So the day finally came when DJI announced the full and confirmed details about their newest 2 drones. It’s an upgrade to the already wonderful DJI Mavic line. Continue reading DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom – New drones with 10bit recording
Backing up video footage – WD My Cloud Home NAS Server
In today’s video I talk about an easy-to-set-up system for backing up data. I use the WD My Cloud network hard drive. Besides being able to automatically back up my video footage, the drive also gives me access to all my footage while I am away from home (as long as my home router is on). Continue reading Backing up video footage – WD My Cloud Home NAS Server
Artist’s Tool – HP ZBook X2G4 Mobile Workstation
In today’s video I talk about a new work tablet I got from HP, the Zbook X2 G4. This mobile workstation uses some great features also found on Wacom tablets and the Microsoft Surface Pro. Yet it combines it all into a slim and easy-to-travel-with package. Continue reading Artist’s Tool – HP ZBook X2G4 Mobile Workstation
Fixt it in Post! Everyday effects that help you shoot quickly
In today’s video I show you how I made a kite fly, even though there was not much wind, and the kite had holes. Continue reading Fixt it in Post! Everyday effects that help you shoot quickly
Great Looking Interviews: 2-minute filmmaking tutorial
Today’s tutorial is about how to film interviews, especially focusing on the use of light-weight, portable equipment. Also, at some locations we did not have access to the electricity. Fortunately, these days you can get good-performing lights that run off batteries. Continue reading Great Looking Interviews: 2-minute filmmaking tutorial
Pistol-grip camera gimbal shootout: DJI, Moza, Zhiyun
In today’s video I test three very popular 3-axis camera gimbals: DJI Ronin-S, Moza Air and Zhiyun-Tech Crane-2. They all have a pistol-type grip, meaning that they are meant for smaller cameras (7-8 lbs load). Continue reading Pistol-grip camera gimbal shootout: DJI, Moza, Zhiyun
Zhiyun Crane 2 & Follow Focus Controller – game changer for cinema lenses & small cameras
If you use or want to use cinema lenses on DSLR/DSLM-type cameras, here is a 3-axis gimbal that is definitely worth taking a look at. Continue reading Zhiyun Crane 2 & Follow Focus Controller – game changer for cinema lenses & small cameras
Sell out a concert – crowd VFX tutorial
Today’s tutorial is a long one – fifty minutes – but it shows you all you need to create a VFX shot of a crowd. Getting extras is oftentimes a challenge. When you need a huge crowd, like for a concert or a sporting event, VFX is probably your only option (if you are on an indie budget). Continue reading Sell out a concert – crowd VFX tutorial
Panasonic firmware update 2.3 for GH5, GH5S and G9
Panasonic has just released a firmware update for the GH5, GH5S and G9. With every update, the owners of these cameras hope to see a fix for their poor video autofocus. Does this update finally fix it? Continue reading Panasonic firmware update 2.3 for GH5, GH5S and G9
Buying actors’ voice packs and other possibilities with today’s technologies
Today I wanted to share with you two technology videos that got me excited, but also a bit scared. The technology that they cover has many applications, including in filmmaking. Continue reading Buying actors’ voice packs and other possibilities with today’s technologies