Closer Look at the RED V-RAPTOR and V-RAPTOR XL 8K S35 Cameras
Just a few months back RED dropped the RHINO – a special edition greyed out V-RAPTOR that packed a Super 35mm sensor capable of recording 8K at a wild …
Author: Shawn Steiner
Building the Ultimate Z CAM E2 F6/S6/M4 Cinema Rig
Underrated may not be the right word, but more people should be paying attention to Z CAM. They have come out with a ton of different models of the …
How to Easily Film Stock Footage to Earn Passive Income
Gigs are nice, but being able to collect a check while just sitting at home or while on vacation or while you are working on something else is incredibly …
Check Out this Free AI Tool for Creating Dope Deepfakes
Artificial intelligence has gone mainstream. There are now plenty of generative AI tools available to creatives and while it can be scary to think about just how good these …
Why is the ARRI ALEXA 35 the Best Cinema Camera Ever Built?
ARRI has been dominant in the world of cinema cameras for decades. Their experience and desire to build class-leading equipment is nearly unmatched and proven with their products. The …
Check Out This Dope Hack for Precise Color Control in Resolve 18
Resolve is a very intimidating piece of software. There is an astounding amount of control over your image, especially when you get deep in the color grading tools. Beginners …
How to Customize Sony FX6 Settings for Shooting Video
Lots of buttons and customization is an amazing feature of a true cinema camera like the Sony FX6. It can also be overwhelming. Add on optional or removable accessories …
RED KOMODO vs Sony a7 IV – Can You Spot the Differences?
How much do you really need to spend to get cinema-quality video? The answer is complicated. Amazing cameras like the Sony a7 IV can produce spectacular images for a …
Panasonic S5 II 6K vs 4K Mode – Which One to Pick?
Camera companies are giving us more and more settings to play with in the latest models. We are talking newer codecs, a range of resolutions, and a variety of …
Building a $300 Budget Rig for Your Sony a7S III
Ready to get your Sony a7S III in cinema shape? You’ll definitely want to get it all rigged up then—this isn’t an FX3 after all with its so-called “cage-free” …
Picking the Right MacBook for 4K Video Editing in 2023
Apple has been a roll with their latest MacBooks featuring their new M-series chips. All of these have been outstanding choices for creatives, though video editors can see some …
What Are the Hidden Costs of Switching to 4K 120p 10-bit Workflow
It’s been so exciting in the camera world when it comes to slow motion. A lot of cameras, even relatively affordable ones like the Sony FX30, are packing in …
Building the Ultimate Panasonic S5 II Cine Rig
Building a cinema rig is a very personal thing. The problem is knowing where to start. Finding out what pieces are essential and which ones you might be able …
Here Are 5 of the Best Affordable Netflix Approved Cinema Cameras You Can Get
Netflix has a set of guidelines for anyone creating an original production for their service. It ensures that when viewers go and watch a Netflix Original they will always …
Cheap Filmmaking Hacks Any Filmmaker Should Know
When you are an indie filmmaker you’ll often find that you’ll spend less time thinking about what camera or lens to use and more time trying to figure out …
How to Negotiate the Highest Rate as an Independent DP
Knowing what to charge for a project is often a mystery for many independent cinematographers and creatives. It can takes years of working and negotiating to get a handle …
How to Easily Film in S-Log3 in Cine EI Mode with Your Sony Camera
Cine EI mode is something that is very familiar to DPs and videographers who were fortunate enough to be using some of Sony’s higher-end cinema camera options. However, with …
10 Must-Know Creative Drone Camera Moves and Effects
Want to become a master drone pilot? Well first things first whenever I talk about drones is that you absolutely need to understand all the safety regulations and laws …
Best Sony FX30 and ZV-E10 Lenses You Can Get in 2023
Among the best things about the E mount is that there are an incredible number of lenses available from both Sony and third-party manufacturers. Most recently Sony themselves have …
Can a $599 M2 Mac mini Compete with a $13,000 Mac Pro for Color Grading in Resolve?
Apple has finally packed the M2 chip (and the brand-new Pro variant) into a desktop computer. Perhaps surprisingly it was the diminutive Mac mini. While the Mac mini is …