The new year promises to bring video editing and processing to a new level. There’s a lot to look forward to, from the upcoming AMD Ryzen Threadripper boasting 64 cores and 128 threads to new technologies from Intel, such as its Thread Director, which intelligently distributes workloads betwe

The resolution of video formats has increased from standard definition to high definition and most recently to 4K. However, these formats still use the same color space. Additionally, they have a standard dynamic range (SDR) of between 6 and 10 stops. As TV screens grow bigger and brighter, the lim

If you spend any time editing or outputting video, you will come across the term Codec. Because there are so many of them, and it is difficult to tell the difference between them, we put together a quick look to help you get started. If you can understand certain terms, you can better decide which

If there’s one thing filmmaking has no shortage of, it’s acronyms. The deeper you delve into the technical aspects of the industry, the more prevalent (and convoluted) these acronyms become. Likewise, as technology improves, more join the ranks. One of the latest is HLG, which stands for Hybrid Log

Having a monitor balanced to color bars may not seem all that important. This is especially if you’re in a rush to get the shots you need. Having a color balanced monitor whenever you’re shooting can save you hours of post production work. This will even improve the quality of your finished product

Log. What is it, why are there so many different kinds, and should I be using it? These questions can all be easily answered. If you carefully consider your shooting conditions, equipment and plans for post-production, you can determine whether shooting in log is right for you and which profile is

Showing a client your work or presenting a presentation to your coworkers virtually can be difficult if you’ve never done it before. However, you can share your device’s screen during a live meeting. There are many professional video conference calling platforms that allow for screen shari

These days, most modern computers can handle some level of video editing. Most even come with basic video editing software pre-installed. However, if you have a project that requires better performance and the power to process lots of information quickly, then you have to start exploring your optio

Once considered the gold standard of video editing software, Final Cut Pro is a powerful, versatile video editing software. The current version, Final Cut Pro X, has kept up with the functionality that professional editors expect from Apple. However, Final Cut Pro X is an app design specifically fo

There are various ways for a videographer to stabilize their footage. If your camera doesn’t need to move, a tripod is ideal. Where camera movement is required, devices such as a gimbal or Steadicam will ensure that your movement is free from bumps and jolts. But what if you can’t afford that equipm

We’ve all had those moments in our lives when we are stopped in our tracks by the awe-inspiring beauty of the “now”. Magnificent morning sunrises painted with strokes of every color imaginable; landscapes bathed in the golden glow of summer’s setting sun, glittering galactic night skies speckled wit

Put simply, ISO is how sensitive to light film stock is. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive your film and the less time it takes to expose it. See? Easy! Now we can move o- oh, wait. Nobody shoots on film anymore. Well, in that case, things just got more complicated. The “ISO” when we talk about

Let’s dive in to better understand the importance of RAM and why having more is not necessarily an immediate need for most. RAM vs VRAM Random Access Memory, or RAM, is the primary memory used by your computer and is responsible for loading the operating system and running programs. This means

HDR is one of the latest advances in video technology. Like the dawn of 4K, it means new standards and processes for video creators, and with it, video editors definitely need to learn what it means to their workflow. HDR, as a term, is thrown around a lot these days and it’s not as commonly underst

SD stands for “Secure Digital” — it’s a technical specification published in the waning years of the 20th century, created by three digital giants: Panasonic, SanDisk and Toshiba. The cards have evolved and will continue to evolve in a few ways — the biggest two are storage capacity and speed. Comin

Buying the best workstation for your needs means understanding how the CPU, GPU, RAM and storage options work together to enhance overall performance. Let’s go over those key factors so you know what to expect from your new system. CPU The base of any computer is the Central Processing Unit (C

Simply defined, a lens is something that bends (or refracts) the light that passes through it. As you can imagine, lenses are everywhere in our world — from a drop of water on a car’s windshield, to your eyeglasses, right down to your actual eyeballs. Thus, a single object that bends light is calle

It’s Spring and that means it’s time for the new. Not flowers and leaves, but the new gear and upgrades on display at NAB 2019. Every year the industry gathers and fills the massive Las Vegas Convention Center with every imaginable piece of broadcast gear. You can check out the latest in cameras an

As modern-day filmmakers, we deal in data. After all, we collect it, corral and manipulate it. Simply put, we are data cowboys/cowgirls. So, what do we use to move this data? In the second decade of the 21st century: cables and connectors. Perhaps in the future we may beam data through the air wire

It’s human nature for each of us to play favorites. Editors can display a strong preference for their favorite video editing applications. Conventional wisdom and marketplace prominence could make one believe that Adobe Premiere Pro CC is the most popular editing app today. It is true the Adob