Excerpt From Our Upcoming Filmmaking Guide – The Screenwriting Process…
As with anything filmmaking related it started with an idea, which crystallised into a coherent story, which eventually ended up on paper in the form of a screenplay. I …
Blackmagic URSA Viewfinder is Now Shipping Plus New Firmware Update 2.6
It’s a good day not just for firmware updates today, but also for good news from the Blackmagic Design team. The company released Camera Update 2.6 earlier today, and …
Anamorphic Shooting with the Sony RX10 II and SLR Magic 1.33x Anamorphic Adapter
Anamorphic shooting has always been a common aspiration for many independent filmmakers. Fortunately, with the popularity of the mirrorless compact cameras and recently released anamorphic adapters and lenses this type of workflow becomes …
Panasonic AG-DVX200 US Pricing Finally Revealed Plus New Footage
Back when they announced it at NAB 2015, Panasonic said their new 4K AG-DVX200 4/3 chip fixed lens camcorder will cost below $5,000 and they made good on their …
What Are the Optimal Audio Levels For Your Video Production?
Probably because I was an audio guy before becoming a filmmaker, I’ll never stop emphasising how important and essential aspect is sound for every video or film production. Unfortunately, throughout the …
Blackmagic Design Announces New Lower Price for Studio HD and 4K Cameras
Blackmagic Design has been pioneering super affordable cameras ever since the announcement of the original Cinema Camera (now selling for $1,995; originally at $2,995 upon release) way back in 2012, and …
LOKI Combines an Ultra Portable Camera Cage, Table Dolly and Shoulder Rig Into One
Being a one-man-band and shooting a wide variety of projects can be pretty brutal at times, especially when you have to travel and lug around most of your kit. …
HandJib – a Portable Handheld Jib For Your Mirrorless Camera or Smartphone
Despite the somewhat NSFW name (just Google it and you’ll see what I’m talking about) this portable handheld device is another compelling alternative for capturing a variety of smooth and stable shots by …
BeeWorks Launches BW05 Camera Stabilizer
You may recall the innovative BeeWorks 5 camera stabiliser, which we covered last November.The gimbal has an asymmetric design to offset motor weight, making it inherently more balanced and reducing …
The Pursuit of Visual Storytelling Recreated In Our First Filmmaking Guide
I’m really glad that now Ogy and I have the opportunity to share our stories with so many great people like you through this blog. If filmmaking is your greatest passion as it …
The World’s Largest 16TB SSD by Samsung Was Just Unveiled
Only a month ago we covered the announcement of the world’s largest 2TB SSD by Samsung, and now they have an enterprise 16 TB SSD prototype! Considering the fact that the …
Sony A7R II vs. Sony A7S Low Light Comparison Tests
Being the first Sony mirrorless camera capable of shooting 4K video internally, the Sony A7R II seems to be another viable option and a logical choice for many owners of …
Veydra Mini Primes To Be Available in Sony E Mount and C Mount Soon
The Veydra Mini Primes are quite unique lenses – not only are they cinema lenses with a robust metal housing, matched optics, unified fronts, long focus throw, geared rings …
Panasonic AG-DVX200 First Hands-On Video By DP Noel Evans
The world of documentary filmmaking is anxiously awaiting the release of the new 4K Panasonic AG-DVX200. Just like its predecessor the mighty DVX100, the DVX200 is set to revolutionise …
The ALEXA Mini First Look and Review Plus Some Test Footage
It’s been a while since we’ve talked about the ALEXA Mini – the latest entry in the ARRI’s line-up of high-end digital cinema cameras. Fortunately, US-based camera DP’s Chris Aran and …
Utilising An Invisible Split Screen Technique To Enhance Your Edits
There are many techniques that can enhance your editing skills as we’ve covered a handful of them throughout the recent months, but this one, in particular, can help you to …
Shooting My First Feature Film And What We’ve Been Working On For Months
I decided to something different today. This post is not about the latest 4K gear, handheld gimbal or the persistent overheating issues currently plaguing the Sony A7R II, or even my reasons …
Rokinon/Samyang XEEN Professional Cine Lenses Available For Pre-Order
Last week we let you guys now about the new cine lenses that Rokinon was planning on releasing soon and as of today they are officially announced. The XEEN Cine …
Six Powerful 4K Editing Notebooks For Your Consideration
If you are in the market for a new video editing laptop there are certain specifications that you have to consider before you make your purchase decision. Some time ago, we’ve covered …
New Kinefinity KINEMAX 6K Slow Motion Footage in 4K/100fps and 3K/150fps
Kinefinity have been pushing the boundaries of not just price to performance, but also resolution for some time ever since the release of their first generation KineRAW S35 camera. …