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by Justin Dise · Posted
Movcam follows up its well-regarded a7S Cage with a new Cage, designed to fit the Sony a7 II series camera bodies. Serving as the foundation point of your rig, the form-fitting camera cage provides a durable aluminum frame around your camera to protect it from bumps and bruises while shooting, while adding the necessary attachment points to build up your rig.
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by Steven Gladstone · Posted
First, congratulations. You’ve finished your film. It is edited, color corrected, scored, mixed, and you’ve added the credits. Plus, you’ve already found the venue for your cast, crew, friends, and family screening. What is next? Well, that depends on you. Are you ready for the next step? Which to choose: festivals, distribution—both?
Festivals
Festivals are a great way to meet other filmmakers, and there are a lot of festivals; more than I can count. But, before you send out your film or script, do your research. Make sure what you are
by Justin Dise · Posted
For those who have eagerly awaited the release of Blackmagic’s Micro Studio Camera, we’re pleased to say that the wait is finally over! Now in stock at B&H, the Micro Studio Camera is a miniature Super 16mm digital cinema camera that literally fits into the palm of your hand. The camera features
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
A critique is one of the most powerful tools that can help a creative person grow. And it isn’t just a matter of getting a critique of your work that can be powerful; learning to deliver a critique well can also help you improve your own work.
What is important to understand is what a critique is and what a critique is not. A critique is a carefully thought-out response, and not an opportunity to attack someone because you don’t like their work. Similarly, if you ask someone to critique your work, understand that you are asking them to invest
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In the following video, Chase Kubasiak, from Zacuto, gives the lowdown on shooting with multiple cameras, offering tips and techniques to make your next multi-cam shoot easier. Covering topics including camera matching, syncing, coverage, and editing, the solutions presented in the video can be applied to a variety of multi-cam styles, including interviews, concerts, and narrative films. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative
by David Adler · Posted
The wait is over! The URSA Mini 4.6K Digital Cinema Cameras are now in stock here at B&H. While the 4K variants of the URSA Mini have been available for some time now, the hotly anticipated 4.6K version, with its
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Before the rise of the anarchy of digital video, analog video was ruled by engineers at virtually every step of production, post production, and delivery. There were rules that had to be adhered to very strictly to ensure that your footage met the technical requirements of broadcasters. Remember, NTSC was instituted in the 1940s, (PAL appeared about a decade later). So, making sure that your video would display properly on every television required a fair amount of control. Additionally, there were limitations within the capability of analog
by Ronald Francis · Posted
Shave an inch from the thickness of the Switronix HyperCore battery, and you’ve got yourself the HyperCore Slim (14.8V, 82Wh), designed for UAV and gimbal applications, suitable for any application demanding a low-profile battery, and TSA-friendly.
You may be familiar with the original HyperCore, a workhorse capable of handling 10A draws. It’s suitable for up to the most advanced cameras, and is one of the options relied on by professionals, like Andy Casagrande, who
by Christopher Witt · Posted
Unless you’re exceptionally light sensitive, you probably regard sunglasses as an accessory to your outfit or a convenience that you can live without if you forget them when you leave the house. The truth is that sunglasses are an important piece of protective gear that every person should wear. Recent studies have shown that incidents of cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and a slew of other eye conditions are on the rise and the average age of
by michael sukhotin · Posted
Most of us probably have seen, in the movies or on TV, Special Forces people looking like hybrids of human and machine with sophisticated night vision devices covering their faces, enabling them to see in the dark. Previously, these gadgets were reserved for special agencies and the military. Today, with the advancement of technology and lower costs of manufacturing, these devices have appeared on the consumer market. Even if you are not the type to storm buildings under cover of night, they may prove helpful and greatly enhance your hobbies
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Atomos announces two 7" on-camera monitors/recorders that feature HDR, 10-bit panels, and 1500 nit brightness: the Shogun Flame and Ninja Flame. Improving on the field-tested Shogun and Ninja Assassin, while retaining their familiar form factor, interface, and recording capabilities, the
by Peter Ward_1 · Posted
The Introduction
In the introduction to his 1912 dramatic writing how-to, Play-Making, William Archer opens with this pessimistic observation:
There is thus a fine opening for pedantry on the one side, and quackery on the other, to rush in. The pedant, in this context, is he who constructs a set of rules from metaphysical or psychological first principles, and professes to bring down a dramatic decalogue from the Sinai of the lecture-room in the University of Weissnichtwo. The quack, on the other hand, is he who generalizes from the worst
by Justin Dise · Posted
Whether you’re assembling a personal lens kit or compiling the equipment-rental list for your next film, selecting a lens package is an important decision. It can also be a daunting one, especially if you’re new to the game. So what lenses should you get? A complete set of primes? A couple of zooms? Both? The answers aren’t always clear. Ask ten DPs what their favorite lenses and focal lengths are, and you’ll likely get about as many answers.
The fact is that everyone has his or her own preferences, from focal length to build quality, to a
by Ronald Francis · Posted
If you’re a newcomer to vlogging, and you’re asked to dress a vlog set, a vlog background, your natural instinct might be to fancy it up. Similarly, if the vlog is topic-specific, you may want to gather numerous items related to that topic in the background. But you may be surprised to learn that these approaches are counterproductive in a vlog, and that something closer to the opposite is best, that less is more.
For the most part, these vlogs constitute interesting, appealing personalities openly sharing their daily lives with the
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Want to stream live video over the Web? In the following video, Mia McCormick, from KelbyOne Media, demonstrates five essential steps to successfully stream live video, including camera considerations, wired versus wireless connections, capture hardware, and streaming platforms. With each step, McCormick covers important considerations that will help eliminate possible issues that can arise when you get started. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other