At NAB 2019, we just learned that LaCie’s new 8TB drive Rugged RAID Shuttle drive is a force in every way, offering insane storage and protection. Picture this: you awaken to find yourself in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. The sky is yellow, and it basically looks like you’re livi

After a 2-year wait for the next generation of the URSA mini series, Blackmagic has finally released the successor to the indie filmmaking favorite. Out of nowhere, Blackmagic Design (in true Blackmagic form) decided to quietly release the camera that many of us have been waiting for — the B

If you’ve been eagerly waiting to shoot Blackmagic RAW on your Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, the time has finally come. Today, Blackmagic made a couple of really great announcements. We got a new Ursa Pro update (300fps?!) and some really great advancements in some of their other

Start taking care of business by entering for a chance to win a brand new Sony A7III camera with a Sony 24-70mm f/4 Vario-Tessar Lens! The Full-Frame Sony A7III is one of the hottest mirrorless cameras on the market, and we’re giving one away! One lucky winner will receive a prize pack

Nikon has just unveiled its long-rumored first foray into the mirrorless camera game with the brand-new Z7 and Z6 models. All images via Nikon. Built the same way as Sony’s A-series mirrorless cameras, Nikon’s answer is a similar offering in the field of mirrorless cameras with m

Aputure has released 5 new accessories that will elevate your lighting game to a whole new level. Here’s what you need to know. Aputure has been a staple in the PremiumBeat office for a while now. We use their lights for everything from lighting product shots to entire sets — you name

Don’t have enough funds to purchase high-priced lighting kits? Try out using some of these cheaper methods to get your lighting right. One of the core principles of a skillful shot is the use of good lighting. Here’s the problem, though – lighting equipment can be pretty ex

 If you already own a GH5, is the V-Log activation code worth your money? We break down its value for the filmmaker on a budget. GH5 V-Log In 2015, Panasonic finally released the hotly anticipated V-Log picture profile. At the dismay of many, Gh4 users were not happy with the additional pric

DJI is expected to announce the impending release of their latest entry into the Mavic drone line, the Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom. One of the most popular drones to hit the market in the past few years, DJI’s Mavic line is the perfect combination of power, size, and capabilities as

This week at NAB 2018, Zeiss’s popular lens line finally gets its full frame and metadata-rich update. Here’s what you need to know. All images via Zeiss. As we covered at NAB last year, Zeiss’s powerful compact lens line received an update for the digital filmmaking future with the CP

To kick off the 2018 NAB Show, Sony has unveiled a few new cameras, and they’ve announced what to expect from the new FS5 II. Cover image via Sony. Here we go again: another year, another set of exciting announcements out of Las Vegas from this year’s NAB Trade show. Sony has ann

After five long years, we finally got to see the new Pocket Cinema Camera at the 2018 NAB Show. Here’s what you need to know. The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera is a staple in many videographers’ gear bags — it’s small and portable, and it can record in RAW and Apple ProR

At this year’s NAB Show, full frame filmmakers found out what they should expect from Canon’s new C700 FF. Here’s what we know. All images via Canon. NAB 2018 certainly attracts the big guns from some of the best digital camera makers in the game. Not to be outdone by their compe

Aputure has just revealed their very first RGB panel light, which uses colors from the entire spectrum. Here’s what we know. Last night at NAB, Aputure held a “Super Top Secret Filmmaker Dinner” to show off a product that’s been in the works for over two years. This

Looking to impress your filmmaker friends this holiday season? Why not give them gifts they will actually use on the job? As we’ve mentioned before, shopping for film professionals can be a little daunting — and straight up expensive. More often than not, if we really need something, we’ve

At CES 2018, Panasonic unveiled its new Lumix GH5S with an updated sensor, new Cinema 4K capabilities, and additional improvements. Fresh off the CES presses, Panasonic’s new Lumix GH5S has leaked online after much much rumor and fanfare. The predecessor to Panasonic’s popular Lu

With the huge tech conference CES 2018 starting today, DJI has just rolled out some new products that are sure to turn heads. The 2018 Consumer Electronics Show is moving into full swing this week, which has all of the tech giants lined up to showcase their new gear and tech. Stabilizer and

DJI unveiled the latest drone in their lineup with the Mavic Air, a midpoint between the Mavic and the Spark. Take a look at the specs. All images via DJI. At an event this morning in New York City, DJI introduced the latest addition to their already-impressive lineup of consumer-friendly dr

Building your own PC can dramatically increase your editing performance for a fraction of the cost of buying a pre-built machine. Cover image via EKKAPHAN CHIMPALEE. I know it’s intimidating. The idea of building a PC, to someone who has barely researched the topic, conjures images of

Once again, ARRI is making waves in the industry with the announcement of their new native 4K, large-format camera system. Today at the BSC Expo in London, ARRI unveiled their next step in camera and filmmaking innovation with the announcement of their new large-format camera system that is