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The Sony A1 reviews hit YouTube and they’re resoundingly positive

Feb 5, 2021 by John Aldred 2 Comments
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YouTubers have had the embargo lifted on the Sony A1 content and now they’re all coming out in force to go over their experiences using the new camera and giving their thoughts on how it stacks up against the competition – including the rest of Sony’s own product lineup.

While there are brief mentions of the A1’s stills features, these reviews largely focus on their video capabilities. After all, when it comes to video, it does everything the video-centric A7S III does, and then some. And it looks like Sony’s managed to solve a lot of the 8K overheating issues suffered by the Canon EOS R5.

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Camera Conspiracies isn’t happy as he explains “Why I’m leaving Pansonic FOREVER”

Sep 3, 2020 by John Aldred 1 Comment
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The whole “I’m switching from this brand to that brand” or “I’m done with whatever brand” videos have been done to death, but this one from Kasey at Camera Conspiracies popped up on my feed last night after the announcement of the Panasonic S5 and I have to say, it’s pretty hilarious.

He talks about Panasonic’s strengths (which are now mostly at least matched by the competition) as well as their weaknesses in the way that only Kasey can. The complaints mentioned in the video (the main one being the DFD autofocus) aren’t anything new, either. Panasonic’s flagship GH5 was plagued with autofocus issues and that was released three and a half years ago.

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How to colour correct your footage without having to resort to LUTs

Apr 24, 2020 by John Aldred Leave a Comment
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I’ve been using the ColorChecker Video and ColorChecker Passport Video since around the time they were first released a little over four years ago and you can read my review here. But when it comes to inserting them into your workflow, they can be a little confusing for people who’ve never used them before.

In this video, Gerald Undone takes a 26-minute deep-dive into how to colour correct your footage and grade log footage using the ColorChecker Video (and CCPV) in DaVinci Resolve.

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Can’t get to the gym? Here’s how photographers can stay fit while stuck at home

Mar 25, 2020 by Dunja Djudjic 1 Comment
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If you’re a regular gym-goer, you know that the coronavirus outbreak has had all the gyms closed down. And if you’re anything like me, the lack of physical activity makes you feel sad and nervous. But worry not: Gerald Undone has a perfect solution for stuck-at-home photographers and filmmakers. He has teamed up with a few “camera fitness experts” to bring you a series of exercises that you can do at home with your camera gear. That’s right, your gear won’t only help you keep your creativity in shape, but also your body. So let’s get started.

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This is what it looks like to shoot portraits at absurd 900mm

Sep 26, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 4 Comments
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One would say that shooting portraits with a 400mm or 500mm lens is overkill. Absurd, even. But what shooting portraits at 900mm? Manny Ortiz teamed up with Irene Rudnyk and Gerald Undone to find out. They used a Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS lens for shooting portraits, and to make things even more absurd, they paired with an APS-C Sony a6400. In other words, they shot portraits at around 900mm equivalent and it looks like they had a lot of fun doing this crazy experiment.

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Here’s how you can edit Blackmagic RAW footage in Adobe Premiere Pro CC

Jul 5, 2019 by John Aldred Leave a Comment
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When the news that Blackmagic were replacing CinemaDNG with their own Blackmagic RAW format, there was a mixed reaction. It’s Blackmagic’s own format, offering a lot of benefits over similar formats when it comes to speed, file size and efficiency. But it’s only officially supported by Blackmagic’s own DaVinci Resolve editing and grading software.

Fortunately, though, Blackmagic released the new format with an API that allows 3rd parties to integrate BRAW compatibility into their software. Adobe hasn’t picked up that gauntlet yet, but the developers at Autokroma have. Their BRAW Studio plugin allows you to use BRAW footage easily within Premiere Pro. In this video, Gerald Undone shows us how it works.

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Here’s proof that Sony Picture Profiles do have an effect the data stored in your raw files

Mar 5, 2019 by John Aldred 1 Comment
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It’s long been thought that when shooting raw, we can basically just ignore the in-camera processing settings. They’re only used if you’re shooting jpg or video, anyway, right? At least, that’s what everybody’s thought for years. Because for the most part it’s been true.

It turns out, though, that on Sony cameras, certain picture profiles do actually change the data that’s saved into your raw files. And in this video, Gerald Undone proves it.

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Is 4:2:2 video worth it? Can you even tell the difference over 4:2:0?

Feb 18, 2019 by John Aldred 2 Comments
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The difference between 4:2:2 and 4:2:0 along with 8-bit vs 10-bit was a hot discussion back when the Panasonic GH5 was announced. It was the first small form factor camera to offer 10-bit 4:2:2 internal, and it confused a lot of people. It still seems to confuse a lot of people, but even if you do understand it, can you even really see a difference between 4:2:2 and 4:2:0?

While only offering 8-bit colour, not 10-bit, Gerald Undone decided to compare 4:2:0 recorded internally on his Sony A7III with external 4:2:2 recorded using the Atomos Ninja V to see if you can really see a difference in the footage. It may not be as significant as you might think.

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Three photography terms you didn’t know (or care) you were saying wrong

Feb 13, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 3 Comments
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From the beginning of time, photographers have argued about the crucial stuff such as how to pronounce the word “bokeh.” And from what I’ve heard so far, most of them are pronouncing it wrong. But guess what: there are a few other photography terms that you’re likely saying (or spelling) wrong. In this video, Gerald Undone discusses these and explains how you should pronounce them and why.

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Guide numbers explained – the maths behind the mystery

Feb 5, 2019 by John Aldred 1 Comment
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When flashes first started to use Guide Numbers, they were a fairly reliable judgement of how one flashes power stacks up against another. But as flash technology has evolved, the humble Guide Number is often exploited as a marketing gimmick to make flashes sound a lot more powerful than they actually are.

In this video, Gerald Undone breaks down the maths behind the Guide Number. He explains exactly how it’s calculated, why it isn’t always an accurate measurement of power, and how you can make sense of it all.

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