The Panasonic Lumix GH5 is set for a major V2.0 firmware update at the end of September 2017. The GH5 has been a controversial camera in the online filmmaking community. Half of the videos on YouTube are about why that user is returning the camera or why you shouldn’t buy it; the othe

Looking for ways to streamline your workflow? Spare your wallet (and your exposure) with these awesome light and color meter apps. Light and Color meters are amazing tools for accuracy and precision on a film set. But until recently, they carried a relatively steep price tag, especially whe

The latest cinema camera added to Sony’s CineAlta line is the new VENICE, a camera created by and for cinematographers. All images via Sony. The new CineAlta VENICE is a full-frame 6K camera equipped with a 36x24mm sensor. It can capture images up to a max resolution of 6048×4032.

Vision Research minimizes camera size while maintaining the cinematic quality that put them on the map with the Phantom VEO 4k-PL. The Phantom Flex 4K camera was a game changer, but it proved to be massive and heavy, making stabilization and overall accessibility rather difficult. Then last

Motorized sliders can make you more efficient on location, and they add production value to your work with a full-crew look. If you’re a lone wolf operator, ultimately, you want equipment that will make up for missing crew members, without weighing you down. It was only this year that I got

ARRI has been revolutionizing and setting the standards for image capture for 100 years. See how they have became the choice of filmmakers around the world. Top image: Company founders August Arnold and Robert Richter via ARRI. It’s no surprise to always see ARRI cameras and gear behind so m

Here are a few things to consider when choosing your next lens adapter. Lens adapters are annoying but necessary purchases anytime you are dealing with different types of lenses and cameras. Even though it adds weight, bulk, and expense to your production, the right lens for your camera is

Monopods advancements are the newest developments in the travel videography world. Here’s what you need to know. Cover image via Vanguard World. A monopod is an excellent tool for traveling videographers who need that extra bit of stability and production value. They’re compact,

SmallHD’s 5″ FOCUS monitor will give your camera a big upgrade without breaking the bank. All images via PremiumBeat. SmallHD’s FOCUS monitor is a 5-inch, 800nit display with rotating capabilities that might be one of the biggest selling points for anybody shooting tutorial

Explore the gear and accessories iPhone pros use to get those ridiculous “Shot on iPhone” shots. You may have seen them on billboards or on the sides of buildings downtown, or you may see them in television commercials or online ads, but how much weight do you put into Apple’s “Shot on iPhon

We talked to Binging with Babish’s Andrew Rea about shooting his web series and reaching 1 Million YouTube Subscribers. All images via Andrew Rea/Binging With Babish. One of my absolute favorite YouTube channels is Binging with Babish, a cooking show dedicated to recreating dishes from

Follow these tips to keep your gear from overheating in the hot summer sun. It’s summer. It gets hot outside. Cameras, as is their prerogative, do not like heat. They prefer to be cool — around room temperature — so they can do their camera things. As such, when you’re shooting

Learn how to create an authentic period look from the cinematographers behind Fargo and Stranger Things.   Dana Gonzales, ASC recently spoke about the light sources he used filming Season Two of Fargo. For a series set in the ’60s, he researched and found that the sodium vapor street

What happens when a company listens to all of their customers’ feedback? We get the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro. At their Press Conference in early March this year, Blackmagic Design announced an update to their extremely popular URSA Mini 4.6k camera called the URSA Mini Pro. In a lot of

The GH5 has a problematic autofocus. Or does it? We examine the problem and some solutions. The video autofocus for Panasonic’s GH4 wasn’t great. It was slow, and it would quickly lose focus. Many users of Lumix’s DC-GH series were looking forward to the GH5 to see how the

After making a name for themselves as a light source on Rogue One, Digital Sputnik has just released a new product: Voyager. All images via Digital Sputnik. Filmmakers are always searching for the latest and greatest tools to help tell their stories. Nearly ten years ago, the DSLR revolution

See the versatility of the Canon C200 in the short film From Dock to Dish. All images and video from Canon Pro. From Dock to Dish gives us our first glance at the image-capturing capabilities of Canon’s latest addition to their cinema line, the Canon C200. Directed by Andrew Fried (Che

On the heels of the Canon C200 announcement, Panasonic has announced their next cinema camera, the EVA1. After much anticipation and speculation, Panasonic has released the official specs for its next camera in the C200, FS5, and FS7 market. Although the camera doesn’t release until th

Canon and Panasonic go head-to-head with their latest cameras, and Sony and Panavision announce major updates to their cine cameras. Several major camera manufacturers compete for the best of Cine Gear, and shooters everywhere are the real winners. Let’s dive into the announcements fro

Learn how to protect your video production gear and safeguard your set with this video tutorial. Professional audio and video technicians have been using this tried-and-true coiling method for years. When you have to move fast, a tangled cable can be costly, embarrassing, and (frankly) inexc