Canon 1DX Mark II vs. Sony A7III for Shooting Video
We all love to argue about cameras and obsess over comparison footage on YouTube, it’s become almost as popular a pass-time as actually using the cameras themselves. In my …
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Check Out This Crazy Long Range Wireless Video Kit by CINEGEARS in Action
In film production, you often have a whole crew that needs to watch the image that is being shot. Obviously, director and cinematographers are on the first row, or …
BMPCC 4K vs Sony A7III Side-by-Side Comparison
If you’re in the market for a new camera, there are a couple that obviously stand out from the crowd. In recent years with the Alpha line, Sony has …
Kinefinity TERRA 4K In-Depth Overview and Features
The Kinefinity line of cameras has been gaining ground in the cinema camera market with some notable advocates including Phillip Bloom and, as seen in this video, ProAV TV. …
How to Set Up and Balance the Zhiyun Crane 3 LAB
The Crane 3 LAB is a great successor to the already good Crane 2 and is with no doubt worthy of getting in the list of the best gimbals …
Six Anamorphic Adapters for Cinematic Video + Accessories
Shooting anamorphic is not straightforward but there are reasons that it just might be worth the effort. There are more and more options available now for the camera, lenses …
Sony A7III and Atomos 4:2:0 vs 4:2:2 Comparison – Is 4:2:2 Worth It?
Colour subsampling is an oft-quoted but frequently misunderstood spec on the camera bio. It is regularly shown in line with the camera resolution, bit depth, and frame rate – …
10 Cameras Under $300 for Shooting Video
Getting into “the biz” is a tough path, but every path starts somewhere with a first step. As students or beginners, we look for tools that offer enough value …
Everything You Need to Know About the Zeiss Supreme Primes
In the last two centuries, the name of Carl Zeiss has been always associated with top notch optic quality. One of the latest addition in their various lenses sets …
Closer Look at the Audio Capabilities of the BMPCC 4K
One of the nice features that sets apart the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K from the other competitors is its audio inputs. To be fair, it’s hard to define …
How Does the Canon C200 ($7,500) Hold Up Against the ARRI ALEXA Mini ($75,000)?
Comparing the ARRI ALEXA Mini and the Canon C200 might seem a little unfair given the massive price difference but in my view, it is actually a really interesting …
SwitchPod vs GorillaPod – Which is Better for Vlogging?
Every one of us has seen at least one time a GorillaPod. Those little tripods made of small balls, able to bend and shape itself as needed have been …
Everything You Need to Know About the Kinefinity Camera Systems
I find that whenever a new camera system comes onto the market it is treated with a degree of skepticism. Will a new manufacturer be able to build something …
A6400 vs A6500 – Which One is Better for Shooting Video?
Sony Mirrorless Cameras have been frontrunners in the camera market for a few years now. The various ‘A’ ranges have come in at different price points from the incredibly …
Download These Free DJI Osmo Pocket Color Grading LUTs
The DJI Osmo Pocket is proving a popular gizmo for capturing smooth footage and unlike the Blackmagic camera with a similar name, this one will actually fit in our …
DJI Inspire 2 VS. Mavic 2 Pro – Which is the Better Deal for You?
Recent years have seen the blossom of the drone era. A lot has changed from the first DIY quadcopters to the most recent industry made drones, many makers and …
Everything You Need to Know About the Atomos Ninja V
Atomos is a staple name in the industry, there’s no doubt on that. Their line of external monitors and recorders are in the backpack of most of filmmakers and …
BMPCC 4K vs Kinefinity MAVO S35 – Side-by-Side Comparison
Blackmagic Design have been shaking up the industry for a few years now with the innovative designs and high-end specs of their cameras. Kinefinity is still a newcomer to …
Make Your Heavy Gimbal Lighter with the DigiFoto Spider Support Plate
3-axis gimbals are an incredibly popular tool for filmmakers looking to achieve smooth movement with their camera but while offering a lot they are rather heavy and carrying them …
$20 Vintage Lens vs. $1,200 New Lens – Can You Tell the Difference?
In this day and age of indie filmmaking, the use of vintage photography lenses for filmmaking projects is begging to gain in popularity. But is it even worth the …