Closer Look at the Magic Mask in Resolve 17
DaVinci Resolve 17 (beta) has dropped and with it, Blackmagic has released a host of new features into its #1 post solution that aims to make your life as …
Tag: filmmaking tips and tricks
Four Filmmaking Hacks Using Household Items
Results count in the world of filmmaking and even seasoned professionals have a low-tech trick or two up their sleeve to get that crucial shot in a pinch and …
Mercedes-AMG Social Media Content Shot with the BMPCC 6K
Blackmagic Design has recently announced that a social media campaign for the Mercedes-AMG A-Class was shot with Blackmagic RAW on the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K, with editing and grading …
RED Komodo – More Video Samples, Tests and Workflow Tips
Unlike the trailblazer days of the original Red One, the Red Komodo is entering a market that is loaded with competition in every possible direction. This camera has been …
Exposure Tips for the RED Komodo
Now that the Komodo is out of beta and the black editions are finding their way into customer’s hands, there are a lot of first time Red users gaining …
How to Fix Corrupted MP4 Files on Android?
You may have ran into a problem of inaccessible or choppy playing MP4 videos on an Android smartphone. Mostly, it is due to file corruption that won’t let MP4 …
How Much Should You Charge For Video Editing?
Determining what to charge for your video editing services can be a difficult thing. Since there are few (or often zero) hard costs associated with the performance of the …
Common Log Grading Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
John Lennon once said “A mistake is only an error, it becomes a mistake when you fail to correct it”. Fortunately for us, we live in the computer age …
How to Get APS-C Crop in 4K on the A7S III
There is a downside to that amazing full-frame sensor on the A7S III. Yes, it can capture absolutely outstanding low-light, allowing filmmakers to do more with less and also …
How to Tackle RED Komodo Footage in Post
Congratulations, you did it! You just went and got yourself a fancy new RED Komodo. Now what? Red Digital Cinema prides itself on putting image quality at the forefront …
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, …
3 Less Known Sony A7S III Features
The Sony A7S III “won’t make you tacos”, but it finally does incorporate a lot of the improvements and features that we’ve all been dreaming about since the release …
Three of the Best Lenses for Your Sony A7III
The camera you film with will only ever be as good as the lens you shoot through. Contractors have their power tools, artists have their brushes, and cinematographers have …
How to Fix Colors of Your Sony Alpha Camera
Let’s face it, we all know current-generation Sony colors suck. They’re washed out, lacking in saturation, and sometimes just look super weird with a green tinge. We’ve learned to …
Canon R5 vs Sony A7S III – High ISO, Sharpness, and Dynamic Range Comparisons
There are a lot of things to like about the Canon EOS R5 and the Sony A7S III, two cameras that have pushed many sought-after features into the hands …
Audiio.com Launches a Lifetime Sound Effects Membership
Music licensing company, Audiio, announced the release of a new sound effects catalog featuring thousands of exclusive, cinema-quality sound effects and a lifetime sfx membership option for early adopters. …
Better than Sliced Bread, a Closer Look at the Scene Edit Detection in Premiere Pro
It isn’t often that Adobe releases a meaningful update to their cloud products. Most often, the new features they push to their subscribers are really just gimmicks they use …
Which Sony A7S III Video Mode Looks Best?
Other than its amazing low-light capabilities, the Sony A7S III really packs a punch when it comes to your in-camera codec options. With the ability to record in an …
How to Get Perfectly Stabilized Handheld Shot with the A7S III without a Gimbal
A revolution in cinematography is on the horizon, one that will not be driven by tools, crews, or budgets but by the sheer creativity of the operator, using nothing …
Check Out This Crane 2S Gimbal Rear Roll Motor Hack
We tend to throw the word ‘Hack’ around a lot. If you look up the definition, you’ll see there are dozens of uses for the word. And whether it’s …