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
Video Gear & Kits
Budget-Friendly Tripods for Mirrorless Cameras: Photo & Video
Reading Time: 7 minutesOne of the benefits of mirrorless cameras is that they are light, compact, and great for shooting both video and photos. So you don’t need a massive and expensive tripod to hold your camera. Most budget-friendly options can easily hold a rigged-out hybrid camera with all the bells and whistles, such as a cage, microphone,… Continue reading Budget-Friendly Tripods for Mirrorless Cameras: Photo & Video
Beginner Vloggers: Find Your Perfect Budget-Friendly Camera
Reading Time: 7 minutesAre you starting your vlogging journey but don’t want to break the bank on your first camera? The main things you need to consider for vlogging are: Here is my curated list of budget-friendly cameras that combine quality, ease of use, and essential features to help beginners enter video blogging smoothly. 1. DJI Osmo Pocket… Continue reading Beginner Vloggers: Find Your Perfect Budget-Friendly Camera
7 Affordable RGB LED Lighting Panel Kits for Video Creators (2024)
Reading Time: 8 minutesRGB LED panels offer a versatile lighting solution for videography. RGB LED panels can produce a full palette of reds, greens, blues, purples, teals, oranges, cyans, daylight, and tungsten. Most panels also include preset lighting modes, allowing you to easily create the illusion of a police car outside the window or the flickering fire of… Continue reading 7 Affordable RGB LED Lighting Panel Kits for Video Creators (2024)
What Lighting Do YouTubers Use?
Reading Time: 6 minutesYouTubers use a variety of lighting equipment to achieve better-looking videos. The most common lighting options include ring lights and LED light panels. Some YouTubers take their lighting a step further and use professional lighting equipment, including light stands and large light fixtures. Here is a closer look at the best lighting for producing professional-looking… Continue reading What Lighting Do YouTubers Use?
Expert Picks: Stellar Lighting Gear for Wedding Videographers
Reading Time: 8 minutesMany wedding ceremonies are held indoors in churches and reception venues with dim lighting. Without adequate lighting, your video will be noisy, and you may be unable to capture the essential moments to your client’s satisfaction. Capturing good-quality video footage at a wedding is all about power, portability, and being able to shape the light.… Continue reading Expert Picks: Stellar Lighting Gear for Wedding Videographers
Expert Guide to Fast SD Cards for 4K Video Capture
Reading Time: 4 minutes4K video is starting to become the standard resolution for digital cameras. Unfortunately, most of your existing SD cards may not work. When you record footage, the camera stores frames on the SD card. If the camera cannot write to the card fast enough, it drops frames. The camera may even shut off or stop… Continue reading Expert Guide to Fast SD Cards for 4K Video Capture
What Size SD Card Do You Need For 4K Video?
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe latest digital cameras allow you to record stunning 4K video. However, 4K video can also take up a considerable amount of space on a memory card. So what size SD card should you use for 4K video? Depending on the bit rate and codec, you may need at least a 128GB SD card to… Continue reading What Size SD Card Do You Need For 4K Video?
Panasonic Leica 100-400mm Lens Review (with test video & photo samples)
Reading Time: 12 minutesUpdate: I’ve tested the lens barrels again and can confirm that no sand is trapped anymore. I can still change the zoom (albeit with some resistance), even though the lock ring is locked. I’ve wanted a super-telephoto zoom for my Panasonic GH5 for a long time since my longest lens up until now has been… Continue reading Panasonic Leica 100-400mm Lens Review (with test video & photo samples)
Anton Bauer Gold Mount vs. V-Mount Batteries. Which Mount Is Better And Why?
Reading Time: 6 minutesFeatured photo appears courtesy of Anton Bauer. Anton Bauer and V-mount batteries have different strengths, but most cinematographers swear by Anton Bauer (or AB) mounts as more reliable and longer-lasting. V-mount locks are easier to click into place and are more affordable, but the locking mechanism on AB mounts has a stronger design, which keeps… Continue reading Anton Bauer Gold Mount vs. V-Mount Batteries. Which Mount Is Better And Why?