filmmaking

Canon to release two 8K cameras in 2021 – but these ones are actual Cinema EOS cameras

Aug 13, 2020 John Aldred

If you’ve got a hankering for some Canon 8K but you’re a little disappointed with the EOS R5 then have no fear. Now that 8K…



Hollyland’s Mars 300 Pro wireless HDMI video system brings lower latency & weight with more connectivity

Jul 25, 2020 John Aldred

Hollyland has today announced its new Mars 300 Pro wireless HDMI video transmission system that offers significant improvements over its predecessor, the Mars 300. While…



This lunatic is diving 18-story buildings with a $20,000 drone-mounted RED camera

Jul 24, 2020 John Aldred

The world of FPV droning doesn’t typically have much to do with the more aesthetic, cinematic of drone filmmaking. At least, not usually. Well, not…



The Vortex8 is a $5,000 650W cinema LED panel with an IP65 waterproof rating

Jul 23, 2020 John Aldred

Well, this is an interesting looking light, if not cheap, by any stretch of the imagination. Coming in at $4,999, the Vortex8 is the new…



Learn how to use sound design to add massive impact to your videos

Jul 1, 2020 John Aldred

Sound design is an often-ignored part of video production for many people outside of the world of big movie studios. But it’s an important part…



Irix expands its Cine lens lineup with the new Irix Cine 15mm T2.6

May 26, 2020 John Aldred

Irix has today announced the addition of the new Irix Cine 15mm T2.6 to their cinema lens lineup. Teased a few days ago, it joins…



Use these three techniques to shoot manual focus lenses on a gimbal

May 20, 2020 John Aldred

I don’t shoot on a gimbal all that often. When I do, it’s usually for b-roll. But I’m usually doing it with manual focus lenses….



Four ideas for recreating Hollywood shots with stuff you have at home

Mar 5, 2020 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

A lack of gear or budget is frustrating, but it shouldn’t stop you from creating. To help you get stunning shots even on a tight…



Zacuto scales down their Recoil Rigs with new “ACT” line for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras

Mar 3, 2020 John Aldred

Zacuto believes that DSLRs and mirrorless cameras still have a big place in video, and have now announced a new line of ACT Recoil Rigs…



Here are five bad filmmaking habits you definitely want to avoid

Feb 12, 2020 John Aldred

Whenever you’re learning something, or even when doing it every day as your profession, you’re going to make mistakes. It’s just a fact of life….