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by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
As a new product that caters to an underrepresented segment of the home/portable speaker market, the release of the somehow simultaneously big and small Sonos Play looks to represent the culmination of Sonos’s reconciliatory pilgrimage.
During the development of their new speaker lineup including the Play, Sonos has completely overhauled their mobile app design, seriously improved their tech support, updated
by Zack Young · Posted
For hundreds of thousands of creators around the globe, vlogging is a serious profession. Across popular platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, enterprising vloggers are capturing cooking, travel, sports, makeup, dating, friendship, family, and more, shooting captivating content that racks up billions of views. Their tools of choice span countless different cameras and manufacturers, from the ubiquitous smartphone to high-end mirrorless rigs. Today, we're breaking down seven of our favorite cameras for creating vlog-style content,
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 Luke Rollins · Posted
It’s easy to overlook the fact that when you’re buying a camera, you’re not just buying the body—you’re buying the mount system and all the lenses, too. After a camera and two lenses, you’re locked in, and switching brands becomes as difficult as moving apartments or buying a new car. Sure, making a camera and making a lens are different beasts, and while in truth there are great cameras and great lenses across all the brands, some companies do some things a little better than others. And let’s face it—you know somebody is going to ask you
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
For those of us who have only mixed in stereo, setting up a Dolby Atmos studio can be quite a challenge. Of course, one of the first steps to mixing and mastering in Atmos is to invest in an interface that offers at least 10 output channels. You’ll also need speaker calibration tools and other acoustic adjustment features, which are included in some of the models listed in this article. While working with Dolby Atmos is not cheap, we’ve provided Atmos compatible interfaces in various price categories to meet the needs of every budget.
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by Steven Esposito · Posted
Apple's product lineup has evolved quite a bit, with more options available today than at any point in the company's history. This overabundance of choice means finding the right device can be intimidating for the first-time buyer or aspiring professional. This guide is meant for anyone hoping to incorporate a Mac into their creative workflow and should help you break down and more easily identify which device might be right for you.
There are currently six categories that comprise the Mac universe: MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac,
by Stepan Andranikian · Posted
Imagine you're ready to start actualizing your lifelong cinema dreams, only to be dissuaded at the last second by the astonishing (and prohibitive) prices of expensive cinema camera gear. The hefty price tags on cinema camera equipment can be quite discouraging, and it's not uncommon for a lens to cost more than the camera itself, especially if we’re talking cinema glass. However, before you throw your dreams of snagging that Academy Award for Best
by Rachel Leathe · Posted
It’s no secret that video has taken over. From TikTok to Times Square, it has infiltrated every corner of our lives. Meanwhile, the line between still photography and videography grows increasingly thin. You only need to glance at Instagram or Facebook to see this new order of things play out.
It’s no surprise that in the dawn of this new amalgam era, a certain class of cameras has emerged. As the name implies, hybrid cameras are adept at capturing video and stills. These cameras can serve as an entry point into video while still being capable
by Zack Young · Posted
Tripods are tricky pieces of gear because they often work well for years or even decades before wear and tear gets to be too much and they simply can't do the job anymore. Maybe they're struggling to get a steady pan, the setup shakes every time a heavy breeze blows, or the camera's continually a couple of degrees off balance, all telltale signs it's time for an upgrade. Replacing them can be daunting, with popular options ranging from $100 to $100,000. Below I'll present my top five features to consider when deciding which legs are worth the
by Mos Khan · Posted
Building a PC is now more accessible than ever. There are many ways to find compatible parts, and a quality rig can typically last you longer than any console. As someone who, primarily, has been a console-based gamer for most of my run, I understand the perception that building a PC is intimidating or complex—so much so that I've gamed on consoles because I think they're as close to "plug-and-play" as is possible today. Luckily however, building a PC is not as difficult as you might think; the hard part is doing the research and figuring out
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Welcome to Filmmaking 101, where we offer some tips on how to go about creating your movie masterpiece. Read on to discover suggestions for your pre-production, production, and post-production phases.
Pre-Production
Scriptwriting
You have your idea for an arthouse masterpiece or an action-based blockbuster; now how do you translate that into a script―the backbone of your production? You can use MS Word, Google Docs, or another document program. But using dedicated screenwriting software provides the standard formatting, outline tools,
by Mos Khan · Posted
Building a PC is now more accessible than ever. There are many ways to find compatible parts, and a quality rig can last longer than any console. As someone who, primarily, has been a console-based gamer for most of my run, I understand the perception that building a PC is intimidating or complex—so much so that I've gamed on consoles because I think they're as close to "plug-and-play" as is possible today. Luckily, however, building a PC is not as difficult as you might think; the hard part is doing the research and figuring out what you want
by Mos Khan · Posted
Building a PC is now more accessible than ever. There are many ways to find compatible parts, and a quality rig can typically last you longer than any console. As someone who, primarily, has been a console-based gamer for most of my run, I understand the perception that building a PC is intimidating or complex—so much so that I've gamed on consoles because I think they're as close to "plug-and-play" as is possible. Luckily, building a PC is not as difficult as you might think; the hard part is doing the research and figuring out what you want
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
After a lengthy wait, Sony unveiled the a7S III, satiating years of desire for an upgraded king of mirrorless video. The release itself wasn’t so much of a shocker, even if the specs were top notch—perhaps even beyond expectations. However, the surprise came when just a short time after, Sony lifted the curtain on the