Capable of 8K footage and so much more, check out the details and specs of Sony’s newly-announced upcoming release, the Alpha 1. Ironically, this very morning, I finished recording a video where I state that I can’t keep up with the influx of new cameras. And yet, here we are

The NFL is changing the game with the NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl LIV. Fox Sports and CBS Sports add Sony mirrorless cameras to broadcasts. NFL games on CBS Sports and Fox Sports certainly have a new feel to them. Both networks have turned to the use of Sony mirrorless cameras and gimbal

From built-in ND filters to an all-new LED tilt screen, here’s what we know about Blackmagick’s upcoming Pocket 6k Pro. Well, we’re officially at that point in the year of another Blackmagic camera announcement. I’m not going to make a humorous comment about how f

Sony has officially released the specifications of the FX3. By format and spec sheet, could this be Sony’s official counteroffer to the C70? Last year, Canon introduced the C70. This small format cinema camera bridged itself between the R5 to a camera from one of Canon’s EOS

Discover why smartphone gimbals are the top relatively low-cost phone accessory that can help you capture smooth, professional shots. As smartphone cameras continue to improve—adding more sensors and better lenses every year—they’re a solid camera choice for aspiring filmmakers. Th

From loading the camera to adapting old Canon lenses, here’s what you need to know about shooting on Kodak motion picture film. This past summer I found myself with the opportunity to get my hands on an old Bolex 16mm film camera. Before I agreed with myself that I’d actually

From size and weight to price range, let’s examine the pros and cons of the photo lens versus the cinema lens. You may have shopped around B&H a few times and noticed a different classification of lenses—cinema lenses. What makes these lenses so different from the photography l

Sony sets their sights on DJI with their first drone, designed for filmmakers and photographers using Sony Alpha cameras. To showcase the potential of the new drone, the company used the Airpeak equpped with a Sony a7S III to film their new electric car, the VISION-S. The

Another new year, another round of juicy camera conjectures. Here’s your officially unofficial 2021 camera rumor roundup! Well, 2020 was a mess. In so many ways. However, we did still see the release of a handful of new cameras like the insane Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K, RED Komodo, So

Find out what type of board is not only smoothest, but safest, to pair with a gimbal for ultra-smooth filming. In September of 2020, I turned 30. Unshackled by the ideology of caring what others think about you—as often touted as one of the qualities of leaving your twenties—I decided t

From stereo to lavalier, let’s explore the different types of microphones to discover which one works best for your creative needs. When it comes to recording audio, not all microphones are created equal. That’s not to say one type is the best, but each is designed to record

Presets save time and help avoid operator error. Let’s take a look at how to use them when shooting with the popular Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera. On most days of the week, I’m using my Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K to shoot tutorials in my office. I have several different angles and

Let’s take a look at the best 4K-capable B cameras that retail under $1,000. Use these in your documentary projects if you want to stay under budget. I’m in pre-production for a new docu-series that will likely take up a good amount of my time for the next few months, and, if all

Proper lighting can vastly improve the quality of your video. Upgrade your kit with these affordable diffused LED lights. Proper lighting is one of those things that can quickly improve the quality of your video, and you don’t have to spend a fortune to see

Florent Piovesan from Of Two Lands shares how well the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K handles the extreme cold of Antarctica. For the past two years, Blackmagic and their 4K and 6K pocket cinema cameras have crowded the internet with luscious cinematic content. While we’ve seen these

Control your lights remotely by connecting your Aputure lights to the Sidus Link app for phones and tablets. In this walkthrough tutorial, you’ll learn how to connect Aputure lights that have built-in Bluetooth (like the Aputure 300D II, MC, Nova, and Accent B7C) to the Sidus Link

From YouTube to vlogging, let’s dive into the technical side and basic aesthetics of “talk to camera” video lenses. In today’s video, we’re talking about the best lenses for “talk to the camera” videos. Do you shoot on a wide-angle or medium-angl

Is the new RED Komodo camera off the point on the overcrowded mid-level camera market? Who is this camera for? Let’s put the new camera under some scrutiny. In 2012, after being bombarded with social media posts from filmmaking and industry blogs that RED had lowered the price of the R

Angenieux’s EZ Series zoom lenses are loaded with features that seem tailor-made for documentary filmmakers. Here’s how they can benefit your next shoot. Thanks to full-frame capabilities, optical sharpness, and high image quality, Angenieux’s Type EZ Series zoom lenses are

The new Lumix S5 might replace the S1 as the go-to camera for video and photo content creators. A few weeks back, we reported on the newly announced S5 and where it may sit against L Mount cameras’ growing line. While rumors swirled on the internet about what the camera would offer, we