The Editing Essentials For 2015
Editing can be a very consuming and at times cumbersome experience for many filmmakers. Mike Wilkinson recently went into detail on FStoppers.com in talking about what he’s learned in his time crafting …
Pond5.com is Building “World’s Greatest” Public Domain Material Collection
It’s often said that the public domain is a wonderful archive for filmmakers of all levels to use with budget in mind, but more often than not, actually navigating …
Smooth Operator: A Look at Cinevate’s Hedron Slider System
Slider systems are a common choice for many professionals looking to gain motion in their shots. It doesn’t require the labor or space of building a dolly track, nor …
How Does the Sony FS7 Measure Up To The A7s, F5/F55, and the Canon C300?
As with any new camera on the market, when priced competitively and featured similarly to others already in the field, comparison tests are bound to come about. Sony’s latest entry is …
When Is The Right Time to Replace Your Media Cards?
One of the most frustrating and annoying things that might happen to you on set is a sudden and unforeseen malfunction of your gear. The things could get even worse if the …
Sundance 2015 Films Shot on Blackmagic Design Cameras – Pocket Cinema Camera, BMPC, and BMCC
Each year towards the end of January, thousands of cinephiles, filmmakers and film biz heavyweights descend on snowy Park City, Utah for what is arguably the most important film …
Do You Want To Make A Small Indie Film Or Have a 9 to 5 Job?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions and the main dilemma many contemporary filmmakers face at the beginning of their career. The answer may be rhetorical for many of us, …
GH4 Firmware Update 2.1 Adds Timecode & Start/Stop Record Trigger via HDMI
Promised back in November 2014, Panasonic just released the latest firmware update for the GH4 – version 2.1. The latest update adds on the much-awaited Start Stop Record trigger …
Optimizing Your Computer for 4K Editing and Colour Grading
The ability to edit and colour grade 4K footage comes with certain technical requirements that every video editor should be aware of. If you are on the market for a new …
Convergent Design Odyssey7Q+ Hands-On Review by Erik Naso
Our good friend, Erik Naso from ErikNaso.com has just posted his hands-on review of the ever-evolving Convergent Design Odyssey7Q+ monitor/recorder. For those of you not familiar with his work, …
Choose the Version of ProRes Best Suited to Your Project
No matter what kind of project you’ve been involved with over the years it’s more than likely that you have used ProRes, or any other type of intermediate codec at …
Podcast 033: Interview with Special Guest Filmmaker & DP – Nick Barulov
Podcast 033: Interview with Special Guest Filmmaker & DP – Nick Barulov Posted by Ogy Stoilov January 26, 2015 In Episode 033 of the 4K Shooters Podcast, we chat …
Prime Circle Launch XM Line of Manual Cine Lenses Based on Zeiss Distagons
Prime Circle are an Italian based equipment manufacturer who have been developing re-housed cine lenses based on Zeiss lenses for DSLR and large sensor camera shooters, matteboxes, wireless follow focus …
Samsung NX1 Firmware 1.2 Adds 23.98/24p in 4K UHD, Adjustable Audio Levels and Gamma Curves
Earlier in January, we posted about the rumoured new firmware update for the 4K Samsung NX1, and now that firmware update is a reality. Samsung just released firmware update …
Atomos Shogun Just Got Playback
Shortly after releasing their firmware update roadmap for their flagship Shogun 4K Recorder & IPS monitor, Atomos just enabled Playback on the Shogun, as part of the latest 6.1 …
Blackmagic URSA Gets UHD ProRes 4444 Up to 60fps and 80fps in 1080p
Blackmagic Design continue their commitment to improving their flagship camera the 4K URSA as well as all their other cameras with a steady flow of free firmware updates. Today, …
Rumor: The Upcoming Samsung NX500 Features 2.5K Internal Video Recording?
Message boards and rumour sites have been buzzing with excitement over the latest rumours for new cameras and lenses coming out soon just before major trade shows like CP+ and NAB, which are looming …
RODE Introduces Wireless Audio System & Brings Out Three New Mics
Australian based Rode Microphones, who make some really awesome microphones (I still use my RODE VideoMic Pro and NTG2 on a daily basis), just had their biggest product launch …
Passive or Active Audio Adapter? Which One to Choose for Your DSLR camera?
Quality audio always makes a difference, no matter of the scale of your project. There is some misunderstanding as to what kind of recording device or pre-amp audio adapter should …
Meet the PowerPole – a Battery-Integrated Extension Pole for Your GoPro Hero4
I just love the concept of the GoPro cameras! So small, yet capable of yielding incredible pictures and video in a size I still cannot fully fathom. Pick it …