Reading Time: 6 minutesChoosing the right camera for a video production depends on what you will film. In short… What is a Camcorder? Camcorders are cameras specifically designed for recording video. Due to their video-centric design, they have been a staple in news reporting, documentary filmmaking, and event videography. One of the primary advantages of camcorders is their… Continue reading Choosing Your Ideal Camera: Camcorders, DSLRs, or Mirrorless?
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Beginner’s Guide To Memory Cards & SSDs For Video
Reading Time: 10 minutesEvery camera manufacturer seems to have adopted a separate digital media standard. The result is many storage media types, ranging from various SD cards and CFast cards to external SSDs. Each has different sizes, write speeds, and read speeds. To add to the confusion, some cameras even accept different types of cards (so the first… Continue reading Beginner’s Guide To Memory Cards & SSDs For Video
How To Edit Video Clips To The Beat Of Music – The Easy Way
Reading Time: 4 minutesKnowing how to edit a video to music and get a good result takes some time and practice. Here are five tips for editing video to music for non-musicians, from getting familiar with waveforms and song structures to counting beats and subdivisions. The last trick explains how to apply this knowledge and semi-automate the process… Continue reading How To Edit Video Clips To The Beat Of Music – The Easy Way
11 Tips on Achieving a More Cinematic Look
Reading Time: 7 minutesCreating that coveted cinematic look isn’t just about expensive cameras. It’s about all the small choices that go into a sum that’s bigger than its parts. But those choices matter! Here’s a comprehensive guide with tips on how to create a cinematic look. 1. Use 24 Frames Per Second The film industry’s standard frame rate… Continue reading 11 Tips on Achieving a More Cinematic Look
Free and Freemium Video Editors for PC, Mac, Linux, and Online
Reading Time: 8 minutesProfessional video editing software programs can be prohibitively expensive for most, especially those just starting in film and video production. So, I decided to look into what was available regarding free professional video editing alternatives. Here’s what I found and what I recommend based on my research: 1. Lightworks (PC, Mac, Linux) Lightworks is a… Continue reading Free and Freemium Video Editors for PC, Mac, Linux, and Online
10 Great Video Production Business Ideas – Pick Your Niche!
Reading Time: 9 minutesSo you’ve been shooting videos for a couple of years and now want to narrow down your niche when it comes to clients and your career? Great! It is always a good idea to pick a niche whether you’re looking for clients or ideas. Take a look at our list and decide what type of… Continue reading 10 Great Video Production Business Ideas – Pick Your Niche!
5 Best Variable ND Filters for Video (2024)
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe featured image is of the SLR Magic Variable ND Filter Mark II Choosing the right variable ND filter (VND) is crucial for videographers aiming to achieve perfect exposure and cinematic look for their footage. With many options available, I’ve compiled a list of the best variable ND filters that promise to elevate your video… Continue reading 5 Best Variable ND Filters for Video (2024)
7 Affordable Ways to Stabilize Your Camera On A Budget
Reading Time: 8 minutesThis week, I opened the trunk of my car to find an old (and I mean old) steady-cam rig I made out of PVC pipe and duct tape back in high school. I suppose I had been carrying it around for some time out of a silly combination of nostalgia and… perceived future necessity…? Purchasing… Continue reading 7 Affordable Ways to Stabilize Your Camera On A Budget
Hands-On Review: Think Tank Logistics Manager 30
Reading Time: 8 minutesSometimes it’s the most boring thing you buy, which gives 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 on wheels.… Continue reading Hands-On Review: Think Tank Logistics Manager 30
Review: Why I Love The Panasonic Lumix 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
Reading Time: 6 minutesOne 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. It is now dust—and splash-proof and supports Dual I.S.2 as well. The new version has been given the straightforward name Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH. Power O.I.S.… Continue reading Review: Why I Love The Panasonic Lumix 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens