Video resolution doesn’t matter
With an increase in 6K and 8K cameras it can be hard to decide whether to shoot and edit a project in the highest possible resolution or to simply stick to a lower resolution like HD. The main argument for the latest and highest resolution has always been “it’s future proof”. At first it sounds […]
Tips to become a better video shooter
Sometimes to improve your filmmaking skills you must go back to basics. Here are some tips to become a better video shooter. Shoot a project with only one prime lens: Having to shoot a whole film project with just one prime lens may sound like a foolish idea. But it’s doable and challenges the way […]
Fujifilm 10-24mm F/4 WR review for filmmakers
The 10-24mm F/4 R OIS WR is an updated version of the ultra-wide angle lens from Fujifilm with weather sealing. The weather sealing is useful to have to ensure the camera’s safety when shooting in the rain, snow or maybe in the dessert. I have tested it during heavy snowfall and moderate rain for each […]
Frankfurt Skyline Views – Timelapse & Hyperlapse Film
Our latest time lapse production is a combination of fast motion shots and static beauty shots. The hyperlapse technique is something that is not often done: Hand-held with a tele-photo lens (70-300mm). The sequences in which the camera constantly moves, is a topic I recently covered in a tutorial. Most of the other scenes were […]
Tutorial: Minimalistic Lower Thirds
Learn how to quickly create and design minimalistic lower thirds in Adobe After Effects CC in our video editing tutorial. Lower Thirds are essential graphics in corporate videos, documentaries , tv news or even for social media content. Moritz shows you how to quickly set up and animate such name titles in After Effects CC. […]
Sirui 24mm F/2.8 review – anamorphic cine lens
The Sirui 24mm F/2.8 is an anamorphic cinema lens that is available for a variety of camera mounts such as Canon EF-M, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds and others. You can watch our review featuring sample footage below. The talking-to-camera shots were recorded with the Fujifilm X-H1 and the Sirui 50mm F/1.8 which […]
Camera stabilization – IBIS: When to use it & when NOT to!
I like using fast prime lenses when shooting video hand-held on mirrorless cameras. But that is only possible because of IBIS: In-body image stabilization. Just a few years ago this seemed impossible and shooting hand-held either required a heavy rig to avoid shakes and micro-jitter or a lens with optical image stabilization. While IBIS seems […]
Controller for video editing – TourBox review
I’ve never been a big fan of video editing keyboards. Sure, they have some nicely colored keys. Except for the visuals I’ve never had the feeling that I edited any faster or more productively. But I decided to take a look at a controller instead. You can watch the video review below: It’s certainly interesting […]
Telephoto hyperlapse tutorial (hand-held)
In this tutorial I will you how to get to the next level in timelapse photography. Learn how to shoot hand-held hyperlapses with a tele-photo zoom lens (70-300mm). No slider, motorized gear or tripod necessary! Something you don’t see often are telephoto hyperlapses: It’s actually easier to shoot than you might think. What is a […]
3 Film Title Animations – Fast & Easy After Effects Tutorial
Learn how to quickly make animated motion titles in Adobe After Effects CC. This tutorial doesn’t require any expert knowledge and is explained step-by-step. Below are the written instruction of the video tutorial above: The first one is minimalistic but a classic one. It animates the spacing between the characters and words. First select the […]