Premiere Pro CC vs FCP X in 2020 – Which NLE is Better?
New and experienced editors have likely asked themselves, “What NLE should I be using?” In the past decade, I went from Final Cut Pro 7 to Avid Media Composer …
Author: Shawn Steiner
Canon R5 vs Sony a7S III vs 1D X Mark III – the Ultimate Video Shootout
The past few months have been a near-constant stream of exciting camera news. It has completely changed the camera landscape and now we all had to check out all …
5 Video Editing Hacks to Speed Up Your Workflow
Editors spend a lot of time, well, editing. If you are a beginner or amateur you may end up spending a lot more time editing than professionals since you …
How to Set Up the Canon R5 and Ninja V for Unlimited 4K Recording
It’s no secret at this point that recording times on the just-released Canon R5 are going to be somewhat limited by heat. Canon themselves even released a document showcasing …
The Ultimate Sony a7S III Memory Card Guide
When rumors started popping up about Sony potentially using a smaller CFexpress format in the a7S III I got worried. I am fortunate enough to be deep enough in …
Beginner with $30,000 RED vs Pro with $600 DSLR
Something that almost never gets old is watching professionals duke it out against beginners and amateurs. Sometimes it’s fun to see how much better they do or how surprisingly …
Best Camera Accessories for Traveling in 2020
I think we are all hopeful that some sense of normalcy will return sooner rather than later. And there is some evidence to support some parts of the world …
How Good is the 2020 5K iMac for Video Editing?
If you haven’t heard, Apple has recently refreshed the standard 27” iMac with 5K Retina Display. It still has the same look as it has had for years – …
What are the Pros and Cons of the Sony A7S III from a Filmmaker’s Perspective
If it hasn’t been said enough already, the Sony a7S III is actually for real here! It’s been a long five-year wait and now the question is whether or …
How to Turn Your Laptop into a Desktop Workstation
Ever since laptops became powerful enough to handle serious work like video and photo editing, many people switched to just using a laptop as their main machine. It makes …
Faster Video Editing in DaVinci Resolve with the Tourbox
Everything you can do to speed up your video editing is valuable. The extra time you spend editing is time that could be spent doing even more to improve …
Check Out This Dope Next Level Gimbal Stabilizer
Anti-gravity cam sounds like a great tool for stable footage. Well, if you didn’t know, there is actually an “AntiGravityCam” tool available right now for filmmakers, and it’s made …
Four Budget 4K Video Editing Laptops Under $1,000
If you want to make sure your next film or video project gets finished, you’ll need a solid editing station. Now, assuming most people are editing and shooting smaller …
Sony A7III or Fuji X-T4 – Which One to Pick?
There’s no way to escape the full-frame versus APS-C debate. Some people claim the format differences mean everything, while others say that in real-world use it can all look …
Must-Have Accessories for the Sony FX9
There were tons of cameras released this year with one of the most important ones being the Sony FX9. As with practically every cinema camera released ever, the camera …
Rigging Up the Pocket 6K from Scratch
As far as compact, powerful cinema cameras go, the Blackmagic Design Pocket 6K is still the one to beat. Unfortunately, for getting that much camera at such a low …
Should You Buy the EOS R5 or Wait for the A7S III?
If you are looking for a debate that will likely last the next few months, look at some early comparisons between the Canon EOS R5 and the soon-to-be-announced Sony …
Is the Rotobrush 2 the Biggest After Effects Update Ever?
When Adobe moved all their software to Creative Cloud they promised a constant stream of updates. It seems like they are delivering with some of their updates, especially the …
Dell XPS 17 vs MacBook Pro 16 for Video Editing
Lots has been happening in the laptop space lately. We’ve gotten updates for practically every MacBook, including a brand-new 16” Pro model, and plenty of improvements from all kinds …
Closer Look at the Canon R5 and R6 Video Specs
Canon has finally(!) launched the EOS R5 with all its 8K and 4K goodness. For good measure, the company also released a much more affordable EOS R6 that is …