Filmmaking
While the internals of a smartphone continually become more filmmaking friendly, the externals and ergonomics still hew toward strict minimalism and compactness. Because of that, most creatives find there are at least a few additional accessories they need to add to their phone for it to be capable of robust video streaming or capture. SmallRig is attempting to kit all of the necessary components together and make them as universal as possible with the new
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Andy To shares his video editing tips in this step-by-step tutorial. Using Final Cut Pro, he details his approach to editing his latest short film, The Creative Athlete. From start to finish, you'll learn how to craft a compelling story, how to edit based off a script, how to choose music, how to color grade, and much more!
0:00 - In This Tutorial
0:40 - Dumping & Organizing Your Media
4:02 - Building Out a Library & Storytelling Template
8:46 - Creating a New Project
9:42 - Foundational Edit
18:52 - Finding & Editing with Music
Matte boxes have become an increasingly common part of camera setups even for smaller crews, but there still exists a large gap between classic high-end offerings and newer budget-friendly variations. Kondor Blue is attempting to bridge the gap with their well-built but still affordably priced 4x5 Matte Box System. The Base Kit comes with the front unit hood, top flag, and 95mm clamp-on lens adapter, while the
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Join Andy To on set as he films The Creative Athlete. Andy walks you through the filmmaking process, sharing the secrets behind his choice in camera angles and more.
0:00 - In This Tutorial
0:35 - Settings
1:26 - The Film's Premise
1:55 - Filming the Boxing Scenes
4:29 - Basketball Scenes at Nike Headquarters
7:45 - His Go-to Shot
8:20 - Rooftop Scenes/The Planning and Ideation
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Andy To discusses the filmmaking equipment he used for his latest short film, The Creative Athlete. Sony's FX3 and FX6 are Netflix-approved cameras that provide speed, efficiency, and versatility. They also allow him to develop his skills in order to make a feature film in the future.
0:00 - Cameras & Memory Cards
2:44 - ND Filters
3:18 - B&H SuperStore Shopping Interlude
3:48 - Lenses
6:43 - Gimbal & Tripod
7:41 - Mics & Sound Overall
9:56 - Final Thoughts
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Start off your video shoot on the right foot with pre-production. Filmmaker Andy To goes behind the scenes of his latest project, The Creative Athlete, sharing how he approached the pre-production process.
0:00 - In This Class
0:43 - The Idea
1:26 - Storyboarding
2:45 - Shooting for Coverage vs. Shooting for the Edit
3:26 - Finding Locations & Talent
5:10 - Crew
7:28 - What's Next?
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From a passionate football fan to working on the field, producer and videographer Sarina Soriano shares her journey of how she got to be the Senior Producer for the San Francisco 49ers.
0:00 Intro
0:40 About Sarina
7:11 Women in sports
10:41 The Senior Producer role
13:57 A typical game day
18:21 Sarina’s advice
20:56 Q&A
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“That which unites us is far greater than what divides us.” The first four words of this sentence are subtitle, and subtext, for “Path of Liberty,” an immersive outdoor photo and media experience on view through fall 2025 at Freedom Plaza on Manhattan’s east side.
Above Photograph © Daniella Vale
The creative groundwork for this project was a mammoth effort involving an extensive crew both on the road and behind the scenes. In today’s podcast, we catch up with two principals of this
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How did our attendees feel about B&H Bild Expo 2025? What did they learn from the presentations, experiences, and photowalks? Lotta wanders the Javits center to find out!
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Chris Greer & Paul Daniel
1:09 - Sarina Soriano
1:41 - From Our Attendees
2:25 - Jean Fruth
3:01 - Brandon Woelfel
3:16 - Consistency
3:38 - Chris Burkard
4:23 - No Gatekeeping
4:42 - Kyler Steele
5:03 - Shane Hurlbut
6:00 - Zac Hancock & Alex Boulton
6:41 - Gabriela Gabrielaa
7:46 - Final Thoughts
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B&H Bild Expo 2025 features the newest gear and latest announcements, including the Sony FX2, OM SYSTEM OM-5 II, Manfrotto ONE, and more. The Matts wander the convention floor at the Javits Center to share the latest releases and gear news (including brand-new intel on the FUJIFILM ETERNA). Which booth would you like to visit most?
0:00 Intro
0:18 Manfrotto
1:16 OM SYSTEM
2:00 Bright Tangerine
2:29 FUJIFILM
5:07 DZOFilm
5:50 Viltrox
6:18 SmallRig
7:12 Sony
8:13 Atomos
8:40 Sigma
11:23 Gura Gear
12:00 Profoto
14:27 Symply
15:23 Hollyland
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As we continue to set the stage for BILD Expo 2025, we will be talking with Director of Photography Oren Soffer about his impressive body of work and what it takes to make it in the industry, including advice for aspiring filmmakers.
0:00 - Intro
2:51 - How Oren got into filmmaking
7:50 - Inspirations and doubts
15:00 - Bodies of work that inspired Oren
16:34 - How technology effects filmmakers then and now
23:03 - Untraditional learning route and film school
30:02 - The most important elements of a film to an inspiring filmmaker
The announcement of DZOFilm’s X-Tract 18-28mm T8 probe lens marked an exciting development in the growing probe category by introducing the ability to zoom in and out, allowing users to adjust the field of view while keeping the lens in place. At launch, the only iteration had a forward-facing direct view. Now, DZOFilm has formally unveiled
Sony announced its latest compact Cinema Line camera, the FX2, improving the baseline for everyday filmmakers and content creators with a 33MP full-frame sensor, 4K shooting up to 60 fps and Full HD up to 120 fps, a 3.68m-Dot OLED viewfinder, AI-based subject recognition and framing, 15+ stops of dynamic range, and 4K live streaming. To this robust suite of cinema bona fides, the FX2 adds serious chops for shooting stills,
DZOFilm has a new spin on their popular Arles full-frame cinema lenses. The Arles Lustre primes, available in a 10-lens kit with select focal lengths also sold individually, sport a special golden coating that creates amber halo effects and a “warm and poetic atmosphere.” These special edition lenses can help build a retro aesthetic or prove useful for dream sequences and more stylized projects. The 10-lens