Quentin Tarantino and Roger Deakins on Film vs Digital Debate
Film versus digital is the filmmaking debate that just doesn’t seem to want to go away. It also very uniquely doesn’t follow the usual trend of new versus old …
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10 Must-Know Handheld Moves for Epic Shots
Even with a plethora of gimbal options available to filmmakers at nearly every price point handheld shooting is a valuable skill. Handheld camera moves are a different aesthetic and …
Animate Any Graphic in Resolve 17 in Seconds Using This Tool
Motion graphics and animation can be very time-consuming. Building out keyframes and making sure everything is just right is a tedious process that usually requires a few iterations to …
Check Out This Crazy iPhone 12 Pro Max Camera Setup
Smartphones are killer portable video devices. They continue to push the limits of imaging technology in a pocketable form factor. The iPhone especially is a favorite of filmmakers thanks …
How to Properly Use the Sony S-Log3 Picture Profile
Log is not easy to use. Every flavor of log is different, and I even mean that within the same brand. S-Log3 on the 10-bit a7S III is going …
Pocket 6K Pro vs ARRI AMIRA – Are These the Perfect Match?
Looks like we have another camera comparison involving a very affordable option against an industry titan. It’s a great sign of the times – there are too many excellent …
Working with Mixed Color Temperature Light
Once you get outside the studio there are a lot more variables you will have to account when lighting your shot. A common situation is having multiple light sources …
Osee G7 – the Best Budget 4K On-Camera Monitor?
Hands-down one of the best equipment investments a filmmaker can make is in a solid on-camera monitor. Built-in displays are usually limited in quality and features, especially on more …
Life Hack for More Convenient Handheld Shooting
Being a handheld camera operator or cinematographer can take a toll on your body if you aren’t careful. I’m sure many of you came back from a shoot or …
How to Fix Noisy Footage in Premiere Pro
Noise is a pesky problem with modern digital video cameras. Sometimes your hand is forced and your location or subject are not well lit meaning you need to push …
10 Must-Know Tips & Tricks for the Canon C70
Among the hottest recent releases is the Canon EOS C70 Cinema Camera. A svelte body design that takes the compact sensibilities of mirrorless and merges it with the professional …
RED KOMODO vs Pocket 6K Pro – Which One is Best for You?
So-called “Pocket Cinema Cameras” were the domain of Blackmagic and DSLR – now even RED has come to play in the ultra-compact space. Super recently, the extreme focus on …
Why Christopher Nolan Insists on Filming Everything In Camera
Learn from professionals is always good advice. One of the most well-known working directors today has to be Christopher Nolan, especially for these epic action sequences and desire for …
5 Super Simple Luma Key Effects in Premiere Pro CC
Chroma keys get all the attention. Sure, pulling off a great green screen effect is an amazing feat and can bring together a special effects sequence to elevate your …
How to Effectively Control Depth of Field
Depth of field is one of the most important aspects of any shot. It can guide the viewer’s eye to the area of the scene you want them to …
Canon Log 2 vs Canon Log 3 – Which One to Pick
Not having log profiles has been replaced as an issue with having too many log profiles to choose from. We are up to number 2 or 3 from some …
Best Lenses to Buy for Your Sony a7S III & a7 III
Anyone who knows anything will tell you to invest in glass before you start investing in new bodies. New lenses can transform your images in a better way than …
RED KOMODO vs Sony FX3 vs FX6 vs Z CAM E2-F6 vs Pocket 6K Pro – Guess Which is Which
It’s been a crazy year of announcements for the cinema world. The biggest change is how the compact options have been completely transformed and now there are a plethora …
4 Must-Have Filmmaking Apps for Your Workflow
I don’t think anyone questions that you can now capture impressive footage using a phone. The iPhone in particular shines for video. Only you will need to get some …
S-Cinetone vs S-Log3 Comparison on Sony a7S III
After a decent wait, Sony added the S-Cinetone profile to the a7S III via a firmware update. If you still aren’t quite sure what this does, S-Cinetone is designed …