Syrp Lab

    What is ISO, Dual ISO, ISO invariance and where does all the noise come from?
    May 11, 2023 John Aldred

    ISO used to be fairly simple. In the film days, it was called ASA and was a measure of the sensitivity of that film to…

    Photo vs cine lenses – Which is really more cinematic?
    Mar 13, 2023 John Aldred

    As cameras have become more video-capable over the last decade and a bit, cine lenses have become more of a thing. Once confined to Hollywood…

    These guys tested every video stabilizer so you don’t have to (but you probably still should)
    Aug 4, 2022 John Aldred

    If you shoot video, you know that you’re going to need some kind of stabilisation at some point in the process. Whether it’s a tripod,…

    Here’s how to build a complete portable podcasting setup into a single case for easy travel
    Jul 25, 2022 John Aldred

    Now that the world has spent the last couple of years stocking up on microphones, lights, new cameras and a mountain of other bits to…

    This deep dive looks into LOG vs RAW footage and how they differ for colour grading
    Jun 6, 2022 John Aldred

    These days, whenever a new camera is released – particularly one geared towards video – I see two questions that come up repeatedly for days….

    How to build your own DIY acoustic panels to treat your room for recording audio
    May 18, 2022 John Aldred

    If you’ve ever tried shooting a video indoors where good sound is important, you’ve no doubt come across the issue of reverb. It’s the echo…

    Building the ultimate gear room for photographers and filmmakers
    Apr 10, 2022 John Aldred

    Camera gear, whether it’s for photography or filmmaking can be quite the pain to store, especially if it’s your career and you’re constantly adding new…

    Syrp to be rebranded “Syrp Lab” with products folded into the Manfrotto Move ecosystem
    Jan 26, 2022 John Aldred

    New Zealand based camera slider and timelapse gear company, Syrp has announced that it’s rebranding itself to Syrp Lab and that its products will be…

    Syrp’s new Genie Micro is an all-in-one smart remote controller for your camera
    Dec 9, 2020 John Aldred

    Syrp has announced their new Genie Micro. Unlike other devices that bear the Genie name, this one isn’t a pan head or slider motor. In…

    How to build out your own DIY white seamless studio cyclorama on a budget
    Mar 27, 2020 John Aldred

    This isn’t a project for the little home studio in your spare bedroom, but if you’re looking to build out a new studio space, this…