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How To Become a Freelance Videographer in 54 Easy Steps

Posted on October 14, 2018

Are you ready to enter the world of freelance video production? Here's our breakdown for how to become a freelance videographer or filmmaker.

Westcott Flex Cine Lights

Posted on October 9, 2018

Westcott's newest Flex Cine light mats are better than ever, with more power, modifiers and mounting options, a better wireless dimmer unit, and an all new RGBW version in 1x1 or 1x2.

Zeiss ZX1 – A Digital Camera From the Future

Posted on October 5, 2018

The Zeiss ZX1 is a digital camera that has many saying, "what the heck?" But as soon as reviews are in, we may start seeing more cameras with smartphone-like features.

Ruggard Dry Cabinet Dehumidifier

Posted on October 1, 2018

Even if you don't think you need a dehumidifier to protect your cameras, lenses, and gadgets, the Ruggard Dry Cabinets are worth taking a look.

Video Production Jobs: Marketing Video as a Package

Posted on September 16, 2018

How can you get a steady stream of video production jobs? It can be extremely hard, but one agency recommends expanding services and charging a monthly retainer.

Blind Spot Gear Power Junkie

Posted on September 9, 2018

The Blind Spot Gear Power Junkie takes the ubiquitous Sony NP-F or L-Series battery to a whole new level. It's already a must-have tool and it's not even out yet.

Deity S-Mic 2 – The Constraints of Comparing Microphones

Posted on September 5, 2018

Comparing microphones can be important for sound professionals, but for most videographers, the value to cost ratio of the Deity S-Mic 2 is what makes it a good buy.

Zacuto Recoil Pro Shoulder Rig with Trigger Grips Review

Posted on August 29, 2018

Can the Zacuto Recoil Pro with Trigger Grips convert barebones camera shooters to adopt a shoulder rig? We think so. Here's our extensive review.

Lensbaby Sol 45 & 22 Review – Fun With a Tilt Shift Lens

Posted on August 24, 2018

Can the Lensbaby Sol 45 and 22 invigorate your creativity? Actually, yes! We review these tilt shift lenses and see how they make photography delightful again.

Insta360 Pro II Spherical VR 360 8K Camera

Posted on August 23, 2018

The world of 360 degree video just got a whole lot more sophisticated with the new Insta360 Pro II VR Camera. This is a beast

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Peak Design Kickstarter Campaign for a Travel Backpack

Posted on August 21, 2018

Peak Design has a new travel backpack and accessory line on Kickstarter, made for travelers and photographers. There are several items in the new travel

HP ZBook x2 G4 – A Detachable Workstation for Creatives

Posted on August 20, 2018

The HP ZBook x2 G4 is a powerful laptop with integrated Adobe Creative Cloud shortcuts. but the detachable tablet is what will make creative professionals very happy.

Fotodiox PopSpot Ultra LED Spot Lights

Posted on August 14, 2018

Fotodiox has released an update to their PopSpot high intensity LED spot lights - now called the PopSpot Ultra. There are four lights in the series - Ultra 50 Daylight, Ultra 50 Bicolor, Ultra 100 Daylight, and Ultra 100 Bicolor.

Luxli Timpani RGB Light

Posted on August 9, 2018

The Luxli Timpani 1x1 RGB Light brings the world of RGB lighting into the hands of everyday filmmakers. It's portable, affordable, and extremely well made.

Instamic – A Microphone & Recorder the Size of Your Thumb

Posted on August 8, 2018

The Instamic is a tiny standalone microphone and audio recorder that can be placed anywhere for intimate sound recording. It's a game changer for video producers.

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Nikon Teases Mirrorless Camera

Posted on August 6, 2018

Later this month, Nikon plans to reveal their first ever full frame mirrorless camera. Until then, they've released a teaser video, giving us a hint at what's to come.

Freefly MōVI Carbon

Posted on August 2, 2018

Freefly has changed the game again with the MōVI Carbon, a 5-axis gimbal system that is stable up to 240mm, and mountable on drones, bikes, or used handheld.

PolarPro Iris ND Filter for Smartphones

Posted on August 1, 2018

PolarPro Iris is a unique filter system for Iphone and Pixel smartphones, giving you swappable ND filters for shutter speed control. It also works with the DJI Osmo Mobile gimbal.

SmallHD Focus Expands with OLED Models

Posted on July 31, 2018

SmallHD is expanding their FOCUS line of monitors built specifically for DSLR and Mirrorless cameras. Along with their 5-inch HDMI and SDI models, SmallHD is

Telestream ScreenFlow 8 – More Than Screencast Software

October 9, 2018

Telestream has released a new version of their screencast software, ScreenFlow. The new version implements many features that users have …
X-Rite ColorChecker Video XL

October 7, 2018

X-Rite is coming out with a new, larger version of their popular ColorChecker, the X-Rite ColorChecker Video XL. The ColorChecker …
Sekonic C800 Spectromaster Color Meter

October 6, 2018

The Sekonic C-800-U sets a new standard for measuring light output and color in photography and filmmaking, especially with RGB …
FAA LAANC Allows Drones Near Airport with Same Day Approval

October 5, 2018

This week the FAA has approved nine new partners in its LAANC initiative, which enables drone pilots to get instant …
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 – A Touchscreen iMac

October 5, 2018

Among the other Microsoft Surface products released recently, the Surface Studio 2 is especially interesting for creatives and video editors. …