Making a Dirt-Cheap DIY On-Camera Monitor for $30
On-camera monitors are a sensible upgrade for many videographers. However, unless you have some extra income they can be an unfortunate cost that simply isn’t worth it at this …
Canon EOS C70 Can Now Record in Cinema RAW Light
Canon has already spilled the beans on this long-awaited firmware update back in January when the initial announcement of the Canon R5 C was made. Up until now, the …
Sony FE PZ 16-35 f/4 G Zoom Lens with Power Zoom Announced
Sony has just announced the brand new Sony FE PZ 16-35 f/4 G Zoom lens which boasts a compact design with superb optics and a power zoom function which …
How to Remove Flicker from Any Video
Sometimes flicker happens. Working events where there are always lights that are nice and decorative for the location but aren’t exactly tuned for video production. Weddings are likely a …
If You Are Keen On Writing About Filmmaking Gear, We Have a Gig For You! WE ARE HIRING!
If you are passionate about filmmaking and have writing talent, you have just come to the right place! Our community has been growing fast in the past few years …
Meet the Insta360 ONE RS – a New Interchangeable Lens Action Cam Delivering Game-Changing Versatility
Insta360 has just announced the ONE RS – a brand new interchangeable lens action camera that offers creators all-in-one versatility, without compromises. Using a three-part design – one battery, …
Building a Sony a7 IV Rig for Shooting Video
If you are getting a mirrorless camera to shoot video, you can be certain of two things. First, that you will get surprisingly good image quality today. The second …
Panasonic GH6 vs Pocket 6K Pro – Side-by-Side Comparison
Last week we took a look at a comparison between the Panasonic GH6 and Blackmagic Pocket 4K. These two cameras are competitors, but they exist in two very different …
The Ultimate Guide for Adapting Lenses
Lenses are perhaps the most important item for cinematographers. Today, the camera can be almost anything and give you a great image, but for style or a “look” that …
Panasonic LUMIX BS1H is Now a Netflix-Approved Camera
If you’re a proud owner of this tiny box-style beast, you’d be more than happy to know that the camera just got Netflix-Approved Certification. With its 24.2MP sensor, a …
5 Color Grading Mistakes to Avoid
As you develop your editing skills you’ll have to start taking a closer look at color grading. Most people starting out simply use this step as a way to …
Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 MFT APO Lens Announced
Venus Optics has just announced the Argus 25mm f/0.95 MFT APO. The latest addition to the APO lineup of affordable lenses is specifically designed for Micro 4/3 cameras such …
How to Remove the Fisheye Effect from Your Videos
GoPros and other action cameras serve a great purpose in all types of filmmaking thanks to their impressively compact and durable construction and respectable image quality. The only downside …
Cooke Optics Launches S8/i Full Frame Spherical Lenses
Cooke Optics has just announced the launch of the S8/i Full Frame (FF) series of seven lenses for full frame production with an all-spherical design and T1.4 throughout, these …
Mushkin Introduces New Vortex REDLINE Series SSDs
Mushkin Enhanced MFG today launched its new Redline VORTEX Series of high-performance NVMe solid-state drives. Featuring a carbon nano heat-dissipating label, the Redline Vortex delivers colossal throughput of up …
Check Out freshLUTs – the World’s Largest FREE LUT Library
LUTs, aka Look Up Tables, are an essential part of the modern digital filmmaking workflow. They allow you to preview specific grades while shooting on location, they can give …
Building a Video Editing PC for Premiere Pro in 2022
A good computer is at least as important as your camera if you are an independent shooter/editor. Shooting the video is a lot of fun, but it is in …
Panasonic GH6 vs Pocket 4K – Micro Four Thirds Camera Comparison
When it comes to video features in Micro Four Thirds cameras the two leading brands are Panasonic and Blackmagic. Both have been trading blows with each subsequent release though …
Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes When Pricing Your Video Services
Ah, the least fun part of video production – making sure you can pay the bills. As you get rolling with your own video business, whether that is just …
How to Fix Exposure Changes Easily in Resolve 17
Sometimes, through no fault of your own, the exposure or white balance shifts during a shot. It might also just be that a proactive camera operator was jumpy on …