Investing in a good, reliable camera cage is a great way to protect your camera from damage on set, as well as increase its handling stability. The camera cage is a humble accessory that doesn’t get enough attention. I bought one for my C200 the week after I had a scare on set when the camer

Here are the full specs for Panasonic’s brand-new Lumix S1H mirrorless camera. So what are the key takeaways? Here’s what you need to know. It seems as though 2019 is the year of playing catch-up with new camera releases. I was only halfway through my proposed tutorial list for t

Have you ever wanted the power of a Leko light with the convenience of a LED? Well, your dreams have now come true with the Aputure Spotlight attachment. The Leko light is a pocket lifesaver for many filmmakers. They are cheap and powerful, and they can shape light output exactly how you nee

Every once in a while, a piece of gear comes out that threatens to change everything. In this case, it’s ARRI’s new Orbiter. Nothing excites me more than seeing significant advancements in the lighting field. Cameras are constantly getting updates, but in the grand scheme of thin

Here’s some highly anticipated news for the Pocket 4K and Pocket 6K — you can now use BRAW in Premiere Pro and Avid. In the 1.5 update to Blackmagic RAW, Windows and Linux editors can now download the Blackmagic RAW Speed Test to find out just how under-optimized your computer is — and

Whether you want to stream current games or create a YouTube gaming channel, having a capture card is essential to making that dream a reality. Why You Need a Capture Card Streaming on Twitch or YouTube has become a lucrative career for gamers with big dreams and even bigger personalities. S

With newer camera models constantly entering the market, we’re seeing more cameras adopt a movie mode system, like the A7 III. We’ve sailed straight past the anniversary release of the third iteration of the Sony A7’s line — the Sony A7 III — and it’s become apparent that, outside of t

The much-anticipated successor to the highly successful 300d LED light fixture, the 300d II comes jam-packed with all of the new features we were looking for in a powerful on-set light package. If you saw our post covering the announcement of both the 300d II and the lantern attachment durin

In this write-up, we take a look at the new encoding options that come with Blackmagic RAW: constant bitrate and constant quality. Earlier this year, Blackmagic Design retired the CinemaDNG format from their camera line (not you, URSA Mini 4.6K) and replaced it with Blackmagic RAW. The new c

Still waiting for your Pocket Cinema Camera 4K? Well, today, Blackmagic released the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K. Here’s what we know so far. In keeping with their typical cryptic style, this week, Blackmagic announced that come Thursday at 12 PDT, we would be receiving news about new deve

Don’t blow your entire budget on pro equipment for a dolly shot. From cheaper options to the DIY approach, here’s how to get the most bang for your buck. The dolly shot is a filmmaking staple that will simply never go out of style. The iconic camera movement carries weight and me

Pocket 4K vs. Pocket 6K? This article discusses the relevancy of both — as well as the price points and specs related to each. Prices are rapidly dropping, panic is running amok, and conspiracies are rife. No, it’s not the next recession; it’s the Pocket 4K community growing frantic over the

Next in our ongoing series of Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K guides, we’re taking a look at the world of Speed Boosters. Although “Speed Booster” is a registered Metabones trademark — much like Velcro, Sharpie, and Hoover — the name Speed Booster has now become synonymo

The Pocket 4K already feels excellent on a handheld shoot, but how can you make it into a more accommodating, versatile weapon? When the 5D MK II and 7D started making headlines nearly a decade ago, not only did they make “cinematic” imagery available to the everyday filmmaker, i

In an attempt to further develop their mirrorless lineup, Canon has announced a RF 24-240mm full-frame, all-in-one zoom lens. Canon’s entry into the full-frame mirrorless DSLR marketplace has been a mixed bag with plenty of criticism. The Canon EOS-R is one of the more controversial ca

The Teradek RT is a Follow Focus System that lets filmmakers do more with easy-to-use tools and a more integrated camera system. On my Canon C200, I have 15 mm rails installed that hold a battery plate and a battery. In between the battery plate and the camera, I have the Teradek Bolt XT. Th

So what exactly does “medium format” mean, and could it be the perfect choice for your next project — or your next camera? Medium format cameras have started to arrive on the market for digital cinematography applications. This new (yet old) format is finally starting to make its

While the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K won’t replace your go-to still camera, it can capture stills to make referencing and scouting much easier. Ever since the T2i, I’ve been writing tips and producing video tutorials on how to take a camera primarily made for capturing stills a

Let’s take a look at the outstanding features of the GoPro 7 Black and how it just may make it onto your next production. Whenever I hear a director request a GoPro during prep, I don’t usually jump for joy. In the past, I’ve felt that GoPros have slowed down the creative process on se

In which we take a look at the Litepanels Gemini 1×1 Soft to see how it holds up for traveling filmmakers and content creators. As a traveling filmmaker, I’m always on the hunt for the perfect key light. I want a light that easily fits in a hard case and is easy to check at an airport.