Understanding Gimbals: An Essential Videography Tool

If you’ve tried shooting video with your phone or DSLR, you’ve probably run into the problem of shaky footage. While recent cameras have made significant advancements with in-camera image stabilization, these systems can only correct low-level movements like shake from your hands. A gimbal, on the other hand, can stabilize your camera even through dramatic… Continue reading Understanding Gimbals: An Essential Videography Tool

How a Black Mist Filter Can Make Your Videos More Cinematic

Well, we’ve made it to the final video in Elia Locardi’s eight-part video series on using filters for landscape photography. In this final episode, we will take a look at the new Nisi Black Mist filter set and how it can be used to improve your landscape photos and videos. Make sure you enter the… Continue reading How a Black Mist Filter Can Make Your Videos More Cinematic

A Review of the Sony a7 IV Mirrorless Camera for Video Work

Sony’s a7 III was one of the most respected hybrid cameras of recent years, and the a7 IV builds on the camera’s well-rounded capabilities with a range of new features and improvements that make it an intriguing option for a lot of creatives. This excellent video review takes a look at the video capabilities of… Continue reading A Review of the Sony a7 IV Mirrorless Camera for Video Work

‘Jockey’: Sunrises and Sunsets, Horse Racing Without Horses, and Docu-Style Storytelling

Clint Bentley’s new film, Jockey, is an intense character study that contrasts the ending of a veteran jockey’s career with the ascendance of a younger jockey. Under the watchful eye of director of photographer Adolpho Veloso, the filmmakers use some exciting photography and lighting techniques to complement the strong script and award-winning acting. [ Read… Continue reading ‘Jockey’: Sunrises and Sunsets, Horse Racing Without Horses, and Docu-Style Storytelling

10 Pros and Cons of the Canon EOS R3 Mirrorless Camera for Video Work

The Canon EOS R3 is here, and beyond its impressive photography capabilities, it also houses some powerhouse video features. If you have been considering the EOS R3 for your own work and want to be sure it can tackle your needs, check out this helpful video review that tackles 10 pros and cons about Canon’s… Continue reading 10 Pros and Cons of the Canon EOS R3 Mirrorless Camera for Video Work

How We Filmed Elia Locardi’s Landscape Mini Series

Over the last few months, we have teamed up with landscape photographer Elia Locardi for a free 8 part video tutorial series on how to improve your landscape photographs using a variety of different NiSi filters. Today we take you behind the scenes on the making of this landscape series and show you some of… Continue reading How We Filmed Elia Locardi’s Landscape Mini Series

5 Cinematic Gimbal Moves for Wedding Videography

The coverage of weddings has grown exponentially with the improvement of technology. Where once wedding videos were a high-end luxury, now they’re closer to a staple. So, here are five gimbal moves you can do when shooting a wedding for a polished, pleasing feel. [ Read More ]