Blackmagic URSA Mini 4.6K and Micro Cinema Camera Now Shipping (Without Global Shutter)
The Blackmagic URSA Mini 4.6K was announced 11 months ago at last year’s NAB. It was supposed to ship in July last year. The wait is finally over, as …
More Tips & Tricks On Matching Shots In DaVinci Resolve 12
Even though we’ve covered different workflows on matching two (or more) shots while colour grading multiple times, this particular topic still generates a lot of buzz among independent filmmakers …
New Panasonic Varicam LT ISO 5000 Night Footage is Impressive
LA-based filmmaker Andy Rydzewski got in touch with us and shared a test he’s just done on the brand new Panasonic Varicam LT. Eager to test the impressive low-light capabilities …
How to Set and Apply a Default LUT with a Single Click in FCP-X
Finding new and innovative ways when performing multiple creative tasks in the editing bay can not only save you a ton of time but can also be extremely beneficial in …
Video Devices PIX-LR Pro Audio Interface for PIX-E5/PIX-E7 4K Recorders Now Shipping!
Video Devices just announced that their dedicated PIX-LR audio interface for the PIX-E Series of 4K recorder/monitors is now shipping worldwide from authorised resellers. The PIX-LR is a first-of-its-kind accessory that brings …
A Quick Black Sunspot Fix in DaVinci Resolve 12
The dreadful black sunspot artifacts produced by the Blackmagic Cinema Cameras can be a very frustrating issue when shooting in harsh bright sunlight conditions. Typically, the problem appears when …
Huge Price Drop on the Canon EOS C500 4K Flagship, Now $10K
It wasn’t that long ago when you had to spend more than $16K to buy into Canon’s 4K premium EOS C500 camera. As of earlier today, the Canon EOS …
Essential Creative Techniques on Using Cuts and Transitions in Editing
Without a doubt, the most fundamental technique you can use in your video editing workflow when moving from one shot to another is the cut. It became not only …
DisplayPort 1.4 Announced Supports HDR and 8K Resolution
VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) recently announced it has published the latest version 1.4 of the DisplayPort audio/video standard with some significant upgrades compared to the previous DisplayPort version …
Venus Optics Laowa 105mm f2 Sony E Mount Lens Comes With Some Delicious Bokeh
The latest portrait lens from Venus Optics – the incredible Laowa 105mm f2 features a special element for some deliciously lush bokeh effect. Much like the recently announced G …
Power Up Your Sony A7SII or A7RII by Using This Dirt Cheap D-Tap to USB Adapter
The mediocre battery performance of the latest Sony mirrorless cameras is ubiquitous and still an Achilles heel of those otherwise excellent filmmaking tools. The genuine Sony NP-FW50 Lithium-Ion battery should …
G-Technology Unveils a New Mobile 1TB USB Type-C Hard Drive For Creative Professionals On the Go
Highly reliable portable hard drive solutions have always been in great demand for creative professionals and enthusiasts alike working predominantly on the go. The premium storage solutions provider G-Technology …
Here’s What a Commercial Breakdown by a Colourist Looks Like
The colourist is usually in a very privileged position of seeing the raw edited material and then applying his or hers very specialist skills to tailor the footage to the …
Practical Tips and Tricks on Shooting Music Videos
Shooting a music video as well as working with a talented artist on set can be an extremely exciting and insightful experience. Overall, this process can also develop your …
Behind the Scenes of “Game of Thrones” From a Camera Operators’ Perspective
HBO’s Game of Thrones is one of the most popular TV shows in the world and you don’t need me to tell you that – if you are not …
Sub-£3K Camera Shootout: Red One MX vs. BMPC 4K vs. Panasonic GH4 vs. Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera vs. Canon 5D MKIII Raw
If you are wondering what are your available options when it comes to cameras in the sub-3K price range, the following unscientific camera test might give you some clues. The UK-based …
Art-list.io Music Library for Filmmakers Public Beta Now Open
You may remember about a month ago we posted about a new exciting music subscription service called Art‐list that was getting ready to launch and has the potential to revolutionise …
Video Devices’ PIX-E5 Captures Spectacular Aerials Over Scandinavia with Helifilm
Björn Olin, founder of Helifilm, has been using drones to capture content for film and television productions since 2008. Today, Olin’s company is recognized as the premier supplier of …
The Ultimate Guide to Nodes in DaVinci Resolve 12
At the end of the day, there’s nothing wrong with using only one or just a couple of nodes when colour correcting or colour grading your footage in DaVinci Resolve …
How to Make the GH4 Look Like the RED Epic
Having both the mighty Red Epic cinema camera and the Panasonic GH4 side-by-side for a project might be a dream come true for many independent filmmakers working on a …