If you are looking for a good on-camera microphone, Azden has a new option, the SGM-250CX Professional Compact Cine Mic. What sets this mic apart are some pro features, like a full-size XLR plug and Phantom power. But here is my full review. Continue reading On-camera mic that doubles as boom mic: Azden SGM 250CX
DJI just announced the Zenmuse X7 camera, an update to their successful X5 gimbal camera. The X5 worked great with the DJI Inspire 2 drone and the DJI Osmo handheld gimbal. Continue reading DJI Zenmuse X7 Camera and 3-Axis Gimbal
What camera or lens or gimbal should I get? This is probably the number one message I get. Here is my answer. Continue reading What camera should I get? Or gimbal? etc
Last Sunday we had a great Filmmaking Times show with Henry Martens. He’s a filmmaker whose work has earned him awards and a very successful wedding filmmaking business. Continue reading Wedding Filmmaking with Henry Martens – Career advice & filmmaking techniques
Here is a review of a powerful yet soft LED from iLEDGear. Continue reading Horror film lighting with a single LED!
I built a custom camera rig for my DSLM using various parts I found on Amazon. It costs just $200 and fixes the main problems I find with many DLSR/DSLM style cameras. My custom rig turns any DSLR / DSLM camera into a proper video production tool. Continue reading DIY Custom Camera Rig for $200
I love swimming and diving and I love shooting video while I do it. There are many great little action cameras for casual underwater shooting but I also needed something better than a GoPro. Continue reading Professional underwater camera rig for less than $300
In today’s video, I show seven simple techniques used by cinematographers to create beautiful images. Continue reading Pro Hacks to Make Your Videos Cinematic
Today I have another camera gimbal review, but I’m happy to say it’s not just another gimbal. A company called Fosicam, a newcomer in the market, has created a pistol-grip gimbal that improves, I think, on what other companies have done so far. Continue reading Fosicam makes exciting entry in the 3-axis camera gimbal world
The last two weeks, I’ve been testing what are probably the most popular long zoom lenses. Here is my review. Continue reading Battle of Telephoto Zooms: Canon, Tamron, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8
