Filmmakers on the go need reliable storage devices to offload their footage onto. Memory cards can fill up quickly, especially with cameras recording in high resolutions and raw formats. Historically, external HDDs (hard disk drives) were popular due to their reasonable price and high storage capacity. But they come with a critical flaw, in that […]
Continue reading
A camera lens hood can be an essential piece of equipment for any photographer. But when should you use it? And how can it help you take the best shots? In this article, we will discuss the benefits of using a camera lens hood and provide some tips on how to get the most out […]
Continue reading
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K has a lot of lenses available to it, because it uses the Canon EF mount. It’s also compatible with EF-S lenses. Depending on how you count, there are around 200 EF-compatible lenses made by Canon. The number is even more staggering when you count compatible third-party lenses from brands […]
Continue reading
There is so much equipment you need to have a good video shoot. Cameras, lenses, lights, monitors, microphones, and so much more. Teleprompters may not be the sexiest equipment around. But they’re essential for news shows, talking-head videos, and much more. It’s important to have a functional and easy-to-use teleprompter so that it can speed […]
Continue reading
If you’re looking for a gimbal to stabilize your Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera (BMPCC) then you’ve come to the right place! A cinema camera as nice and as versatile as the Blackmagic deserves one of the best gimbals. So here are some of our favorites and what makes them great choices. We’ll be looking at […]
Continue reading
So, you’ve purchased your first DSLR camera – maybe something like a Canon Rebel. While the standard kit lens that comes with the camera will serve you well, and be incredibly versatile, you’ll soon want to branch out. Today we’ll be going over the best first lens you could buy, and why you would want […]
Continue reading
Maybe you’re here because you’re looking for a new network-attached storage (NAS) solution, or maybe you’re here because you were intrigued by the ridiculous name of the Jellyfish NAS. Either way, in this article we’ll be breaking down the Jellyfish NAS, how it compares to other storage solutions, and more. What is a NAS? If […]
Continue reading
Over the past few years analog visual synthesizers have become increasingly popular in the underground videography and cinematography world and they are only becoming more widely used today. Their usage has been more commonly noted in music videos, film production, still photography, and live projections at many concerts, although the options that you can create […]
Continue reading
Shooting documentary shorts or featured interviews about a person or business is a great way to share someone’s story in a visual, emotional way. Think about the about page on someone’s website – probably a few paragraphs of text and a photo or two; pretty boring if you ask me. Now think about if you […]
Continue reading
Hey everyone, welcome to FilterGrade. In this article and video we’re covering what to look for in a graphics card for video editing. We’ll be talking about Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Vegas Pro, and other less-common editing platforms. Some have unique hardware preferences and we’ll be going into more detail about those. […]
Continue reading
