CFast 2.0 memory cards allow to record with very high bitrates, for example when filming RAW with the BlackMagic URSA Mini cameras. Unfortunately, this latest technology comes with a heavy price tag. One can expect the prices to eventually come down, but for those of us who need CFast 2.0 today, there is now a viable option. Continue reading Most affordable CFast 2.0 cards I’ve relied on
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Building URSA Mini cinema rig
In today’s video, Tom and Clint D’Souza build a a cinema rig for the BlackMagic URSA Mini 4.6K. Also, the guys share their experiences of using this camera and rig in production. Continue reading Building URSA Mini cinema rig
Deals on BlackMagic recorder monitors
Currently you can get good deals on the BlackMagic recorder monitors. Their 7 inch 4K model is discounted by $300, and the 5-inch HD model is discounted by $100. Continue reading Deals on BlackMagic recorder monitors
Crazy STRONG Variable ND Filter! (11 Stops)
Neutral Density (or ND) filters are indispensable when you want to get a narrow depth of field while filming in very bright light (for example, outdoors on a sunny day). Sometimes you can’t or don’t want to make the shutter go fast enough to open the aperture up all the way. That’s when you need an ND filter. Unfortunately, these filters are usually expensive. Continue reading Crazy STRONG Variable ND Filter! (11 Stops)
Atoch C2S CFast to SSD Hack for Blackmagic URSA and URSA Mini Cameras
Since CFast cards are still expensive, people are still looking for more affordable ways to record on BlackMagic URSA and URSA Mini camera. Here is a hack (although the manufacturer calls it a “solution”) for fooling the camera that it is recording to CFast cards, but actually recording to SSDs. Continue reading Atoch C2S CFast to SSD Hack for Blackmagic URSA and URSA Mini Cameras
Best tools for calibrating the colors of your monitor
Continuing with the series covering equipment that help you color grade, today we’re talking about tools specifically designed to calibrate colors of computer monitors. Here we review two top-sellers from X-Rite and Datacolor. Continue reading Best tools for calibrating the colors of your monitor
Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Micro Panel
Professional colorists wouldn’t be nearly as effective if they had to rely on a keyboard and mouse. Instead, they use specifically designed panels. Here is a review of an entry-level panel for color grading from BlackMagic Design. Continue reading Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Micro Panel
Aputure Amaran Tri-8: a powerful and bullet-proof LED light
Today we have a review of what might be the best Aputure light – the Tri-8. Aputure calls it their flagship model. Continue reading Aputure Amaran Tri-8: a powerful and bullet-proof LED light
Celadon LED On-Camera Lights
Here is a review of powerful on-camera LED lights from Celadon. Continue reading Celadon LED On-Camera Lights
CAME-TV Bi-Color LED Edge Light
Here is a review of a very impressive LED light from CAME-TV. What stands out about the CAME-TV C700S is the softness of the light that it produces. Continue reading CAME-TV Bi-Color LED Edge Light