Video Gear & Kits

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

Select Carbon Fiber Video Tripods for Video Professionals

Reading Time: 6 minutesBecause I usually work alone and carry all my camera gear, I’ve always preferred traveling as light as possible. Tripods are a major pain to carry around, but carbon fiber tripods have made them a bit less painful. Below is a list of my six top carbon fiber tripods for video. They’ve made the list… Continue reading Select Carbon Fiber Video Tripods for Video Professionals

Buying Guide: Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm II VS Sigma 18-35mm

Reading Time: 13 minutesIf 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 for advice on one or the other, e.g., which… Continue reading Buying Guide: Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm II VS Sigma 18-35mm

Taking your drone on the plane: What You Must know

Reading Time: 5 minutesDrones have become stable in cinematography, from blockbuster Hollywood movies to videographers and vloggers. They’ve made it economical for everyone to create library shots to sell or establishing shots for the indie feature. However, drones also have many restrictions—including where and when you can fly, size, and travel regulations. This article aims to answer the… Continue reading Taking your drone on the plane: What You Must know

Exceptional Sound Meets Value: 7 Lavalier Mics Worth Your Money

Reading Time: 9 minutesLavalier 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 hide. But good lav mics are also very expensive. Luckily, some inexpensive options on the market offer excellent quality sound. They are… Continue reading Exceptional Sound Meets Value: 7 Lavalier Mics Worth Your Money

Vlogging 101: An Essential Guide To Basic Equipment

Reading Time: 12 minutesThe basic tools and equipment YouTubers use include cameras (e.g., camcorder, DSLR, and action camera), stabilizers (e.g., tripods, GorillaPods, and gimbals), microphones (on-camera mics, lavalier/clip-on mics, and studio microphones), lighting (e.g. ring lights, on-camera lights, LED-panels plus softboxes and umbrellas), a computer (desktop or laptop), headphones, a soundcard, room treatment (acoustic treatment), backdrops (e.g. green… Continue reading Vlogging 101: An Essential Guide To Basic Equipment

COMPARISON REVIEW: Aputure AL-M9 vs AL-MX Tiny LED-Lights

Reading Time: 8 minutesI’ve wanted a small on-camera light for a while, but most are too big and clumsy for my current run-and-gun setup with my Panasonic GH5 camera. There are lights specifically designed as on-camera lights, such as the excellent Dedolight Ledzilla Mini LED Bi-Color On-Camera Light. But, as with the Dedolight, most of these lights are… Continue reading COMPARISON REVIEW: Aputure AL-M9 vs AL-MX Tiny LED-Lights

Buyer’s Guide: Video Tripods. Things You Should Know

Reading Time: 7 minutesNext to the camera and lenses, the next most crucial facet of a videographer’s equipment cache is the tripod. “What could be easier to purchase,” you think, “three legs and a mounting plate for the camera.” Then, your cursory online search returns 20,000 results, each marginally different from the one before. Where do you start?… Continue reading Buyer’s Guide: Video Tripods. Things You Should Know