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by Steven Esposito · Posted
If you’re starting a video podcast or looking to get into live streaming, you’ve come to the right place. I have experience with both, so I speak from personal experience when I say you’ll need a capable computer to do either. What kind of computer exactly? Thankfully, the answer is simple.
For the time being, I can’t suggest building your own PC just for this. The prices of memory (or RAM) have skyrocketed due to the demands of AI infrastructure. In many cases, the price of memory has even surpassed some pre-built systems I’ve seen. The good
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 Jennifer Hahn · Posted
When looking to modernize and scale your PTZ camera installation, or if you’re setting up events or venues on small to large networks, connecting and controlling your PTZ cameras can become difficult to install, control, and scale if you’re using common SDI, HDMI, USB, or even HDBaseT PTZ camera connectivity.
What Is NDI?
“Network Device Interface” (NDI) is a widely used bidirectional IP video transport protocol created by NewTek (now Vizrt) for
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
When looking to share messaging with a faith-based congregation, houses of worship have grown their reach thanks to the ease of live streaming and multi-camera setups. With so many choices in cameras and gear to fit your streaming needs, it may be daunting to start setting up your video space. PTZ cameras are a great addition to a limited space because they are small and discreet, don’t need an in-person
by Zack Young · Posted
2024 was a big year for video, as professional-level tools continued to become more accessible for aspiring filmmakers and creatives. Cinema cameras that cost less than ten grand can now compete with those that go for six figures. This opening up of the camera ecosystem means consumers have an increased power and ability to pick and choose exactly which features matter most to them. Once you decide what kind of projects you want to be shooting, you can
by Zack Young · Posted
As content creators continue to slim down their setups, many have embraced Sony’s comprehensive suite of first-party accessories. This is especially true for microphones, as most of the brand’s current offerings take advantage of the Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe on top of contemporary Sony cameras for wireless communication with the camera body. That means no cables, no syncing in post, and no low battery headaches. Today, we’re looking at popular options for both on-camera shotgun mics and off-camera wireless clip-on lavalier mics, the two most
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 William Min · Posted
It’s no secret that the MacBook Pro is designed for the creative professional. A popular choice among photographers, video editors, 3D artists, AI developers, and more, the MacBook Pro continues to get significant upgrades since the move to Apple Silicon.
Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Max)
Now housing
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Netflix is the streaming service. Many others have challenged it and many are doing well. Still, no one compares to the size of Netflix, or comes close in terms of outputting original content. As such, the camera technology decisions they make matter if you want to get a strong deal with the streaming giant for the new film or television series you’re shooting.
“Netflix approved” means that cameras have the minimum specs required to ensure the expected quality of a Netflix Original. While it shouldn’t be your only guide when purchasing a