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If you're looking to become a professional filmmaker, you'll need to understand what codecs are, how to choose them, and how to use them. In part 1 of 2, Doug simplifies the tangled web of knowledge that is video codecs, sharing the fundamentals.
0:00 - What You'll Learn
1:04 - What Is a Codec?
2:25 - Why Are Codecs Necessary?
3:27 - How to Codecs Work?
6:53 - Choosing the Right Codec
14:24 - Inter vs. Intraframe
17:32 - What's Next?
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2026 brings a wave of new trends for wedding photography. Is natural light out, and flash photography in? Are we trading digital for film? Lotta, one of our resident wedding photographers, shares her predictions.
0:00 - New Year, New Trends
0:38 - Artificial Lighting
1:43 - Medium Format Film Photography
2:28 - Wedding Photo Galleries
3:12 - What Is Your Final Product?
4:07 - Is Bokeh Out?
5:27 - Short Form Video (Content Creation/Wedding Videos for Social)
6:03 - What’s Carried Over from 2025?
7:06 - Comment Your Thoughts!
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Does a wide range zoom lens mean lower image quality? Sam shows you how to utilize Tamron's 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 with an 8x zoom range for multiple photographic genres. You can go from taking wide landscapes to portraits to wildlife to street photography, all without lugging around a bunch of gear.
0:00 - Are Long Range Lenses Worth It?
1:08 - Test Shoot
2:23 - Sharpness, Bokeh & Minimum Focusing Distance
2:45 - Weight,
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As 2026 approaches, we're looking back on 2025's new camera gear, namely cameras and lenses. Matt lists the top gear that came out this past year for brands such as Sony, Canon, Nikon, FUJIFILM, DJI, and MORE!
0:00 - Intro
0:19 - Sony
2:24 - Canon
4:58 - Nikon
7:00 - OM SYSTEM
8:07 - DJI/Hasselblad
10:25 - Sigma
12:12 - LUMIX
12:47 - FUJIFILM
13:58 - Leica
15:09 - Accessories
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DPA Microphones' 4099 is already a beloved instrument mic, so how does the CORE+ version improve on what was already impressive? Andrew and Gabe are joined by Marco Panascia at the Atomic Sound recording studio to put this supercardioid microphone to the test. As always, we will share the final track as well as the raw, unprocessed audio.
0:00 - Overview & Today's Recording Session
1:01 - Demo
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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?
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Doug demonstrates three video lighting setups for the various sets in our studio. Consistency, reliability, and repeatability are the name of the game. However, we can streamline the process to save us time during video production. You'll learn the step-by-step process of how to light a video in a way that allows for multiple options.
0:00 - Our Studio Setups
1:25 - Lighting Setup 1
4:14 - Lighting Setup 2
8:32 - Green Screen - Lighting Setup 3
11:26 - Why This Is Important
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DJ and Producer extraordinaire Laleyna Gomez (a.k.a. Amore Querida) demos the Akai Professional MPC Live III Standalone Music Production Workstation at the Engine Room. Bringing the old-school style of flow into a portable, modern unit, the MPC Live III is a full production studio that does not require a laptop. Laleyna shares how new features--such as the MPCe 3D-sensing pads--allow you to accomplish your
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Tripod manufacturer Manfrotto and the word “innovation” are synonymous, since the company is constantly creating products that allow photographers and videographers more versatility when it comes to buttressing gear with tripods and support systems. While some companies focus on upgrading things like twist locks or introducing new tripod leg colors, Manfrotto is busy giving users an entirely new level of interoperability. Its innovative MOVE ecosystem is designed to allow for easy customizing of tripod heads, gimbals, sliders, and more.
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Sony's new PXW-Z300 3-CMOS XDCAM Camcorder is perfect for camera operators looking to capture high-quality video in the field, or someone looking to add a camcorder to their existing Sony ecosystem. Join Sidney to learn this camcorder's specs and see the test footage he shot!
0:00 - Sample Footage
0:39 - Digital Signatures
1:13 - Sensor & Video
1:32 - Lens
1:42 - AI-Powered AF
2:05 - LCD Monitor
2:27 - Power
2:37 - V & Cold Shoe Mount
2:59 - Buttons & Ports
3:33 - S-Cine Tone Gamma Curve
4:14 - Who Is This Camcorder For?
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The Universal Audio Volt 876 USB-C Audio Interface is another one of their products that brings an analog sound to our digital age. Andrew records a track using this eight-channel audio interface, showing you how the various modes can affect your track's sound.
0:00 - About
0:30 - Song Demo - "Cat's Meow"
1:53 - Inputs & Preamps
2:14 - Vintage Mode & 76 Compressor
2:47 - Recording Drums
3:10 - Assitive Auto-Gain
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Sam breaks down why the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II Lens allows for versatility, improves upon its predecessor, and how it affects your workflow. Portrait, wedding, and street photographers, as well as filmmakers, could all do with a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens in their kits, and you'll learn how this zoom lens from Nikon provides great image quality and makes your life easier.
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Portraiture (Bokeh)
1:30 - Videography (Internal Zoom & VCM Autofocus)
2:44 - Street Photography (Weight, Buttons, Switches, Control Rings)
4:27
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Depending on what you're recording, there's a GoPro Action Camera our there for you. Which models can shoot in RAW? Which offer 360-degree video? Which performs best in low light? Patrick breaks it all down, comparing specs and testing the HERO, LIT HERO, HERO12 Black, MAX 260, and MAX2 360.
0:00 - The Very First GoPro
0:28 - Hero Action Cameras
1:16 - Hero13 Black
1:50 - Max Series
2:31 - How Do You Choose?
3:12 - Spec Comparison Charts
2:25 - Patrick's Pick
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Through limits, we can allow our creativity to shine. Sennheiser embodies this philosophy, allowing obstacles to fuel innovations in their products. From the MD series to the Spectera System, you'll learn how they've solved common audio problems over the past 80 years. You'll also catch a brief factory tour!
0:00 - Intro
1:41 - MD 421 - History of a Legend
5:43 - Developing the Spectera System
9:55 - Sennheiser's Plug Fest
10:24 - How Problems Drive Us to Innovate with Co-CEO Andreas Sennheiser
11:57 - What Happens When an Idea Doesn't Work
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Strobe lights or continuous lights: one of those eternal photography debates that never gets solved. So, which type of artificial lighting do you choose for your photography kit? Each type has its strengths and weaknesses, pros and cons. Plus, the type of work you do—product photography or hybrid shooting—will affect your choice. Sam is in studio with the Godox Litemons LE300Bi Bi-Color LED Monolight and the