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by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Whether you’re a student or a seasoned veteran, selecting the right camera can make your head spin with questions. Does sensor size matter? What’s the difference between 4:2:0 and 4:2:2? Do I really need a camera that can record 8K? What about raw? We’ll explain the key components that help a camera produce cinematic images, and in doing so, hopefully help you make that all-important decision.
Evaluate Your Needs and Your Budget
Before considering certain cameras, you must know your needs and your budget. And be realistic. If you are a student
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Andy To discusses the filmmaking equipment he used for his latest short film, The Creative Athlete. Sony's FX3 and FX6 are Netflix-approved cameras that provide speed, efficiency, and versatility. They also allow him to develop his skills in order to make a feature film in the future.
0:00 - Cameras & Memory Cards
2:44 - ND Filters
3:18 - B&H SuperStore Shopping Interlude
3:48 - Lenses
6:43 - Gimbal & Tripod
7:41 - Mics & Sound Overall
9:56 - Final Thoughts
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by Zack Young · Posted
What does a battery need to bring to the table in 2025? High capacity, flexible outputs, easy charging, yes, but what’s the special sauce that can elevate it above hundreds of competitors? SmallRig has been putting that question to the test, releasing batteries of all shapes, sizes, and specialties. Even looking exclusively at their 99Wh V-mount offerings, you have a standard
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How much do you know about New York City’s 1982 Loft Law, which established a process for artists to obtain legal occupancy of the raw industrial spaces they inhabited, while also providing rent stabilization and protection from future eviction? Or the pigeon fanciers who were once a fixture across the rooftops of Brooklyn and remain valued as neighborhood sentinels?
Above photograph © Joshua Charow
If these poetic vestiges from Gotham’s storied past have you dreaming about the good old days, then you won’t want to miss our podcast with gen-Z
by Bruno Derlin · Posted
In the leadup to IBC 2023, Blackmagic Design hosted a major livestream during which it announced a list of new products—including the full-frame Cinema Camera 6K, with the same form factor as the Pocket series. Also announced are larger versions of the ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel with 20 and 30 buttons, a large Videohub 80x80 12G, upgraded Micro Studio Camera 4K G2, and a Studio Camera 4K Plus G2.
Blackmagic Design Studio Camera 4K Plus G2
by Stepan Andranikian · Posted
The Sony VENICE 2 Cinema Camera has made waves in the global cinematography community with its exhaustive features, incredible specs, and impressive imaging capabilities. Borrowing many elements from the original VENICE, the VENICE 2 is a compact, pragmatic, and supercharged package. We are going to take a closer look at the VENICE 2, highlighting its many uses and how it can revolutionize one's workflow from pre- to post-
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It’s springtime, and in addition to welcoming great weather, B&H welcomes brand-new offerings from RED Digital Cinema. Heads up, videographers! These offerings include the updated RED KOMODO-X ST cinema camera and several accessories, including the NANO-V battery,
by Jill Waterman · Posted
A photographer’s gift is to record his or her encounters with the world in pictures. If that photographer meets with success, pictures from their archive are published in magazines and books, exhibited in museums and galleries, licensed for commercial use, and sold as prints. With careful planning, these images have a life that endures well beyond that of the artist, through the continuing efforts of a legacy keeper.
Such is the relationship between the trailblazing work of 20th-Century photographer Ruth Orkin and the ongoing endeavors
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Join us for a creative conversation with Drew Geraci, an award-winning photographer and cinematographer. Geraci discusses how technology has made an impact on his creative end-to-end process and shares some wisdom for creators.
0:00 - Introduction
1:15 - Geraci’s Background
5:40 - Know the Gear and Your Workflow
11:11 - Beginner Setup Recommendations
15:40 - There's Power in Knowing the Specs
17:37 - The Future of Higher Resolution
20:57 - Have Backups for Your Backups
23:08 - Geraci’s Past Projects
27:38 - How New Technology Allows You to Do
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
With its global market share now approaching eighty percent, DJI is the undisputed leader when it comes to consumer drones. However, despite widespread recognition and its dominant market standing, many consumers don’t realize DJI’s product line goes well beyond its unmanned flyers. For those understandably unaware individuals, we’ve put together this buying guide that covers several of DJI’s prominent categories, with exemplary products from each.
Drones
Despite
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Do you wish the classic Leica M lenses, with their iconic look, were better suited for large format cinematography? Well, Leitz has some great news for you. The new Leitz HUGO lenses use the same Leica M optics that have made the Leitz M 0.8 series so popular, but feature the same housing style and build quality that have helped make the Leitz's cinematography lenses a reliable choice in the demanding cine production field. Lightweight, with close-focusing capability, these new HUGO lenses are a wonder, blending the classic Leica M look with
by Jill Waterman · Posted
Hybrid creator Jason Vong credits friends from school with helping him cultivate the storytelling abilities that are the driving force behind his thriving YouTube channel, as well as his talent for wedding videos. Vong’s insightful reviews of the latest gear and his expertise with Sony cameras have earned him a devoted audience of nearly 250,000 followers to date, leading us to connect with him as our next B&H Creator of the Week.
In our conversation below, Vong reminisces about his
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Sennheiser is shaping the future of audio—a vision built on a 70-year history of innovation and a continued drive for excellence that is woven into our company’s DNA and culture. Around the world, our employees share this passion in the pursuit of the perfect sound, creating products that exceed expectations and set new benchmarks in audio.
Sennheiser has an impressive series of products available at B&H. There is also plenty to learn—some of the best
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Since 2015, the consumer drone market has grown at a blistering pace, with some forecasters predicting it will hit a market value close to $17 billion by 2020. One of the drivers behind this breakneck growth is the nascent subcategory of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV), also known as underwater drones. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about this exciting new technology.
History
Although they’ve just recently hit the mainstream market, UUVs have been around for quite some time. Initially designed as military mine-
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
The 2016 New York City Drone Film Festival recently announced its winners, so now is the perfect time to start planning your entry for 2017. With this in mind, I sought out festival director Randy Scott Slavin, who was already working on a drone race, to find out just what sort of entries the 2017 festival would be entertaining. I was hoping to find out and, of course, share with you, the secret formula to winning the festival—but no such luck. Still, Slavin’s emails were most revealing, and I thank him for the time he was able to carve out of