Five Budget Must-Have Video Accessories for Your Sony A6300 and A6500
Although a camera is really all you need to start shooting video, it doesn’t hurt to have a couple of accessories on-hand to help improve your production workflow. From …
The Best Dirt-Cheap Tripod Under $100 for Shooting Video
More often than not, buying a reliable tripod at a reasonable price can be a serious challenge. However, there are a few third-party manufacturers out there that specialize in low-cost …
IBC 2018: G-Technology Thunderbolt 3 SSD Solutions – G-Tech G-Drive Mobile SSD, Mobile Pro SSD, G-Speed Shuttle
At IBC 2018, I caught up with Darragh from G-Technology about their latest SSD solutions for filmmakers and photographers working with Thunderbolt 3/USB-C connectivity, which were announced earlier in …
Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro and URSA Mini 4.6K Join Netflix Post Technology Alliance
Blackmagic Design recently announced that it has joined the new Netflix Post Technology Alliance and that DaVinci Resolve, its professional editing, visual effects, motion graphics, colour correction and audio post …
Quick Tip: How to Cut Faster in Premiere Pro CC Using Ripple Edit
There’s no denying that editing video could be an incredibly time-consuming process. With all the cuts you have to make on a regular basis, time goes by fast, and …
IBC 2018: Rotolight NEO 2 with High-Speed Sync Flash, 3-Light Explorer Kit, AEOS LED, and ANOVA PRO 2
At IBC 2018, I stopped by the Rotolight stand where I spoke to Rod from Rotolight about their latest NEO 2 Explorer Kit and other innovative LED lights such …
Ten Things to Consider About the Sony A7III
Beyond any doubt, Sony A7III is regarded as one of the most talked-about mirrorless cameras in 2018. Packed with a slew of pro-grade video features such as 24MP Full-Frame …
IBC 2018: Frame.IO Faster Workflow, API Beta for Developers, 4K Player, and More Updates
This year has been quite the busy one for Frame.io. The popular collaboration platform has received a massive overhaul with over 150+ new features and improvements. The new Frame.io …
The Ultimate 2018 MacBook Pro Setup for Creative Professionals
Let’s face it – as content creators, we need to spend a significant amount of our time in front of a computer on a daily basis. That being said, …
IBC 2018: SmallHD FOCUS Bolt Wireless Monitor and Teradek RT Wireless Control/RT ACI for RED DSMC2
At the Vitec stand at IBC 2018, Mark from Teradek showed us their latest RT wireless control system, new motors, and the new RT ACI for RED DSMC2 cameras. …
Atomos Ninja V Review and First Impressions
Back at NAB 2018, Atomos announced their latest 5.2” HDR monitor/recorder – the Ninja V. With the ability to record 4K 10-bit video at up to 60fps in edit-ready …
Photokina 2018: New GoPro HERO7 Cameras and GoPro Hero7 Black Million Dollar Challenge
Just a bit over a week ago, out of the blue, GoPro announced the new Hero7 cameras. The new Hero7 Black flagship sports some serious image stabilization referred to …
IBC 2018: Canon XF705, Canon CN-E 20mm T1.5 Cine Prime and C700FF Approved for Netflix Alliance
Canon announced a new XF705 flagship, all-in-one pro 4K camcorder for IBC 2018. The XF line has been expanded over the years and enjoyed many years of solid performance …
IBC 2018: Wooden Camera BMPCC 4K Cage, Zip Box Pro Swing-Away Mattebox, and Pro Power Plates
At IBC 2018 Wooden Camera showed off their latest products at the Vitec stand, where I had a chance to speak with Ryan from Wooden Camera about their new Pro Power …
Manifold – RED Made a 360 Degree VR Camera with 16 x 8K Helium Sensors for Facebook
Facebook and RED made a 360 degree VR camera, they call Manifold. Despite, the recent hacking scandal, which has seen 50 million+ accounts compromised (mine included), Facebook say they …
Angelbird ARRI Edition AV PRO AR 256GB CFast 2.0 Card Announced
ARRI and Angelbird have just come up with another enticing product for seasoned professionals predominately shooting with the ARRI AMIRA and ALEXA Mini cameras. The ARRI Edition AV PRO AR 256 …
Intel’s Optane SDD 905P Now Comes in 1.5TB Version Boasting Speeds Up to 2,600MB/s
Intel has expanded its Optane SSD 905P lineup with the inclusion of a 1.5TB model built around the proprietary 3D XPoint memory technology that replaces the traditional NAND memory found …
Zhiyun Weebill is a New Gimbal for Low-Angle Cinematic Shots
At Photokina 2018, much like at IBC 2018, Zhiyun-Tech had a very busy stand where show attendees were eager to put their hands on the company’s latest gimbal stabilizers …
Zeiss ZX1 Full-Frame Camera and Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.0 Lens Announced
At Photokina 2018 legendary lens maker Zeiss, announced a new 40mm Close Focus Batis lens and a full-frame camera. Yep, even lens makers are making full-frame cameras. As crazy …
RED MONSTRO 8K MONOCHROME Camera Announced
If shooting black and white images is your thing and you’re currently in the market for a high-end cinema camera with enhanced resolution and heightened light sensitivity than the …