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by Luke Rollins · Posted
Canon has announced the second generation of its entry-level full frame mirrorless camera, the R8 Mark II. Having spent some time with the camera, we can speak to some of its most apt use cases: portraits, landscapes, street photography, and video.
Canon R8 Mark II
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Have you ever taken a photo that looked so good on the back of your camera, only to get home and see that it’s just not sharp? We’ve all been there, and even the experts miss more shots than they keep. That said, there are many tricks and techniques we can learn to improve the odds. In today’s guide, we’re looking at five techniques to aid us in confidently capturing tack-sharp photographs.
Sharpness is critical in most genres of photography, especially nature and wildlife. Sure, we can intentionally blur elements to showcase motion. We
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
The best beginner drones are easy to operate, durable, and come equipped with user-friendly features designed to help novice pilots get accustomed to operating a drone.
Best Beginner Drone Overall: Potensic ATOM 2
Best Beginner Drone for Photography: DJI Mini 5 Pro
Best Beginner FPV Drone: EMAX Tinyhawk III
Best Value Beginner Drone:
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
When it comes to finding the best drone, there is no "one-size-fits-all" solution. Different pilots have different needs, different budgets, and different skill levels. Some are photographers, some are racers, and some just like to fly. In other words, what's best for one drone pilot might not be what's best for all.
To help you find the drone that best suits your needs and interests, we've put together a list of some of our
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There’s pros and cons for shooting video handheld or with a stabilizer, but which do you choose? How do you get smooth, steady footage? Sidney gives you a beginner crash course on filming handheld and with a gimbal stabilizer.
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Filming Handheld
1:46 - Filming with Stabilizers
2:40 - Handheld Best Practices
3:34 - Gimbal Best Practices
4:31 - Final Thoughts
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If you’re shooting video but you’re a one-person crew, cinematic shots are still possible! YouTuber Jacky Li shares how to better film yourself with these 5 creative techniques.
0:15 - Bird's Eye
0:44 - First Person POV
1:13 - Creative Movement
1:38 - POV Kit
2:08 – Mirror
by Zack Young · Posted
So you just signed up for another corporate documentary shoot for another tech company at another local high-rise. They don’t want you filming in their super-secret proprietary lab and they’re definitely not flying you to China to see where the products are made, so you’re stuck in a cube farm trying to scrounge up useable b-roll for your interviews. Fear not. With some thoughtful planning and a little bit of ingenuity, you can get enough clips to make your piece shine.
Have I done my prep?
Fortune favors the prepared mind, which is why the
by Stepan Andranikian · Posted
In a world where gimbals and motorized stabilizers are the cool kids on the block, the shoulder rig maintains its relevance quietly. Let's see why, even amidst all the high-tech alternatives, shoulder rigs are still a fantastic and practical solution for camera stabilization in any cinematographers tool kit.
Embracing the Weight: A Cinematographer's Endurance Hack
Ever find yourself wrestling with a camera rig, arms
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Representatives from Zacuto, Beastgrip, and Zhiyun joined us to discuss the best gear for your mobile setup. Watch this B&H video and learn to use your mobile phone to create professional photo and video work.
0:00 - Introduction
5:53 - Featured Products from Zacuto, Beastgrip, and Zhiyun
16:10 - The Zacuto Z-Finder
20:36 - Using the Gear for Vertical Video Recording
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by Stepan Andranikian · Posted
Cinematographers and videographers are, by nature, some of the greatest tinkerers of doodads and thingamabobs that you’ll ever stumble upon. Don’t believe me? Ask a seasoned DP to show you what their current cinema rig looks like and I guarantee you, nine times out of ten, it’s going to be a devious contraption with all sorts of gears, articulating arms, monitors, and rods. The other one out of ten is just traveling and doesn’t want to carry all that equipment. More often than not, a complete cinema rig is much more than just a camera and a
by Stepan Andranikian · Posted
Following its electrifying debut in 2020, the Sony FX6 quickly established itself as a true powerhouse in the world of compact cinema cameras—thanks, in part, to its exceptional image quality, low-light dominance, and feature-packed design. Today, Sony's Cinema Line is more robust and well-rounded than ever, with the FX6 sitting firmly between the tried-and-true FX9 and the more recent FX3.
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Let's take a look at the PowerVision S1, a smartphone gimbal that's perfect for the content creator, regardless of whether you're vlogging, making Reels and Tik Toks, or doing vertical livestreams. Using his iPhone 13 Pro Max, Jake Estes tests the AI Face & Object Tracking, 3-axis motors, PowerFollow feature, and more!
What do you think of this mobile gimbal? Let us know in the Comments section, below!
by Mary Latvis · Posted
No matter what your faith, today’s worship isn’t limited to rote liturgical responses—it’s about personal connections between you and a higher power and among fellow believers. Sharing that passion shouldn’t be limited to using static, fixed camera positions for your broadcasts, social media, website, or in-house displays. See how Canon’s array of digital cinema cameras can help you dynamically capture not just traditional house-of-worship services, but also field
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
If you are here I’m guessing you’ve done a time lapse or two, maybe read our introductory article or Stan Moniz’s night-specific piece, and want to see how you can make your time lapses even better. I’ll admit it, time lapses are tough. There is a ton of information you need to know about photo and video to make
by Jill Waterman · Posted
Ami Vitale has a remarkable affinity for life-changing events. A native of South Florida, Vitale was a self-described shy, gawky child who, like many young girls, possessed little confidence. The assessment of a grade school teacher, who told her she was not very good at English, stuck with her for years. “I just thought that I had no ability as a writer, or as a creative person,” she says. “I remember thinking I was going to become an engineer because I had almost perfect math scores on my SAT.”
Photographs © Ami Vitale