Recent Videography Articles
Why Hollywood Chooses High-End Cinema Cameras
In the professional world, achieving exceptional image quality is paramount. While budget-friendly cinema cameras boast impressive specifications, Hollywood consistently opts for high-end options like the ARRI Alexa 35. This raises the question: why is there such a significant investment in these top-tier cameras?
Essential Skills for Bridging the Gap Between Photography and Videography
In today's landscape, the demand for video content has skyrocketed, creating new opportunities for photographers. The ability to capture motion and tell stories through video is no longer just a desirable skill, but rather an essential one for photographers looking to expand their services and reach.
This Camera Is an Absolute Beast for Video (and an Excellent Still Photography Camera Too)
Whether you’re shooting video, stills, or some combination, there’s a camera that offers incredible levels of excellence in both, and at a price point that’s hard to ignore. Watch it get put through its paces in a 4-week trip to South America, and see how it stacks up against the competition.
A Guide to Capturing Cinematic, Moody Footage
If you, like me, enjoy a moody aesthetic in your cinematography or videos, there are few YouTubers who have mastered the look more than Aidin Robbins. In this video for Adorama, he breaks down how you can do it too.
The Endless Possibilities Now That Nikon Has Acquired Cinema Camera Manufacturer RED
I woke up this morning to some pretty exciting news. Nikon, the legendary still camera manufacturer, has agreed to purchase RED, the company behind some of the most popular cinema cameras on the market today.
Hands On With The Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera 6K
Today, I get a chance to play with the new Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera 6K.
All Apple Everything: Shooting and Editing Video with Full Apple Workflow
As an experienced photographer, I have spent a career focusing on mostly still images, not paying much attention to video. With the help of the Apple ecosystem, I have found an accessible way to say yes to the question, "Do you shoot video?". This article discusses the quality and convenience of an all-Apple workflow, which begins with the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Hands On: Insta360’s Ace Pro
Insta360 has gone traditional. The Ace Pro is a feature-packed action camera that doesn’t rock the boat.
Here Are the Less Talked About Features of the DJI Osmo Pocket 3
It seems like the whole world (or at least the photographic world) is buzzing about the new Osmo Pocket 3 from drone maker DJI. It's a portable, full featured kit for video makers, YouTube creatives, and even regular consumers who want to easily capture high quality 4K video with a gimbal mounted camera.
This Is a YouTube Game-Changer
You spend a lot of time storyboarding, filming, editing, grading, sound designing, and polishing your next viral video before uploading it to YouTube. But how do you know if it will be good, great, or even flop? Well, it seems there's a game-changing tool on its way, and it's coming directly from YouTube.
The Art of Real-Time: How Visual Effects Revolutionize Sports Broadcasting
If you have watched sports long enough, you know that the quality and novelty of the broadcasts has improved by leaps and bounds in recent years, with an explosion of live visual effects. This fun video pulls back the curtain and takes a look at just what goes into all of that.
Mastering the Art of Nighttime Video Lighting
Just like photos, lighting for video is an essential skill that not only helps you get the right exposure, but sets the mood for the frame. This excellent video tutorial will show you four different nighttime lighting setups sure to add a lot intrigue to your shots.
A One-of-a-Kind Microphone for Content Creators: The Saramonic BlinkMe B2
While so many brands are producing wireless microphones patterned after one specific brand, this different approach definitely stands out. Would you use a microphone with a customizable display?
SmallRig Introduces New VB99 Pro Mini V-Mount Battery For Filmmakers On The Go
Adding to mobile power options for filmmakers, SmallRig has announced the newest update to its popular mini V-mount line, the VB99 Pro.
Is the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 the Best Tiny Vlog Setup?
20 Secret Features in Adobe Premiere Pro
What’s the Point of Canon’s New Cinema Lenses?
With seven new lenses hitting the market, Canon is updating their CN cinema glass to RF mount. They’re almost identical to the original EF mount lenses that debuted in 2011.
Use Filmora for Video Editing: Create Stunning Titles to Enhance Your Brand
Whether you are a professional or just starting your video creation journey, Wondershare Filmora equips you with the tools you need, including the ability to curate impressive titles. Best of all, it is quick, easy to use, and affordable.
This Is an Incredibly Unusual Lens, But Would You Buy It?
How to Create Realistic Lighting in Filmmaking
The Best iPhone 15 Pro Max Filmmaking Accessories
How Can Anybody Compete With Sony’s Cinema Lineup?
With the announcement of a new camera, Sony has a huge competitive advantage over the competition.
3 Key Tips for Making a Success of a Video Production Business
Copying Roger Deakins' Lighting Style in Your Videos
6 Reasons to Choose an Atomos Ninja Recorder for Filming
If you're using your DSLR or mirrorless camera for filming, you're likely familiar with the limitations these cameras can present for this type of work. While each new model offers more options, accessories can enhance your filming experience. An external recorder is one such accessory.
How to Turn the Sony a7C II Into a $6,000 Cinema Camera for Just $300 (Sort Of)
The brand new Sony a7C II offers a huge amount of tech in a very compact body. What if you could supercharge it so that it suddenly had most of the functionality of a cinema camera? Can you get the best of both worlds? How much would it cost?
A Beginner's Guide to Virtual Reality Filmmaking With The Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L Dual Fisheye 3D VR Lens and The Canon R5 C
Ever wonder about VR filmmaking, but aren’t sure how to get started? Here is a mini-primer using the Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L Dual Fisheye 3D VR lens and the R5 C camera.
Filmmakers Robbed at Gunpoint: Running The Entire Length of Africa
Over 100 days ago, Russ Cook (aka The Hardest Geezer), who aims to become the first person ever to run the entire length of Africa, set off on this epic 15,000-kilometer journey. Join me in this article as I interview the filmmakers behind this epic adventure and find out what has happened.
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Buy a RED Komodo on a Budget
The three-year-old camera is already seeing some solid discounts, for a variety of reasons.
Sirui Saturn 35mm: Anamorphic Lens on a Budget
Sometimes Artistic Failure Can Be More Valuable Than You Ever Imagined
Today, I’d like to recount a fun story about how the past is never really the past. It is only a prologue.
Spherical Versus Anamorphic Lenses: Which Is Better?
How to Get the Film Look With Digital Footage
Sony a6700 Versus FX30 Battle: Which Flagship Should You Choose?
80% of the Basics of Videography in Under 10 Minutes
Matte Painting for a New Generation of Filmmakers
SmallRig F60 Modular Follow Focus and Why Manual Focus Is Your Friend
Sooner or later, every filmmaker starts to understand the magic of manual focus. The SmallRig F60 Modular Follow Focus is a tool to help you keep things sharp.
Check Out These AI-Generated Studio Sets
Since Adobe’s Photoshop beta, more artists have been introduced to frame expansion. Interestingly, this workflow also benefits video shoots.
Fstoppers Reviews: Insta360’s GO 3
This pocket-sized camera has gotten a big upgrade. Will it live up to its promise?
Five Tips for Better Smartphone Filmmaking
Is the Insta360 GO 3 the Smallest Vlogging Camera in the World?
How Markus Mentzer Shot 'I Think You Should Leave' in Just 24 Days
Cinematographer Markus Mentzer offers advice for shooting on a fast-paced set, like Netflix’s “I Think You Should Leave.”
How to Make Filmmaking Your Career
7 Reasons to Love the Sony ZV-E1
How to Capture Surreal-Looking Footage
Level Up Your Video Creativity With This New Website
Video is now king, and all us still photographers better get on board if we hope to survive. That's what I've been told, anyway. Making the leap into video can be daunting, though, and so, a new website hopes to make that process just a little easier.
Product Photography With Fire Tutorial
In today's video, I light the bottle of Oliveum Hot Sauce on fire for an online advertising campaign I'm about to run.