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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 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 Mary Latvis · Posted
Video-production monitors can offer a dazzling array of features with price tags running the gamut (no pun intended) from several hundred dollars all the way up to the price of a new car. So, while your budget will understandably be a primary consideration, what else should you look for in a monitor when setting up your editing system? Read on for some general factors to consider when choosing a video-editing monitor.
1. Screen Size
Look for a monitor large
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Mirrorless cameras are small, light, and can get into spaces traditional cinema and ENG cameras just can't. However, mirrorless cameras are not meant to work on a film set all day long—it just isn't in their ergonomics. This is especially true if you are planning on handholding a camera all day, or working with accessories such as follow focus units, zoom motors, or external monitors.
Build Your Own or Pre-Made
You can build your own support rig, if you like. Head out to your machine shop and have at it. But, most likely, you lack the milling
by Rebecca Melville · Posted
Since we're living in a time of enhanced remote communication, let’s talk a bit about upgrading your video camera and streaming options to optimize your organization's message, and break down all the equipment you’ll need to visualize and automate your environment. One of the most efficient options for automating, consolidating, and broadcasting video to remote viewers is the PTZ camera.
The letters PTZ stand for “Pan, Tilt, Zoom,” which are the basic mechanical functions of these cameras. The acronym “PTZ” has now become synonymous with
by William Min · Posted
When Apple introduced M1 Pro and M1 Max chips for the MacBook Pro lineup in 2021, it easily became the best laptop for video editors. The balance of performance and efficiency made it possible for creative professionals to edit high-res videos on the go. Apple has since updated the MacBook Pro lineup for 2023, with the M2 Pro and the M2 Max chips, maintaining its title as the laptop for video editing.
B&H Recommends…
by Rebecca Melville · Posted
When you're a videographer on the move, portability is everything. Whether it's an outdoor action shoot, a multi-location shoot with interviews and b-roll, or a car video that requires riding around a track a few times, the key to building up your videographer kit is a combination of quality, portability, and preparedness. We are going to outline the basics for building your own on-the-go videography kit and suggest some useful products to help you get started.
Choosing a Primary Camera
Depending on your production requirements, the camera you
by Rebecca Melville · Posted
Wooden Camera has released a series of accessories for the Sony FX3 and FX30 cameras. With options ranging from the full accessory system to individual components, creatives can build the camera support system of their dreams.
Breaking down the accessory system, Wooden Camera begins with the Half Cage. Flexible and expandable, this piece features mounting points on
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
Wooden Camera has announced a completely new Elite Accessory System collection for the VENICE 2 and Rialto 2 cinema cameras. The new system is specifically designed to add streamlined support and mounting options for these two cinema cameras so they can be used more easily in any shooting environment. The support accessories are modular and can be used together or independently for endless configuration options, making the Elite Accessory System a great, versatile addition
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
Stuck in the old days of blogging with text? If you haven't been paying attention, everybody is vlogging now. Since a whole new generation is living their lives online through video streams, vlogs, TikToks, YouTubes, Twitches, and Snapchats, let's look at a few holiday gift options that can offer your favorite vlogger the best video gear.
While some kits are compact enough to take your home studio with you, some vloggers may want to keep their home kit setup and add an ultra-lightweight action kit for when they're out in the field for
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Everyone knows a creator—everyone is a creator. Being a creator is easy these days, especially with so many different social media platforms available to share your work and interact with others. There are also those among us who get way into it and want their streams, TikToks, YouTube videos, or Instagram posts to be the best they can be. If you know someone like that and want to find them the perfect gift, we highly recommend checking out this list.
1. Smartphone Gimbal
With video becoming incredibly good on mobile devices, the ability to
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Ahh, it’s the holidays. Time for warm clothes, good food, and figuring out what to get your relative or friend who has an affinity for filmmaking. Looking at film and video equipment from the outside is confusing. It’s sometimes even confusing to those of us who make a living with film and video, so I can’t imagine what every-day folk are thinking. I’m also not saying that you shouldn’t get them the lens replica
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
In an exciting release, B&H is happy to announce that Labpano is taking many of the high-end features of its commercial 360° Dual Lens Cameras and porting them to its new Pilot Pano 360° Dual Lens Camera. Supporting 5.7K resolution, the Pilot Pano is packed with features that make the camera suitable for real estate, tourism, livestreaming, and media event coverage, as well as Smart Security, VR Education, Street View video and stills, and
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Searching for the perfect gift for the drone lover in your life? Check out our recommendations for the best drones to give this holiday season!
DJI Mini 3 Pro
This year, the DJI Mini 3 Pro earned our vote for best all-around mini drone—and for good reason. Not only does the Mini 3 Pro excel
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Grip, electric, swing, and “best boy”... who are these people and what is it that they do on a TV or film set? In this follow-up to my article Who Does What on the Camera Crew?, I outline the duties of some movie and TV crew positions that are not part of the camera crew but are nonetheless essential to the process of cinematography.
Above Image: Electric adjusting light
These on-set crew positions are given as a general outline, not a