS R3 is the new flagship mirrorless for Canon. That’s a big deal. It also means that there is …
How ARRI Cameras Have Become the Industry Standard
Anyone who has looked at a list of the top cameras used on professional cinematic productions will see that ARRI is always present – and a big presence at …
Do Camera Hacks Really Work?
There are a lot of supposed tricks or hacks that can get you a distinct look or just help you get that cool-looking shot. The reason to use the …
Building a DIY Advance Ring Grip for DJI RS 2 for Less Than $500
Gimbals are fairly good straight out of the box these days. The handles and controls are perfectly serviceable without spending another dime, especially mature systems like the DJI RS …
How to Edit to the Beat in Less Than 5 Minutes
Among the simplest and most effective editing techniques is to match up your cuts with the beat of the background music or action. For videos that lack any sort …