It’s that time of the year again when I test out various cameras next to each other to see how they perform. Continue reading Pocket 6K vs Arri Alexa Mini/ RED Raven / URSA Mini Pro – Cinema Camera Tests
Pocket 6K vs Arri Alexa Mini/ RED Raven / URSA Mini Pro – Cinema Camera Tests
Blackmagic Pocket 6K Camera Review
So how is the new Pocket 6K camera from Blackmagic? It’s actually very similar to the older Pocket 4K camera yet it has a few key differences that make it stand out. Continue reading Blackmagic Pocket 6K Camera Review
Move over Pocket 4K for the new Pocket 6K!
Blackmagic Design has just released another camera. That’s right. The successor or upgrade or simply a companion to the very popular Pocket 4K camera but now in 6K! Continue reading Move over Pocket 4K for the new Pocket 6K!
The DJI Ronin-SC… just another gimbal or more?
Another day another gimbal! The DJI Ronin-SC is here. Important question. Do we need a new gimbal? Continue reading The DJI Ronin-SC… just another gimbal or more?
How to create awesome film sets from cardboard
If you’ve been follwing me for a while then you know what I always say; “The camera and all the gear in the world will not make horrible production design look good”. What is production design? It’s everything pretty much that you see in the final shot. So your costumes, lighting design, color scheme and overall your locations or sets. Continue reading How to create awesome film sets from cardboard
Latest BMPCC4K Rig Updates
I am always working on improving my camera setups. Since I last showed my rig for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K I have added a few cheap but really useful items. Continue reading Latest BMPCC4K Rig Updates
How I power my productions in remote locations
Very often I get asked “Tom how can I use lights when I am filming in remote locations?” In the past I used to always say go and buy a gas generator. Continue reading How I power my productions in remote locations
Interior Night Lighting Cinematography Tutorial with Thunder Effect
In today’s tutorial I will show you an easy technique for lighting an interior night scene with a thunder lightning effect outside the window. Continue reading Interior Night Lighting Cinematography Tutorial with Thunder Effect
Premiere or Resolve – What is better for video editing?
There’s a lot of discussion online about what program is the best for video editing? Is there even such a thing as “the best” video editing software? Continue reading Premiere or Resolve – What is better for video editing?
Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro vs ARRI ALEXA Mini
So what does a $45,000 Arri ALEXA Mini camera have in common with a $6000 URSA Mini Pro G2? A lot actually and it might be worth taking a look at why there is such a high price difference. Continue reading Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro vs ARRI ALEXA Mini