Let’s check out five of the best, most affordable cameras currently on the market and dive into the fun, lucrative world of vlogging. Whether you’re an amateur content creator or a seasoned film/video professional, if you’re interested in diving into the lucrative world of vloggi

Nvidia’s new line of Ampere GPUs are here, doubling down on AI-assisted features for gamers and content creators. Here’s the scoop. After weeks of teasing and looking back at past product launches, Nvidia finally announced their 3000-series of GPUs via a live stream on Sept. 1. N

Sony doubles down on compactness with the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame digital camera — the Sony a7C. While most camera manufacturers remain intent on winning the Great Pixel Count Battle of 2020, as evidenced by the 8K RAW recording of Canon’s EOS R5, Sony has focused its

Ready to step up from 4K? Check out this roundup of the best 6K (and beyond) cameras for filmmakers. While it’s been awhile since I’ve been able to walk into a real brick-and-mortar camera store, I’d be willing to bet that — right now, somewhere out there — anxious store managers are taking

Find your new glass on this list of affordable real cinema lenses for independent filmmakers and videographers. After sharing a roundup of our favorite affordable Prime lenses, I was inspired to take it a step further with a look at a few affordable cinema lenses currently available to filmm

These three tried-and-true variable ND filters will help you control exposure under even the harshest light. And they’ll do it without breaking the bank. You’ve got your camera. You’ve picked out the perfect lens and selected your SD/CFast card. So, what’s the next st

Well, it’s finally happening folks, the coveted a7S II’s successor is almost here and it will be unveiled in the next few months. See the details here. I’ve been contributing to PremiumBeat for a few years now and I can tell you honestly, I’ve been writing about this

Sony just announced the a7S III, a monster of a mirrorless camera that we can’t wait to get our hands on. What a long, strange trip it’s been. After playing with our hearts for years — dangling the object of our desire in front of us, juuuust out of reach — Sony finally did it. T

Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 is a versatile camera, good for nearly any workflow. Let’s take a close look at the camera in a documentary environment. Last week, I took the G2 into Paris to see how it holds up as a solo documentary rig. I used it to shoot a one-minute doc, focusing

Mac or Windows? Picking the one that’s right for you depends on many factors, primarily your budget. Let’s dive into the advantages and inconveniences of each. Windows computers are more affordable, easier to upgrade, and compatible with more software, but Macs streamline the use

It started as a mysterious tweet, but now it’s official: The Panasonic full-frame LUMIX S5 is on the way. Here’s what you need to know. A few months back, many were unsure about what the future held for camera production. Due to manufacturing issues, in-stock models started to se

While both cameras give you an enormous bang for your buck, which one should you add to your arsenal? Let’s look at the BMPCC 6K vs. the URSA Mini Pro 4.6K. Today, I’m going to look at two very popular Blackmagic cameras — the URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 and the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K. More

The DJI Mavic Air 2 is one of the most exciting drone releases that we have to-date. Check out its technical specs, and decide whether it’s worth buying. The DJI Mavic Air 2 is one of the most exciting drone releases that I can personally recall. Its list of impressive updates makes th

As content creators, we’re inundated with the notion that the best camera is the one you already have. Is it, though? Personally, I’ve never been a huge fan of this piece of advice. I believe that the best and right camera can breathe life into any project. Because cameras have the ability t

In their final “NAB” product release announcement, Aputure pulls out all the stops with two new light fixtures that will change everything. Aputure somehow manages to do it every year. In lieu of the usual NAB product announcement strategy, Ted Sim over at Aputure has been doing

With the recent price reduction to the Blackmagic Pocket 6K, there’s no better time than now to pick one up. Here are a few lens recommendations for BMPCC6K. It’s been almost a year since Blackmagic released the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K. Looking back, the rollout was obviously a s

With a much larger image sensor and interchangeable lenses, the new Raspberry Pi High-Quality Camera Module is a complete upgrade from the previous model. It’s not often that the Raspberry Pi Foundation creates first-party accessories for their credit card-sized computer, the Raspberry Pi (o

Capture beautiful images with these high-quality, low-cost prime lenses. Another year, another NAB full of jaw-dropping gear announcements and — oh, wait. Yeah, it hasn’t been a particularly robust year for video gear releases and announcements. Let’s not focus on that. Instead,

Let’s look at the pros and cons of the new Z CAM E2-M4 next to the beloved BMPCC4K. Which is worth your money? With Z CAM’s announcement of the new E2-M4, the company gets that much closer to establishing itself as one of the best consumer-level camera brands. With cinematic capa

GorillaPods, floating heads, Hi-Hats — there’s more to a tripod than three legs. Let’s look at the best tripods and tripod systems you can get in 2020. A tripod is a thing of beauty. With cameras, you’ve got constant updates, software issues, new releases, and the ever-loom