Sony FS5 Hands-On First Impressions
A few days ago I had the chance to go to Sony in Pinewood Studios here in the UK and get my hands on some of their latest cameras …
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Cyber Monday Deals For Filmmakers and Videographers
Well, it’s almost over – the Black Friday craziness year after year has turned into a global phenomenon and with less than 24 hrs left, I’ve put together some …
ARRI AMIRA Can Now Record in ProRes 4444 XQ With SUP 3.0
ARRI recently released SUP 3.0 Firmware Update for the ALEXA Mini, which we reported on here, and now their industry leading documentary AMIRA camera gets some really exciting new features such …
A Brand New 10-bit 4K UHD 24 Inch Monitor From Philips
The UltraClear 4K UHD monitor line-up by Philips just got a brand new member. The 241P6VPJKEB display boasts the same remarkable performance as its larger siblings, with UltraClear 4K UHD, 1.074 billion colours …
Want to Learn How to Grade Like a Pro? The Easiest and Fastest DaVinci Resolve Course is Now 80% Off
Getting it right in-camera is one thing, but when it comes to post-production, today’s affordable tools make it possible for any filmmaker, regardless of experience to get incredible images when …
More Blackmagic URSA 4.6K Footage & New Black Friday Deals
First off – Happy Thanksgiving to all our American friends! Hope you’re having a lovely turkey day. While recuperating from a self-induced food coma, I recommend checking out the …
Does Apple’s Mac OS X Perform Better Than Windows In Terms Of Video Editing?
Even today the debate whether Apple’s Mac OS X is better than Windows for video editing still creates controversy among seasoned professionals and enthusiasts alike. Many tend to believe that overall Apple …
Top #BlackFriday Deals For Filmmakers on All Budgets
It’s this time of the year again – the last week of November when the days around a cherished American Holiday turn into the happiest time of the year …
Desqueezing Anamorphic Footage In DaVinci Resolve 12
With the ability to utilize the Anamorphic (4:3)Mode when filming with the Panasonic GH4 and the introduction of some reasonably priced anamorphic lenses and adaptors, shooting in anamorphic or Scope becomes more …
New Blackmagic URSA Mini 4.6K Camera Footage (Finally) Released
The Blackmagic URSA Mini 4.6K has easily been the most awaited and delayed camera in 2015. Ever since Blackmagic announced the miniaturised version of the URSA Major camera with …
Sony FS7 HyperGammas and Custom Mode Matrix Tutorials
Over the past year, Sony’s FS7 4K camera has overtaken the world of corporate, documentary and promo video production. The Sony FS7 has also made a significant impact in …
New Lens Mount Options for Canon C300 Mark II
The latest entry in the Canon’s flagship EOS camera lineup – the now 4K capable C300 Mark II just received a major upgrade. The owners of the camera (and future …
First-hand Insights on Switching From the Panasonic GH4 to the Sony A7S II
If you’re one of those considering the option to sell your Panasonic GH4 and get the latest mirrorless low-light beast of Sony the A7S Mark II maybe you should …
Sony A7sII Sun Spot Issue Fixed In New Firmware 1.10
The Sony A7sII was unveiled to the public at IBC 2015 in Amsterdam alongside the other big Sony camera announcement – the PXW-FS5, and it quickly became a very …
New SLR Magic Cine 50mm f/1.1 Budget Lens for Sony A7s, A7s II, A7R II and Sony FS5
SLR Magic have been making waves in the budget cine lens realm for some time now. The company is well known for their excellent wide angle fast primes for …
A Quick Look at the OWC Envoy Pro Mini USB 3.0 SSD
The Envoy Pro Mini from revered SSD maker and Mac performance upgrade retailer OWC is an extremely powerful and fast SSD, despite its modest physical dimensions. Even though at first glance the …
Pulse is the Ultimate Bluetooth Trigger for Your DSLR or Mirrorless Camera
With more than a quarter million dollars raised through its already multiple times over-funded Kickstarter campaign, Pulse has attracted hundreds of videographers and enthusiasts alike who already pledged a sum and supported …
AJA Expands KiPro Family With KiPro ULTRA 4K Recorder
AJA is well known for introducing innovative and reliable products widely used in the broadcast and other professional video production world. The makers of the AJA CION 4K camera, …
Small New Features in Premiere Pro CC 2015 That You Might Find Useful
Over time we’ve covered and talked extensively about many of the new features Premiere Pro CC 2015 brought to the table with its latest iteration such as the new Lumetri Panel, …
Blackmagic Video Assist Monitor/Recorder Gets First Major Firmware Update
Blackmagic Design announced a whopping 30+ new products at this year’s NAB 2015 trade show in Las Vegas. Of course the URSA Mini 4K and Mini 4.6K cameras were …