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On-Set Essentials: Production Gear You Need to Know About
New to film and video production sets? Here are three pieces of essential equipment you should know about before you get started.
Production Tip: How to Calibrate Your Monitors on Set
In the fast-paced world of digital filmmaking, it can be easy to underestimate the value of a properly calibrated monitor on set.
5 Reasons You Should Purchase a “Nifty Fifty” 50mm Lens
Every filmmaker and videographer should have a “nifty fifty” 50mm lens at their disposal. Here are five reasons to add one to your toolkit.
How New Low Light Cameras Are Simplifying the Long Take
The long take is a complicated shot, and lighting one is no simple task. However, today’s low light cameras are solving the problem.
A Field Guide to the Low-Budget Panasonic GH5 Setup
Out of the box, the GH5 lacks a few essentials for run-and-gun videography. In this guide, we detail what you need to complete your rig — on …
Canon Log Upgrade: Should You Send in Your Canon 5D Mark IV?
Here are a few things you should consider before sending in your Canon 5D Mark IV for the company’s hand-installed C-Log upgrade.
How to Design a Close-Up Shot — And When You Should Use It
The close-up shot is a director’s secret weapon, but it requires technical know-how and narrative timing. Here’s what you need to know.
Video Tutorial: Create a DIY Wireless China Ball Light
No more looking for an outlet when you’re setting up lights on set. This DIY light kit offers mobile, cinematic light for under $200.
Review: The Illuminati — A Hands-Free Light Meter
There are many benefits to having a light meter. There are even more benefits to a light meter that is also a color meter you can read …
NAB 2018: The Wescott Solix LED Light Will Keep Up With You On the Run
Westcott’s brand-new Solix LED light is perfect for any filmmaker who needs a powerhouse light on the go. Here’s a quick look.
NAB 2018: Panasonic Shows Off The EVA1’s Low-Light Performance
At NAB 2018, the Panasonic booth is all about the EVA1 camera. After a relatively low-key release, this camera is now squarely on our radar.
NAB 2018: The New Zeiss CP.3 Lens Line Is Here
This week at NAB 2018, Zeiss’s popular lens line finally gets its full frame and metadata-rich update. Here’s what you need to know.