Helpful buyer’s guides for filmmakers by filmmakers.
We all love those soft Arri Alexa highlights and beautiful skin tones. I know, I do! But unfortunately, money trees down grow in my garden. Arri Alexa cameras are ridiculously expensive and work best with a crew. Even the Alexa Mini is geared towards more persons handling the camera e.g. for focus pulling. In other …
If you’re serious about filmmaking, you’ll want reliable lighting equipment that will stand the test of time. This article helps you find a suitable video lighting kit for your needs, whether you’re just starting out but still want good quality gear or a professional with years of experience looking to upgrade or try something new. …
Updated May 12th 2020 with the inclusion of Moment Variable NDs If you’re using your DSLR or mirrorless camera to shoot video like me, you have probably wished for an in-built ND filter – a.k.a. neutral density filter – like the ones you find on selected camcorders and high-end cinema cameras. Unfortunately, built-in ND filters …
Sometimes it’s the most boring thing you buy, which ends up giving you the most satisfaction. The Think Tank Logistics Manager 30 is one of those boring things. It’s not a new fancy camera with loads of features. Neither is a new fast and sexy lens with a wide aperture. No, it’s just a bag …
One of the least talked about lenses for the micro-fourth system is the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6. The lens has recently been updated and is now dust and splash proof, and supports Dual I.S.2 as well. The new version has been given the straight forward name Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II …
Tripods are an essential piece of video gear. They ensure stability for your camera, make it possible to create smooth panning and tilting shots, and they also free your hands, so you can get busy with adjusting lenses, lights, interviewing a subject, etc. But tripods can be expensive. Especially if you’re going for the big …
If you own a micro-four-thirds system camera and you’re in the market for a wide-angle or portrait-length zoom lens, then you’ve probably heard people talking about the Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm f/2.8 II and the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 Art lenses. I often see comments where people ask advice on one or the other e.g., which one …
Did you know that there are more than 30 million GoPro cameras sold in over 100 countries worldwide? This small action camera has always been jam-packed with new technology and has come to set the standards when it comes to high-quality action video for years. However, GoPro cameras like the GoPro Hero 7 Black are …
Updated June 10th 2020 Lavalier microphones, also known as lavs, lapel mics, and clip-on microphones, are indispensable in filmmaking. Lav mics are frequently used for interviews and thanks to their compact size, they’re easy to carry and easy to hide. But good lav mics are also very expensive. Luckily, there are some inexpensive options on …
Updated June 10th 2020 Did you know that people all over the world watch nearly 150 million hours of YouTube videos every day? That means that nearly a third of all internet users go on YouTube to watch some sort of video or to post videos themselves. So, chances of becoming the next Casey Neistat, …