So, you’re planning on buying a cine lens. As we covered in my General Guide to Cine Lenses, there are many reasons to purchase cine lenses, from image quality and build to the fact that they offer much more control for video production than a still lens. Tip: If you’re looking for RF-mount

If you’re a videographer or filmmaker looking for a steady shot or to add more camera moves to your repertoire, chances are you’ve considered purchasing a slider. Camera sliders are an incredible tool, and the variety of options out there means they are accessible for filmmakers across the

The advent of hi-quality LEDs has made small affordable RGB LED lights available to anyone. And they’re a great creative tool if you’re shooting video and want to create a more interesting and cinematic look. Their small size, price point, and weight mean, that you can place them almost any

Updated June 11th 2020 Editors choice: If you’re in a hurry then here are my Top 3 affordable external monitors and recorders. There are cheaper ones and more expensive ones out there. But in my opinion, these three offers the most value and bang-for-the-buck while still upholdi

The lighting kits presented here are entry-level lights, which are great for starting out and learning the basics.For portable lighting kits, we recommend our guide Best Portable LED Video Lights For DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras.For professional lighting kits, we recommend our guide Best Prof

If you own a micro-four-thirds system camera and you’re in the market for a wide-angle or portrait-length zoom lens, then you’ve probably heard people talking about the Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm f/2.8 II and the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 Art lenses. I often see comments where people ask advice on o

Updated May 12th 2020 with the inclusion of Moment Variable NDs If you’re using your DSLR or mirrorless camera to shoot video like me, you have probably wished for an in-built ND filter – a.k.a. neutral density filter – like the ones you find on selected camcorders and high-end cinema camer

A quality tripod dolly is a convenient accessory for any photographer or videographer. Tripods help keep your camera steady, but they are often difficult to reposition. Tripod dollies make tripods more mobile. As with a camera dolly, a tripod dolly has wheels. However, it also has a base wi

Anamorphic lenses are awesome for creating a cinematic look. They capture a wider view than traditional spherical lenses, create beautiful oval bokeh and cool horizontal flares. The only drawback is the cost of anamorphic lenses. Top anamorphic lenses are costly. For micro four-thirds (M

A smoke machine can add just the right aesthetic touch for a cinematic opening or a theatrical music video transition. A smoke fog machine is an excellent option for everything from spicing up your product videos (and photos), adding an eerie atmosphere to the graveyard scene in your horror

When you want to add a bit of extra athmosphere to your scene, filling the air with some kind of particles and the letting your video lights shine through the fog, might be just what you need. Adding some extra smoke or haze to a scene can really spice up a scene, whether you’re shooting a

After I bought a RED Komodo, which comes with a Canon RF mount, I’ve been on the search for lenses – both cine and photography – that will work natively on that camera. So I’ve created this table with native RF mount cine lenses – great for Canon C70, RED Komodo, and similar cameras. I hope

There are many advantages to having higher resolution cameras, and now 4K, 5K, and even 6K cameras are affordable to the independent filmmaker. In fact, even 12K has become somewhat affordable with the URSA Mini Pro 12K. These changes are exciting and allow even low-budget productions to ex

Streaming is taking the world of entertainment by storm. Platforms such as Twitch are growing exponentially in popularity. People of all ages, particularly Gen Z, love tuning in to watch their favorite streamers play video games and chat about the world and share other insights. If you’

US home security company Bosma launched three new 8K cameras for content creation and broadcast markets at NAB 2022. Let’s take a look. But, who will buy these new models from a company that has only made security imaging systems for the domestic residential market? There ha

DZOFILM’s third Pictor Zoom lens covers the wide-angle range within the three lenses currently offered. Let’s get into some specs. DZOFILM has unveiled its new Pictor Zoom lens, creating a perfect trinity of zooms for filmmakers. The 14-30mm T2.8 is a superb addition. LetR

Here are nine of the best, most affordable microphones for anyone interested in recording high-quality audio for live-streaming. When setting up a livestream, it’s easy to prioritize a few things: the camera, your outfit, the background, the internet connection. However, the most i

The QuadCast S has built-in features for podcasting, voiceovers, software support, and more. Learn more about why this mic impressed us. There are a lot of good USB microphones, some of which we’ve written about before on this site, but there’s no denying that HyperX’s

In this guide, we look at which mirrorless cameras are available under $5000, and why you should consider them. The market has a wide variety of cameras within the price range of $1000 to $5,000, and many would suggest it may be too saturated. There’s a lot to choose from, and we w

The Razer Audio Mixer combines multiple sources into a single audio channel and, with software features, can make you sound better than ever. Little by little, Razer seems to be entering just about every market associated with gaming and streaming. The former is the bread-and-butter of