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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20 Filmmaking Competitions Worth Entering
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 […]
Continue readingiPhone Filmmaking- 7 Tips for Making Better Mobile Films
It’s no secret that cameras on mobile smartphones have become increasingly impressive. And, although an iPhone camera is likely not the first choice for an experienced videographer, the notion that smartphone filmmaking is an amateurs-only arena is tired and dated. In fact, with the right tools and tips, making a movie with only an iPhone […]
Continue readingTop 10 Best Studio Cameras with 4K Capabilities
In order to build a successful career in video production, you need to invest wisely in equipment. Studio cameras are not quite as affordable as DSLRs, but they allow you to deliver broadcast-quality footage without the bulk of a cinematic rig. In the market for an upgrade? Here are the 10 best studio cameras with […]
Continue reading17 Unique Spring & Summer Video LUTS Packs
LUTs are lookup tables that alter the Red, Green, and Blue channels of an image/video. These tables help you bring out more vibrancy and details in your films improving the overall quality and keeping your color grading consistent across a variety of clips. LUTs can help you easily add unique components to your videos and […]
Continue readingSigma fp “Pocketable Full-Frame” Camera Announced
In July, Sigma announced the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame mirrorless camera. The Sigma fp is a compact and flexible mirrorless camera that is Sigma’s take on an ‘entirely new system camera’. Back-illuminated 35mm full-frame Bayer sensor with 24.6 effective megapixels Compatible with L-mount lenses, supports 4K UHD/24fps video recording Sigma fp camera expected availability […]
Continue reading5 Amazing Music Video Directors
You’ve probably thought to yourself “Wow, this music video is incredible”, at least once in your life. Amazed by the storyline and the visuals, you sat watching intently at how awesome and probably how time-consuming the video was to actually make. And you’re right! A lot of time and effort goes into producing great music […]
Continue readingComparing Top Tripods for Video and Filmmaking
Cover photo background image by Pok Rie If, as a videographer, you’ve ever tried to pan or tilt by hand, you’ll appreciate quite how important a tripod and good fluid head is. The thing is – there’s a huge range out there – ranging from less than $100 – to professional setups that run into […]
Continue readingWhat is a good beginner camera?
Canon EOS Rebel T1i (500D) photo by Tim Graf Whether you’re looking at taking the next step from your point-and-shoot – or would like a step-up from your phone’s camera, then it might be time to consider a DSLR. As well as an enormous range of lenses and the low-light benefits of an optical viewfinder, a […]
Continue readingKodak Ektachrome Re-Introduced with Improvements
Photo via Kodak Alaris & Eastman Kodak Co. As of January 2017, Kodak announced that they would be working on bringing Kodak Ektachrome back to the market. Today, we’re pleased to share that Kodak has finally released the dates for availability of this well-sought out after film stock. Since the start of 2018, Kodak has […]
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