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Matt tests out the Tilta Nucleus Autofocus Adapter, showing you how to set it up and demo footage. Stick around until the end to hear Matt's thoughts.
0:00 - Elevator Pitch
0:26 - Today's Camera Setup
1:26 - Adding Lens to Library
6:17 - Autofocus Tests (In Studio & Outdoors)
8:58 - Matt's Thoughts
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by Zack Young · Posted
With cameras outputting increasingly higher resolutions, many creatives are deciding to de-sharpen their images and find new ways to wipe away some of that digital sheen, easing highlight transitions in the process and adding analog warmth to modern video. Kondor Blue’s first entry into the world of softening is their Opaline Diffusion Filter, with a new screw-on offering now available in a variety of sizes and strengths. We
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Join Lotta to learn what sets Insta360's Luna Ultra apart from other gimbal cameras, including its dual Leica lenses, ability to capture up to 8K30fps action footage, and more.
0:00 - Sensor & Leica Lenses
0:35 - Photos & ND Filters
0:52 - Modes
1:05 - LCD Screen & Tracking
1:38 - Battery Life
1:51 - Who Is This Camera For?
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Large format sensors have been making their way across the filmmaking industry, so a need for compatible lenses has arisen. Enter ZEISS's Panoptes 65 lineup of cinema lenses. Join Doug for two video shoots—one in-studio and the other a documentary-style—as he puts the 35mm, 40mm, and 110mm through their paces.
0:00 - Intro
0:28 - Indoor Video Shoot
3:18 - Test Footage (Indoors)
4:19 - Outdoor Video Shoot
5:04 - A Note on Image Quality
7:04 - Demo & Test Footage (Outdoors)
10:00 - Doug's Overall Thoughts
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Sidney tests the DZOFilm Arcana anamorphic prime lenses, DZOFilm's most affordable anamorphic lenses for the burgeoning filmmaker.
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Test Footage
1:40 - Physical Specs
2:23 - Breaking Down the Test Video
2:57 - Creative Potential
3:33 - Flare Test
4:30 - Bokeh Test
5:32 - Who Is This For?
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by Steven Gladstone · Posted
In the second part of our series on how to Accessorize Your Gear for Your Shoot, we’re going to be talking about music videos/location work, narrative single camera shooting, and full-blown studio work.
Music Videos/Location
Light, fast, and mobile are the key elements here, making camcorders an excellent choice. Mirrorless cameras and interchangeable lenses are also an enticing option.
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GoPro's Mission lineup aims to pack cinema camera specs into a pocket-sized action camera. Today, we're testing out the GoPro MISSION 1 PRO, and what better way than with the rides at Coney Island?
0:00 - Test Footage
0:26 - GoPro Mission 1 Pro Specs
0:55 - Sensor (Low Light, Open Gate, Frame Rates)
1:58 - LCD Screen, Battery Life, Buttons
3:04 - Internal Mics & Test
3:39 - New GoPro Wireless Mic & Test
4:11 - Photography Specs
4:23 - Patrick's Thoughts
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by Steven Gladstone · Posted
In this article series, we will take a look at five different production styles and come up with suggestions for camera accessories suitable for that style. This article will cover a range of different camera bodies and should provide a foundation for building out your camera package. Please note that for the purposes of this article, I will be excluding smartphones as well as action cameras, focusing instead on accessories for camcorders, DSLRs, mirrorless, and digital cinema cameras. Remember, if you go to the product page for your camera on
by Zack Young · Posted
Do you find yourself getting frustrated with the video coming out of your smartphone? Maybe it’s too dark, too shaky, or the audio sounds muffled and distant? Maybe it’s actually a loved one who’s suffering from this disappointing-phone-video syndrome, resulting in them sharing sub-par clips of youth soccer games, family reunions, and birthday parties? Either way, we have five products that might just solve the headaches and capture smartphone video that everyone will want to watch.
Step one, stop propping your phone against things! It will
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People have been sleeping on the RED DIGITAL CINEMA V-RAPTOR XE. It's more than just a full-frame version of the KOMODO-X. Nick shares where this cine camera sits in RED's lineup and gets hands-on in for outdoor and indoor locations.
0:00 - Sizzle Reel
0:30 - Intro
1:53 - V-Raptor XE Specs
4:08 - Autofocus
5:03 - Dynamic Range & Low Light Performance
6:16 - Concurrent Pro-Res Proxy Recording
6:58 - Ergonomics
7:48 - File Sizes
9:10 - 2.2.1beta Firmware Updates
9:38 - Upgrade Program
10:04 - Takeaways
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What is open gate, and how can it streamline your video production? Doug will show you how to get the most out of open gate, such as cropping from horizontal (16:9) to vertical (9:16).
0:00 - What Is Open Gate Video?
0:42 - Why Use Open Gate?
2:17 - Advantage 1
3:07 - Advantage 2
3:53 - 3x2 and 4x3
5:08 - Why Is It Called Open Gate
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Do your outdoor portraits suffer from a well-exposed subject but blown-out background? A strobe light is key in that situation, and Godox's AD800Pro flash is here to help. Join Juan for an outdoor portrait photoshoot to showcase how, with just one light, you can transform your portraits.
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Outdoor Portrait Samples
0:51 - Flash vs. No Flash
1:42 - Who Is This For?
2:29 - Studio Lighting Outdoors
2:49 - Recycle Time
3:12 - Battery Life/Power
3:55 - Miscellaneous Specs
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by Zack Young · Posted
On-camera monitors continue to grow in popularity with filmmakers and photographers wanting a bigger, better view of their image than a flip-out LCD can provide. The Desview R5II 5.5" touchscreen monitor is, on paper, a great offering: lightweight, affordable, versatile, and bright. It even comes with useful accessories like a swivel-and-tilt shoe mount, a sunshade, a USB drive for loading LUTs, and a couple variations of HDMI
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Now that the hype surrounding Nikon’s acquisition of RED and the launch of the ZR cinema camera has settled, we’re finally putting it to the test on set. Nick combed through FAQs gathered from our YouTube comments, our website, and Reddit, and he’ll be tackling them all in this video. You'll also get his honest opinion on the best features and the quirks. This hands-on experience is truly a deep dive (especially since Nick read all 120 pages of the user guide).
0:00 - Today's Video
0:53 - Key ZR Specs
1:42 - Nick's Initial Thoughts &
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An instant camera that also shoots video? With inspired effects from the 1930s to the 2020s, this one’s an easy add to cart. Get our team’s first impressions of the FUJIFILM instax mini Evo Cinema Hybrid Instant Camera.
0:00 - First Impressions
1:32 - Decade-Inspired Effects
3:28 - Microphone & Printing
5:22 - Adjusting the Decade Effects
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