Stepan Andranikian

Born and raised in Washington Heights, New York City, Stepan “Step” Andranikian is a Videographer and Photographer of Athletes with a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Production. He is also an accredited personal trainer under the American Council on Exercise.

Latest Articles

Wooden Camera: Brand Overview

4 days ago

Since it was founded in 2011, Wooden Camera has set out with the goal to create comprehensive and professional-grade camera accessories for working filmmakers. Over the years, Wooden Camera has amassed and curated a respectable catalog of accessories that has…

Camera Supports & Cages

Tripods Supports & Rigs

Top-Rated Cameras for Portrait and Fashion Photography

2 weeks ago

Fashion photography undertakes the deceptively difficult task of capturing the nature and spirit of a garment while conveying the designer's underlying vision. Doing so successfully already requires immense skill and artistry, so it helps to have the right camera for the job. We’ll be looking at a few cameras suitable for fashion photography, as well as some camera fundamentals to help inform…

Autel Robotics' Expansive Drone Lineup

2 weeks ago

In an ever-changing world where the sky is no longer the limit, Autel Robotics boasts a captivating array of drones that cater to a diverse audience. The brand’s extensive catalog offers a solution for every aerial pursuit, from the robust Max series, meticulously engineered to conquer the most formidable industrial challenges, to the EVO II series and Lite series, trusted by the crème de la…

Drones & Aerial Imaging

Protect Your Gear with Ruggard

3 weeks ago

Your gear is worth protecting. Sure, the extra cases and compartments might feel like overkill at times, but don’t you feel better knowing your precious, expensive tools aren’t jostling around in your bag or collecting dust on a shelf? Protection is not only important in case of an accident―it ensures the longevity of your gear. Today, we are spotlighting protective accessories with…

Backpacks

Photography Bags & Cases

Pouches

Compact Camera Pouches

Holiday 2023

A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Portrait Lens

3 weeks ago

So, you've decided to dive into the captivating world of portrait photography, but now you may be wondering, "What kind of lens would be best for me?" Let's look at various focal lengths, examine the differences between lenses, and explain how they impact your work. We'll also discuss the pros and cons of prime lenses and zoom lenses for portrait photography. Your choice of focal length plays a…

Portrait Photography

Mirrorless Lenses

Holiday 2023

Great Gift Ideas for Beginner Filmmakers

4 weeks ago

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…

Stabilizers & Gimbals

SSDs

Memory Cards & Accessories

On Camera Batteries

Stage & Studio Accessories

Holiday 2023

Guide to Matte Boxes

1 month ago

If you have been involved in filmmaking, the chances are good that you’ve seen a matte box. But you may be wondering, what exactly do these contraptions do? Other than being a cool-looking headpiece for your camera rig, matte boxes have a variety of useful functions that can elevate the quality of your shooting experience and your captured imagery. From manipulating light, adding creative flair…

Matte Boxes & Sunshades

Matte Box Solutions

Holiday 2023

Best Gimbal and Camera Stabilizers of 2023

2 months ago

There's nothing like the feeling you get after playing your footage from an arduous day of filming, when you realize that everything you shot looks like your camera stumbled into a rogue washing machine, which then toppled down a comically large mountain range. Nothing like it. Unintentionally shaky footage can make a seemingly successful shoot become the bane of one's career. While there are…

Tripods Supports & Rigs

Stabilizers & Gimbals

Holiday 2023

Crucial X9 & X10 PRO SSDs: High Speeds and Fun-Sized

2 months ago

Traveling content creators rejoice: Crucial has just stepped up its game with the introduction of the X10 Pro and X9 Pro portable SSD lineup, bringing high-speed transfer rates…

SSDs

Drives & Storage

COLBOR Announces the CL220R RGB COB LED

3 months ago

The CL220R is COLBOR’s latest installment in its lighting lineup. With a constant 220W equivalent output, it’s set to be the highest-powered RGB Bowens Mount COB light. It can display up to 3,600,000 colors, along with a wide spectrum of lighting effects, all in an ultra-compact…

Continuous Lighting

LED Lights

Sony Announces the A7CR & A7CII and New FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Lens

3 months ago

Sony is back with two exciting additions to its compact full-frame line: the a7CR and a7C II cameras. Both cameras harness the powerful BIONZ XR to massively…

Mirrorless Cameras

Mirrorless Lenses

Camera Sliders, Stabilizers, and Gimbals: Which Is for You?

3 months ago

Long-time filmmakers can attest to the fact that while gear isn't everything, the right tools can make breathing life into a shot exponentially easier and more enjoyable. Today, we’re taking a perfunctory glance at camera sliders, stabilizers, and gimbals and how each plays a unique role in realizing your cinematic visions. Camera Sliders Camera sliders are just what they sound like: tools…

Stabilizers & Gimbals

Camera Sliders

Tripods Supports & Rigs

Holiday 2023

On-Camera Monitors, Video Recorders, and Wireless Systems

3 months ago

The monitoring process is a crucial element of any production―it offers directors and cinematographers a glimpse of what the end product will look like and allows them to make necessary adjustments efficiently and effectively. Without proper monitoring, frame composition will suffer, and mistakes made in the filming process will be more prevalent during post-production. It isn’t uncommon for…

Video Monitors

On Camera Monitors

Recorders & Duplicators

Recording Monitors

Holiday 2023

The Benefits of Using a Cage

3 months ago

Cinematographers and videographers are, by nature, some of the greatest tinkerers of doodads and thingamabobs that you’ll ever stumble upon. Don’t believe me? Ask a seasoned DP to show you what their current cinema rig looks like and I guarantee you, nine times out of ten, it’s going to be a devious contraption with all sorts of gears, articulating arms, monitors, and rods. The other one out of…

Supports & Rigs

Camcorder Supports & Rigs

Holiday 2023

Cinema Lenses on a Budget

3 months ago

Imagine you're in the process of actualizing your lifelong cinema dreams, only to be dissuaded by the astonishing prices of camera gear―and I don’t blame you! Price tags on camera equipment can be quite discouraging, and it's not uncommon for a lens to cost more than the camera itself, especially if we’re talking cinema glass. However, before you throw your dreams of snagging that Academy Award…

Lenses & Lens Accessories

Digital Cine Cameras

Holiday 2023