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Jake Estes, from B&H, shares useful advice on how to choose a camera for the budding filmmaker. From prosumer camcorders to digital cinema cameras, he discusses the features of each and emphasizes the importance of selecting a camera that best suits a particular style of shooting. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at BandH.com. Check it out!
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In this installment of B&H's Prospectives Series, we sit down with cinematographer William Wages, ASC. He shares his approach to cinematography, and how naturalistic, motivated lighting helps tell a story in the best possible way. Wages also goes into his thoughts on the digital versus film debate, preparing for a shoot ahead of time, and his experiences with the new Panasonic Varicam LT.
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Is 8-bit video good enough for your production? Or should you make the jump to 10-bit? In this video, watch as Doug explains the advantages of 10-bit video and how it can help your project, even if its end result will be 8-bit.
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Videographer Chase Kubasiak utilizes a variety of Rokinon Xeen Cinema lenses to capture the art of glass-making at Ignite Glass Studios in Chicago. Rokinon lenses are known for their affordability and robust build quality, and the Xeen lenses do not disappoint in this regard. Check out this in-depth review for more features and an honest take on the Xeen Cinema line.
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Brett Smith runs through the key specs and features of the GoPro Fusion, a 360-degree action camera that delivers high quality in a compact and easy-to-use package.
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ARRI made cinematic history when the company introduced the ALEXA, in 2010. Now, with the introduction of the ALEXA LF, ARRI has taken its technical know-how and applied it to create a large-format cinema camera. In the video below, Michel Suissa, from The Studio at B&H, converses with Sebastien Laffoux, the President of Camera Sales for ARRI USA, about the ALEXA LF and its new features, as well as its ability to fit into modern cinema and TV production
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Join B&H photo-video team member Jake Estes as he tests the new DJI Mavic Air drone. Estes puts the Air through its paces, testing flight performance, image quality, and different capture modes—all in the wintry backdrop of upstate Hudson Valley. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at BandH.com.
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Join B&H’s Kelly Mena as she hosts a roundtable discussion focusing on the Panasonic GH5s. Joined by cinematographer Julia Swain; Mysterbox.us members Jacob Schwarz and Sam Bilodeau; and Panasonic’s Sean Robinson; the group considers the features and applications of Panasonic’s latest addition to the video-oriented mirrorless world.
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In the following video, videographer Chase Kubasiak reviews the GoPro HERO6 Black Action Camera, the latest flagship from the well-known adventure brand. Kubasiak covers the essential improvements, such as the stabilization, image quality, frame rates, and more. To truly push the camera to its limits, Kubasiak hooked up six motorcyclists with the cameras and let them take the HERO6 for a ride. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view
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In the following video, videographer Chase Kubasiak covers modern camcorders and what place they still hold in the ever-more-crowded video market. Kubasiak handles this by talking about three camcorders from Sony and how their features can provide notable advantages in certain situations. In order to test them out, Kubasiak takes the three camcorders to a wrestling match and captures some fun footage. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and
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In this video, Lok Chung takes us on an adventure with the Insta360 ONE Action Cam, a compact 360 camera system that’s designed to work with iOS, and allows you to design your camera movement in post. 360-degree video has been around for a while, but with all the options available, many people might wonder how one can utilize 360-degree video these days. Join Chung for a look at this tool of the trade. We hope you enjoy the video
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In the following video, Doug Guerra of B&H discusses 4K video and why it is becoming an ever more common format. This is an introduction to 4K and the beginning of a multi-part series where you can learn more about the ever-growing format. Guerra hits on a variety of points, such as future-proofing, impacts to overall image quality, and even how it can benefit Full HD productions. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative
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In this video, photographer David Flores shares six tips for still photographers who want to start exploring the world of videography. It might be obvious, but photographers making still images with modern DSLR and mirrorless cameras have instant access to the ability to create professional-quality video. But the switch from photo to video presents a learning curve. Here, we look at a half dozen things you need to consider before calling yourself a videographer.
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In this third and final installment of our 4K Production Series, Doug Guerra explains how to finalize your video project and export the final product. Learn important tips and tricks, such as round-tripping to Resolve from Premiere and back, as well as export settings ideal for your delivery format. Whether you’re interested in creating content for the Web, TV, or theatrical release, knowing how to finalize your project will bring about an appreciable difference in the quality of your export. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view
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Learn how to handle data-intensive 4K workflows properly with Doug Guerra in this second 4K Production Series installment. From ingestion to data wrangling and encoding, a great deal must be considered to keep an organized dataset. Some general NLE guidelines are also discussed to help you along. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at BandH.com.