For the last few years, the Rode VideoMic Pro has been the most popular on-camera mic. For example, you can often see it as part of camera set-ups used by vloggers. Continue reading The successor to the most popular on-camera mic ready for orders
4K Camera Shootout of 2017 (Part I)
Last year we picked 4K cameras that we thought presented the most value, and then we compared them in our 4K Camera Shootout of 2016. This year, we’re back with the 2017 edition. Continue reading 4K Camera Shootout of 2017 (Part I)
Wearable EVF/Monitor for the Sony a65000, GoPro, DJI Drones, etc.
After a suggestion from fellow filmmaker, I decided to test out the Vufine+ Wearable Display. I wanted to see whether it would be not just fun, but also practical for filmmakers. Continue reading Wearable EVF/Monitor for the Sony a65000, GoPro, DJI Drones, etc.
My Custom GH5 settings and LUT
I’ve been promising to share my custom settings for the Panasonic GH5. I finally have the video ready for you. Plus, I’ve created a LUT that you can download. Continue reading My Custom GH5 settings and LUT
Hot deal on SmallHD 702 7″ Monitor
Right now BH Photo Video has a very good deal on a very good monitor: $600 off the SmallHD 702 7″ OLED On-Camera Monitor. Unfortunately, the deal ends soon – at midnight. Continue reading Hot deal on SmallHD 702 7″ Monitor
GH5 Review! My rig, lenses & custom settings
My full review of the Panasonic GH5 is finally here. I know I’m late to the party, but this gave me more time to use the camera – and hopefully made my review better. Continue reading GH5 Review! My rig, lenses & custom settings
Most affordable CFast 2.0 cards I’ve relied on
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
My favorite cage for Panasonic GH4
Even though exciting new cameras have come out in the last few years, I still use my GH4 a lot. In today’s video, I talk about my favorite cage for this camera. Continue reading My favorite cage for Panasonic GH4
Save $1K on the Sony FS5
I’ve shot several projects on the Sony FS5, including the short film “Lights”, which you can see below. To put it simply, it is a very good camera. Continue reading Save $1K on the Sony FS5
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