Tips and Tricks for Building a 3-Point Lighting Setup Using Only Natural Light
The ability to utilise the advantages of natural light can be a huge lifesaver in situations when you need to work on a shoestring budget or simply don’t have …
Author: Vlady Radev
Sybrillo is the Most Versatile GoPro Accessory with Built-in Stabilization and a Handful of Exciting Features
The talented team of engineers, coders and marketing experts behind Sybrillo has been working together on this project for more than two years striving to revolutionize the way sport and cinematography …
Samsung Introduces the World’s Highest Capacity in Its Class EVO Plus 256GB MicroSD Card
As a leading provider of advanced memory solutions, Samsung has upped the ante once again with EVO Plus 256GB – the highest capacity microSDXC U1 memory card in its …
Top 5 Tips to Consider When Traveling Abroad With Your Filmmaking Gear
Traveling abroad with your favorite filmmaking equipment can be a quite overwhelming task, especially when you’re not prepared for the multiple obstacles and challenges you might stumble upon along the line. Unfortunately, there …
Enhanced Log Grading in DaVinci Resolve 12.5
In the latest version of DaVinci Resolve 12.5, Blackmagic Design overhauled the Log grading controls along with the overall approach these settings affect colours. Currently, they provide much smoother …
The Brand New GeForce GTX 1080 by Nvidia Outputs 8K Video at 60Hz
Almost every announcement regarding the existing iterations of the Nvidia GeForce GTX Series GPUs has been creating a lot of buzz and excitement among gamer nerds and content creators …
Rollocam’s Hercules is the World’s Smallest Camera Motion Control Slider System
What a better name for the world’s smallest camera motion control slider than Hercules. The Southern California-based independent company Rollocam has done a lot of heavy lifting in the recent months to …
Getting Even Skin Tones and Preserving Texture in DaVinci Resolve 12.5
In a previous post, we’ve already covered an essential post-production technique that can help colourists to fix up skin tones and remove skin blemishes in DaVinci Resolve 12 on multiple …
Aputure DEC LensRegain – the Ultimate Speedbooster Lens Adapter for Your BMPCC and Panasonic GH4
Just a year ago when the Aputure DEC lens adapter hit the shelves, many people requested the focal reduction feature of the Metabones Speedbooster combined with the DEC lens adapter …
A $40 DIY External Battery Setup for Your Sony Alpha Series Camera
We probably have talked at least gazillion times about the atrocious battery life of the Sony Alpha Series cameras, especially when shooting in 4K. Fortunately, there are multiple alternative power …
Blackmagic URSA Mini 4.6K vs. ARRI Alexa XT Comparison Video
Even though many of you might consider this type of comparison videos to be somewhat irrelevant and outdated in 2016, it’s still interesting to see how far the Blackmagic Design’s …
Working with Compound Nodes In DaVinci Resolve 12.5
Among other newly added features and improvements, DaVinci Resolve 12.5 introduces major enhancements to the Node editor as well. Colourists can now quickly navigate between nodes, swap nodes, select …
A Quick Look at the CaseCruzer Portable Drone Charging Station
If you are looking for a feasible option to safely store, transport, and charge your DJI Phantom 4 or Inspire 1 drone, the recently released portable Drone Charging Station by …
High-End PV3200PT and PV270 Video Post-Production Monitors From BenQ
The leading innovator of professional displays BenQ recently introduced the high-end PV series monitors specifically designed for advanced cinematic and video post-production workflows. Whether you need a high-end professional monitor …
The Breathtaking “Muir Song” Shot on the Red Dragon, GH4, Movi M10, and DJI Inspire 1
Two weeks ago we were contacted by Mckinzy Powers the producer of a short independent outdoor film called “Muir Song” with a kind request to present the production on our blog. …
How to Implement and Utilize Lavalier Microphone Stickies In Your Daily Workflow
Bodyworn microphones are another feasible option for those of you who want to capture high-quality sound on set. Even though using a boom mic is preferable by most sound …
A Quick Overview of the New Tracker in DaVinci Resolve 12.5
The public beta version of DaVinci Resolve 12.5 was released only a few days ago, but it already created a lot of buzz and excitement among professional colorists and editors …
Here’s How You Can Remove a Boom Mic from a Wide Shot
Many times, using a boom mic to capture the highest possible dialogue sound quality when recording your talents in a wide shot could be your best option. The obvious challenge, …
DJI Osmo X5 Adapter is Finally Here Along with the External Battery Extender and the Z-Axis Arm
For those of you who have been eagerly waiting for an option to properly mount the DJI’s X5 mirrorless camera on your DJI Osmo, we’re excited to let you know …
NAB 2016: Polly System Introduces the World’s First Camera SIider with High-Inertia Stabilization
Just before we wrap up this year’s NAB coverage, we’ve got another exciting news this time from Polly Systems. The German manufacturer known for its innovative solutions for film …