Best manual APS-C wide-angle for shooting video that is also affordable? Rokinon (Samyang) 12mm F/2 lens review
The Rokinon (Samyang) 12mm F/2 is an affordable wide-angle lens for APS-C cameras. The focal length equals a 18mm full-frame lens. This lens has already been around for years, so how good does it still perform when it comes to video work? Aperture and focus The lens is completely manual and has a focus and […]
Creating a miniature effect – filmmaking technique (Lensbaby Edge 35)
Creating a miniature film effect is a lot of fun and can be done with a tilt shift lens or in post by applying blur masks. The most effective way to create a toy world or miniature look is to shoot from above. It’s best to capture people or cars moving by going as high […]
SYNCO G2 (A2) review: 129$ wireless microphones with screens
The Synco G2 (A2) is a 129$ wireless 2.4GHz microphone system with screens that consists of two compact transmitters that have a built-in microphone. They can also be connected with lavaliers that are included in the kit. The two mics send a signal to the receiver that is plugged into a DSLR, camcorder via a […]
Parallax Effect – filmmaking tutorial
What is the parallax effect? Parallax is a visual effect in which the camera is in motion and the foreground and background appear to move at different speeds. Either the background moves faster than the subject in front or opposite, depending on the camera setup, framing and focal length. Video tutorial with sample shots: For […]
Sirui 75mm F/1.8 anamorphic lens review
The overall design is good and the lens feels well built. Even though it weighs around 800g it’s still rather lightweight but also small for an anamorphic lens. When shooting wide open you will need some NDs and the lens has a 67mm filter thread so you can easily screw on a 77mm or 82mm filter with a step-up ring.
Capturing ambient sound with the Hollyland LARK 150
Have you ever recorded ambient sound with a clip-on microphone? Me neither, until recently. Hollyland, a brand known for making wireless video transmitters launched a lavalier mic kit a few months ago. The LARK 150 consists of two transmitters with internal microphones and one receiver. What’s unique about it? The case the three devices are […]
Moza Air 2S gimbal review & sample footage
Our first look at the Gudsen Moza Air 2S can be watched below. The gimbal review includes sample footage and compares the camera stabilizer to the original Moza Air 2 which we tested in-depth back in late 2018. New features: Improved Focus Wheel (Smart Micro HandWheel), USB-C charging with internal battery instead of external batteries […]
Great site to get royalty-free music/SFX that covers all commercial use – overview of audiio.com
Finding the right music for a video can be quite nerve wrecking and time consuming. But in this video I will be talking about a new platform that I came across that has a great filtering system to find the fitting music for your project quickly. No need to spend hours searching on the web […]
Best video export settings for YouTube & archive – Premiere Pro CC
If you have a graphics card that support GPU acceleration, make sure to change the “Performance” in the “Encoding Settings” to “Hardware Encoding”. This can make the process of rendering and exporting the video much faster. If you don’t have a fast graphics card you can simply leave this setting at “Software Encoding”
Free music for YouTube | Best site to get copyright-free music for your video
If you’re looking for copyright-free music for your YouTube videos, you probably don’t want to get your videos monetized by someone else or even end up with a copyright strike. There are plenty of royalty-free music websites but one caught my eyes a few weeks ago called Tunetank. They offer their own music and don’t […]