Apple Pro Display XDR Custom Hardware Calibration

Posted on December 2, 2020

Nearly a year after its release, custom hardware calibration comes to Apple’s Pro Display XDR. Targeted towards the professional video community, one of the criticisms

Hollyland Mars 300 Pro Review – A Wireless Camera Monitor with a Twist

Posted on October 9, 2020

The Hollyland Mars 300 Pro comes at a perfect time when COVID-19 has made wireless camera monitors an essential piece of gear. But the killer feature is the app, which replaces a Director's Monitor rig with a phone or a tablet.

Lume Cube Panel Mini Review

Posted on August 25, 2020

By now everybody has a Lume Cube, but should everyone also have a Lume Cube Panel Mini? Is it better than the Aputure ML-9? Reviewer Chris Koehn finds out.

My RØDE Reel 2020 is back with life-changing prizes

Posted on July 31, 2020

The world's largest short film competition is back and this year they're giving away $1 million dollars in cash.

Hollyland Mars 300 Pro Announced

Posted on July 25, 2020

Hollyland has announced a new addition to their wireless monitoring lineup - the MARS 300 PRO.

Philip Bloom’s New Masterclass – Filmmaking for Photographers Review

Posted on July 6, 2020

Philip Bloom spent over a year making his new Filmmaking for Photographers course on MZed. Here's contributor Chris Koehn's take on the course and the state of online learning today.

Rode VideoMic NTG Review

Posted on February 5, 2020

The RØDE VideoMic NTG might be your last microphone. You can use it as an on-camera shotgun, or a USB mic, or on a boom. The safety track feature especially is killer.

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PFY Voice On-Camera Microphone Review

Posted on January 26, 2020

The PFY Voice is a new compact on-camera shotgun microphone that looks a lot like the Rode VideoMicro, but offers more sensitivity and accessories for a smaller price.

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Feiyu AK4000 Gimbal with Dual Handle Ring Review

Posted on December 4, 2019

The Feiyu Tech AK4000 and its siblings AK2000 and AK4500 turn into DSLR, mirrorless, and cinema camera powerhouses with one thing: the dual handle ring accessory.

Benro BVX16CFK Carbon Fiber Video Tripod System

Posted on November 27, 2019

The Benro BVX16CFK is a solid, heavy-duty professional tripod, competing with others that cost 3-4x its price. But how does it stack up against Sachtler, O'Connor, and Miller?

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MZed – Online Filmmaking School at a Discount

Posted on November 10, 2019

Sitting somewhere between free Youtube video tutorials and tuition for film school, MZed offers online filmmaking courses at a huge discount to what cinematography education would normally cost by traveling to workshops or purchasing online courses.

Should I Start a Youtube Channel? We Asked These Youtube Creators Their Advice

Posted on October 31, 2019

Is starting a Youtube channel a good or bad idea in 2019? In this epic post, 5 of the hardest working Youtubers give their brutally honest advice.

Davinci Resolve Tutorial Review

Posted on September 24, 2019

What's the best way to learn Davinci Resolve? Watching a tutorial? Reading a book? Or taking an online course? Adam Goldfine reviews MZed's Definitive Guide to Davinci Resolve.

6K Cameras And The Case for Super35 4K

Posted on September 18, 2019

Full frame 6K has arrived. But do we even want it? Or should we stick to crop sensor cinema cameras until 8K?

BenQ ScreenBar Plus Review

Posted on September 11, 2019

The BenQ ScreenBar Plus is a little computer light that might completely change how you think about your workspace.

Soonwell FB-21 Bi-Color Flex Light Review

Posted on August 14, 2019

There are a lot of Westcott Flex Light alternatives out there, but we think the Soonwell 2x1 Bi-Color Flexible LED is the best light for most filmmakers. Our full review.

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DJI Ronin-S Switch Grip Dual Handle Review

Posted on July 27, 2019

The DJI Ronin-S single handle gimbal is near perfect, but a dual handle accessory would make it a lot better. Finally, DJI has a solution, and Jon Roemer gives it a spin.

Freewell Filters for DJI Osmo Pocket

Posted on July 1, 2019

Freewell makes a lot of great filters for the DJI Osmo Pocket. After testing, here are our top 5 filters that are essential to have in your kit.

An Inside Look at the New Apple Pro Display XDR and Blackmagic Design’s Teranex Mini SDI to DisplayPort 8K HDR

Posted on June 27, 2019

How does the Apple Pro Display XDR and Blackmagic Teranex Mini SDI to DisplayPort 8K HDR compare to other professional reference monitors? Adam Goldfine shares his opinion.

Hollyland Lark 150 Wireless Microphone System Announced

December 3, 2020

On the heels of their recent updates in their wireless video monitor lineup, Hollyland has announced a new wireless audio …
Hollyland Mars 400S Pro Announced – SDI Wireless Video Transmitter

October 15, 2020

The new Hollyland MARS 400S PRO comes with a few standout features including direct video live streaming and a new …
Atomos NEON HDR 4K Monitor Recorders

February 7, 2020

Atomos NEON screens are now available and they might make HDR monitors for production and editing more readily affordable for …
Fujifilm X100V – Your Prayers are Answered

February 4, 2020

The new Fujifilm X100V answers everyone's prayers with much improved autofocus, pro video features, and a tilting LCD screen. Hallelujah!
Luxli Taiko 2×1 RGB LED Light

February 4, 2020

The Luxli Taiko is a 2x1 RGBAW light with almost unlimited color spectrum and an output of 15,500 lux at …