The Ins and Outs of Shooting a Fight Scene
If you want to film a high-octane action sequence in a tight space while the camera moves smoothly within the scene, the following video tutorial by Film Riot might give you …
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Building a 4K Video Editing PC vs. Buying a 5K Retina iMac for $1, 500
First, I’d like to say that this article isn’t meant to imply any conclusions regarding which one of the suggested custom build PC or the 5K Retina iMac is …
Atoch CFast to Solid State Drive Adapter for the Blackmagic Ursa and Ursa Mini 4.6K Cameras
There is a good reason why CFast cards are considered as an extremely reliable and solid memory solution chosen by camera manufacturers like Arri and Blackmagic Design as a …
Angelbird 512GB Pocket SSD for Your Editing Workflow On The Go
Having a bunch of reliable SSDs while traveling is a fantastic way to keep your footage safe and secured no matter what. But what if you could shrink the size of your …
How to Keep the Histogram Visible While Adjusting the Exposure Settings on Your Sony A7S II
If you are one of those A7S II users who are used to evaluate the optimal exposure of your camera predominantly through looking at the image histogram on the …
Keep Your Full-Sized Gimbal Light and Portable When Shooting with This DIY Overhead Camera Support System
If you’re struggling with holding your full-sized DJI Ronin or Movi M10 gimbal with bare hands for extensive periods of time while shooting and don’t want to spend a …
The Fiilex AL250 is an Intelligent Aerial Light For Your Drone
It seems that the Fiilex AL250 drone light is another exciting solution that opens up new horizons in front of the eager filmmakers specializing in aerial videography. In essence, the …
Here’s How You Can Get a Staggering Cinematic Film Look with the Cheapest Mirrorless Camera or DSLR
A common misconception spread among newbie filmmakers and enthusiasts alike is that having the most expensive filmmaking camera such as the ARRI Alexa or the Red Epic is mandatory …
Set Up a Motion Day-to-Night Traffic Timelapse with This Easy to Follow Technique
The award winning cameraman and photographer Mark Thorpe recently teamed with the creators of the Syrp Genie Mini to produce another insightful tutorial this time on creating a staggering motion day to …
Smoovie Stabilizer Promises Super Steady Video When Filming with Your Smartphone or GoPro
After five months of development, four rounds of rapid prototyping and already successfully funded Kickstarter campaign, the Smoovie gimbal is ready to be delivered in June to its first eager …
How to Choose the Fastest Possible SSD for Your Editing Workstation
Solid state disks are probably the most important piece of hardware you can spend your hard earned money on to boost the overall performance of your workstation, especially when …
Pimp Up Your DJI Osmo Gimbal With These Handy Accessories
Although the Zenmuse X3 camera of the DJI Osmo isn’t the best low light performer out there, the gimbal itself has its strengths and qualities as it’s already a …
How to Build a Lighting Setup for an Interview in Mixed Light Conditions
Building a portable lighting setup can be extremely convenient not only when you need to shoot indoors, but also in multiple run-and-gun situations. A common issue that you might …
Nvidia Officially Unveiled the Budget-Oriented GeForce GTX 1070 GPU Specifications
Just two weeks ago Nvidia announced the long-awaited GTX1080 – the first Nvidia video card on the market based on the company’s revolutionary Pascal architecture, boasting advanced 16nm FinFET chip, 2560 CUDA …
How to Properly Set Marks For Your Talents When Filming
Even though setting marks for your actors might seem quite simple, it’s critical for keeping sharp focus and properly framing your shots. The easiest way to get your actors …
AOC Announced its Latest 27-inch Ultra-Slim Q2781PQ Monitor
High-quality monitors are constantly being in great demand among creative professionals and content creators. If you are one of those people currently looking for a new display, AOC might …
An Easy Trick To Make Your Interviewee Act More Natural in Front of the Camera
Conducting an interview can be a challenging task, especially for your interviewee. There are countless reasons because of which the person sitting in front of the camera could feel …
Top 5 of the Most Common Filters For Better Control Over Your Image
Camera lens filters are often an extremely useful accessory on set that can not only improve your overall images, but they can also help you set a particular look or …
“Norway: Into the Arctic” Entirely Shot on the DJI Phantom 3 Drone in 4K
A few months ago, the LA-based filmmaker Raphael Rogers had the chance to travel to the arctic circle area of the Lofoten Islands in Norway. Just with a DJI …
A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Your Video Editing Process
The editing process is not only one of the most critical stages of the entire post-production workflow of any film project, but typically it’s the most time-consuming one. No …