cinematography
Sharp shows off the first 8K consumer ILS camera under $5,000 at CES 2019
Jan 9, 2019
John Aldred
It has no name, right now, other than “8K Video Camera”, but this 8K Micro Four Thirds camera from electronics giant Sharp is currently on…
DJI launches a new website for professional cinematographers and filmmakers
Dec 18, 2018
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
DJI has just launched a dedicated website for professional cinematographers and filmmakers. According to the company, DJI Pro is created to provide “comprehensive user experience…
This filmmaker used a salad bowl to create a “door spy hole” effect
Dec 13, 2018
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
I just love seeing a clever use of household items for filmmaking and photography. But did you know that Amazon Prime show Hand of God…
This is the first Hollywood feature film shot on a full frame mirrorless camera
Dec 4, 2018
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Last year, the first commercial-quality footage of the Earth from outer space was shot on a Sony Alpha a7S II. And now, the same camera…
These are the first 10 items beginner filmmakers need to buy
Nov 29, 2018
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
If you’re just starting out as a filmmaker and looking into buying gear, it may seem overwhelming. So much to buy, so many options –…
This is everything you wanted to know about dynamic range
Oct 19, 2018
John Aldred
Dynamic range is a topic that always comes up every time a new camera is released. But what is dynamic range? How do our cameras…
This video shows how focal length and zooming affect subject-background relationship in your photos
Sep 24, 2018
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
I believe you already know that “zooming with your feet” and changing the focal length can affect the relationship between your subject and the background….
Use these 10 camera tricks to tell better stories in your videos
Sep 22, 2018
John Aldred
Shooting video usually isn’t as simple as just pointing a camera at something and hitting record. Sure, sometimes it is, but if you want to…
“Dreaming” is a 4K short film shot on the Nikon Z6
Sep 19, 2018
John Aldred
One of the big features in the new Nikon Z6 and Z7 cameras is their ability to output 10Bit video through the HDMI port for use…
6 creative ways to use a gimbal for your video footage
Sep 6, 2018
John Aldred
Gimbals are wonderful things, but just walking around holding a gimbal gets really boring really quickly, especially for the viewer. But that’s what often happens….