Davinci Resolve 11 Beta 2 Is Now Available For Download
The latest beta version of one of the most powerful color grading software out there the Davinci Resolve was just released. The Lite version is also available for download and, …
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Podcast 006 – The Week in Review: Getting Film Look; BM 1.8.2 Firmware Update; DJI Ronin and more
Podcast 006 – The Week in Review: Getting Film Look; BM 1.8.2 Firmware Update; DJI Ronin; The Pocket Camera price drop and more… Posted by Ogy Stoilov July 21th, 2014 In Episode 006 of …
How to Prepare Your Master Export for DCP (Digital Cinema Package)
Back in 2011, I was researching some DYI options for creating a DCP (Digital Cinema Package). Unfortunately, the most affordable software solution at that time was the Fraunhofer DCP Creator with …
New Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Price Drop – Get It For Only $495 By End Of Summer!
Today we’ve got another pleasant surprise from Blackmagic Design. This is the third time they’ve announced a price drop on their cameras. The original Cinema Camera’s price was reduced with $1,000 last …
The Benefits of Shooting 4K RAW on the BMPC
Shooting raw video is one of the most demanding and appealing features for many indie filmmakers. For many years, this feature was available only on higher priced models like the …
Canon EOS C100 in C-Log vs. Sony A7s in S-Log 2 Comparison
There are many shooting situations where we need to match source clips from different cameras. Today we have a nice comparison between the Canon EOS C100 (with the latest firmware update) …
Adobe Anywhere for Filmmakers and Video Shooters
Filmmaking is a collaborative effort. As such, it is so important for filmmakers to have the creative freedom and the ability to access their own content remotely without physical constraints …
Popular Non-Linear Editors in 2014 Which Support 4K
A lot of things in the editing world have changed in the past few years. Final Cut 7 was a dominant and preferable piece of non-linear editing software for …
Dynamic Range Comparison Between the Panasonic GH4 and the BMPC 4K
The Panasonic GH4 and BMPC 4K are among the first affordable 4K cameras on the market that undoubtedly deliver great 4K images. One of the main questions, on many shooters’ mind is …
The Three Boom Mics That Simply Do The Job
Recording high-quality, top-notch production audio on set is one of the most important aspects of the filmmaking process. Whether you capture images in standart definition, HD, 2K or 4K …
Which Medium is The Best For Filmmakers: Cinema, Television or the Internet
As part of the independent filmmakers’ society we always dream about participating in a big budget Hollywood-like production made for the big screen. Unfortunately, it’s not the typical case for many of …
Easily Track Text in Adobe After Effects to Impress Your Clients
Working with Adobe After Effects can easily turn your work process into a nightmare-ish experience, especially when your deadline is approaching fast and your clients are eager to see …
Panasonic GH4 vs Blackmagic Cinema Camera Green Screen and Chroma Key Comparison Test. The Results Will Surprise You.
Today we’ve got a great green screen and chroma key comparison produced by Video Alchemy between the Panasonic GH4 with a standard compressed 4K output and the Blackmagic Cinema Camera …
Affordable Wireless Follow Focus System for Less Than $600
One of the main support systems on the production set that gives filmmakers all the productive freedom and confidence they need while shooting is the follow focus system. Unfortunately, many of us …
ARRI Alexa XT 4K Anamorphic Workflow
As online 4K/UHD distribution/exhibition and 4K digital cinema projection rapidly expand, it’s important that content creators prepare to get their work-flow optimized for exhibition platforms. Today filmmakers are empowered by incredible …
A Couple of Excellent In-Depth Video Reviews of the Panasonic GH4 by Philip Bloom and Dave Dugdale
The Panasonic GH4 shook up the DSLR video market earlier this year with incredible features packing an impressively good on-board 4K video at an attractive sub-$2,000 price point. It …
Use Animated 4K Mattes to Stylize Your Edit in Adobe Premiere Pro And Other NLE’s
Applying some run and gun effects to your edit is a great way to add more production value to your project and to impress your clients. Rampant Design Tools creates easy to …
Some Personal Thoughts on the Writing of My First Script
How hard is it to write a script? For me, most of the time it was really fun, however there were some really tough moments I would like to share with …
What Is The Future of DSLR’s For Indie Filmmakers?
“The DSLR’s are here to stay!” We heard that phrase over and over again in the last few years. But, what does it really mean for us? In order …
How Much Hard Disk Space Do You Need to Shoot in 4K?
Planning your feature film production is essential. In fact, one of the most important aspects that you should take into consideration is the hard drive space you will need for your captured …