Creating storyboards for video projects is an essential step in ensuring that everyone is on the same page for your video before you begin shooting. Without a storyboard, you could spend a lot more unnecessary time and money on filming. If you plan ahead and communicate with everyone involved in the film beforehand, you will […]
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8 Indispensable Photography Products to Enhance Your Creativity
From beginner to expert, photographers need certain products to take their skills to the next level. Photography is an outlet for creative expression and a way to foster connections between people. It is a pastime where individuals have grown their art alongside more technical photography developments. Are you ready to improve your photography and showcase […]
Continue readingNew Versus Used: Is New Equipment Always Better?
Buying new camera equipment can be thrilling, but also hugely expensive. The latest DSLR bodies, lenses, flashes and other photography gear often launch with eye-watering price tags. It’s enough to give any hobbyist or professional photographer pause. But do you always have to buy brand new kit or is pre-owned gear a smart alternative? In […]
Continue readingTop 5 Portable SSDs for Filmmakers
Filmmakers on the go need reliable storage devices to offload their footage onto. Memory cards can fill up quickly, especially with cameras recording in high resolutions and raw formats. Historically, external HDDs (hard disk drives) were popular due to their reasonable price and high storage capacity. But they come with a critical flaw, in that […]
Continue readingWhen to Use a Camera Lens Hood for the Best Shots
A camera lens hood can be an essential piece of equipment for any photographer. But when should you use it? And how can it help you take the best shots? In this article, we will discuss the benefits of using a camera lens hood and provide some tips on how to get the most out […]
Continue readingBest Lenses for the BMPCC 6K
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K has a lot of lenses available to it, because it uses the Canon EF mount. It’s also compatible with EF-S lenses. Depending on how you count, there are around 200 EF-compatible lenses made by Canon. The number is even more staggering when you count compatible third-party lenses from brands […]
Continue reading10 of the Best Teleprompters for Video Professionals
There is so much equipment you need to have a good video shoot. Cameras, lenses, lights, monitors, microphones, and so much more. Teleprompters may not be the sexiest equipment around. But they’re essential for news shows, talking-head videos, and much more. It’s important to have a functional and easy-to-use teleprompter so that it can speed […]
Continue reading5 Best BMPCC Gimbal Options in 2022
If you’re looking for a gimbal to stabilize your Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera (BMPCC) then you’ve come to the right place! A cinema camera as nice and as versatile as the Blackmagic deserves one of the best gimbals. So here are some of our favorites and what makes them great choices. We’ll be looking at […]
Continue readingThe First Affordable Camera Lens You Should Buy
So, you’ve purchased your first DSLR camera – maybe something like a Canon Rebel. While the standard kit lens that comes with the camera will serve you well, and be incredibly versatile, you’ll soon want to branch out. Today we’ll be going over the best first lens you could buy, and why you would want […]
Continue readingWhat is a Jellyfish NAS?
Maybe you’re here because you’re looking for a new network-attached storage (NAS) solution, or maybe you’re here because you were intrigued by the ridiculous name of the Jellyfish NAS. Either way, in this article we’ll be breaking down the Jellyfish NAS, how it compares to other storage solutions, and more. What is a NAS? If […]
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