Samyang Announces New 50mm VDSLR T1.5 AS UMC Cine Lens
Korean lens manufacturer Samyang has just announced their latest addition to their Cine lens line-up – the long-awaited Samyang 50mm T1.5 AS UMC lens. The lens completes their cine lens …
Sony F5 Internal 4K XAVC 25/50p Recording (Hack?)
Just as I was browsing my twitter feed yesterday, I came across an interesting tweet by @PaulReam who apparently has “unlocked” internal 4K (4096 x 2160p) XAVC recording on his Sony PMW-F5. …
Podcast 011 – Epic GH4 vs Sony A7s Shootout Review, Canon 7D Mark II Expectations and IBC 2014
Podcast 011 – Epic GH4 vs Sony A7s Shootout Review, Canon 7D Mark II Expectations and What To Expect To See At IBC 2014 Posted by Ogy Stoilov August 25, 2014 …
12 Cameras Test Part III: Arri Alexa, Red Epic Dragon 6K, Blackmagic 4K, KineRaw Mini, GH4, 5D Mark III & More
Earlier this week, we showed you the massive 12 Cameras Test which compared colour graded footage shot in 6K/4K/2K/1080p from 12 of the most popular cameras for professional film, TV, …
New Firmware Update From Metabones Improves Compatibility of The Smart EF Mark IV Adapter
Sony A7s is one of the hottest full-frame hybrid cameras of 2014 with an incredible sensor, low-light capabilities and can shoot 4K as well (externally). Many shooters have a great collection …
OnePlus One 4K Smart Phone vs. Canon 5D Mark III Comparison
It is quite exciting to be a filmmaker these days! We were eager to see how far the DSLRs would go in terms of affordability and features, but they …
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Gets Histogram, Time Remaining & Audio Levels in Camera Utility 1.9.3
Blackmagic Design just released Camera Utility 1.9.3 – another part of their massive firmware update rollout, which stared with Camera Utility 1.8 back in June. Then a few weeks later in July …
Odyssey7 & Odyssey7Q Firmware 2.11.110 Adds High Speed 4K Support for Sony FS700 and Canon C500
About a month ago Convergent Design released firmware update 2.10.141 for their highly successful external monitor/recorder hybrid the Odyssey7Q and its (almost) twin the Odyssey7, announcing the latter is now finally …
Dolby Atmos is Coming To Your Living Room
I’m quite sure that many of you have already experienced the immersive, deeper and richer sound of the Dolby Atmos sound system in your local movie theatre. Dolby Atmos has the amazing …
12 Cameras Blind Test: BMPC 4K, BMPCC, GH4, ARRI Alexa, RED Epic/Dragon 6K, Sony F55, FS700, KineRAW Mini, Canon C500, 5D Mark III & 1DC
A few weeks back, we featured some KineMINI 4K ISO, Rolling Shutter and Colour-Grading tests done by Polish production/rental house Film Cyfrowy. They’ve been putting their KineMINI 4K through its …
The Future of 4K & Most Popular Cameras, Editing, and Grading Software in 2014
Founded in 1982, Televisual has been the leading monthly trade publication covering the UK broadcast industry for decades. And they just published the results of their 2014 Annual Technology Survey, which …
CVW 100 – Affordable Wireless HDMI HD Video Transmitter / Receiver
Wireless system solutions used to be one of the most expensive filmmaking tools such as wireless follow focus or wireless monitoring systems for many indie filmmakers. In one of …
DIY Eyecup For The OLED Viewfinder On The Sony A7s
The Sony A7s is gaining significant momentum among shooters looking for that unique full-frame wide dynamic range image and unrivalled sensitivity. However, despite all the horsepower and features under …
Shooting 4K Video with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 for Professional Work?
Shooting a professional video with your mobile phone was unthinkable and sounded ridiculous a decade ago. It was far-fetched even 5 years ago. Today, we have expensive corporate videos of premium …
Podcast 010 – Fincher’s “Gone Girl” Shot in 6K, BMPC 4K Raw Footage, Amazing Short Film Shot on the Sony A7s
Podcast 010 – The Week in Review: Fincher’s “Gone Girl” Shot in 6K, BMPC 4K Raw Footage, Amazing Short Film Shot on the Sony A7s Posted by Ogy Stoilov August 18, 2014 …
Panasonic GH4 vs Sony A7s Epic Shootout & Review
Since the Panasonic GH4 was released earlier this year there have been countless reviews and shootouts. And that’s not surprising as the GH4 is kickass little camera, which was the …
GH4 & RED Epic DJI Ronin Footage, Plus Stunning Aerials With The DJI Phantom 2 & GoPro Hero 3+ Black
2014 so far has been quite a thrilling year. New 4K camera announcements are popping up almost every month (from Sony). And if this year is remembered for anything else …
Convergent Design Odyssey 7Q – A Solid and Versatile 4K Recorder/Monitor
A high-resolution OLED Monitor with a full set of professional exposure & focus assist features, 4K Recorder and playback all-in-one. This is what the Odyssey 7Q by Convergent Design …
BMPC 4K Awesomeness: Beautiful Cinematic Blackmagic Production Camera 4K Raw Samples
The Blackmagic Production Camera (BMPC) was the first camera from Blackmagic Design to shoot 4K. It was one of the hottest cameras announced at NAB 2013 and upon its …
Nocturnal Short Film Puts The Insane Sensitivity of the Sony A7s in Action
With the advancement of sensor technology and the boundary-pushing sensitivity of cameras such as Sony A7s, the way we shoot, and the craft of cinematography is evolving and undergoing a permanent change. …