Panasonic GH5 II ISO Test + Low-Light Sample Footage
The just-launched GH5 II from Panasonic isn’t a groundbreaking camera – the upcoming GH6 will hopefully be that – but it is a nice update of one of the …
Author: Shawn Steiner
Closer Look at the Sirui MARS Anamorphic Lenses
Anamorphic is no longer out of reach for your average shooters. Sirui’s latest range of MARS Anamorphic Lenses is certainly proof of that. Not cheap, but quite affordable considering …
How to Live Stream Videos without Installing Software
Livestreaming becomes very complicated very quickly if you want to do anything more than just send out a feed from your webcam. Adding multiple cameras, throwing up some graphics, …
How Fast is Resolve 17.3 on a M1 Mac?
The M1 Macs just keep getting better. Software is truly starting to show its potential and getting impressively updated to take advantage of the new chip architecture. Blackmagic Design …
S-Log3 vs S-Cinetone – Which Picture Profile Should You Opt For?
We have done a comparison between S-Log3 and S-Cinetone before, but it is worth getting another look at the differences and seeing some new footage. Coming from Matt WhoisMatt …
The Ultimate Camera Rig for the Pocket 6K Pro
Blackmagic has been making amazing compact cinema cameras, appropriately named “Pocket” cameras. The latest is the Pocket 6K Pro and while it has some very nice specs and upgrades …
Best Mirrorless Camera for Every Budget
Not everyone is lucky enough to be able to pick up whatever camera whenever they want it. A lot of people are simply looking for the best camera for …
How to Blend Your iPhone 12 Pro Max Footage with a $30K RED Cinema Camera
Smartphones are perfectly viable filmmaking tools. It’s true. Beyond the fact that current models can record 4K video in 10-bit HDR with respectable bitrates, the footage itself can just …
Best Recording Formats on the RED KOMODO
RED did a lot of things right when they developed the KOMODO. Among the best things was a focus on making a complete camera system that can be picked …
20 Dirt-Cheap Filmmaking Items Under $20
Every filmmaker needs a collection of dirt-cheap items that just work wonders in a pinch. It goes into the bag of tricks that get pulled out when you need …
The Pros and Cons of Using SteadXP for Stabilizing Footage
A gimbal just a little too bulky for your setup? There is a new tool on the way called the SteadXP that can help dramatically improve stabilization in post. …
Rigging Up the Kinefinity MAVO Edge
Kinefinity is one of those smaller brands that is looking to make a big splash with incredible feature sets for more affordable cinema cameras. Think RED on a budget. …
Building a Powerful Video Editing PC with NO RGB
Building a video editing PC usually means sourcing a lot of powerful components – just like the kind you might want for gaming. Gaming = lots of RGB. Flashy …
Pros and Cons of Investing in Cine Lenses
Glass is always where you should invest. Cameras come and go quickly since the advent of digital, but lenses tend to last you for years or even decades. Cine …
Best Affordable Bi-Color LED Lights for Filmmakers
Spending your hard-earned cash on filmmaking equipment can be a tough decision. When you are trying to find something affordable it can be hard to be sure which is …
4 Must-Know Ways to Create Split Screens in Premiere Pro
Split screens are a good way to get a lot of information on the screen. They can also complicate your timeline since you are going to need to layer …
Clear Image Zoom vs Scaling Up in Post on the Sony a7S III and FX3
Clear Image Zoom is one of those options buried in Sony’s camera menus that isn’t widely publicized. Some people who found a use for it tend to love it …
How to Use Your Smartphone as an External Monitor and Recorder
The best portable screen you have is likely the one on the phone in your pocket. Since smartphones are now mostly screen, a lot of effort and resources has …
Can the Canon R5 Really Record 8K Raw without Overheating?
As you may have seen recently, Canon and Atomos have teamed up to enable 8K ProRes RAW recording from an EOS R5 via HDMI to the Ninja V+. Considering …
Anamorphic Modes Explained – Everything You Need to Know
Shooting anamorphic is not as simple as just popping the camera in a designated “Anamorphic Mode” and hitting record. There’s knowing the optics, there’s actually understanding the workflow, and …