We have an extensive buyer’s guide for every type of video production tool you can think of, but not everyone is looking for the newest — and often most expensive — camera with all the bells and whistles. Sometimes, you just want a solid dedicated camera. That’s why we’re highligh

Huge video productions often create their own sets on sound stages set up perfectly to film from any angle. However, most filmmakers don’t have the ability to build their own sets. They are stuck with what shooting locations they have. This is where a major problem can arise: shooting space. Whe

Finding the best camera for vlogging As I have said (a few times) before, most hammers will drive a nail into wood. Price and quality differ, but it is more about the skill and creativity of the hammer operator than the quality and/or price of the tool itself. Not a perfect analogy, I know. A ca

Let’s get the tech side of this out of the way. There are three types of rail systems. The size of most prosumer rail systems are 15mm rods spaced 60mm apart (from center to center). This system is sometimes referred to as the 15mm Lightweight System or LWS. The 15mm measurement is the diameter of t

Your camera is basically just a light-tight box. The lens is where a lot of the magic happens. From a fisheye with a 180 degree field of view to a super fast telephoto, lenses give you perspective, add mood and determine the frame of your movie. The kit lens that comes with most cameras is okay at m

The most important thing for a Let's Play is the gear. The first thing is obviously a good internet connection. This is especially important if you plan to use Twitch since high quality, streaming video requires a fast internet connection. Gaming with Your Computer The next consideration is your

A long time ago, in an industry that now seems a lifetime away, accessing gear to make films was a very expensive proposition, and options were extremely limited. Today, however, high definition video cameras that are good enough to store memories for a long time are within financial reach of everyo

There are many, many camcorders on the market today — and not only that, the Digital SLR market has collided with the existing camcorder market, as has the point-and-shoot, and even the smartphone market. Today, it seems like almost everything shoots video. And, many things that shoot video — like y

Technically, there are two sides of the problem to solve: internal and external camera overheating. In other words, even if you are shooting indoors with a comfortable temperature level, the heat from the internal parts of your camera will eventually shut it down. On average, it may take 20 to 40 mi

The big day has finally arrived — a video shoot for the biggest client to ever darken your door. You’re nervous, but excited and well-prepared. You get to work setting up tripods, cameras, lights, and mics. Everything is good to go, powered-up and ready to shoot. Without warning one of the extendabl

There are two kinds of lenses that can be used in film making: spherical lenses and anamorphic lenses. Spherical lenses are the type that we all use most commonly and they pass the image to the sensor or film without affecting the aspect ratio. However anamorphic lenses distort the image, squeezing

Consider this scenario. A proud parent stands on a chair in the back of the school auditorium. At full zoom, he valiantly tries to capture a 45-minute dance recital. As fatigue spreads to fingers, hand, arm and shoulder the video starts looking like San Francisco earthquake footage — not good. The s

There is a great debate as to which type of camera is better for shooting video. Let's take a look at the differences between mirrorless and DSLRs, as well as some of the other significant factors in how these cameras perform.  Size Matters One of the major differences between mirrorless a

Edelkrone has released yet another small filmmaking tool to help compact shooters add production value without getting a hernia. The Edelkrone Flex-Tilt Head is a lifting, flexing and tilting head for cameras 5.5 lbs or less. Clocking in at less than a pound and measuring less than four inches squar

Project Ara, Google Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) group's development effort toward creating modular Android-based smartphones got a bit closer to realizing their vision this week as Toshiba has rolled out a camera module. For those unfamiliar with Project Ara, the effort was created

A great way to get more out of your action cam is to attach it to a mount, and the helmet mount is one of the most versatile options. There are many different ways to mount your action cam and mic onto your helmet, but there are some factors to consider when choosing a mount. What situations it will

Whether you’re a professional snowboarder reviewing footage to improve your form, or just having a good old fashioned snowball fight, there are a number of ways to capture your moment on the slopes, on the half-pipe, in the backyard or wherever your favorite winter activity takes you. Here are

“The videographer!” shrieked the mother of the bride, rushing into the room, “He’s been arrested!” She fainted dead away. “Well,” said Melvin, putting down his drink and tapping me on the shoulder, “I guess we’ll have to get this done ourselves.” “But,” I protested,

So you bought a GoPro Hero 3 for video production and are ready to become the next big Martin Scorsese. You pack it up, go to your favorite mountain and begin recording from your helmet mount. Once you get home to view the video, you have the most beautiful shots of the sky and clouds that you have

So you started doing weddings and business is taking off. Your old clients have referred you to all their friends and money is starting to flow in. Now you’ve decided to step away from your kit lenses and old tripod in exchange for supports and lenses that will take your game to the next level