Many people are drawn to new things because of jealousy, or someone pushing them, or even for monetary gain, but not many people are drawn to something new because it provides purpose, or reason. Photographer Alex Strohl didn’t pick up a camera because he wanted to show off. He had just gotten kicked out of […]
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Top 7 Drones for Aerial Photos and Videos in 2021
Drones in 2021 are far beyond just a fun pastime for hobbyists. There are a ton of great drones out there for photographers and filmmakers who want to take their camera to the air. These drones have 4K or higher cameras, collision control, and a lot of great features that make these drones worthy of […]
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Vlogging…almost everyone is doing it today! Whether you want to share knowledge on YouTube, link up with friends, or teach about cool hacks, vlogging offers a contemporary and fun way to connect with people from all over the world in an interesting and more personal way. The key to taking your vlogs to the next […]
Continue readingFilmmaking Cameras Accepted by Major Film Distribution Companies
The filmmaking world is a highly competitive industry. With so many individuals of varying levels of skills and experience it’s a struggle to get noticed and break into the scene. Having the best equipment and gear gives an advantage over a few, but these high-tech gadgets can only get you so far. Just about anyone […]
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The red carpets, the photographers, the fame… There is a lot of excitement that goes on at film festivals and as someone looking to make a name for themselves in a highly competitive industry they are a must. But, with some of these competitions having a hefty entry fee and only a small percentage of […]
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Have you ever been scrolling through Instagram or studying the portfolio of your favorite videographer of filmmaker and wondered why and how all their work looks so good together? Chances are, this cohesive and distinct feel is the result of a well-rounded LUT. A LUT, or lookup table, is essentially a color map of an […]
Continue readingThe 2020 Boston Drone Film Festival
Drones have become an essential piece for some filmmakers and they are becoming more and more dominant in the industry every year. This year, Boston will be hosting its annual Drone Film Festival in November with some incredible awards and prizes including a free week long road trip, a backpack full of camera gear, and […]
Continue reading6 Methods to Speed Up Render Time in After Effects
As great as After Effects is, it can sometimes kill you with long render times. The more complicated the project the longer the render times. The biggest problem other than deadlines to long render times is that you typically can’t work on anything else in the project while you are rendering because it slows your […]
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We’ve talked about gimbals for mobile phones before, however, when it comes to DSLR and professional filmmaking, we need more. We both aware that “content is the king”, but this concept build upon the stable footage. Whether you are a professional filmmaker or an aspiring YouTuber, you’ll need a stabilizer in your gear. Furthermore, since […]
Continue readingFujifilm X-T3 Mirrorless Camera with 4K/60fps Video Announced
Today Fujifilm announced the new X-T3 mirrorless camera. The camera is available for pre-order starting Sept. 7th according to Adorama and will be officially released for sale on September 20, 2018. X-T3 features 26.1 megapixel sensor, high-speed processing engine, and is the world’s first mirrorless camera capable of 4K/60fps 10-bit*4 recording Improved abilities to track a moving object […]
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