Sony FX3 vs Canon C70 – Side-by-Side Comparison
Two of the “hottest” cameras in 2021 are the Sony FX3 and the Canon EOS C70. Both are newer compact cinema cameras that are relatively affordable. Plus, they have …
How to Get Final Cut Running Faster
Apple software and Apple hardware tend to run like a dream without much effort. This performance boost has helped build an audience for the often maligned Final Cut Pro …
Get 0% Lease Financing for 24 Months on the Canon C70, C700, and C500 MKII
It seems that now is the right time to tell your story with the outstanding image quality, workflow convenience, and easy-to-handle ergonomics of your favorite EOS cinema camera. Currently, …
DJI Mini 2 Active Track Hack
DJI makes some damn good drones. Even their tiniest Mavic series model, the Mini 2, is by all regards a very good drone for photo and video applications. However, …
Using Timeline Templates in DaVinci Resolve 17
Once you get into a groove of editing consistently, especially for a series or regular client, you’ll likely find you are always taking some time to get things set …
How to Easily Film in Sony’s S-Cinetone Profile
Just when we thought that we had gotten a handle on S-Log2 and then S-Log3 we got another picture profile from Sony: S-Cinetone. Now available in more accessible cameras …
Best Export Settings for Facebook Videos in Premiere Pro
Numerous social media platforms now have perfectly viable options for uploading and showcasing videos. The thing to consider is that every single one has a different method of compressing …
URSA Mini Pro 12K Real-World Testing – All You Need to Know
Cinema cameras have continued to push far beyond the boundaries of Full HD and Ultra HD (4K) imaging. Getting 6K is now perfectly common and 8K is showing up …
Check Out This Dope Out of Frame Cutout Effect (After Effects CC Tutorial)
Figuring out how to achieve cool new effects is a fun and valuable endeavor. Even if you aren’t planning on using some of the effects right away, having the …
What’s the Difference Between a 17grid 3D LUT and a 65grid 3D LUT?
LUTs are a powerful color grading asset. They can get you from point A to point B with minimal effort and outstanding reliability. Even if you don’t want to …
New Blackmagic 4K Studio Cameras and Livestreaming Hardware Announced
Blackmagic Design has announced a new family of studio cameras designed for live production. The Studio Camera 4K Plus and Studio Camera 4K Pro offer professional features in a compact and portable …
ARRI ALEXA Mini LF Now Has a New 2.8K LF 1:1 Anamorphic Mode
Along with its latest 3-axis handheld controller HI-5, ARRI has also rolled out a Beta version of the ALEXA Mini LF Software Update Package (SUP) 7.1 which includes a …
Packing a Compact Lighting Kit on a Budget
Not all of us have access to a full studio with celing mounted lights and a closet full of modifiers on a daily basis. Even for those of us …
How to Color Grade iPhone 12 HDR 10-bit Video in Resolve 17
If you didn’t know, the latest iPhone 12 series can actually record true 10-bit HDR video. For real. Being Apple though it’s not a super standard file type that …
New 5-inch Portkeys PT5 Field Monitor Announced
PortKeys has just announced a new 5-inch field monitor: the PortKeys PT5. The newcomer features a 1080p display with a decent 500nit brightness and a 4K HDMI input plus …
WEEBILL-2 vs DJI RSC 2 – Which Gimbal to Choose?
Gimbals are becoming an essential part of any indie videographer’s kit. While not quite as ubiquitous as a tripod, many people might find themselves picking up their gimbal more …
Five of the Best Video Editing Laptops in 2021
Finding a computer has become an increasingly difficult task. Chip shortages and supply chain madness over the past year have made reliable picks near impossible to find. Still, there …
How to Edit Faster and Smoother with Proxies in Premiere Pro
No matter what computer or NLE you have, using proxies will speed up the editing. It is a common technique for professional workflows, especially when working with heavier media, …
What Are the Pros and Cons of the Zhiyun WEEBILL-2
There are a lot of gimbals out there today and they just keep getting better. Zhiyun-Tech made some big moves with their options by directly taking on bigger names …
RAW vs ProRes – Can You Tell the Difference?
Raw video is almost commonplace nowadays. You can literally start shooting raw with cameras that only cost a couple thousand dollars and save it to off-the-shelf media. Plenty of …