Reading Time: 10 minutesExternal recorders such as the Atomos Ninja series offer numerous benefits for videographers and filmmakers looking to enhance their recording capabilities beyond what their cameras can offer. These include: Below, I’ve written a buyer’s guide to external recorders, where you can read more about the advantages (and disadvantages) of using one. See the article Best… Continue reading Reasons to Use an External Video Recorder. A Buyers Guide.
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What Size Ring Light Do YouTubers Use? [Guide To Ring Lights]
Reading Time: 8 minutesThe most common size ring lights YouTubers use are 10 inches and 18 inches. The 10-inch ring lights are considered “selfie lights” and are great for head and shoulder shots and video calls. The 18-inch lights may illuminate a small to medium-sized room instead of a single face. So it depends on how they’re using… Continue reading What Size Ring Light Do YouTubers Use? [Guide To Ring Lights]
What is an External Camera Monitor? What to Know Buyer’s Guide
Reading Time: 9 minutesExternal camera monitor Definition & Meaning An external camera monitor is a screen attached to a camera to display its live video feed. It’s used in film and video production to provide a larger, clearer view for framing, focusing, and reviewing footage, especially in challenging angles or environments where the camera’s built-in screen may be… Continue reading What is an External Camera Monitor? What to Know Buyer’s Guide
7 Affordable LED Lighting Kits For Video Production (2024)
Reading Time: 9 minutesIn this buyer’s guide, I’ve curated a list of affordable LED lighting kits to enhance video production quality while keeping expenses low. The selected lighting kits are perfect for YouTubers, upcoming filmmakers, and professional videographers who want to improve their visual storytelling with superior lighting. The lighting kits discussed are designed for at least two… Continue reading 7 Affordable LED Lighting Kits For Video Production (2024)
Best External Monitors For Recording Video (2024)
Reading Time: 5 minutesExternal monitor recorders provide better recording quality through higher bitrate and less compression than in-camera recording, along with many other useful tools. Here is a brief overview of the four best external monitor recorders on the market today. Key Takeaways 1. Atomos Ninja 5.2 4K HDMI Recording Monitor The Atomos Ninja 5.2 4K HDMI Recording… Continue reading Best External Monitors For Recording Video (2024)
Select Cameras for Aspiring Filmmakers to Start With (2024)
Reading Time: 9 minutesChoosing the right camera can be daunting for a beginner filmmaker. There is so much technical jargon that it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed. Low-budget filmmaking is one of my specialties, and I have much experience working with all types of cameras. In this article, I will list five cameras that I think are the… Continue reading Select Cameras for Aspiring Filmmakers to Start With (2024)
5 Value-Packed 5K and 6K Video Cameras for Quality Productions
Reading Time: 16 minutesHigher-resolution cameras offer many advantages, and now 5K and even 6K cameras are affordable to the independent filmmaker or videographer. Shooting 5 K and 6 K videos opens your filmmaking to new possibilities, whether the ability to crop, edit in pans, or produce highly detailed and crisp images. Here are five affordable cameras with 5K… Continue reading 5 Value-Packed 5K and 6K Video Cameras for Quality Productions
Quick Guide: Hazer, Fazer, Fog, Or Smoke Machine For Video Production. When To Use What?
Reading Time: 6 minutesWhen you want to add a bit of extra atmosphere to your scene, filling the air with particles and letting your video lights shine through the fog might be just what you need. Adding some extra smoke or haze to a scene can spice it up, whether you’re shooting a music video, a product video,… Continue reading Quick Guide: Hazer, Fazer, Fog, Or Smoke Machine For Video Production. When To Use What?
Budget-Friendly Smoke Fog Machines with Premium Features
Reading Time: 7 minutesA smoke machine can add the right aesthetic touch for a cinematic opening or a theatrical music video transition. A smoke fog machine is an excellent option for everything from spicing up your product videos and photos to adding an eerie atmosphere to the graveyard scene in your horror film (or for Halloween). I’ve fumbled… Continue reading Budget-Friendly Smoke Fog Machines with Premium Features
Budget-Friendly Modern Anamorphic Lenses for MFT Cameras
Reading Time: 8 minutesAnamorphic lenses are awesome for creating a cinematic look. They capture a wider view than traditional spherical lenses, creating beautiful oval bokeh and cool horizontal flares. Today, you can get modern anamorphic lenses that are easy to use and come with everything packed into one body. Here are five top choices. 1. Vazen 40 mm… Continue reading Budget-Friendly Modern Anamorphic Lenses for MFT Cameras