5 Creative Techniques to Light a Scene with Mirrors
Have you ever wondered whether you could utilize a mirror to light your scenes on set? Actually, it could be your best ally on a variety of outdoor situations, especially when you’re …
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YouTube Now Supports 4K Live Streaming
Just a month after adding 4K and 8K HDR support, YouTube now supports 4K live streaming! You can check out our post on HDR support for YouTube videos here. The …
GoPro Releases the Karma Grip Handheld Stabilizer as a Stand-Alone Accessory
In another attempt to cut the financial losses from the recent Karma drone recall caused by major power supply issues, GoPro just announced that they are now offering the Karma …
Sony FS5 and Atomos Shogun Flame Setup Guide
Having just bought a Sony FS5 less than a month ago, I am quite keen on learning how to set it up with different monitoring and recording options. I …
How Does the iPhone 7 Plus Video Hold Up Against the $50,000 RED Weapon Footage
I’m sure that many of the raving RED fans won’t be very excited by this side-by-side comparison that puts the $50,000 RED Weapon next to an iPhone 7 Plus, but …
EPIC Open Beta 3.0 Firmware for ACR Systems’ THE BEAST Gimbal Now Available
ACR Systems release EPIC Open Beta 3.0 firmware for their premium 3-axis gimbal stabilizer THE BEAST. The latest firmware includes better power management, improved and simplified Follow Mode settings, …
New ARRI Pro Accessories for Canon C700 Now Shipping
ARRI are now shipping their new custom designed accessories for the even newer Canon EOC C700 4K production camera that isn’t even shipping yet. The ARRI PCA division makes …
This is How You Build a 4K Raw Video Editing PC for $2,000 (or Less)
The prices of the hardware components that you will need to build an editing workstation that can handle 4K Raw video editing flawlessly are constantly dropping these days as …
Rigging Up the RED Raven for Multiple Shooting Scenarios and Situations
More than a year since its official announcement, the RED Raven is still the go-to option for those passionate filmmakers who want to join the RED ecosystem at the …
GoPro Karma Drone May Not Return to Shops At All, Plus GoPro Axes 200 Jobs
After the Karma drone recall and a generally bad financial year, looks like GoPro’s troubles are far from over as the company announces it will slash 15% of its …
The MustHD 7″ Hyper-Brite is the Brightest Field Monitor in its Class That Supports 4K/60Hz Video
What makes a professional field monitor stand apart from the competition, besides its full-fledged set of industry standard features and robust design, of course, is its display brightness. An …
New Sony A6500 4K Footage, Plus The Camera is Now Shipping in Europe (and the US)
Sony recently posted some new a6500 4K Footage on their official Youtube channel, plus the camera is now shipping a bit earlier than anticipated in Europe. Amazon UK is …
Watch This Stunning Bullet Time Video Shot on the Ultra-High Speed Chronos 1.4 Camera
By pushing state of the art forward in multiple ways with the unique ultra-high speed capabilities provided for the price, the affordable DIY Chronos 1.4 camera continues to attract …
ZERO is a New Universal 360º Follow Focus Lens Gear
Follow focus gears have been around for quite some time; they are normally used to wrap around the lens gear of a stills lens, which by default is designed …
Meet AirSelfie – the World’s Smallest Ultra-Portable Consumer Flying Camera Drone
Honestly, I’m not quite sure what type of applications this gadget can be used for, besides its initial purpose of taking selfies in bursts and shooting some short HD …
New Short Film Shot on SIGMA 18-35mm T2 and 50-100mm T2 High Speed Zooms
Sigma debuted their first ever cine lenses at this year’s IBC 2016 trade show in Amsterdam. Predominantly known for their budget stills offerings and the excellent image quality of …
The Premium Samyang XP 85mm F/1.2 and 14mm F/2.4 Lenses Now Available
Budget optics maker Samyang just announced the global availability and the price of its long-awaited premium XP 14mm F2.4 and XP 85mm F1.2 lenses. As you may recall, those were …
Aputure Introduces A. Lyra Digital Lavalier Mic with USB-C/Lightning Connector
Aputure have been killing it this year – from affordable monitors for DSLR and mirrorless shooters like the VS-5 high-res monitor and super-tiny, but powerful pocket LED lights like …
GoPro Recalls KARMA Drone and Gives Out a Free HERO5 Black For Your Troubles
GoPro just can’t seem to catch a break this year. Last month, shortly after shipping their much-awaited KARMA drone, the company issued a recall due to sudden power failures …
How Does the 2016 15.4-inch MacBook Pro Stack Up Against its Predecessor Regarding Video Productivity
The latest 2016 MacBook Pro is out in the wild for several weeks now, but if you’re already wondering whether the upgrade from the previous generation will worth the extra money you …