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by Mary Latvis · Posted
Taking to the skies to capture breathtaking footage has never been easier. Modern drones are not only incredible filmmaking tools they are also becoming more affordable and accessible. Filmmakers looking to take flight will want to find something that can capture cinematic imagery with ease. Fortunately, there are plenty of options available today. Whether you are a first-time content creator,
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Along with your lens and recording media, batteries have to be considered one of the most crucial components in your video camera rig. In an update to their selection of pro batteries, SmallRig has introduced two new versions of a couple of V-mount batteries: the VB99 Pro Mini V-Mount Battery and the x Caleb
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Long a popular, reliable source for video switching systems, the TriCaster series from Vizrt now features a simplified lineup. Live broadcasters and event producers can now access one unified architecture with three tiers: the TriCaster Vizion with 8 or 16 SDI I/O,
by Stepan Andranikian · Posted
So you just finished watching a great white shark feeding video and thought, “Wouldn’t it be awesome to be in the water with a camera to film this feast?” I'm right there with you, which is why today we’ll be diving into the world of underwater video creation, from the gear you’d need, to tips for getting the perfect action shot.
Before we get into it, I’d like to leave a little disclaimer: while venturing out into the vast and expansive deep blue is a riveting adventure, please practice caution and, if you’re not experienced in underwater
by Mary Latvis · Posted
When I’d perform a camera package checkout as a camera assistant, if there was any chance that we’d be shooting outside during the day, guess which filters I would add to the order? Neutral Density filters (aka NDs)! Even if they were not part of the original order, any production office coordinator (P.O.C.) worth their salt would approve this addition by the A.C. Read on to discover why, next to a polarizer, these are the filters most essential to your video shoot.
Shallow depth of field, daylight
ND Basics
Neutral: meaning there’s no
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
There are plenty of ways to change the look of your film or video; it could be by changing the aperture, turning on a light, or even simply taking the camera off the tripod. If you really want to start experimenting, though, one of the most interesting (and fun!) ways of doing this is to start playing with the frame rates. Relatively speaking, it wasn’t all that long ago that inexpensive cameras started to shoot in Full HD at 24 fps, so we are exceptionally lucky today that options like the