Check Out This Dope and Dirt-Cheap DIY Orbit Camera Rig
Getting that sweet orbiting shot around your subject can be a massive pain. There are, of course, legitimate solutions to this problem, but they can cost a lot. There …
Author: Shawn Steiner
DZO vs Viltrox vs Atlas Cine Lenses – Which are the Best?
There are a lot of newcomers to the cine lens category. All of them have their own history. Some brands came from making cheap lenses and have slowly improved …
ARRI ALEXA 35 vs ALEXA Mini – Side-by-Side Image Comparison
The ALEXA 35 is the shiny new cinema camera from ARRI and so it is (rightfully) getting all the attention these days. We shouldn’t forget about their existing cameras, …
Building the Ultimate Mac mini and iPad Pro Setup for Creative Professionals on the Go
Going portable with Apple systems often means picking out an iPad and making some compromises when it comes to software. The split between macOS and Apple’s mobile solutions means …
DJI Mini 3 Pro vs DJI Air 3 – Which One to Pick?
Almost like clockwork it has been another couple months and time for DJI to launch another drone. It’s an exciting one—the Air 3. This is often the sweet spot …
8 Tips to Get the Most Out of the RED KOMODO-X
Looking at what was upgraded with the RED KOMODO-X it seems like the perfect balance between the original KOMODO and the newer DSMC3 camera systems. An upgraded Super 35mm …
10 Must-Know DaVinci Resolve Tricks to Use as a Pro Colorist
You will almost never know enough about your favorite NLE. Part of that is because they are adding new features all the time. The other reason is simply that …
What’s the Best On-Camera Monitor for the RED KOMODO-X
RED solved one of the biggest issues with their system with the release of the DSMC3 series – being able to pick it up and shoot straight out of …
Panasonic S5 IIX vs Sony a7 IV – Which One is Right for You?
A few months back we took a look at how the Panasonic S5 II stacked up against the Sony a7 IV. It did hold up very well. However, we …
How to Enhance Sets in Your Videos Using AI
AI tools are here to help. Nearly every common piece of video editing software now has some degree of AI integration at this point though perhaps the most eye-catching …
Closer Look at the Kinefinity MAVO II S35
Kinefinity got a good start with cinema cameras by giving them features closer to that of a RED while pricing them like a high-end mirrorless camera. Now, with the …
Sony a6700 vs FX30 – Which One is Right for You?
Finally, Sony has taken the new tech found in the FX30 and used it to make a new flagship APS-C mirrorless – the a6700. The only problem now is …
How to Make Your Audio Sound Much Better with Adobe AI
We’ve talked about how to speed up your editing in Resolve using AI tools already so now it is time to look at some of the new AI features …
Rigging Up the Canon R8 from Scratch
The Canon R8 is a solid full-frame offering from Canon that fleshes out the middle of their mirrorless lineup. With 4K 60p recording and a 24MP sensor it is …
RED KOMODO-X vs Sony FX3 Low-Light Test
RED kept a lot of the great things about the original KOMODO and made some things even better with the release of the KOMODO-X. One of the more significant …
How Bad is the Sony ZV-E1 Overheating in 4K 120p Mode?
One of the surprising releases this year was a cheaper, vlogging-oriented camera from Sony that featured the same sensor and, theoretically, image quality of the a7S III and FX3. …
6 Best Lenses for Your Sony Mirrorless Camera to Pick in 2023
Sony has a lot of lenses. There’s definitely too many for anyone to actually get all of them, not that anybody actually needs all of them. What you do …
M2 Pro Mac mini vs M2 Max Mac Studio for Video Editing – Which One to Opt For?
Now that Apple has completed the transition to its own silicon we have a complete and updated lineup to check out. For video editors looking for their next desktop …
3 Tips on Avoiding Noise When Shooting with Your Sony FX3 or FX6
Just because you have a camera that is supposed to be one of the best in low-light situations it doesn’t mean you are immune to noisy footage. Good technique …
How to Match the Panasonic S5 IIX to an ARRI ALEXA Mini
The ARRI ALEXA is still the gold standard of cinema cameras. Much of that is simply because of the image—not just because of quality, but because of the color …