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by Luke Rollins · Posted
All the world’s a soundstage for today’s content creators. And yes, while you carry an effective production multitool in your pocket already (your smartphone), its shortcomings will eventually outweigh its convenience. The contemporary class of point-and-shoot cameras offers significant upgrades in sensor size, lens quality, video performance, and audio inputs, all within a (relatively) pocketable form factor. Wireless connectivity options ensure your content can be quickly posted on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and more.
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by Steven Gladstone · Posted
It can be hard enough to guide your project from conception to completion without introducing delays and technical issues that lessen the power and impact of your film, delays and issues that often can be easily avoided. To that end, test or calibration charts are invaluable tools for pre-production as well as production, and they are not just for rental houses and camera shops. Most available charts are designed for framing, resolution, and focus, and are suitable for use by equipment owners, "one-man bands" rental houses, and anyone entering
by Luke Rollins · Posted
The Sony a1 II mirrorless camera is the company’s most versatile camera yet, offering the best overall mixture of speed, video capabilities, high-resolution stills, and a robust, professional-worthy body design. It pulls much of the original a1’s well-rounded feature-set into an a9 III body and adds the AF and IBIS technologies introduced with the a7R V. It’s a camera meant for working professionals that can excel in commercial
by Luke Rollins · Posted
In a stunning reversal of fortune, point-and-shoot cameras—which have long been dismissed as defunct—are currently experiencing a major resurgence. In both new and used markets, sales of point and shoots are way, fueled in part by nostalgia and the perceived shortcomings of smartphone cameras. With expanded feature sets, manual exposure controls, built-in and/or external flash support, and optical
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
We live in fortunate times because there are no bad cameras. Modern technology has advanced to the point where practically every camera—from a smartphone to professional mirrorless—can be used to create pro-quality imagery. However, some cameras are better than others for certain purposes. Sony knows this, which is why the brand has developed an extensive line of cameras to cover the needs of different users. Let’s take a closer look at which cameras are best for content creators.
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Content creation covers an incredibly wide range
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
As the holidays quickly approach, the pace of new product launches slows but it doesn’t stop. This week, we have a good lineup for video production to highlight. A couple of cine lens lineups are getting tweaked this week, with Tokina revealing a new character-filled version of its full-frame cinema primes, the Vista-P series, and Samyang/Rokinon adding a
by Rebecca Melville · Posted
2023 has been another banner year for vloggers. Not only did we see new releases from familiar faces like GoPro and Sony, but big-name camera brands like Canon and FUJIFILM wheeled out their own vlog-specific and vlog-friendly cameras, making content creation more accessible than ever. With vlogging on the rise and showing no signs of stopping, you might be interested in getting a vlogging camera for yourself.
The vari-angle rear LCD touchscreen is a must-have for most content creation and vlogging. Vari-angle touchscreens can twist and