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We know that, to many, it might not be the most glamorous job in the world, but if you're interested in filmmaking, cinematography, and generally enjoy working with lighting, rigging, and other related technical equipment, being a grip can be a very rewarding career choice. It’s also a skill that crosses over with lots of other roles in filmmaking, so it’s also a good one to explore to simply…
We know it’s hard to argue that a webcam will ever match the capabilities of even the lowest-end mirrorless camera—let alone the much more powerful cinema cameras currently on the market. But if you look back to where mirrorless or DSLR cameras were even just a few years ago, the newest webcams are certainly meeting those marks. And, in many cases, exceeding them. The latest example of this comes…
Well, this is pretty cool and possibly a nice option to consider for the forgetful filmmaker. And, let’s face it, we’ve all been that guy leaving gear behind on sets before. While you’d like to think that’s more often memory cards or XLR cables, it does happen with cameras every once in a while, and it can be devastating, to say the least. A new, clever smart battery solution aims to solve this,…
You thought we were living in an AI revolution, huh? Well, you’re absolutely right. We are. But, on top of that, we’re also living in a large format filmmaking revolution that’s arguably a lot more exciting—especially for those who, you know, like to actually shoot digital films and projects the old-fashioned way. If you are interested in entering this age of large format filmmaking, not only will…
Looking to upgrade your wireless audio recording setups for your film and video productions? Then you've come to the right place. We got one of the options for seamless audio recording for your projects. For this week's " Deals of the Week " roundup, we have some different options available for the DJI Mic Mini, either as a standalone microphone or as part of a system that gives you everything you…
Steadicam has introduced its new Elite Stabilizer Sled, designed for broadcast applications and set to feature a smarter design and a much wider range of integrated controls. A familiar name in the Steadicam business, Steadicam certainly knows its technology and niche very well. So when Steadicam drops a new, you know, steadicam, you know it’s going to be a top option for those looking for a…
Another Blackmagic Design firmware update is out, this time with the latest Desktop Video update (version 16.3), focused on adding improvements for the DeckLink 8K Pro Mini, as well as other top models in this space. If you’re currently using Blackmagic Design’s low-profile, 8-lane PCIe Gen2 digital cinema capture and playback card, or interested in adding it to your workflows, here’s what you…
Well, after months of teasers and reporting, that weird ARRI x HONOR Robot Phone camera thing is now officially alive—in China at least. The companies have issued press releases announcing that the HONOR Robot Phone is now officially available, which they celebrate as the mobile debut of ARRI Image Science and HONOR’s gimbal camera technology. Set to be a “new species of smartphone” that…
Gustav Danielsson, FSF, earned an Emmy nomination for his work on the stunning "In the Name of the Mother," the fifth episode of HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms . The episode features the climactic Trial of Seven battle sequence, for which the creative team has received a great deal of well-deserved attention. The sequence has been unpacked in exhaustive technical detail elsewhere, so we…
If you’re a drone operator, or—excuse us—an aerial cinematographer living and working in the United States, you’ve likely been following this DJI drone ban story as it’s been evolving over the past year. For a quick catch-up, the FCC has added DJI and all foreign-made drones to a “covered list,” which effectively bans the sale of new drones by the company and other foreign ones here in the US.…
