Practical Tips and Tricks on Shooting Music Videos
Shooting a music video as well as working with a talented artist on set can be an extremely exciting and insightful experience. Overall, this process can also develop your …
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Sub-£3K Camera Shootout: Red One MX vs. BMPC 4K vs. Panasonic GH4 vs. Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera vs. Canon 5D MKIII Raw
If you are wondering what are your available options when it comes to cameras in the sub-3K price range, the following unscientific camera test might give you some clues. The UK-based …
The Ultimate Guide to Nodes in DaVinci Resolve 12
At the end of the day, there’s nothing wrong with using only one or just a couple of nodes when colour correcting or colour grading your footage in DaVinci Resolve …
How to Make the GH4 Look Like the RED Epic
Having both the mighty Red Epic cinema camera and the Panasonic GH4 side-by-side for a project might be a dream come true for many independent filmmakers working on a …
A Simple Workflow to Recover Overexposed Footage In Premiere Pro CC
Eventually, even the most experienced DP or videographer might accidentally overexpose their footage, especially when shooting music-based events like concerts or other live performances where the lighting environment can be …
Acer Introduces the Predator XB321HK, a 32-Inch 10-bit 4K IPS G-Sync Monitor
4K capable monitors seem to become quite a norm these days. Following the crowd, Acer just unveiled another 10-bit 4K monitor part of its successful Predator line-up with a …
Four Essential Tools that Will Help You to Nail Down the Perfect In-Camera Exposure
As mirrorless camera shooters, we all know that getting the perfect exposure in-camera when filming outdoors in very bright and glary conditions can often be tricky and overwhelming, to say the …
Tips & Tricks for Monitoring Sound When Editing Video
A mandatory prerequisite and probably one of the most important considerations when it comes to monitoring sound is getting the right acoustical treatment of the room where you will …
The Ultimate MacBook Pro Upgrade For Your 4K Workflow
Right before you visit the nearest iCorner (or any other Apple authorised reseller) and spend all of your hard-earned cash on the latest MacBook Pro Retina make sure that …
Building an Affordable Run-&-Gun Rig for Your Sony A7S II
SmallRig has been rolling out some excellent accessories for custom camera rigs lately providing a variety of cages, handles, shoe mounts, camera support systems and more. Some of these …
Ricoh’s WG-M2 Action Camera Now Shoots 4K video at 30fps
Action cameras have been around for years. GoPro is still the leading and most popular brand among sports enthusiasts, but now it has more serious competition than ever before. …
The Latest Western Digital My Cloud EX2 Ultra NAS Offers New Enhancements and Up to 16TB of Storage Space
The external NAS server systems have always been an appealing solution for creative professionals. These systems not only provide speed and redundancy but also can store massive chunks of …
Here’s How You Can Effortlessly Create a Split-Screen Effect in Final Cut Pro X
One of the true benefits of shooting in 4K is the ability to reframe your shots later in post. This method is extremely efficient when you apply it to 4K …
Did Sony Finally Manage to Resolve the Annoying Overheating Issue on the Sony A7R II?
So far one of the primary concerns of users who already made the leap and switched to the Sony A7R II was the frustrating overheating issue that made the …
What Is the Optimal RAID Configuration for Your Creative Workflow?
There are numerous hardware enclosures on the market these days that utilize multiple RAID configurations. Picking the right one for your particular creative needs, though, might be a serious …
Start Live Streaming Online By Following These Five Easy Steps
Video live streaming has become ubiquitous in a way as more and more filmmakers, including seasoned professionals and enthusiasts alike, are eager to dip their toes in this new …
Here’s How You Can Organize Your Project For Optimal Results When Editing
No one likes clutter and a pile of dirty dishes in the sink, right? Just as the effort you put through to keep your condo neat and clean, you should …
The Affordable AOC U2879VF 4K 28-inch Monitor Comes with 10-bit Colours and 1ms Response Time For Less Than $400
The leading tech manufacturers have been rolling out new 4K (UHD) monitors left and right as it’s already hard to keep up with all these announcements. Recently, AOC has …
The Sony A7S II Video Travel Kit for Shooters On the Go
The Sony A7S II has become the de-facto “go-to” camera for many independent filmmakers and low budget productions, that require a travel-friendly kit. The camera has a small and lightweight form …
A Quick Look at the StarTech Dual-Display Thunderbolt 2 Docking Station for Your Macbook or PC Laptop
Running out of connectivity ports can turn into a real nightmare for those creative professionals who predominantly utilize their favourite Macbook Pro or PC laptop for multiple projects in the …