Today I have a fun tutorial for you that will show you some quick and easy cinematography techniques. In the video I talk about lighting, camera composition and also set dressing plus how to enhance the shot using some very quick VFX. Continue reading How to light a night scene quick and easy!
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Aputure Amaran Tri-8: a powerful and bullet-proof LED light
Today we have a review of what might be the best Aputure light – the Tri-8. Aputure calls it their flagship model. Continue reading Aputure Amaran Tri-8: a powerful and bullet-proof LED light
Aputure Amaran AL-M9 – on-camera LED light review
Here is a review of a LED light from Aputure. It is small and affordable, but gives a surprising amount of power. Continue reading Aputure Amaran AL-M9 – on-camera LED light review
Film Shoot Tested! Aputure Deity Condenser Microphone – Is it good?
Recently, I shot a film recently where I got to use a bunch of new camera gear. One of the things I tested was the new shotgun mic from Aputure. Continue reading Film Shoot Tested! Aputure Deity Condenser Microphone – Is it good?
Aputure 120t Light and Light Dome Softbox
Lights like the Aputure C120t are very interesting because they are usually the key piece of a lighting kit – especially when combined with a softbox. What makes them the workhorses is their versatility – they are portable, give a good amount of light output, but don’t draw a lot of power (when using LEDs). Continue reading Aputure 120t Light and Light Dome Softbox
Aputure VS-5 Monitor
Today I am reviewing the Aputure VS-5 monitor, which I used on a recent feature film shoot. Continue reading Aputure VS-5 Monitor
Best Budget Lav Microphones
Today we are reviewing four affordable lav mics. These are quality microphones that your pocketbook will like a lot. However, they are not wireless. As always, there are pluses and minuses for each technology. So, to see what you can expect from these microphones and whether they are the right tools for your projects, please check out our video below. Continue reading Best Budget Lav Microphones
New Full-HD Camera Monitors from Aputure
As a follow-up to their very popular VS-2
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
Aputure VS-3 Monitor Review
Back in March I reviewed the Aputure’s 7-inch field monitor VS-2