Building a Cinema Camera Gimbal on a Budget
Big cinema cameras generally require big gimbals and big budgets. Not everyone has a need or desire to own a super pricey rig, but there are obvious advantages to …
Tag: 4k video
1080p vs 8K – Can You Spot the Difference?
We now have consumer cameras capable of shooting in up to 8K. Seriously. The Canon EOS R5 can record in 8K directly to a memory card. Is it simply …
Everything You Need to Know About the Canon EOS C70
Tons of huge cinema cameras were released this year. Huge in terms of announcement but small in stature is the Canon EOS C70. It came in with C300-level specs …
Weebill S vs Crane 3S vs Crane 2S – Which is Right for You?
There are a lot of options out there for gimbals these days, and no one seems to be crushing the competition like Zhiyun. With the tech, quality, forward thinking, …
Sony A7C vs A7III – Which One to Pick?
This has been an incredible year for camera releases. That also makes the buying decision a lot more complicated. The Sony a7C in particular is a challenge to compare …
5 Less Known Features of the Panasonic LUMIX S5
Compact, full-frame, and with excellent video specs? Sign me up! At least that’s what the Panasonic LUMIX S5 promises on paper – a bunch of top-notch video and photo …
Is it Worth Upgrading to Panasonic S5 from GH5?
Bigger sensors mean bigger cameras right? Apparently not since the release of the Panasonic S5 and its full-frame sensor packed into a body smaller than even the Micro Four …
An In-Depth Look at the Sony A7S III Data Rates
The Sony A7S III is packed with a host of new features and technological advancements. In addition to its new AF modes, improved stabilization, and the inclusion of 10-bit …
What are the Pros and Cons of the Sony A7S III from a Filmmaker’s Perspective
If it hasn’t been said enough already, the Sony a7S III is actually for real here! It’s been a long five-year wait and now the question is whether or …
Sony A7III or Fuji X-T4 – Which One to Pick?
There’s no way to escape the full-frame versus APS-C debate. Some people claim the format differences mean everything, while others say that in real-world use it can all look …
Must-Have Accessories for the Sony FX9
There were tons of cameras released this year with one of the most important ones being the Sony FX9. As with practically every cinema camera released ever, the camera …
Canon EOS R5 vs EOS R6 – What are the Differences?
At a point in time when professional DPs were gladly anticipating the death of DSLR video, Canon shocked our little world with the release of the EOS R5. With …
Rigging Up the Pocket 6K from Scratch
As far as compact, powerful cinema cameras go, the Blackmagic Design Pocket 6K is still the one to beat. Unfortunately, for getting that much camera at such a low …
Should You Buy the EOS R5 or Wait for the A7S III?
If you are looking for a debate that will likely last the next few months, look at some early comparisons between the Canon EOS R5 and the soon-to-be-announced Sony …
You Can Now Transmit Uncompressed 4K HDR Video Up to 5,000 ft with Teradek Ranger
With the ongoing adoption of 4K across the entire broadcast industry, the demand for sending 4K video over a large distance is constantly growing. This is where solutions like …
How To Super Scale Your HD Videos to 4K (and Above) in DaVinci Resolve
Although the learning curve with DaVinci Resolve can seem a little steep at times, there are a wealth of user created, online tutorials to help you make your footage …
Closer Look at the Canon R5 and R6 Video Specs
Canon has finally(!) launched the EOS R5 with all its 8K and 4K goodness. For good measure, the company also released a much more affordable EOS R6 that is …
H.266 Codec Introduced Delivering the Same Visual Quality at Half the File Size
Despite the fact that the adoption of HEVC/H.265 is still an ongoing process across the industry, Fraunhofer HHI, the company behind the H.264 and H.265 video codecs, has just …
Z CAM E2-F6 vs ARRI AMIRA Side-by-Side Comparison
For years we have seen companies jump into the cinema camera game with affordable, yet feature-rich products. Z CAM is one of the latest to really take off with …
Z CAM E2-M4 ProRes RAW Workflow and Sample Footage
ProRes RAW has become an extremely popular raw option for many affordable cinema cameras. The latest to receive the treatment is the Z CAM E2 and the more recent …