In this video tutorial, learn how simple it is to stabilize GoPro footage with a new standalone software app — ReelSteady GO. It seems obvious that action cameras are going to need stabilization. So, it is no surprise that the two biggest action cameras right now, GoPro Hero7 Black and DJI O

So what do you need to know about the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and its power needs? We’ll walk you through the details. The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, which from here on out and to the end of time I will only refer to as the Pocket 4K, has slowly been arriving in the

Sony stalls on the a7sIII announcement, so we’ll all just keep waiting. However, the successor to the a6500 could be right around the corner. Good afternoon. If you’re like me, you woke up this morning, rolled over and thought to yourself “Will this be the day Sony announce

Solo filmmakers need reliable equipment that is compact, light, easy to set up, and easy to operate. So does Syrp’s Genie pass this test? As a filmmaker who often ventures on gigs as a lone wolf — or at the very least, with a skeleton crew — there are a few requirements my equipment ne

SmallHD is making waves at NAB (as usual) with the announcement of their new 7-inch monitor with ethernet camera control. SmallHD’s bright monitors will save us all. I’ve said that many times about many different products, but being able to look at your footage and trust what you

At NAB 2019, Blackmagic Design just announced their new battery grip for the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K — and it looks awesome. During their Resolve 16 presentation, Blackmagic Design shared a few heavy announcements. Between “Object Removal,” the new “Cut” section of Re

Sharp announced their 8K micro four thirds camera last year, and this week at NAB, we finally get to see what the hype is all about. In the past year, we’ve seen some pretty surprising camera announcements from some unlikely companies. Blackmagic Design’s Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

As filmmakers increasingly turn to quality over quantity of features, the Fuji X-T3 is starting to attract some attention. When Fuji announced the XT-3 in 2018, it was a surprising addition to an already-saturated camera market. Now, with so many viable cameras on the market, filmmakers seem

Running out of space on your hard drive? Here are some of the best-in-class options that keep up with an editor’s workflow requirements. No matter how many terabytes your brand new computer sports, as a video editor, you are bound to run out of space pretty quickly. Video files add up

The Dual ISO sensor is on the rise, and every major camera manufacturer has made one (or will very soon). What is it, though, and what does it mean? In terms of new camera technology, there are a few areas that I feel are a bit over-blown in terms of importance (in my admittedly humble opini

SmallHD consistently brings monitors with fantastic sets of features to the market, and with the new FOCUS 7 they’re at it again. The SmallHD FOCUS was a great product. Around here, we use one every single day. The daylight-viewable screen and convenient form-factor was a grand slam fr

Learn how you can build a professional cinema camera package that is ready for any type of run-and-gun shoot or studio setup. Let’s get something out of the way — this won’t be cheap. This is a professional setup with some top-of-the-line gear combined with some budget-friendly a

This gimbal is one of the most intuitive stabilizers on the market, and it could definitely benefit your production. Read on for our full review. Our friends at DJI occasionally send us some amazing toys to try out, like the Hasselblad X-1D or the Inspire 2, but we’ve been looking forw

In our latest hands-on video gear review, we cover everything you want to know about the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. Earlier, this year I decided to part ways with the Panasonic GH5. Between using the Blackmagic Ursa Mini 4.6k for video work and using the Fuji X100F for street and tr

Ready for an upgrade? Here are five important things to consider before you invest in a new camera. I still remember when I bought my first video camera. It was a Canon 7D. I had been shopping around online for months, and I eventually bought it used from a friend of a friend who had posted

Extra space for photos and videos is always a plus — so is accessing them in a hurry. We took a look at the G-Drive Mobile Pro SSD to see how it stacks up. So we recently got our hands on the G-Drive Mobile Pro SSD from G-Technology, and, right to the point, this drive is a beast. G-Technolo

If you’re a new filmmaker taking your new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K out on its first shoot, here are a few settings and tips you need to know. The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has begun finding its way to users who have been eagerly awaiting it. Our take on the camera wa

The popular camera-sharing community ShareGrid is expanding into all fifty states. Here’s how you can make their equipment rental model work for you. 1. Maximize Your Income In the last few years, ShareGrid has paid millions of dollars in rental revenue to individual equipment owners

Are you hesitant about the latest firmware update for the Panasonic GH5? Here are a few reasons why you should take the plunge. When new firmware comes out, there’s always hesitation from the camera community. Will it brick the camera? Has anyone encountered any bugs? There’s usu

Wrap gifts show your crew that they were worth a little extra time and some personal consideration. Here are five ideas for gifts they can actually use. The wrap party is the final act of the production — a time for the crew to come together and celebrate the completion of the shoot. This i