Samsung Announces Next Generation 4TB SSDs for Consumers
Samsung has just announced that the company has begun the mass production of the industry’s first 4-bit 4TB SATA SSD for consumers. Based on 1-terabit V-NAND with enhanced performance …
The “Power Junkie” by Blind Spot Gear is the Swiss Army Knife for Sony NP-F Batteries
One of the most frustrating aspects of using mirrorless cameras or DSLRs for video is the power aspect, or rather the lack of a unified, continuous power solution that …
Five Practical S-Log Tips Every Sony Shooter Should Know
Even the average Joe will tell you that Sony’s S-Log color profile is regarded as one of the most versatile to use in filmmaking. With the great degree of …
Sony VENICE Review, Behind the Scenes, Short Films shot on Atlas Orion Anamorphic and Tokina Vista Primes
Some of you may recall that a while back we shared a massive 50+ minute Panasonic Varicam LT review with you that was done by LA-based filmmaker and DP, Ben Meredith, …
First Look at the Kinefinity MAVO + Sample Footage
In mainstream professional filmmaking, RED and ARRI are inarguably synonymous when it comes to high-end cinema camera systems. Back in March, however, Chinese-based budget camera maker Kinefinity introduced the …
Sennheiser Memory Mic for Mobile Content Creators
Do you remember the Instamic? We did a writeup about their Kickstarter campaign a while back (link here), and for those of you who do not recall this little …
Media Production Show 2018 Recap
IBC 2018 is only 5 weeks away and I can’t wait to go to Amsterdam again, but in the meantime I have some catchup to do. Back in June I …
Six Dope In-Camera Video Transitions for Your Consideration
When it comes to creative video editing, sometimes utilizing traditional assets such as crossfades or zooms may seem too bland or even boring. Therefore, to create a more engaging …
Hidden Menus and Options in DaVinci Resolve 15 You Might Not Know About
Over the years, DaVinci Resolve has evolved into both a powerful color grading application and feature-packed NLE with all the bells and whistles one might ever need. In fact, …
Venus Optics Officially Announces Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens
Venus Optics have been known to release some interesting and quite unique lenses under their Laowa brand such as the ultra-wide Laowa 7.5mm f/2.0 compact prime for Micro Four …
Getting Some Creative Shots with the DJI Ronin-S and a Monopod
Maybe you’ll be surprised to know that one of the most popular accessories used by filmmakers with single-handed gimbals are monopods. Yes, that’s right! For those unfamiliar, you can …
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is a new Pocket-Friendly Compact 4K Camera with 40x Zoom
Wait, what? Canon just announced a pocketable point-and-shoot camera with actual 4K recording? Yes, you read that right, Canon just announced the new PowerShot SX740 HS digital camera with …
Advanced V-Log Color Grading Workflow in Premiere Pro CC
Though shooting video with a log picture profile certainly has its perks, processing your log footage can be a pretty daunting experience. When filming with a log profile – …
DJI Mavic 2 Leak Confirms “Pro” Model with 1-inch “Hasselblad” Camera and another “Zoom” Model
In case you didn’t notice, and I am sure you did, but for those that didn’t, Twitter kind of blew up over the weekend thanks to an eagle eyed …
Handy Video Autofocus Trick for the Sony A7 III, A7R III, and A9 Cameras
The latest Sony mirrorless cameras have been praised for their many different focusing options. From continuous to specified focusing zones, Sony’s proprietary autofocusing technology is among the best available …
ZEISS Supreme Lenses Short Film Shot on ARRI ALEXA LF + More SUPREME Behind the Scenes
Announced back in May this year, the Zeiss Supreme Primes range include 13 new high-end lenses covering all the basis from the ultra-wide 15mm to the 200mm telephoto end, …
The Ultimate GH5/GH5S Camera Setup for Run-and-Gun Shooting
It goes without saying, the Panasonic GH5 and GH5S are two of the most popular mirrorless cameras used by filmmakers, from novices to full-time professionals and everyone in between. …
Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve 15 Studio Beta 7 Now Available for Download
Yes, there is another public beta release for Resolve 15. This is Public Beta 7 release, and while it is hard to tell whether there will be an 8th …
ARRI Alexa LF Camera Test by VISION5
ARRI unveiled the ALEXA LF at this year’s BSC Expo in London in addition to a brand new lineup of large format cine lenses known as the ARRI Signature …
Five Essential Film Looks Using Only One Light
The manner in which you light your subject can drastically affect the audience’s perception of your composition. For example, a contrasty light setup may convey a sense of secrecy …