GoPro burst onto the scene with a very basic, high-definition, low cost, lightweight, extremely portable and rugged camera in a waterproof case whose most enticing feature was how easy it was to connect to things. These cameras allowed people to get camera angles heretofore unheard of. Surfers attac

TAKE TWO: Sunlight, Camera, Action! Action cameras – or cams – are everywhere. They have gone skydiving from space, driven endless laps around motocross tracks, and been dragged, dropped, tossed and stuck to just about anything with a flat surface. Hit up GoPro.com, the Replay XD website

There is little doubt that the dawn of 4k video is now upon the industry. Camera manufacturer’s and post-production workflows are now going through the growing pains of introducing a higher resolution, much like the transition from standard definition video to high definition. One certainty th

ShootingCamera Equipment Shot assist tools to help you get the perfect shot By JR Strickland - June 17, 2014 Why would you want to show colors that aren’t

Using a long lens and using a short lens convey two completely different emotions. Once you understand what emotions each lens gives off, you will be better prepared and more confident in which lens to use and under what circumstance. I’ve learned a lot of these techniques from my film teacher, film

With makers such as Canon, Zeiss, Schneider, Rokinon, Leica and Tokina offering so many choices, it can be tough to narrow down your options by more than just price. By considering focal length, aperture, sharpness and other differences in lenses, you can get a better idea of how those looks are pr

Think back, long before the dawn of smartphones with cameras, DSLRs, point-and-shoots and mirrorless cameras, and remember a time when affordable home video production had but one option: the noble camcorder. These days, lots of devices can shoot video, but unlike the aforementioned options, a camco

There are two main reasons that you'd put an external filter on your camera: the first is that the filter does something to the image, like making the sky darker or making the scene warmer or cooler, and the second is simply to protect the camera lens and make cleaning the camera lens easier.&n

We live in interesting times. Gone are the days when moviemaking requires enormous amount of fundraising and massive equipment budgets. While it's true that these things certainly help, the basic tools – namely – cameras, have become inexpensive enough that most people have them in

While visiting an old college buddy who is now a famous rocket scientist, you have the rare opportunity to try the time machine he just invented. Unfortunately, due to a catastrophic accident, the time machine has taken you back in time to the year 1966 with no hope of return! Your newfangled skills

There’s more to making great video than owning the latest and greatest equipment. Don’t let your lack of resources stop you. You can produce amazing video with a simple point and shoot camera. Don’t believe me? Here are five tips to help you shoot high quality video with a point-an

In order to shoot great-looking video, you need to control your camera, and one of the best ways to wrangle your recorder is to pop it onto a tripod. So, go out and get yourself a set of sticks, and you’ll shoot video like a pro. Well, ok, there’s a little more to it than that. To start with, not al

Technology continues to decrease in size. The cameras found in smartphones produce a better image than full sized prosumer camera rigs from ten years ago. Small adventuring cameras, such as those made by GoPro, are miniature wonders. Video is now a ubiquitous medium for creating and sharing content.

Camera lenses vary widely in price, type and abilities. This page has helpful descriptions of many common lens families and explanations of what they offer. To learn more generally about which lenses you should use, check out our Lenses Buyer’s Guide feature. Cine Lenses and F-Stop vs. T-Stop

I always loved it when my favorite TV shows had behind the scenes segments where they would pull back the curtain, swing the cameras around and let you see the lights, the cameras, the crew, the mics, the edges of the set. That’s the stuff that made me fall in love with video production and ma

So you purchased your new HD video action camera (be it a GoPro3, iON Air Pro 3, Sony SteadyShot or other action cam) and are now looking to use it to record your important moments on HD video. Depending on which camera you purchase, you might think you are limited to how you can mount the camera a

It's summertime and that means fun in the sun and near the water. But water and electronic devices dont mix so what are you to do? Many of us are lost if were not tethered to our smartphone and connectivity doesn't always have to stop just because the conditions get wet. Shooting outdoors an

By Tony Gomez With the proliferation of DSLRs that can shoot HD video, you might wonder what is the future of standalone HD camcorders. Is the new generation of DSLRs better than traditional HD camcorders? And what are their limitations when compared to the legacy HD camcorders? Benefits. Hands-down

Here's a quick and easy tip for the next time you pack up your gear for a shoot. Don't neglect your lenses! It's easy enough to make sure thelenscap is on, and keeping your camera in it's case is surely standard practice, but it's quite possible that during your last shoot,

Camerawork is one of the most powerful tools a filmmaker has to communicate with his/her audience. The visual aesthetic of a project is usually planned out very early in the filmmaking process, and is one of the main collaborative efforts between Director and Director of Photography. Hand-held camer