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by M. Brett Smith · Posted
The best beginner drones are easy to operate, durable, and come equipped with user-friendly features designed to help novice pilots get accustomed to operating a drone.
Best Beginner Drone Overall: Potensic ATOM 2
Best Beginner Drone for Photography: DJI Mini 5 Pro
Best Beginner FPV Drone: EMAX Tinyhawk III
Best Value Beginner Drone:
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So, you're a filmmaker looking for an on-camera external monitor. Sidney simplifies the shopping process by comparing the specs for each of these monitors and sharing which works for each budget type, from beginners to indie filmmakers.
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Budget Monitor
1:46 - Mid-Range Monitors
4:47 - High-End Monitors
7:01 - Which Is the Right Choice?
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
When it comes to finding the best drone, there is no "one-size-fits-all" solution. Different pilots have different needs, different budgets, and different skill levels. Some are photographers, some are racers, and some just like to fly. In other words, what's best for one drone pilot might not be what's best for all.
To help you find the drone that best suits your needs and interests, we've put together a list of some of our
by Zack Young · Posted
The holidays are the perfect time to treat yourself or the filmmaker in your life to a thoughtful gift that can actually help with new creative projects. We’re not talking novelty shirts or snow globes, but rather lights, lenses, batteries, and more—the utility players in any videomaking arsenal. Plus we’re focusing on kits, so you can get the most bang for your buck and have a few different toys at your disposal.
For the Indie Filmmaker
amaran Ace 25c RGB LED Light Panel All-in-One Creator Kit
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Color can be one of your greatest allies in the creative process. Even more than color itself, the assurance that your color balance looks as good as possible, is accurate from capture to export, and is consistent from screen to screen can be paramount to sharing your vision with others. To achieve this control over color, a color calibration process is a necessity.
The Two Pillars
When discussing calibration, you must consider not only the monitor on which you are viewing your footage, but the camera you used to capture that footage, as well
by Zack Young · Posted
Every filmmaker in your life probably has a few basic wants—a million dollars to spend on their next project, a genius script idea that will send studio executives into a frenzy, and a special potion that will do away with the need for food, water, and sleep for as long as it takes to finish up an edit. If you can’t provide any of those, you can at least give them a gift that won’t sit on the shelf gathering dust. Read on for six gift ideas that might not have the shine of a new car but could be extremely beneficial for all of your giftee’s
by Zack Young · Posted
The best smartphone gimbal stabilizers help facilitate perfectly smooth whips, pans, and tilts, allowing you to capture steady, shake-free footage every time. Smartphone gimbals have exploded in popularity over the last decade, with countless new models arriving every year. Here are some of our favorites.
Best Smartphone Gimbal Overall:
DJI Osmo Mobile 6
When you iterate on something over eight years and six separate versions, it’s (
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Taking to the skies to capture breathtaking footage has never been easier. Modern drones are not only incredible filmmaking tools they are also becoming more affordable and accessible. Filmmakers looking to take flight will want to find something that can capture cinematic imagery with ease. Fortunately, there are plenty of options available today. Whether you are a first-time content creator, professional filmmaker, or anywhere
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What is the best camera for beginner video creators? Matt explains why APS-C or crop sensor cameras are the way to go and breaks down the features of these budget- and beginner-friendly cameras.
0:00 Why Buy a Crop Sensor Camera?
1:18 Cameras & Features
5:43 Lenses
6:35 Final Thoughts
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Shopping for a filmmaker can be difficult. Equipment tends to be so specific and personal, that getting the right piece of gear to go with what they already have can make anyone frustrated with the holidays—but not to worry! The list below contains suggestions that will suit the needs, and even the fantasies, of pretty much anyone in the filmmaking field, no matter what their role or how long they've been working. So, if you are buying for someone else, or yourself, here are 10 last-minute gifts that would be ideal for filmmakers.
1. Slates
by Zack Young · Posted
2024 was a big year for video, as professional-level tools continued to become more accessible for aspiring filmmakers and creatives. Cinema cameras that cost less than ten grand can now compete with those that go for six figures. This opening up of the camera ecosystem means consumers have an increased power and ability to pick and choose exactly which features matter most to them. Once you decide what kind of projects you want to be shooting, you can
by Stepan Andranikian · Posted
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 certain measures one can take to mitigate the shakiness of footage in post, nothing will be as painless as simply stabilizing during production—hence the
by Stepan Andranikian · Posted
Despite offering premium image quality and professional design, not all cine lenses demand a premium cost. In fact, if you know where to look and what you’re looking for, you can snag some truly solid optics at a relatively affordable price. Today, we’ll be looking at some of the best budget-friendly wide-angle cine lenses on the market.
Rokinon 14mm T3.1 Cine DS Lens
In recent years, Rokinon has solidified itself as an excellent solution for anyone looking for budget-friendly cine lenses that offer professional and reliable optics. The
by Stepan Andranikian · Posted
Imagine you're ready to start actualizing your lifelong cinema dreams, only to be dissuaded at the last second by the astonishing (and prohibitive) prices of expensive cinema camera gear. The hefty price tags on cinema 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 for Best
by Zack Young · Posted
When it comes to camera bags, filmmakers know that choosing the right sack to schlep all of your stuff is paramount. For most people, the right bag is one that can support and protect all of your gear, is comfortable to wear, and allows you to easily access equipment when you need it. Popular camera bag options include various styles of backpacks, top-loading bags, hard cases, and more. In this article, we're