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by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Shopping for a filmmaker can be difficult. Equipment tends to be so specific and personal, that getting the right piece of gear to go with what they already have can make anyone frustrated with the holidays—but not to worry! The list below contains suggestions that will suit the needs, and even the fantasies, of pretty much anyone in the filmmaking field, no matter what their role or how long they've been working. So, if you are buying for someone else, or yourself, here are 10 last-minute gifts that would be ideal for filmmakers.
1. Slates
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
When it comes to choosing the best camera for wildlife, sports, and action photography, three key factors to focus on are speed, reliability, and autofocus performance. In the past, with SLRs, the flagship models usually translated to being the top models for action photography. The same is still true today, with mirrorless cameras, but speed is now more
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
What is the best lens for landscape photography? The answer is that any camera lens can and will be the perfect lens for capturing a landscape, depending on your viewpoint and the subject. But if a landscape photographer is heading out into the world with a single lens, betting money says they will go with a wide-angle zoom or prime lens affixed to their camera.
How to Choose the Best Focal Length for a Landscape Lens
We started this buying guide by saying that almost any lens could be used as a landscape lens. Let’s refine that premise to
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Choosing the right tripod head your camera can be the difference between getting the image you envision or missing it completely. Since the tripod is the best tool for instantly improving your photography, your choice of tripod head will also likely impact how much you enjoy using said tripod. Let’s look at
by Zack Young · Posted
We all love capturing beautiful images of our amazing planet, but we all hate carrying around heavy bags full of camera gear, sweating out of every pore, desperately trying to avoid back spasms, cursing the day we learned about telephoto lenses. One surefire way to improve your wildlife photography game is to be more discerning about every piece of equipment in your kit, not just the camera and lens. A
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
If your dreams involve capturing stunning images of beautiful, wild animals in nature, there is no getting around it—you need the right gear. Although every camera can capture wildlife, not all cameras are created equally and some certainly have technological advantages that benefit wildlife photography. We have discussed buying considerations for the right lens in this article, and here we will take a deep dive into what to look for in a camera for dedicated wildlife photography.
What Makes a Camera Better for Wildlife?
For wildlife
by Steven Esposito · Posted
When it comes to building a gaming PC, choosing the right monitor for your setup is paramount. After all, what good is that next-gen graphics card or state-of-the-art motherboard if your display doesn't support those powerful peripherals?
In this guide, we're going to talk about what to look for when shopping for a gaming monitor: from panel type to pixel count and everything in between.
Before we get started, if you'd rather skip the specs explainer and get right to the product recommendations, be sure to check out our guide on the
by Mos Khan · Posted
For PC users out there, the HP 16" ZBook Studio G11 Mobile Workstation packs a ton of power into a very portable body, with an Intel Core Ultra 9 chip, 64GB of RAM, a 2TB M.2 SSD, and a beautiful 3840 x 2400 OLED touchscreen display. The G11 should be able to chew through even the most difficult video renders and effects work with its NVIDIA RTX 3000 graphics card, as well as keep projects color accurate
by Stepan Andranikian · Posted
As we approach the holiday season, it's time to start knocking those gift lists out of the way. If there's an aspiring filmmaker on your list, but you don't know what to give them to help kickstart their film production careers, then look no further―we've got you covered! In this gift guide we'll suggest a variety of products that we feel would benefit every beginner filmmaker.
Stabilizers
Shoulder Rig
The shoulder rig is a slept-on piece of equipment that deserves more recognition. It stabilizes camera footage while allowing the operator to
by Mos Khan · Posted
Let's face it: even the best TVs have a built-in speaker system that flat out doesn't cut it. When you're building a hi-fi or home theater system, one of the most important choices you have to make is the size and type of speakers you'll need for your space. Whether you're just looking to upgrade your living room TV or building a dedicated home theater setup, there is a great deal of aftermarket equipment that can help
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Whether you’re an adventurer, an athlete, an adrenaline junkie, or somewhere in between, action cameras remain your best option for capturing and sharing exciting content. But how do you know which action camera is the right one for you? To help you decide, we’ve put together a list of important features you need to consider before you buy.
Video Quality
It probably comes as no surprise, but when shopping for an action camera,
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Many budding sports and wildlife photographers dream of larger and larger lenses that get them closer to the action while letting in more light—allowing blazing-fast, action-freezing shutter speeds that capture priceless moments on the field or out in the field. But, with long lenses comes the increased chance of camera shake due to the extreme focal lengths. How do we combat physics here? Well, if you are entering the world of the
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Finding the best 3D printer is no easy task. With so many factors to consider and options to choose from, it’s hard to know where to begin and what to look for. To help make your decision a little easier and your shopping experience a lot less stressful, we’ve put together this primer on 3D printers. Read on to find the answers to all of your important 3D-printing questions.
What is 3D printing?
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
If you want to cover all your bases, you only need three lenses: a wide-angle zoom, a standard zoom, and a telephoto zoom. This set is so practical that every major manufacturer has its own holy trinity of zooms. Sony happens to have two—one G Master set with f/2.8 apertures and a G series with f/4 apertures. You can’t go wrong with either, or mixing and matching for that matter, but let’s take a closer look at these two lens trinities and see which one is best for you.
What Lenses are in the Trinity?
Even though many photographers know
by Mos Khan · Posted
Building a PC is now more accessible than ever. There are many ways to find compatible parts, and a quality rig can typically last you longer than any console. As someone who, primarily, has been a console-based gamer for most of my run, I understand the perception that building a PC is intimidating or complex—so much so that I've gamed on consoles because I think they're as close to "plug-and-play" as is possible. Luckily, building a PC is not as difficult as you might think; the hard part is doing the research and figuring out what you want