Deity continues their winning streak by releasing their first wireless audio recording system, on full display at NAB 2019. One of the fastest-growing companies in recent memory (thanks to some help from Aputure), Deity Microphones has been putting out some stellar products lately. Their mos

At NAB 2019, Polar Pro just announced one of the best variable ND filters on the market, and it’s already selling like hot cakes. Polar Pro is slowly becoming one of my favorite companies. As with Aputure and Blackmagic Design, it seems they’re doing this crazy thing where they l

At NAB 2019, Atlas Lens Co unveiled their impressive new 25mm anamorphic lens and LF Extender. Here’s what we know so far. Shooting with anamorphic lenses is becoming more and more accessible thanks to companies like Atlas. Their anamorphic lineup is absolutely stunning — and one of th

Aputure is known to shake up the lighting game on a regular basis. Last night, they announced a few things that are definitely worth your attention. So far at NAB 2019, Aputure has already unveiled a few new products. They have a new lantern system for quick soft lighting, a spotlight attach

The story of the archival footage in Apollo 11 is only the tip of the iceberg — this restorative documentary had plenty of tricks up its sleeve. It’s no surprise that there are several impressive stories behind the actual story of Todd Douglas Miller’s latest, Apollo 11, which leapt ou

Good audio can make a good video better. Bad audio can make a good video unwatchable. But you don’t have to break the bank to get clean audio. It’s easy to get caught up in lights, lenses, and . . . oh, I don’t know . . . waiting for the Sony A7sIII, but good audio should always be a p

In this post-production roundup, we go over 5 different ways you can add some FREE cinematic video effects to your footage. Okay, hear me out. You’ve probably seen these videos on YouTube a million times — “How to Make Your Footage Look Cinematic,” and the video is basicall

A panel at this year’s SXSW Conference and Festivals covered how (and why) you should be putting yourself and your work out there. Last week at SXSW, I sat down for a panel called “How to Get People to Give a F*** About Your Film.” I wasn’t really sure what advice the

Curious about the cameras used to shoot current hit HBO series? Here are the various camera packages and the series using them. For decades, HBO has set countless standards for the rest of the television world, one being the final look of their Original Series. The cable giant has long relie

Travel videos can be a dime a dozen, so what can you do (and not do) to make your video stand out in a crowd of look-alikes? You’re back at home after your vacation. You have a hard drive full of epic, experiential shots from the trip, and you’re ready to cut the footage together. For

The editor of Jordan Peele’s latest horror masterpiece explains what it’s like editing horror and cutting nonverbal musical scenes. So, I’m sure you’re going to see Us. The much-anticipated follow up to Jordan Peele’s badass horror-comedy Get Out will surely enc

In just four manageable steps, this tutorial will show you how to properly and quickly create the double exposure effect. Step 1 — A Bright Backdrop The key to this effect is to have a bright, blown-out background and a dark, silhouetted foreground. To achieve this, I blasted a ton of lig

ARRI has just announced the ARRI ALEXA Mini LF, combining the company’s new large-format sensor with the popular compact body. Well, the rumors were off. Looks like the ARRI ALEXA Mini LF is now a 2019 camera instead of 2020. ARRI just announced the Mini LF, a new ALEXA Mini using the

Dogfish Head and Kodak have partnered on SuperEIGHT, a mid-octane beer with taste, class, and a twist: it can also develop your film! It’s not every day you get to talk about two of your favorite topics — filmmaking and booze. But with the collaboration between Dogfish Head brewery and

In this video tutorial, find out why the Kuleshov effect just might be one of the most important aspects of successful filmmaking. In this video essay from No Film School, we get to explore why the Kuleshov effect can make or break your story. Or, to be more specific, your edit. The idea is

“Script supervisor,” “continuity coordinator,” or most commonly just “scripty” — this job is one of the most important on any set. Script supervisors do more than simply manage the script. A good scripty makes the transitions from pre-production to product

Here’s a video tutorial on how to recreate the spill and power of a popular powerhouse light with little to no budget at all. Thank goodness for YouTube. Whether you’re talking about editing, cinematography, or storytelling, YouTube creators like YC Imaging use the platform to pa

From Oscar-winning editors and production designers to producers and screenwriters — here are some of the biggest takeaways from our recent interviews. Over the past year, here at PremiumBeat we’ve been lucky enough to speak with some industry-leading creatives and filmmakers. At one p

Sony is giving Canon a run for it’s money with this beautiful new 135mm addition to their G Master line of lenses. When you think of quality lenses, you don’t typically think of Sony. For a long time, when you saw a Sony body, there was a good chance that you would also see a E-E

A good documentary must tell a powerful story. Here are four tips to keep you on track, especially when the going gets tough. A few months ago, my short documentary “Blinders” took home the Canada of Excellence award at 2018’s BufferFestival in Toronto, Ontario. The focus of my f