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Canon EOS R6 Mark II early review: A fast and capable camera for hybrid shooters

The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is a great full-frame mirrorless camera. Abby Ferguson When Canon released the full-frame, mirrorless EOS R6 in 2020, it offered a well-rounded suite of features designed to fit just about any photo or video situation. Canon clearly aimed to continue the tradition with the R6 Mark II, offering specs… Continue reading Canon EOS R6 Mark II early review: A fast and capable camera for hybrid shooters

Watch this great explanation of how photographic film works

Expired film can cost more than fresh film on the secondary market. That’s also part of the magic. Stan Horaczek It’s easy to talk about film as if it’s magic. Many analog shooters will talk at length about how the medium itself gives photography an intangible sense of curiosity and wonder. I’m guilty of it… Continue reading Watch this great explanation of how photographic film works

New gear: Canon announces the EOS R6 Mark II, RF 135mm F1.5 lens, and Speedlite EL-5

Canon has announced the EOS R6 Mark II full-frame mirrorless camera. Canon Canon is keeping busy lately with a consistent parade of new gear. Just this summer, it launched the EOS R10 and R7 cameras. And now, it has announced the EOS R6 Mark II, RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM lens, and the Speedlite… Continue reading New gear: Canon announces the EOS R6 Mark II, RF 135mm F1.5 lens, and Speedlite EL-5

How to Review Videos With Oslo: Remote Collaboration Workflow

When it comes to video editors these days, the options are plentiful, yet when it comes to collaborating with a team or another editor, the options you have aren’t as big of a spread. Enter Oslo, by Streamlabs/Logitech, an awesome video review and collaboration tool for editors and YouTubers that allows you to communicate easily… Continue reading How to Review Videos With Oslo: Remote Collaboration Workflow

New Gear: Sony A7R V offers a 61-megapixel sensor and AI-improved autofocus

The Sony A7R V boasts the same 61-megapixel resolution as its predecessor. Sony If you’re a Sony shooter and resolution is your primary concern, then the new Sony A7R V should have you very excited. The original A7R debuted all the way back in 2013 as the high-res option in Sony’s full-frame mirrorless camera lineup.… Continue reading New Gear: Sony A7R V offers a 61-megapixel sensor and AI-improved autofocus

How to Collaborate on a Video Edit With Flixier’s Browser-Based NLE

Online collaboration is on the rise, and I don’t think that will stop being the case. Thankfully, the tools that we have access to are getting better and better when it comes to ease of use and workflow. In a previous tutorial, we went over how to use Flixier, an awesome browser-based NLE. Make sure… Continue reading How to Collaborate on a Video Edit With Flixier’s Browser-Based NLE

On-Camera Sound Recording: Audio Basics

Before we jump into the wide world of audio gear, it might be helpful to quickly go over how audio is actually recorded. This will help you understand what will work best for you and your setup. If you’ve jumped ahead and want to navigate to the previous lesson, you can click here. Microphones: Capturing… Continue reading On-Camera Sound Recording: Audio Basics

On-Camera Audio Recording: Mic Placement 101

Microphone placement is critical for capturing high-quality audio. What do I mean by microphone placement? Quite simply, it means where you decide to place the microphone. The goal in microphone placement and pretty much all audio recording is a high signal-to-noise ratio.  Signal to Noise Let’s break that down. The signal is the thing you… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Mic Placement 101