Smart Playback Caching in Resolve 16
Smooth playback is something that all video editors wish they could always have. Sometimes you can fix that by using (or building) a more power computer. Other times you …
Author: Shawn Steiner
12 Most-Used Video Editing Cuts and Transitions
Fancy, fun transitions are common online and can quickly become boring and overused. Not saying you should never them, but you should be cautious about when and how you …
5 Must-Know Things About the Canon C500 Mark II
One of the biggest camera releases of 2020 so far was the launch of the Canon C500 Mark II. It’s got a full-frame sensor, killer autofocus, 5.9K raw, and …
Easy 3D Text Tracking in After Effects
One neat and simple-looking effect is to have some text track across the screen matching the movement of the camera. It’s also a common, effective tool, but doesn’t have …
How Much RAM Do You Need for Video Editing?
To be honest, when it comes to RAM it all seems like a guessing game as to how much you actually need. Conventional wisdom is that more equals better, …
Z CAM E2-F6 vs ARRI AMIRA Side-by-Side Comparison
For years we have seen companies jump into the cinema camera game with affordable, yet feature-rich products. Z CAM is one of the latest to really take off with …
How to Use Your Sony Alpha Camera as a Webcam
Video calls for work and home are now the default. Unfortunately, most of us film and photo people noticed that those webcams are not that great when it comes …
Check Out This Dope Stabilization Hack in Premiere Pro
Much of the pain from shooting handheld comes from trying to stabilize it in post. Either you ended up with too much shake and need to smooth it out …
Z CAM E2-M4 ProRes RAW Workflow and Sample Footage
ProRes RAW has become an extremely popular raw option for many affordable cinema cameras. The latest to receive the treatment is the Z CAM E2 and the more recent …
7 Essential Color Grading Styles Every Filmmaker Must Learn
Color grading is no longer just for editors and colorists. Many filmmakers are getting into the editing game and, in my opinion, it helps so much as a filmmaker …
Canon C200 Internal 8-bit vs ProRes Recording
When Canon launched the C200 many people were shocked. It came in at an affordable price, yet it had a true cinema-styled body design and the ability to record …
Make Your Pocket 4K and 6K Footage Look Like an ARRI ALEXA
A lot of praise has come to Blackmagic Design’s Pocket Cinema Camera lineup, especially since the release of the 4K and 6K models. Much of that has been because …
Check Out These 10 Awesome Video Life Hacks
Getting that new lens or camera may help your footage look a bit better, but it’s the small things that will help improve your life. It’s usually simple stuff, …
How Does the iPhone 11 Pro Hold Up Against the ARRI ALEXA
Designed for high-end video productions, the original ARRI ALEXA made a huge impact on the world of digital cinema. It also cost a ton, upwards of $80,000 around its …
How to Store 200TB of Footage on a Budget
Storage is a problem we all have that is hard to fix. It either requires a lot of time or money and if you skimp on either you end …
Canon 1D X Mark III vs C500 Mark II Side-by-Side Comparison
Can a DSLR (even the best DSLR Canon makes) compare to a true cinema camera? It’s an interesting question, and apparently a viable one in today’s world. The Canon …
Building a DIY ARRI TRINITY Gimbal Rig on a Budget
ARRI worked some wonders when they created the TRINITY, a hybrid stabilizer that blends mechanical and electronic techniques to create exceptionally smooth movements. Being a unique ARRI product also …
How to Use a Gimbal with Manual Focus Lenses
Gimbal shooting simultaneously makes handheld video shooting much easier and yet complicates other aspects of recording. Working with manual focus or adapted lenses on a mirrorless camera? On a …
Get Faster Exports in Adobe Premiere Pro with NVIDIA NVENC
Among the most time consuming aspects of video editing is the export. It’s also just dead time since you generally can’t use the computer or perform other edits while …
BMPCC 6K vs ARRI ALEXA Mini Footage Comparison
In a world of unfair comparisons you would have to imagine putting a $2,000 Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K against the $60,000 ARRI ALEXA Mini would be among the …