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Frame Rates, Explained: Part 2, Advanced Concepts
Posted 05/15/2026
Doug discusses more advanced concepts to help deepen your understanding of frame rates. Both editors and videographers will find this video useful, since it will allow them to work in better tandem. We'll cover timecode basics, fractional frame rates (such as 29.97 fps and 23.98 fps), variable frame rates, and more. 0:00 - In This Video 0:39 - Timecode & Drop-Frames 5:36 - Variable Frame Rates 7:02 - Interlaced Video 10:34 - Telecine & Pulldown 12:47 - Mismatched Frame Rates & Refresh Rates 14:54 - Practical Tips
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Filmmaking
Video Production
Why Everyone Is Obsessed with Open Gate
Posted 03/27/2026
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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Video Production
Everything You Need to Know About Video Codecs: Part 2
Posted 01/16/2026
As you delve deeper into the more advanced side of video codecs, the information can be overwhelming. Doug is here to simplify the complexities, helping you choose a codec for filming, editing, and delivery. 1:11 - This Video's Objectives 1:12 - Hardware Compatibility 4:49 Chroma Subsampling 8:15 - 8-bit vs. 10-bit 12:04 - How to Choose 14:37 - Real-World Example
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Everything You Need to Know About Video Codecs: Part 01
Posted 01/12/2026
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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Filmmaking
Video Production
Our Favorite Cinema Lenses at NAB Show 2025
Posted 04/09/2025
Anamorphic, probe, full-frame, and fast are some of the words to describe the lenses highlighted in this video! Doug is on the floor at NAB 2025 with the details on NiSi's AUREUS PRIME T1.4 lineup, BLAZAR LENS's Mantis anamorphic lineup, ARRI's Enso prime lineup, and Venus Optics's Laowa Probe Zoom lenses. 0:00 - NiSi AUREUS PRIME 3:06 - BLAZAR LENS Mantis Anamorphic Lenses 5:10 - ARRI Enso Prime Lineup 7:27 - Laowa Probe Zoom Lenses
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NAB 2025
Cinema Lenses
Post Processing for Virtual Production
Posted 01/31/2025
Steve Giralt teaches you how to edit your virtual production content in DaVinci Resolve, including how to work with RED's Phantom Track technology. 0:00 - In Today's Video 0:33 - Phantom Track Edit 6:29 - Main Edit 17:17 - Final Thoughts Part 1: Intro to Virtual Production: The Future of Filmmaking Part 2
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Virtual Production
Video Production
Filmmaking
Simplifying Virtual Production: A How-To Guide & Demo
Posted 01/17/2025
Steve Giralt breaks down how virtual production works, including how to control your virtual environment, motion control, how to light your scene, phantom track, and more. 0:00 - Today's Video Shoot 2:02 - Lighting the Unreal Scene 2:49 - Robots & Motion Control 4:20 - Camera & Lens 8:06 - Phantom Track 10:13 - Virtually Location Scout 12:52 - Live Demo 15:14 - Live Demo 2 16:25 - What's Next? Part 1:
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Virtual Production
Video Production
Filmmaking
DZOFilm's Arles Prime Cine Lenses: Everything You Need to Know
Posted 12/03/2024
Jabari runs down the entire lineup of DZOFilm's Arles Prime Cine Lens and takes the five-lens set to record some test footage. 0:00 - About DZOFilm's Arles Lineup 0:40 - Vista Vision Sensor Coverage 1:31 - Flares & Bokeh 2:04 - Aperture & Shared Specs 2:44 - Today's Video Shoot 3:50 - Test Footage 5:47 - Conclusion
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Cinema Lenses
Prime Lenses
What Makes the SmallRig x Potato Jet Tripod So Special?
Posted 11/29/2024
SmallRig collaborated with Gene Nagata (a.k.a. Potato Jet) to create his ideal tripod, and it just might be yours too! Join Nick for a quick look at this versatile, easy-to-use video tripod. 0:00 Intro 0:25 X-Clutch Legs 1:08 Height, Weight, & Load Capacity 1:33 Pan & Tilt Dampening 1:43 Tripod Head 2:03 Final Thoughts
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Filmmaking
Video Production
Video Tripods & Accessories
How to Film Interviews Like Tyler Edwards
Posted 11/13/2024
Tyler Edwards shares five tips on how to film an interview. You'll learn his interview lighting techniques, his camera placement, and audio tips too. 0:00 Intro 0:11 Key Light 0:44 Background Light 1:44 Camera Position 2:41 Clean & Clear Audio 3:29 Timecode 4:16 More from Tyler
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Video Production Tips
Video Production
Filmmaking Tips
Cine Lens Gift Guide: From Beginner to Professional
Posted 11/01/2024
The 2024 holiday season is here! Jabari shares which cine lens to gift the filmmaker in your life, whether they’re searching for their first one, or looking to get the Hollywood look for a fraction of the price. 0:00 Intro 0:24 Investment Lenses: For Aspiring Cinematographers 2:52 Personal Set: For the Working Filmmaker 4:16 Anamorphic Lenses: For the Cinema Purist 5:36 Budget Lenses: Their First Cinema Lenses 7:32 Which to Buy?
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Cinema Lenses
Holiday 2024
ZEISS Introduces the Entry-Level Nano Prime Cinema Lens Line
Posted 02/06/2024
If your next project is budget-driven but you need that classic cinema look, the new ZEISS Nano Prime lens line is designed for mid-range cameras, such as the Sony FX9 or BURANO, to lower-end cinema cameras, such as the Sony FX6 or FX3. The entry-level E-mount lenses come in 18, 24,
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Zeiss
Cinema Lenses
DZOFilm Gnosis Macro Primes: 32mm, 65mm, & 90mm T2.8
Posted 12/02/2022
Let’s take a look at DZOFilm's line of macro prime lenses and how they look when used for food videography. Each lens includes ARRI PL and Canon EF lens mounts, making it suitable for use with a wider selection of cameras. DZO Film 35, 65, 90mm primes The 32mm T2.8 Gnosis Macro Prime Lens from DZOFilm provides impressive close-up views of your subjects with up to 1:1
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Cinema Lenses
Macro Lenses
Prime Lenses
On-Set Production for Low-Budget Filmmaking: Everything You Need to Know
Posted 11/23/2022
Now that you've thoroughly planned your shoot during pre-production, it's time to get on set! Learn what it takes to make a video production run smoothly—such as the crew you'll need—mistakes to avoid, different types of shots, narrative continuity, audio recording, and more. 0:00 - Overview 0:38 - Production Assistant 1:25 - Video 7:59 - Sound 9:07 - Logistics 10:54 - Final Thoughts Click to watch Part 1 – Pre-
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Video Production
Filmmaking
Pre-Production Low-Budget Filmmaking: What to Do Before You Shoot
Posted 11/17/2022
Pre-production is an important step when filmmaking because it helps your video shoot run more efficiently, on the day of and during post. If you're a beginner, however, it may be difficult to know where to begin. Jake Estes shares tried and true methods for planning your production that work whether you're shooting a Hollywood movie or a short film. Plus, you'll learn mistakes to avoid so you're not scrambling on set! 0:00 - Introduction/What is Pre-Production? 0:46 - Production Breakdown 1:44 - Casting 2:37 - Hiring Crew 4:34 - Tech Scout
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Video Production
Filmmaking

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