Taking RED Helium 8K Camera Apart?
A RED camera is probably one of the most common items on filmmaker’s wish lists all over the world, and most of them would treasure it as a divine …
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5 Hidden Features in Premiere Pro CC Every Video Editor Should Know
Adobe Premiere Pro is one of the most popular editing suites available today. It is feature-rich and full of options for streamlining your workflow. Everyone loves a hidden feature …
Use This Simple Hack to Flip Your Sony A7III LCD Screen
At the dawn of 2019 personal vlogs seem to be all over the place. It has never been so affordable and easy to get a starter pack dirt cheap …
Three Pro Tips for Better Video Motion Control
Who doesn’t love those steady and slowly moving dolly shots where the camera gently moves around the subject giving motion and energy to an otherwise dull talking head? Absolutely …
The Osmo Pocket – Can it be a Cinematic Camera?
Creating a cinematic image in such a tiny camera may seem like a tough task but with a few choice settings, this little gizmo can produce some fantastic results. …
6 Easy to Pull Off Stabilization Hacks for Your Camera
Camera stabilization can be an expensive, yet indispensable addition to your filmmaking kit regardless of your level of ability or professional status. Depending on the camera you are using, …
How to Turn Your iPad Pro into a Wireless Director’s Monitor
Over the years, smartphones and tablets have become valuable assets to indie filmmakers. With the different peripherals and applications supported by products like the iPad and iPhone, content creators …
Cine Lock Quick Release Mount for the Canon C200
Camera cages are undoubtedly one of the most convenient filmmaking accessories used in production as these allow you to mount different accessories to your camera from monitors and lights …
Why to Choose 4K DCI Over UHD on the BMPCC 4K Camera?
Blackmagic’s latest offering, the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, has been garnering massive attention throughout 2018 that started right after its official announcement back at NAB in April. Now that the …
Best New Features in DaVinci Resolve 15.2
Over the years, DaVinci Resolve has progressively evolved from being an advanced color grading platform to a full-featured piece of post-production software packed with a multitude of video editing, …
Three Creative Ways to Use the Crop Tool in Premiere Pro CC
Like most video editing platforms, Premiere Pro CC includes a plethora of editing features and plugins one of which being the crop effect. Unlike Photoshop where cropping affects the …
Premiere Pro CC vs Final Cut X: Which is the Best Video Editor in 2018?
Of the many video editing applications available on the market these days and besides the quickly advancing DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro CC and Final Cut Pro X are still …
Sony A7III Tip – Get 3x More Zoom with Your Full Frame Lenses
If you’ve ever used a full frame camera like the Sony A7III, you’ll know that one of the biggest advantages of having access to such a large sensor is …
Dope Stretch Transition in Premiere Pro CC
Creating fancy transitions inside of Premiere Pro CC doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to spend a ton of cash for expensive preset packs from third-party companies that promise …
How to Properly Expose Cine4 on Your Sony Camera
The concept of proper exposure may sound simple in theory, but at the same time, it could be pretty challenging to execute in a real-world situation. Newbie filmmakers often …
Slick Motion Effect in Premiere Pro CC
When it comes to handheld shooting and the associated visual aesthetics, many people tend to believe that there’s nothing fancy nor spectacular referring to this particular style of shooting. …
How to Produce Smooth Video Without a Gimbal
With the advancements in ever-evolving filmmaking technology, gimbals and steadicams have changed the way we shoot smooth, stable footage forever. Despite all the attention given to companies like DJI …
How to Grade S-Log and Cine4 Footage in FCPX Using Curves
Color grading video captured with Sony’s proprietary picture profiles can be pretty hectic, especially for new editors. This is mainly because both S-Log and Cine4 produce extremely flat-looking footage …
Best Ronin-S Settings for Capturing Smooth Cinematic Video
In situations when you need to discern between footage captured by enthusiast and seasoned professional, one of the key factors that really makes a difference is shot stability. In …
Use This Trick to Instantly Remove Flicker from Your Videos
If you’ve ever tried to film commercial fluorescent bulbs or neon signs, you’ll know that one of the most frustrating aspects of these lights is the potential for you …