With multiple accessories and different ways to mount your camera, the Elgato’s Master Mount System is a content production essential. Gamers may be familiar with the Elgato brand, as they make a variety of products that focus on streaming. While the brand may have built up its re

Easy to pack, easy to move. A solo filmmaker’s dream. Here’s an in-depth review of the Aptolux MP-1. Specs included. Since I reviewed the original Aputure Lightstorm way back in 2015, my inbox has never had a week where I haven’t received a review request. The crazy thi

A look into the state of drone videography to see if it’s still a viable form of production, or a passing trend. It feels like ages ago but, in reality, the first time I saw a drone camera flying through the sky was probably less than ten years ago. A friend had picked one up and was fly

Watch out live-streamers! Canon wants you to try out their new XF605 4K UHD Professional Camcorder. Let’s look at the specs. I’m not gonna lie. I haven’t seen a camcorder in action in a long time. The last place I saw them in use was a college sports broadcast about thr

Another mirrorless camera with a full-frame sensor, new image processing engine, and 8K video support to rival Canon? Yes, please! Do you hear that? It’s the low rumbling of hundreds of thousands of indie filmmakers, amateur videographers, and eager industry professionals chomping at the

The new flagship camera and sensor from RED is looking to be quite the game-changer. Let’s take a look at how. Today RED Cameras announced their new “flagship” camera, the V-RAPTOR ST. So, technically, this is the first camera in their third generation of RED stills and

Watch out! Canon is on the verge of releasing its much-anticipated EOS R3. And, the specs are looking good. Let’s check it out . . . Compared to previous years, it feels like the number of camera releases have started to slow down. Although, given the rampant growth in camera techn

Canon continues to add to and improve upon their stellar RF lineup, inching their way closer and closer to eliminating EF lenses. If you’re a Canon fan, today was a good day. Coming in hot off the announcement of the new Canon EOS R3, which seems to be an absolute beast for photog

As GoPro celebrates the launch of their tenth product, it’s time to look back at the rollercoaster ride of their last twenty years. If you picture a Californian tech entrepreneur, you might think of Steve Jobs of Apple or Jim Jannard of RED cameras, but would you think of Nicholas Woodma

Film pros are lauding the new iPhone’s cinematic camera. But are they truly excited about the device? Or the possibilities it represents? Greig Fraser is one of Hollywood’s best and brightest cinematographers. He’s just come off shooting Dune andThe Batman, and he has three episod

Far from disappearing when live performances started to come back, live streaming did the one thing everyone wanted it to do—it got better. Live streaming had been around for a while before the pandemic hit, but the arrival of COVID-19 cemented its role as a low-cost broadcast substitute

A look into how Bo Burnham was able to shoot, light, and edit his latest Netflix special with only his wits and a Lumix S1H. Like many of us who have been stuck inside for far too long, the idea of watching a comedy special filmed entirely inside a small studio apartment seemed a bit ard

Dynamic lighting. Explosive energy. Here are the cameras used to capture Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I was curious about which camera was most used throughout the production process of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), so I took a deep dive into each of the films to f

Let’s take a look at five wildly affordable, readily available matte boxes that can help you capture better-looking images on a budget. There are a few reasons you might want to add a matte box to your camera rig. First of all, they’re perfect for holding cinema-quality filters. N

Let’s check out the specs on Deity’s smallest, budget-friendly microphone, the V-Mic D4 Mini. Perfect for all you vloggers out there! Deity’s microphone lineup continues to grow, and their latest microphone looks like it will definitely shake things up for vlog and acti

The new DJI Air 2S Drone is smaller and costs more than its predecessor. Here’s the good and bad about the changes. The new DJI Air 2S is a foldable camera drone, the latest in the highly-successful and portable Mavic line of DJI drones. What’s New The latest

Canon’s EOS Webcam Utility software and Webcam Accessories Starter Kit give Canon cameras a new purpose as a webcam. See how to set it up. There’s still a mad rush to find the tools necessary to operate home-based quasi-offices. Students, educators, and home workers need comp

Let’s take a look behind-the-scenes to find out what cameras and lenses where used to shoot this year’s nominated films and television series. The 78th annual Golden Globe Awards have come and gone, with a rather unique presentation. With the ceremony taking place in remote f

Let’s turn the spotlight on 2021’s Oscar nominees and see what cameras and lenses their crews used to create the biggest films of the year. Here’s a look at the cameras and lenses used on Best Picture and Best Cinematography nominees. Yes, plenty of ARRI ALEXA, but a fe

Discover some traditional and non-traditional uses for magic arms, as well as a few options on the market today and the benefits of each. Magic arms are versatile and robust filmmaking tools. In this article, we’re going to look at some of the best options out there today. We’ll ev