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The Tilta Nucleus Autofocus Adapter Might Change How You Film Video
Posted 09/06/2026
Matt tests out the Tilta Nucleus Autofocus Adapter, showing you how to set it up and demo footage. Stick around until the end to hear Matt's thoughts. 0:00 - Elevator Pitch 0:26 - Today's Camera Setup 1:26 - Adding Lens to Library 6:17 - Autofocus Tests (In Studio & Outdoors) 8:58 - Matt's Thoughts Sponsored by 
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Filmmaking
Cinema Cameras 101: How We Build Out a Camera Rig
Posted 08/28/2026
What is a cinema camera, and how do you rig one out? Doug is covering the basics for those who already have experience with mirrorless or broadcast-style cameras. In order to understand modern digital cine cameras, we'll cover a brief history of their predecessors. After, Doug will breakdown the entire cine rig setup. 0:00 - What We're Covering 0:34 - What is a Cinema Camera? 6:19 - TLDR 9:29 - Trapped in a Cage 14:13 - Am I Seeing Things? 15:22 - You Might Need Glasses 24:22 - Absolute Power 28:14 - Accessories Make the Outfit 31:47 - Did
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Cinema Cameras
Cinematography
HDR Video, Explained: Color Grading
Posted 08/21/2026
Now that you've filmed your video, it's time for editing and delivery in HDR. Doug dives deeper into HDR formats, as well as standards and workflows when working with HDR video. Join him in DaVinci Resolve where you'll learn about both the technical and creative sides. 0:00 - Intro 1:03 - Choosing an HDR Monitor 5:08 - Color Gamut 6:44 - Setting Up Your Monitor & Project 10:39 - Grading in HDR 24:28 - Exporting & Delivering 25:32 - Final Thoughts   Sponsored by
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Filmmaking
HDR Video, Explained: The Basics & Monitoring
Posted 08/17/2026
In part one, Doug shares how you can introduce HDR into your workflow. He discusses the advantages and disadvantages of shooting HDR video, the basics of HDR formats, and monitoring HDR on set. 0:00 - Intro 0:59 - What Is HDR Video? 2:20 - HDR Format Basics 5:30 - Middle Gray 7:19 - HDR Monitoring 12:59 - A Note on Exposure 13:45 - Where Is 18% Gray in HDR? 14:26 - Final Thoughts
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Filmmaking
How to Choose a Production Monitor for Filmmaking
Posted 08/10/2026
Monitors are a critical component for a video production set. Sidney shares what to look for in an on-camera monitor, featuring the SmallHD ULTRA 10 4K Portable Production Monitor. 0:00 - In This Video 0:20 - Size 1:03 - Brightness 1:27 - Color Accuracy 1:58 - Connectivity Options 2:54 - Professional Monitoring Tools 3:40 - Conclusion Sponsored by
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On Camera Monitors
Insta360 Luna Ultra: Not Your Typical Gimbal Camera
Posted 08/06/2026
Join Lotta to learn what sets Insta360's Luna Ultra apart from other gimbal cameras, including its dual Leica lenses, ability to capture up to 8K30fps action footage, and more. 0:00 - Sensor & Leica Lenses 0:35 - Photos & ND Filters 0:52 - Modes 1:05 - LCD Screen & Tracking 1:38 - Battery Life 1:51 - Who Is This Camera For? Sponsored by
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Gimbal Camera
Zeiss Panoptes 65: In-Studio & On-Location Tests
Posted 08/03/2026
Large format sensors have been making their way across the filmmaking industry, so a need for compatible lenses has arisen. Enter ZEISS's Panoptes 65 lineup of cinema lenses. Join Doug for two video shoots—one in-studio and the other a documentary-style—as he puts the 35mm, 40mm, and 110mm through their paces. 0:00 - Intro 0:28 - Indoor Video Shoot 3:18 - Test Footage (Indoors) 4:19 - Outdoor Video Shoot 5:04 - A Note on Image Quality 7:04 - Demo & Test Footage (Outdoors) 10:00 - Doug's Overall Thoughts Sponsored by
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Filmmaking
Cinema Lenses
DZOFilm Arcana: Affordable Anamorphic Lenses for Indie Filmmakers
Posted 07/30/2026
Sidney tests the DZOFilm Arcana anamorphic prime lenses, DZOFilm's most affordable anamorphic lenses for the burgeoning filmmaker. 0:00 - Intro 0:34 - Test Footage 1:40 - Physical Specs 2:23 - Breaking Down the Test Video 2:57 - Creative Potential 3:33 - Flare Test 4:30 - Bokeh Test 5:32 - Who Is This For? Sponsored by
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Filmmaking
Back to School: Video Major
by Steven Esposito · Posted 07/28/2026
Whether you are learning the craft of cinematic filming, content creation, or even video editing, Professor Zack is here to get you started!
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Sony FX5 Handheld Hollywood
by Zack Young · Posted 07/22/2026
Sony has unveiled the FX5 5K full-frame cinema camera, with 3:2 open gate, 16-bit X-OCN recording, three base ISO, expanded monitoring options, and more, all packed into a compact 750g body.
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Want to be a Filmmaker?
Posted 06/22/2026
Filmmaker Cooper O’Hearn and photographer Derek Fahsbender team up to break down filmmaking to its core, from pre-production and camera settings to storytelling, theory, color-grading and more. 0:00 - Intro 7:58 - Photography vs. Videography 10:59 - Frame rates & Shutter speed 17:29 - ND filters 19:18 - Aperture& ISO 24:32 - White balance 26:17 - Peaking & zebras 29:49 - Audio 32:21 - Color Profiles 34:22 - Editing software 36:19 - File storage 42:23 - Types of shots 45:13 - Filming tips
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Filmmaking
Intro to Virtual Production
Virtual production (VP) is a filmmaking technique that combines live-action footage with digital imagery in real time. VP often happens on volume stages where interlocked LED panels display photo-real backdrops that change as the camera moves to create stunning in-camera virtual effects (ICVFX).
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GoPro MISSION 1 PRO: A Pocket Cinema Camera?
Posted 06/10/2026
GoPro's Mission lineup aims to pack cinema camera specs into a pocket-sized action camera. Today, we're testing out the GoPro MISSION 1 PRO, and what better way than with the rides at Coney Island? 0:00 - Test Footage 0:26 - GoPro Mission 1 Pro Specs 0:55 - Sensor (Low Light, Open Gate, Frame Rates) 1:58 - LCD Screen, Battery Life, Buttons 3:04 - Internal Mics & Test 3:39 - New GoPro Wireless Mic & Test 4:11 - Photography Specs 4:23 - Patrick's Thoughts Sponsored by
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Cinema Cameras
Compact Cameras
Frame Rates, Explained: Part 2, Advanced Concepts
Posted 05/15/2026
Doug discusses more advanced concepts to help deepen your understanding of frame rates. Both editors and videographers will find this video useful, since it will allow them to work in better tandem. We'll cover timecode basics, fractional frame rates (such as 29.97 fps and 23.98 fps), variable frame rates, and more. 0:00 - In This Video 0:39 - Timecode & Drop-Frames 5:36 - Variable Frame Rates 7:02 - Interlaced Video 10:34 - Telecine & Pulldown 12:47 - Mismatched Frame Rates & Refresh Rates 14:54 - Practical Tips
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Filmmaking
Video Production
Frame Rates, Explained: Part 1, The Basics
Posted 05/08/2026
Frame rates are one of the most fundamental ideas to understand when it comes to technical and creative decisions for your films. It's important to know how frame rates work so you know how they'll affect the final film or broadcast. So, what frame rates are typically used? Why is 24 fps the standard for movies? Are higher frame rates better than lower ones? Join Doug for a crash course on the basics of frame rates. 0:00 - In This Series 0:46 - What Is a Frame Rate? 2:21 - Creative Uses of Different Frame Rates 3:21 - Is a Higher Frame Rate
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Filmmaking

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