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

Sony Releases the VENICE 2 Extension System Mini with 8.6K Sensor

1 day ago

Sony has announced the VENICE 2 Extension System Mini, a new iteration of the popular Rialto expansion unit that allows users to disconnect the sensor block from the body of their VENICE 2 to make the camera more nimble and portable. The Extension System Mini is about 70% smaller and…

Pro Video Cameras

Camera Rigs

The Rise of PTZ Cameras in Video Production

1 week ago

You’ve probably seen PTZ cameras in the background of your favorite sports broadcasts and reality shows, but there’s a chance you might not know exactly what they are or why they’re used. Think of pan-tilt-zoom cameras, commonly known as PTZ cameras, as a…

PTZ Cameras and Solutions

PTZ Cameras

Video Production

Sony Announces OCELLUS Camera Tracking System for Spatial Content

1 week ago

Sony has announced their first ever camera tracking system, the OCELLUS (ASR-CT1), which consists of a sensor unit, processing box, and three lens encoders. The system can be used with a wide variety of cinema and broadcast cameras, providing marker-free tracking through a…

Virtual Production

Camera Technology

Four New Wide-Angle Cine Lenses Coming from Venus Optics

1 week ago

Wide-angle lenses have been a staple of Venus Optics for years, so it makes sense that the brand is quadrupling down with four fresh cine lenses that refine and expand the lineup. The new Laowa 9mm T5.8 VV Cine,…

Wide-Angle Lenses

Video Production

How Auto-Tracking PTZ Cameras Changed the Game

1 week ago

For over a century, tracking shots have been the bane of many a camera operator’s existence. Trying to keep your subject in frame and in focus can be tough no matter the conditions, but throw in crowds, weather, and fast-moving protagonists, and you quickly realize why NFL sideline cam ops get paid the big bucks. But a relatively new technology—automated subject tracking—has been making major…

PTZ Cameras and Solutions

PTZ Cameras

World Backup Day: Portable Storage Solutions for Mobile Creators

1 week ago

You can shoot an entire movie on your phone these days, but good luck finishing it before the dreaded “Storage Full” message pops up. As smartphone video quality has risen, so too has the size of the files they spit out. In fact, many iPhones can’t even shoot in their highest quality settings unless recording to an external drive. What are the best options for saving video on the go? Let’s look…

Drives & Storage

Mobile Storage Solutions

Creative Uses of PTZ Cameras in Live Productions

1 week ago

The internet is so inundated with video content right now that standing out from the pack can be extremely challenging, even if you have useful information to share or a great story to tell. The bar for viewer engagement is higher than it’s ever been, so as technology becomes more accessible, it’s creativity that will help you stand out from the pack. Whether you’re broadcasting, live streaming,…

PTZ Cameras and Solutions

PTZ Cameras

Sirui Unveils Vision Prime and 20mm Anamorphic Autofocus Cine Lenses

3 weeks ago

Sirui unveiled their new Vision Prime T1.4 full-frame cine lens series alongside a 20mm T1.8 anamorphic lens. The Vision Prime series kicks off with a 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm T1.4 lenses. The Vision Primes are Sony E-mount out of the box but include a set of user-changeable RF-, Z-, and L-mounts. Sirui’s other…

Cine Lenses

PTZ Cameras vs. Camcorders and Mirrorless Cameras

3 weeks ago

So, if a PTZ camera is basically a camcorder on a robotic head, why not just buy a camcorder and a robotic head? And why would you choose PTZ cameras over mirrorless cameras that have unique interchangeable lenses with shallow depth of field? Let’s discuss. PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras…

PTZ Cameras and Solutions

PTZ Cameras

Mirrorless Cameras

Manfrotto Announces 190 and 055 Series Tripods for Photo and Video

1 month ago

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…

Video Tripods

Photography Tripods

RED Announces Z-Mount Versions of the V-RAPTOR [X] and KOMODO [X]

1 month ago

Since Nikon acquired RED Digital Cinema last year, we’ve seen a couple collaborations on the software front, but now the brands have unveiled their first hardware collaborations, new iterations of RED’s popular V-RAPTOR [X] and KOMODO [X] cinema cameras, now with locking Nikon Z-mounts. Releasing…

Camera Mounts

Cinema Cameras

Nikon x RED

Hands-On Review: DZOFilm Arles Cine Lenses (B Set)

1 month ago

There are countless brands putting out budget-friendly cinema lenses at the moment, but DZOFilm has separated itself from the pack with quality and consistency. Now the brand is making its biggest play yet at the professional space with the …

Cine Lenses

Filmmaking

Hands-On Review: Panasonic AW-UE150K 4K PTZ Camera

1 month ago

You’ve seen them sprinkled around sports fields, scattered in the rafters of reality TV houses, and spread amongst the balcony at local houses of worship, but you might not have known exactly what to call them. They’re PTZ cameras, meaning Pan Tilt Zoom, three of countless functions that can be operated remotely from a standalone controller, computer, or smartphone. Think of them as powerful…

PTZ Cameras

remote control camera

Hands-On Review Follow-Up: Tilta Lightweight Shoulder Rig

1 month ago

A few years ago, we reviewed Tilta's Lightweight Shoulder Rig, and found that it more than fit the bill for those in need of a nimble, compact, adjustable shoulder rig capable of handling a variety of small- and medium-sized cameras. We weren’t alone. Since our review, Tilta’s…

Action Camera Mounts

Digital Cinema Camera Accessories

ARRI Announces ALEXA 35 Base Model

1 month ago

The ARRI ALEXA 35 is one of the most popular and versatile digital cinema cameras in the film and television industry. In an effort to get the camera in the hands of more filmmaking professionals, ARRI is offering a “Base” model at a more affordable price point. The ARRI…

Cinema Cameras

Pro Video Cameras