Long GOP vs All-I Codec on the Panasonic S5 IIX – Which One to Opt for?
Tons of new recording options came to the Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX – enhanced video capabilities are kind of its whole deal—and with it are likely the questions surrounding …
Rigging Up the ARRI ALEXA Mini LF as an Indie Filmmaker
Still the standard after so many years, the ARRI ALEXA Mini LF is a remarkable camera. Most of us will never be able to purchase one for ourselves, but …
How to Make Your Camera Mic Wireless
Compact microphones have made getting great audio a lot easier for filmmakers. Besides a few exceptions, most of these require running cables here or there to get things working. …
Nikon Announces 24mm F1.7 Z DX Compact Prime Lens
Nikon has announced the new Nikkor Z DX 24mm F1.7 Compact Prime Lens. Designed for APS-C/DX style mirrorless cameras, the super-fast compact prime promises high-resolution imaging in low light, …
Crucial Launches T700 PCIe 5.0 M2 SSD Drives with Up to 12K Writing Speeds
Crucial is blazing a trail for lightning-fast read/write speeds with its new T700 PCIe 5.0 M2 SSD Drives. With read/write speeds that are twice as fast as the previous …
DJI Announces a Trio of New Accessories for Ronin 4D
DJI is only scratching the surface of what it can do with its revolutionary Ronin 4D Cinema Camera and has released a trio of new accessories including a new …
RØDE’s Streamer X Ships
RØDE has announced the availability of the world’s first audio/video capture interface and control device. The RØDE Streamer X offers an all-in-one streaming solution for video and audio content …
Rigging Up the Lumix S5 IIX from Scratch
If you have been patiently waiting for the Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX to arrive you are finally in luck as it should start shipping in the next couple weeks. …
Everything You Need to Know About the RED KOMODO-X
Big camera news last week was the release of the RED KOMODO-X. Imagine the compact form factor of the original but with some nice improvements that put it more …
10 Must-Know Things to Check Before Pressing Record
As a new filmmaker there are some lessons that you will unfortunately learn when you make a mistake and it becomes engrained in your head to never do again. …
FujiFilm X-S20 Mirrorless Camera and Super Wide 8mm Prime Lens
FujiFilm is like the Avis of the camera world. They are simply trying harder. And this time around, it has upgraded the X-S platform with the announcement of the …
Canon EOS R100 Announced Along with a 28mm f/2.8 Wide Angle Lens
Designed as the spiritual successor to both Canon’s iconic Digital Rebel DSLR camera line and the M series mirrorless line, the just announced EOS R100 has many similar features …
Sony Updates Its Vlog Line with ZV-1 II
Sony has taken user feedback to heart and released the second generation ZV-1 II vlogging camera. The point-and-shoot has a wider zoom lens, an upgraded microphone, and offers facial …
DJI Upgrades Their Enterprise Drone Line with Matrice 350 RTK
Though not strictly designed for cinematic use, DJI’s enterprise-level Matrice series gets an impressive upgrade with the DJI Matrice 350 (M350) RTK Commercial drone. The Matrice M350 offers extended …
How to Automatically Edit Video Podcasts in Premiere Pro Blazing Fast
Podcasts have been having their moment for the past few years and for many experienced podcasters the next step has been to upgrade to video. YouTube being increasingly supportive …
Closer Look at the Panasonic S5 IIX
The Panasonic S5 IIX is almost here. This more video-focused version of the S5 II bring a lot of features that should please videographers without costing a whole lot …
How to Organize Your Filmmaking Gear for Pro Gigs
Over time you will acquire a ton of filmmaking gear. It’s inevitable if you do it for long enough. When you get started a bag or case or two …
Yongnuo Showcases a New Micro Four-Thirds Studio Camera
In what looks to be a studio camera aimed squarely at social media-based content creators, Yongnuo is set to announce a new 4K micro four-thirds model in the coming …
Another New Drone is Coming from DJI This Week
DJI has dropped a teaser for a new drone, which will be announced on May 18th, 2023. The news was leaked by DJI’s Enterprise Solutions division, which leads many …
RED Ends Speculation with Official Komodo-X Launch
After leaks, speculation, and relentless teasing by self pro-claimed fire chief Jarred Land, RED has officially launched its latest cinema camera … the RED Komodo-X ST. Designed with RED’s …