Picking the Right MacBook for 4K Video Editing in 2023
Apple has been a roll with their latest MacBooks featuring their new M-series chips. All of these have been outstanding choices for creatives, though video editors can see some …
What Are the Hidden Costs of Switching to 4K 120p 10-bit Workflow
It’s been so exciting in the camera world when it comes to slow motion. A lot of cameras, even relatively affordable ones like the Sony FX30, are packing in …
Aputure Launches a Dozen New Lights Across Three Product Lines
Aputure has announced its 2023 light lineup which includes a dozen new products spread across three separate product lines. The new products include new Amaran bi-color point-source lights, Aputure’s …
Building the Ultimate Panasonic S5 II Cine Rig
Building a cinema rig is a very personal thing. The problem is knowing where to start. Finding out what pieces are essential and which ones you might be able …
DJI Updates Action 2 Firmware with Gyro Stabilization Data Support
DJI’s Action 2 camera is now the first action camera to take advantage of using gyro stabilization data support thanks to a new firmware update. The GoPro killer’s version …
Edelkrone Rethinks the Tripod with StandPLUS
Edelkrone does what it does best by rethinking the everyday tools that content creators rely on, and this time around, it’s turned its out-of-the-box gaze on the Tripod. With …
Blackmagic Announces New Broadcast and Streaming Tools
With just two months to go to NAB, Blackmagic has launched a host of broadcast and streaming-based tools to stream live video, chiefly in a mobile configuration. The tools …
Here Are 5 of the Best Affordable Netflix Approved Cinema Cameras You Can Get
Netflix has a set of guidelines for anyone creating an original production for their service. It ensures that when viewers go and watch a Netflix Original they will always …
Cheap Filmmaking Hacks Any Filmmaker Should Know
When you are an indie filmmaker you’ll often find that you’ll spend less time thinking about what camera or lens to use and more time trying to figure out …
How to Negotiate the Highest Rate as an Independent DP
Knowing what to charge for a project is often a mystery for many independent cinematographers and creatives. It can takes years of working and negotiating to get a handle …
Sigma Announces Trio of Z-Mount Prime Lenses
SIGMA has announced a new licensing agreement with Nikon that will enable the optics company to produce lenses for Z-mount series cameras. The company also announced that three Contemporary …
RØDE Releases 5th Gen NT1 Studio Condenser Microphone with 32-bit Floating Point Recording
RØDE has announced a new 5th generation NT1 Studio Condenser Microphone with a revolutionary new 32 Bit floating point recording capability that the company says will render clipping obsolete. …
Sony Introduces New 50mm F1.4 G Master E-Mount Lens
Sony has launched a new 50mm F1.4 G Master Lens which the company says offers extraordinary resolution, beautiful bokeh, and fast autofocusing. But in spite of its top speed …
Adobe Updates Premiere and After Effects with New Color and Editing Features
Last week, Adobe announced a new February update to Premiere Pro and After Effects that brings Automatic Tone Mapping to the non-linear editor, making it easier to work with …
How to Easily Film in S-Log3 in Cine EI Mode with Your Sony Camera
Cine EI mode is something that is very familiar to DPs and videographers who were fortunate enough to be using some of Sony’s higher-end cinema camera options. However, with …
10 Must-Know Creative Drone Camera Moves and Effects
Want to become a master drone pilot? Well first things first whenever I talk about drones is that you absolutely need to understand all the safety regulations and laws …
Best Sony FX30 and ZV-E10 Lenses You Can Get in 2023
Among the best things about the E mount is that there are an incredible number of lenses available from both Sony and third-party manufacturers. Most recently Sony themselves have …
DZOFilm Announces New Pictor Super35 Wide Angle Zoom Lens
Lens manufacturer DZO Film has announced the latest addition to their Pictor Super 35 cinema lens lineup – the Super 35 Pictor 12-25mm T2.8 Wide Angle Cine Lens. The …
Sony VENICE 2 E-Mount Camera Very Popular with Blockbusters
Three of the latest blockbusters have been shot with the Sony VENICE 2 E-Mount Cinema Camera. The modular platform is able to come apart with the lens and imaging …
Adobe Demonstrates Text-Based Editing for Premiere Pro Beta
Adobe has announced a new editing feature for Premiere Pro, called Text Based Editing, which promises to make cutting video as easy as editing a Word document. The technique …