Take a look at the most rented and purchased gear of 2019, and get a sneak peek at how the trends are looking like for 2020. If you haven’t checked out the absolutely stunning Creative Trends 2020 put together by the Shutterstock team, it’s a must. It’s a good way to get a heads

Is it the gimbal or the glass? In this write-up, we look at the importance of lens choice when work with a gimbal in your video project. Gimbal cinematography is the bomb — if you know what you’re doing. These days, it seems like everyone and their grandma has a gimbal. And while the market

Today, we’ll take a look at three new digital video camera game changers we’d like — and expect — to see released in 2020. As 2019 has capped a wild and crazy decade in the world of film and video production, we’re on the verge of what is probably the single greatest age of video

Aputure introduces its first RGBWW and smallest light to date with the MC. See what this tiny-but-powerful light can offer. Long a familiar name on film sets big and small, Aputure consistently provides quality lighting options for filmmakers at every scale of production. However, this new A

Buying used gear can be a great investment, but it can also involve risks. Let’s discuss which ones to take and which ones to avoid. In today’s film and video marketplace, it feels like everyone’s chasing the latest, greatest cameras and trends. From Full HD to 4K at 60 fps to wh

Looking to add smooth, cinematic motion to your videos? Here are 5 of the best options to pair with your mirrorless camera. If I had to rank my favorite camera moves, I’d probably have to list the slowly moving camera slide (or dolly) as my favorite. It can be such a powerful effect, and it

At NAB 2019, Aputure’s 300d II is upon us — as are some other new releases — and we’re ready to have our socks knocked off. Aputure has become the go-to lighting company across all aspects of production. Even their smallest lights pack a punch at a reasonable price. Well, it seem

Investing in a solid setup is well worth your money. Let’s take a look at three of the best A-Cam, B-Cam video camera setups currently on the market. There are more video cameras available today than ever before. Not only do you have your great line of DLSR and mirrorless prosumer cameras, t

Are you a photographer or videographer in the market for a Canon 5D Mark IV? Here’s everything you need to know in order to maximize your investment. The Canon 5D has historically been one of the most successful DSLRs. Its reputation rests on years of quality and strong digital perform

DJI showed off its latest camera control technology with the Master Wheel and Force Pro at NAB 2018. We take a closer look. DJI, the Chinese technology company known for drones and gimbals, surprised some with its NAB 2018 major announcements being focused on camera control. Still, these two

In this roundup, we take a look at the best camera shoulder mount options for a variety of production levels and price points. As the filmmaking industry continues to grow for both video professionals and weekend prosumers, manufacturers (and creative DIY filmmakers) are creating more and m

These four new lenses are changing video production. Find out what they can do for you on your next film or video project. While they don’t always get the same love and coverage as cameras or other production gear, lenses are quietly continuing to revolutionize filmmaking with some se

Wondering what video gear you need to pack for a destination or travel shoot? Here are all the tools you will need while you’re away. The following is an excerpt from Shutterstock’s The Explorer’s Guide to Travel Photography and Destination Video. The free e-book also covers the

Filtration for your camera can be a essential to creating the most cinematic images. Here’s what you need to know. With a wide variety of available filtration options, choosing the right tool to enhance your story can be challenging. I’m going to walk you through the three most common

Here are some techniques for simulating different lighting temperatures and shapes using gels. Determining lighting and color temperatures, which gels look best, and which gear to use are considerations you don’t want to leave until the last minute on set. There are a few situations w

With the introduction of the Arri Skypanels, the Digital Sputnik, and many others, is LED lighting the future of filmmaking? I’m a big proponent of LED lighting. I use LEDs on nearly every shoot. However, I also have tungsten fixtures wherever I go. Yes, tungsten lighting does have some dra

The first look at the RED HYDROGEN and RED DIGITAL CINEMA now offers their cameras and accessories on exclusive reseller sites. It was only back in July that B&H announced that they would now carry RED cameras in their stores, and now RED has announced an exclusive deal to sell the RED

These 7 technologies are poised to reshape the film industry. What a time to be alive! Digital cameras are getting smaller, cheaper, and more powerful by the day. Our phones are turning from point-and-shoot cameras into 360-degree experiential recording devices, and smart folks in secret roo

Cheap carts, hand truck modifications, and more. Here are a few camera cart builds you can put together yourself. I was in need of a new camera cart and portable workstation recently, but had an issue—giant carts don’t fit in my car. In the past, I’ve built and used my own Ru

To find the perfect documentary-style lenses for your next project, we’ll look at five of the top lenses across multiple budget ranges. For documentary filmmakers, choosing the right lenses for your project can determine whether or not you get the shots you need to tell your story effect