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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
There are many ingredients that make up a good photographic portrait, from foreground to background, setting, pose, expression, color, lighting, and so on. That said, one element that can be as important to the result as the portrait sitter is the lens used to capture the portrait and help create
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
This holiday season, we’re looking at fun and affordable lenses for your mirrorless systems. There will be both unique lenses and some overlap thanks to the vast number of third-party lenses hitting the market for all major brands. In this guide, we’re covering lenses for the Fujifilm X-Mount. From ultra-wide-angle lenses suited for landscapes and architectural images to super telephoto ones for sports and wildlife, we’ll be covering a variety of focal lengths are variety of uses.
AstrHori 10mm f/8 II Lens
The
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Color can be one of your greatest allies in the creative process. Even more than color itself, the assurance that your color balance looks as good as possible, is accurate from capture to export, and is consistent from screen to screen can be paramount to sharing your vision with others. To achieve this control over color, a color calibration process is a necessity.
The Two Pillars
When discussing calibration, you must consider not only the monitor on which you are viewing your footage, but the camera you used to capture that footage, as well.
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Today, online and social media platforms continue to provide an almost boundless outlet for content creators of all stripes. Use this gift guide to select components for capturing smooth, high-resolution video, and clear audio that will help your or a loved one's content stand out from the profusion of material jockeying for viewers' attention.
IN THIS ARTICLE
1. Smooth Action Cameras2. Digital Mirrorless and Point-and-Shoot Cameras3.
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Thanks to the ongoing film revival, B&H currently sells more than 200 unique 35mm film stocks. That's an astonishing number of choices, from major manufacturers like Kodak, Ilford, and Fujifilm, to smaller suppliers like Foma, Rollei, Agfa, Lomography, Kentmere, and Arista.
Obviously, we can't include comprehensive info and hands-on impressions for the scores of films currently available, but we will recommend some black-and white, color negative, and color
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Microsoft recently revealed the Surface Laptop Ultra designed with NVIDIA RTX Spark at the center of the device. NVIDIA is the top dog when it comes to graphics cards and Microsoft has one of the largest footprints when it comes to operating systems. On paper, this partnership makes sense, but does it pay off? Microsoft was kind enough to send over their Surface Laptop Ultra to us and I have some impressions that I
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
This holiday season, we’re looking at fun and affordable lenses for mirrorless systems. There will be both unique lenses and some overlap thanks to the vast number of third-party lenses hitting the market for all major brands. In this guide, we’re covering lenses for the L-Mount. From ultra-wide-angle lenses suited for landscapes and architectural images to super telephoto ones for sports and wildlife, we’ll be covering a variety of focal lengths are variety of uses. Of course, the L-Mount is shared across brands like Leica, Sigma, and Lumix,
by Steven Esposito · Posted
This holiday season, if you’re shopping for a remote content creator, look for travel-friendly gear that allow creators to express their creativity without weighing them down. If you’re not sure what gear fits that bill, fear not. We’ve put together a list of some of the best equipment for mobile content creators.
DJI is known for a wide range of devices—from drones to mics and more. Their reputation for creating amazing devices for users on the go is unprecedented. Those who love to record and film on their smartphone will find the
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
This holiday season, we’re looking at fun and affordable lenses for your mirrorless systems. There will be both unique lenses and some overlap thanks to the vast number of third-party lenses hitting the market for all major brands. In this guide, we’re covering lenses for the Canon RF Mount. From ultra-wide-angle lenses suited for landscapes and architectural images to super telephoto ones for sports and wildlife, we’ll be covering a variety of
by Zack Young · Posted
Virtual production is a fast-growing space with ever-evolving tools, but one mainstay for media servers, playback, and compositing is Assimilate’s Live FX Studio. Available with a perpetual, yearly, or three month license, this powerful piece of software can help you pull off advanced image-based lighting (IBL), as well as keying, masking, metadata creation, and more. I talked to
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
There’s an old adage that gear doesn’t make the picture, it’s the photographer. This is partly true. A super-telephoto prime with a fast aperture will make quick work of busy backgrounds, and the faster focusing systems of high-end full-frame cameras will more easily track a bird’s eye in some of the most challenging lighting conditions. But there’s another factor to consider. At the heart of the image is a creative eye and technical proficiency. High-end camera gear only serves a purpose once you know what you’re doing.
In this guide, we’re
by Zack Young · Posted
With LED lights getting smaller and more powerful, it’s only a matter of time before what used to take a grip truck will soon require but a carry-on suitcase full of fixtures. And while that utopian vision may still be a ways off, it’s undeniable we are living in an era of great tiny lights. The Nanlux Evoke 5C, released earlier this year, certainly fits the bill. This palm-sized 6W RGB spotlight has the Nebula C8 color engine, an IP67 rating, and a massive 1000-20,000K CCT range. For those looking to go all in, the
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Keyboards, the tool you absolutely need when it comes to navigating a computer. There are so many different types of keyboards that feature a slew of elements that make some keyboards good for one thing, but not so good for another. How do we know what is best for you? By educating you on the features, how they work, and why you would get one for any specific reason. So, if you are shopping around for your next keyboard, this is the place to be!
Types of Keyboards
There are a bunch of different types of keyboards, but what makes them specific
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Today, at the G PLAY event, Logitech G announced several new products designed for creatives and gaming enthusiasts looking to take their skills to the next level. Whether you are a live streamer, competitive gamer, or even a racing sim enjoyer, Logitech G has something for everyone.
Yeti 2
For the live streamers out there, the Blue Yeti returns after a long 17-year hiatus! The Yeti 2 takes the foundation set by its predecessor and improves upon it, giving you an even
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
When it comes to choosing the best camera for sports and action photography, there are three factors to focus on. Speed, autofocus performance, and reliability are all essential to tracking, freezing, and nailing the shot time and time again. Speed and performance have become increasingly affordable with mid-tier cameras and even some entry-level ones can keep up with sporting events. In this guide, we’ve narrowed things down to the very best cameras in each class, from the pro-level flagships to everyday cameras that are right at home on your