Check out this list of our favorite mobile video gear to find the right lenses, mics, gimbals, and more for your on-the-run kit. If you’re thinking about building a completely mobile setup for your next project, it’s important to answer this question as early as possible: What ki

Canon’s EOS M50 is a 4K-capable, sub-$1000 mirrorless camera for burgeoning filmmakers and content creators. M50 goes beyond its $500 price tag. See how. Canon makes some of the best DSLRs. They are, without a doubt, a market leader, and they have a dedicated fan base that swears by th

Find everything you need to know to choose the right media card for your particular camera by learning the basic terminology. It’s a jungle of cameras, codecs, cards, and classifications out there. So, let’s get started. Many video cameras won’t come with a media card included. S

The Raspberry Pi is a solid, low-cost computer with several uses for professional video editors — from storage servers to portable editing workstations. Though the sound of a Raspberry Pi (RasPi) may conjure images of a flaky crust and sweet, slightly tangy fruit, the Raspberry Pi is actuall

Live streaming with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K? It’s possible now. Learn how to set up your streaming experience with this camera. The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K — attach a lens, insert a memory card, and you’re ready for short films, music videos, documentari

Let’s take an in-depth look at the Z-CAM lineup for a better understanding on the capability — and affordability — each camera delivers. News in the cinema camera market moves fast these days. Canon, Panasonic, Sony, and Blackmagic offer remarkable image quality for cameras around $2,0

Let’s look at what the current state of technology will mean for the future of film and the people who make it, distribute it, and consume it. CES was in Vegas earlier this year. Over 175,000 attendees checked out the latest technologies from over 4,400 companies, and the film industry

Listening to the purest form of the recording is essential when you’re editing audio. For the best sound, upgrade to a sound card. One way to increase the quality of the sound coming from your computer is to upgrade to a discrete sound card. But, what is this? Similar to how computers

A plethora of makes, models, features, and price points for cinema lenses can overwhelm the first-time buyer. Let’s look at five solid investments. Use this resource as a guide for finding and purchasing your first set of cinema lenses — a set that’ll provide high value for years

The Mini MAX is a great option to lighting a scene, giving the actors and camera the freedom to move and shoot at almost 360 degrees. Lighting a scene can seem straightforward, until you realize that there’s no way to hide the C-stands or light stands where the camera won’t see them. W

Is it time to consider upgrading to a full-frame cinema workflow? In this article, we’ll look at the advantages and disadvantages of upgrading sensor size. Canon, Sony, ARRI, and RED have all announced full-frame cameras in the last few months, and more and more filmmakers are shooting with

Steadicam operation is a camera skill that requires a lot of equipment and experience, but how hard is it to put on the gear and get a usable shot? We asked Merlin Showalter, a Steadicam operator based in Los Angeles, to take Aeson Rose, a gimbal operator, through the process of setting up —

We’ll look at the similarities and differences between the two battery mount options to help you decide which is best for you. When it comes to high-capacity batteries for cinema applications, there are two primary battery mount choices you’ll find on the market: Gold Mount and V-Mount. Most

In the wake of the multiple announcements at this year’s IBC, let’s look at some of the newest and craziest lights about to hit the market. It’s a great time to be a filmmaker. Lights are getting lighter, cheaper, and brighter. They can be placed and powered in ways never b

Worried about your gear when renting it out? ShareGrid’s new guarantee covers every listing on the site—at no additional cost. All images via ShareGrid. One of the biggest worries for people lending out their equipment on gear-sharing websites is the possibility of a renter not returni

In this write-up, we’ll take a look at five of the best, highest-quality tools and accessories to make your documentary camera package top notch. Building the perfect documentary camera package is a constantly changing process. Through years of trial and error, you begin to find which camera

There’s nothing more cinematic than a great dolly shot, but they’re not always easy to pull off. Learn how dolly shots work technically and for storytelling, and how you can achieve them on your own. The dolly shot is a common filmmaking technique that you’ve likely heard of befo

Research demonstrates that in a crowded marketplace, sometimes your best options aren’t always the biggest, most expensive brands. Fujifilm, Panasonic, and Olympus are quality, big-name manufacturers, but it feels more and more like Canon, Sony, and Blackmagic dominate the digital filmmaking

Sony’s latest release features a gigantic 61mp sensor and an improved viewfinder. Here’s what we know about the A7R IV so far. Remember the A7R III? The camera that boasted an impressive 42.4-megapixel sensor? Well Sony has taken the A7R lineup and reached for the stratosphere wi

Today we’re going to take a look at five favorite key lights, with accompanying diffusion materials, for every budget range. The key light may be the most important light for a cinematographer to master. With a variety of fixtures on the market today, you can find the perfect key light for v