Red Raw Workflow Inside FCP-X
Working with Raw inside the different NLEs requires a certain approach that varies from application to application. For instance, in Premiere Pro, you can work directly with Raw files …
Podcast 028 – Interview with Producer Yana Georgieva – Tips on How To Produce a No Budget Feature Film
Podcast 028 – Interview with Producer Yana Georgieva – Tips on How To Produce a No Budget Feature Film and Discussion On Her Latest Crowdfunded Web Series “KOSMOS” Posted …
4K Recorders News: Odyssey7Q+ Ships, Supports FS7 Raw and Gets New Firmware Update, Plus Atomos Shogun Hands On Video
Just recently the Colorado-based Convergent Design announced a new top monitor/recorder in their existing line-up, amply named the 7Q+, much to the surprise of some and at a time coinciding …
Metabones Speed Booster vs. “Dummy” MFT Adapters
Chicago-based Magnanimous Media recently tested the worth of Metabones’ pricey and desirable Speed booster lens adapters against their direct “dummy” adapter counterparts, for EF and Nikon adapters aimed at …
Mesmerizing 4K Time-Lapse of Earth and the Sun
You might think that creating a time-lapse from found images is an easy job. An assumption like this can not be further from the truth. When James Tyrwhitt-Drake compiled …
How does the BMCC Work as a B-Cam to the RED Epic?
Director/cinematographer Matthew Rosen has completed projects for many high-end commercial clients over the years, and recently completed some camera tests involving two well-respected digital cinema cameras on the market …
Adobe Releases Updates for Popular Creative Cloud Apps
The Adobe Suite of creative applications such as Premiere Pro, and After Effects have been some of our favourite tools here at 4K Shooters. I started using Premiere Pro …
Vimeo Already Does 4K…Sort Of
Just last week, Vimeo announced that Pro members and video on demand users can now download and upload 4K content. This feature is not available to Free and Plus members, though. …
How To Use Face Tracking In DaVinci Resolve 11
DaVinci Resolve 11 is not only one of the most powerful and popular colour grading software suites available today, but also it has become an extremely versatile editor as …
The Atomos Shogun 4K HDMI Recorder/Monitor Shipping Plus Video Walkthrough By CEO Jeromy Young
Back at NAB 2014 in April, the Sony A7s was one of the hottest cameras announced. However, it was announced that the only way to get the 4K output from …
The 4K Shooters Christmas Gift Guide For Filmmakers On Any Budget
It’s the time of the year loved by many, but most of all credit card companies. All jokes aside, Christmas time is great time to put your cameras away …
Get That Anamorphic Look With The New SLR Magic Anamorphot 2x Adapter And Get More Out of Your Camera With the Transcend 256GB UHS-I Class 3 Card
One common aspiration is being met for 4K internal shooters with another on the way in early 2015, each catering to different desires: one being to shoot for longer …
4K Camera Shootout – BMPC 4K vs. Red Scarlet
Do you remember the 3rd of November 2011? This was an essential date for the filmmaking community and the industry in general as this was the first time a manufacturer announced …
Podcast 027 – Special Guest Director of Photography Colin Elves On His Latest Work on Mogwai’s Teenage Exorcists Music Video
Podcast 027 – Special Guest: Colin Elves, DP Discusses his latest work on Mogwai’s Teenage Exorcists Music Video, Plus Thoughts on the new Odyssey7Q+ Posted by Ogy Stoilov December …
CYMATICS: Science Meets Music In An Audio-Visual Extravaganza
According to Wikipedia, the word Cymatics derives from the Greek ‘kyma’ meaning ‘billow’ or ‘wave,’ to describe the periodic effects that sound and vibration have on matter. Drawing inspiration …
AREA 48 LED – The Next Generation of LED Lights
Although cameras are the primary capture devices, light plays probably the most important role when shooting. Without proper lighting, the image might come out flat, underexposed and mainly the …
Fotodiox Pro B4 Magic Adapter for BMPCC Lets You Use Broadcast Zoom B4 2/3″ Lenses on Your Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema camera offer significant versatility not only because of its small footprint, but also because of the active Micro 4/3 mount, which has an inherent short …
Walking the Thin Line of the Unscripted: Directing for Documentary
Directing for the unscripted format is a delicate balance of maintaining an unbiased perspective and presenting an intriguing and engaging story. While creative editing or leading questions can help …
Convergent Design Announces New Flagship Odyssey7Q+ with 4K ProRes Recording Over HDMI for GH4, A7s and Sony FS7
Earlier today, Colorado based video equipment maker Convergent Design announced a new flagship recorder/monitor in the Odyssey Family – the Odyssey7Q+. The latest addition to their lineup of already …
Snowlight: Another Sony FS7 Short Film Shot in 4K
Sony’s recently released 4K Super 35mm sensor XDCAM camera the PXW-FS7 is not only an extraordinary 4K camera, considering the price and all the features it provides, but as we’ve already …