We are happy to announce an exciting video contest sponsored by Konova. The company has donated three outstanding prizes, including a slider and a slider jib.
Click here to find out more and to enter the contest. Continue reading Konova Contest
Color Grading with Magic Bullet Suite 12
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is “How do I get that film look?” Today I will show you how I turn ordinary-looking video into a cinematic image that just simply looks good. Continue reading Color Grading with Magic Bullet Suite 12
Cool Shorts by Eric Kissack
Today I wanted to share a couple of very entertaining short films, “The Gunfighter” and “Blessing in Disguise”, directed by Eric Kissack. Continue reading Cool Shorts by Eric Kissack
Best Wireless Lavalier Microphone Systems – Rode vs Sennheiser vs Azden
Today, I will test out three different wireless microphone systems from three different price categories – from the expensive to the affordable. See which one will win. Continue reading Best Wireless Lavalier Microphone Systems – Rode vs Sennheiser vs Azden
Ultimate Headphone Showdown – which sound the best!
Today, I test out nine of the most popular and requested headphones under $200. I test them out with different people so I can tell you which ones sound the best for casual music listening PLUS which pair I would chose for professional sound/music production. Continue reading Ultimate Headphone Showdown – which sound the best!
How to Shoot a Car Scene: Camera, Lighting & Sound Tutorial
If you are a filmmaker, chances are that you’ve had to shoot a scene inside a moving car. If so, then you probably know how hard it can be to get smooth shots or interesting angles in such a situation. Continue reading How to Shoot a Car Scene: Camera, Lighting & Sound Tutorial
DIY & Pro Light Diffusion Frame
Today I wanted to talk about a very simple but useful filmmaking tool – a large frame to which you can attach a silk screen (for example, a soft, white fabric). This is a great way to either soften direct light (ex. the sunlight), or to bounce light back at your subject. You can also put a black screen on and use it as a negative fill, or a black background. Continue reading DIY & Pro Light Diffusion Frame
60-hour Film Challenge by Colchester Film Festival
Colchester Film Festival is hosting its annual 60 hour Film Challenge from 2nd – 5th of October 2015. Over 200 films were completed at last year’s challenge. Continue reading 60-hour Film Challenge by Colchester Film Festival
Aputure Light Storm LS 1 – High CRI LED Light
Previously, I reviewed a couple of great field monitors from Aputure. Today, I am going to talk about the Light Storm LS 1 – their high-CRI LED light. Continue reading Aputure Light Storm LS 1 – High CRI LED Light
DJI Phantom 3 – Cinematic Aerial Shots
Today I am reviewing the DJI Phantom 3 – a quadcopter with a 4K camera and 3-axis gimbal. The drone and gimbal technologies have been quickly advancing in the last few years (with DJI being one of the leaders), but the previous iterations of these devices have always left something to be desired. Watch my review to find out how good the DJI Phantom has gotten (short answer: really good). Continue reading DJI Phantom 3 – Cinematic Aerial Shots