Zack Young

Zack is a writer and documentary filmmaker based in Ridgewood, Queens. He’s spent much of the past decade in Brooklyn making shorts, web series, branded docs, and a feature film. He also hosts interactive performance art around the city and publishes a bi-monthly zine about dreams.

Latest Articles

Tilta Drops FZ100 Recharge Companion and Foldable 6-Bay NP-F Charger

4 days ago

Tilta is evolving their power offerings with a couple of unique new charging solutions for NP-F batteries. The All-In-One Recharge Companion for NP-FZ100s is a charger, case, card storage, card reader, and power bank all packed into a tiny 150g package. For older Sony L-Series batteries,…

Charging Stations

Batteries & Power

Setup Guide to Streaming Services with PTZ Cameras

1 week ago

If you’re capturing a live event like a religious service, the best way to engage online viewers is by providing them with an even more dynamic view of the action than they could get in person. This is rarely achieved by throwing an iPhone on a tripod in the back of the room. Instead, we’ll show you how to use PTZ (pan tilt zoom) cameras to stream professional, high-quality versions of your…

PTZ Cameras & Solutions

Live Streaming

Zeiss Details Horizon Anamorphic and Panoptes 65 Large-Format Lenses

2 weeks ago

Zeiss announced two new sets of premium cine lenses. The Horizon full-frame 2x anamorphic lenses feature pronounced oval bokeh, fast T-stops, and a fully integrated motor system with no external gearing. They have interchangeable look-tuning back elements and are compatible with serial and…

Anamorphic Lenses

Prime Lenses

Insta360 Details Luna Ultra Dual-Lens 8K Gimbal Camera and Mic Pro

2 weeks ago

Insta360 has officially unveiled the Luna Ultra 8K gimbal camera, with dual Leica Summicron lenses, a triple AI chip, and a detachable 2” OLED touchscreen. The primary lens packs a 1” CMOS image sensor, while the telephoto lens has a 1/1.3" CMOS sensor. The Luna Ultra is also compatible with Insta360’s new…

Gimbal Camera

Wireless Transmitters

Core SWX Releasing Versatile PowerVault All-in-One Charging Case

3 weeks ago

Core SWX has officially unveiled their new PowerVault System, centered around a powerful and customizable Base station with five modular bays and compatibility spanning twelve battery types. This charging hub is housed in an IP65-rated hard case for maximum portability, and features…

Bags & Cases

Batteries

How to Set Up a Virtual Production Volume

3 weeks ago

On-set virtual production (OSVP) is the real-time mixing of live-action footage with computer-generated imagery to create amazing in-camera visual effects (ICVFX). These days, most OSVP happens on a volume, a studio space with seamless LED panels (or cabinets, as they’re known in OSVP) grouped together to display rendered images that are then captured live in-camera alongside human talent. These…

Virtual Production

Virtual Production Volumes

Virtual Production 101

3 weeks ago

Virtual production (VP) is a professional video technique that combines live-action footage with computer-generated imagery (CGI) in real time. Virtual production typically happens on “volume” stages where seamless interlocked LED panels display rendered photo-real backdrops that change and adapt as the camera moves.…

Virtual Production

Harlowe Unveils Pocket Flash with Z-Axis Stand and Bi-Color LED

3 weeks ago

Harlowe is bringing some fresh ideas to classic on-camera lighting with the new Pocket Flash, combining a standard hot-shoe flash with a bi-color continuous LED and an integrated Z-axis stand that raises and tilts the flash head for unique angles. Weighing just 125g, the Pocket Flash is a…

Pocket Flash

On-Camera Lighting

How to Keep Your Virtual Production Running Smoothly

4 weeks ago

With all the time and effort it takes to set up a virtual production volume, it’s vitally important to schedule regular maintenance on your LED panels to ensure they stay clean, calibrated, and ready to be used at a moment’s notice. Knowing how best to repair, store, and transport cabinets is also an important part of lengthening the lifespan of these hefty investments. The number one resource is…

Virtual Production

LED Panels

Nanlux Releases Powerful Matrix 2500B and 2500C LED Spotlights

4 weeks ago

If you’re looking to build a lighting rig that can pack a major punch, Nanlux has a new option worth considering. The bi-color Matrix 2500B and RGB-capable 2500C are 2500W modular multi-source spotlights built for use in large lighting arrays. These four-head integrated fixtures support…

Spotlights

LEDs

What Are Virtual Production Media Servers?

4 weeks ago

A media server is a key step in the on-set virtual production (OSVP) pipeline, sending assets like background plates, LUTs, and tracking data over a network so that they can be used to create unique real time in-camera virtual effects (ICVFX). Whether it be a rendered set from Unreal Engine or an uncompressed prerecorded background plate, the media server is what stores and transmits these…

Virtual Production

Media Servers

Thypoch Releases Simera-C 16mm T1.9 Cine Lens and 6-Lens Kit

Thypoch Releases Simera-C 16mm T1.9 Cine Lens and Six-Lens Kit

1 month ago

Thypoch has unveiled the new Simera-C 16mm T1.9 full-frame cine lens, available in E- and M-mounts, along with a Simera-C six-lens kit and custom foam inserts. The 16mm is now the widest focal length in the series, with a 106° field of view. At T1.9, it’s a tad slower than the T1.5 maximum aperture seen in the rest of the line, but…

Cine Lenses

Full-Frame Lenses

Canon Announces EOS R6 V 7K Camera and 20-50mm f/4 L Power Zoom

1 month ago

Canon has unveiled the EOS R6 V, a new full-frame RF-mount camera capable of 7K open gate recording, active cooling, 5-axis in-body stabilization, and Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus II. This compact video-forward body is ideal for content creation, streaming, podcasting, and a host…

Full-Frame Cameras

Content Creation

Four Key Features of the Genaray PX-MOD-3 Pixel Panel Light

1 month ago

As audiences consume more and more video, it’s increasingly challenging to create bold, striking visuals that stand out from the crowd and truly engage viewers in a story. Lighting remains—arguably—the most underrated tool for that mission. Even the most budget-friendly camera and lens on the market can capture beautiful images when paired with thoughtful lighting choices. While accurate LED…