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Manfrotto has announced new 190- and 055-series tripods designed for photographers and videographers. Lightweight yet capable of holding hefty camera rigs, these new tripod legs are built to withstand tough shooting conditions and support you wherever you go. The fresh photo-centric offerings are the Manfrotto 190X3 3-Section AS
Once you’re familiar with the basic concepts behind high-volume photography, the next logical step is to figure out what gear you need to purchase. That’s when the panic might hit. Suddenly you’re flooded with decisions about cameras, lenses, strobes, backdrops, barcode scanners, and more, each category including tons of different options at every
This week, we’re talking about teenage engineering’s new medieval-inspired EP-1320 sampler, the ultracompact H1 XLR audio recorder from Zoom, Godox’s all-in-one AD600Pro II
Covering the needs of mirrorless photo and video creators, Manfrotto introduces seven new variations of its compact and travel-friendly Befree GT and Befree Advanced tripod series. Encompassing these new arrivals are three Befree Advanced AS tripods, two Befree GT 3-way tripods
Tripods are tricky pieces of gear because they often work well for years or even decades before wear and tear gets to be too much and they simply can't do the job anymore. Maybe they're struggling to get a steady pan, the setup shakes every time a heavy breeze blows, or the camera's continually a couple of degrees off balance, all telltale signs it's time for an upgrade. Replacing them can be daunting, with popular options ranging from $100 to $100,000. Below I'll present my top five features to consider when deciding which legs are worth the
Popularly, the “travel tripod” is one on which the legs fold up around the center column of the tripod, and/or the tripod head. This allows them to fold to more compact dimensions for transporting on adventures beyond the studio walls. B&H’s website refinements can show you these reversible
Welcome to Filmmaking 101, where we offer some tips on how to go about creating your movie masterpiece. Read on to discover suggestions for your pre-production, production, and post-production phases.
Pre-Production
Scriptwriting
You have your idea for an arthouse masterpiece or an action-based blockbuster; now how do you translate that into a script―the backbone of your production? You can use MS Word, Google Docs, or another document program. But using dedicated screenwriting software provides the standard formatting, outline tools,
So you just landed your very first music video gig. Congratulations! You’re about to enter a wonderful world where your creative vision will translate music into a compelling visual medium. But where or how do you start? You probably have a camera, a lens, and an idea that will help you realize your vision. However, a camera and lens alone probably won't cut it for certain shots and effects. In this guide, we’re going to look at some equipment that can commonly be found on a music video production set to help make your vision a reality.
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Photographer and videographer Paolo Cascio demonstrates how to set up and use the Manfrotto MOVE, a quick-release system designed to make switching between tripods, motion control gear, and stabilizers quick and easy. Cascio also shows us how to use the Manfrotto Syrp Magic Carpet PRO Slider, 612 Nitrotech Video Head and FAST Leg Tripod.
0:00 - Introduction
1:30 - The Manfrotto
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Now that we have a handle on using natural light for food photography, it’s time to move on to continuous light sources. When natural light isn’t available, or you want more specific control and placement of your light, you’ll have to use your own sources.
Natural light setup from Part
Manfrotto has announced two carbon fiber tripod kits incorporating the MOVE Quick Release System for photographers. The first kit combines the MT055CXPRO3 with the XPRO 3-Way Pan-and-Tilt Head, an ideal pairing for
If you’re just getting started with food photography, you probably have some questions. I certainly did. There are countless ways to set up a beautiful shot of a meal or enticing ingredient. Where to start?
This three-part series will focus on how to light food for photographs. We’ll start with natural light since it is the most abundant and affordable light source. Many successful food photographers create stunning images using only natural light. Next, we will consider continuous lights, ranging from incandescent bulbs at home to tunable
I needed a new camera bag. More specifically, I needed a new camera bag that didn’t look like a camera bag. Not something to carry all my gear—just a mirrorless camera with short tele attached, a 13" laptop, a few books, lunch, and other daily sundries. A commuter camera bag? A hybrid camera bag? Whatever you want to call it, my new bag needed to blend in on the subway and rest comfortably on my lap should I be lucky enough to score a seat. A
Manfrotto has been a trusted name in tripod and stabilization systems for decades. With its release of the TetherGear range, Manfrotto expands even further into the studio photography sphere. This collection of products aids the professional photographer in customizing studio space to best suit tethered shooting needs. The TetherGear range includes five products: the Laptop Deck,