New RED Epic-W 8K and Helium 8K S35 Cameras Officially Announced
In what was (and still is) one of the biggest days for RED Digital Cinema, after weeks of teasers and sifting through 500+ pages on REDUSER.net just a few …
Motion Array Is Now Accepting Asset Requests
Here’s something pretty cool. Paid members of the creative asset marketplace Motion Array can now submit requests for the assets they want produced. Motion Array is always trying to …
5 Tips and Tricks for Filming Better Event Videos
Often, filming an event video or an after movie for a client could be incredibly intimidating, especially if you’re not prepared for the shoot itself in advance. Unlike narrative productions, …
Sachtler Launches Limited Run of “Freddie Wong” Signature Series ACE Tripods
Premier tripod and accessories maker Sachtler, recently launched their new Signature Series tripods with the inaugural “Freddie Wong” Signature Edition Ace L tripod system designed for compact cameras and DSLR users. …
PC or MAC for 4K Video Editing?
That still seems to be a relevant question for many content creators, seasoned professionals and enthusiasts alike as obviously there isn’t a simple and straightforward answer, especially when one …
Blackmagic Design Video Assist 4K Review
The Video Assist 4K was one of the most anticipated product announcements at this year’s NAB Show in Las Vegas. Prior to the show, many speculated that BMD will …
Awesome Aston Martin Commercial Shot on New 4K Flagship Canon EOS C700
The Canon EOS C700 was one of the big announcements for this years IBC Show, and it was not surprise why; after all it is Canon’s new flagship 4K …
Remove the Ugly Color Banding from Your 8-bit Footage with This Simple Trick
Unless you are shooting with a camera that supports 10-bit 4:2:2 recording at the least, whether it’s internal or external, odds are you’ll frequently stumble upon color banding artifacts in …
Setting Up the Osmo Mobile For Shooting Staggering Timelapse and Hyperlapse Videos
The DJI Osmo Mobile is not only an excellent compact gimbal that can significantly smooth out the captured footage on your smartphone when shooting handheld, but it can also …
New Sony a6500 4K Camera with 5-Axis IBIS and AF Touchscreen + New Sony RX100 V
Sony is not wasting any time and just announced two new 4K cameras – the successor to the very popular a6300 is called the Sony a6500 and is the …
Here’s What Type of Hand Controls You Can Add to Your Sony Alpha Series Camera
The awkward placement of the start/stop recording button on the Sony A7S II camera has been extensively reported as one of the most annoying quirks by many videographers shooting …
Google Chromecast ULTRA Allows You to Stream 4K and HDR Content to your TV
Google’s little streaming HDMI dongle that has been around since 2013 finally goes 4K! Thanks to the new Chromecast Ultra, Google is letting consumers to “cast” or “stream” 4K …
Tascam Introduces the DR-10L Ultra-Compact Recorder with a High-Performance Lavalier Mic
If you are in the market for a new professional ultra-compact audio recorder paired with a high-performance lavalier mic for your professional productions in the studio or on the go, …
Zacuto’s New VCT PRO Baseplate is Now Available for Pre-Order
Zacuto’s new and update VCT Pro Universal Baseplate, that I had a chance to get a quick peek at IBC 2016, is now available to pre-order with deliveries scheduled …
Using Power Grades in DaVinci Resolve 12.5
Look-up tables can be a fantastic way to maintain a particular reference look across multiple color grading suites and NLEs. The main downside, however, is the inability to modify …
(Some) Sony F5/F55 CineAlta Cameras Get New Firmware Update v8.0; Now Available
Sony has some great news for Sony F5/F55 owners – (most of) you can now upgrade to the much anticipated Firmware Update v8.0 (unless you’re an early adopter). Apparently …
How Does the DJI Mavic PRO Stack Up Against the Phantom 4?
With the recent release of its compact and portable Mavic PRO quadcopter, the leading drone and gimbal maker DJI continues to attract the attention of more and more filmmakers interested …
See Mark Toia’s “Love Letter” to the New RED 8K Helium Sensor
Those of you following our blog on a daily basis have probably read some of my posts about the big day for the RED shooters coming up next week …
New Super Versatile and Portable SCORPION Light DUO Kit from Blind Spot Gear
The awesome Scorpion Light from Blind Spot Gear just got even better with the Scorpion DUO Kit, which gets you two of the awesome Scorpion LED lights, batteries, charger, …
Is the iPhone 7 Upgrade Worth It from a Filmmaker’s Perspective?
Shooting a professional filmmaking project with a smartphone isn’t an innovative or revolutionary concept by any means as it has been around for quite some time now. Meanwhile, there …