Tag: cinema

Best gifts for photographers: Catch their eye (for details)

Got a photographer that needs a birthday gift? You’ll have them saying cheese, not cheesy, with these unique ideas. Matt Hardy, Pexels We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Buying the best gifts for photographers can be challenging, so we’ve put together a… Continue reading Best gifts for photographers: Catch their eye (for details)

How to Edit Video on the iPhone

Just a few years back, the idea of being able to edit a video on anything but a fully built-out CPU was unfathomable. Fast-forward to today, and we’re lucky enough to be able to use an iPhone as a one-stop shop for video production. It may not be your go-to tool when working on bigger… Continue reading How to Edit Video on the iPhone

How to Use Cinematic Mode to Record Video on iPhone 13

Just about every year, Apple seems to release a new iPhone, and with that we’ve seen improvements to the photography specs so that we can capture better low-light photographs and enjoy more powerful processing features. That’s not to say that video has gone completely unchanged with Apple. Starting with the 11 series, we started seeing… Continue reading How to Use Cinematic Mode to Record Video on iPhone 13

You can now buy Cinestill’s 400D color negative film in 35mm and medium format

Cinestill’s 400D film is available in 35mm and 120. Cinestill Cinestill first introduced its 400D negative film earlier this year with a crowdfunding campaign. Now that the company has delivered on those Kickstarter pre-orders, it’s making the stock available to the public through its website for everyone to buy. It joins the popular 800T and… Continue reading You can now buy Cinestill’s 400D color negative film in 35mm and medium format

Using rental equipment to elevate your commercial photoshoots

Between $3,000 cameras, $1,000 lenses, $500 speedlights, and $300 LED panels, photo studio costs can add up quickly. It can also be a pain to store and transport all your gear, especially when you add 16-pound c-stands and giant octaboxes into the mix. “Not only do photographers have to haul everything from shoot to shoot,… Continue reading Using rental equipment to elevate your commercial photoshoots

On-Camera Audio Recording: The Handheld Mic

When you are at a loud event or conference, doing a person-on-the-street interview, or delivering news, a handheld microphone is often the best choice. And in this tutorial, you’ll find out why.  What Are Handheld Microphones? Handheld microphones are very simple devices, and the vast majority of those that are used for video production are… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: The Handheld Mic

10 Top Presets for Premiere Pro

You’ve put in the time and effort to shoot a great video; now comes the (other) hard part: giving it aesthetic flair to make it stand out from the rest. These inspiring presets for Premiere Pro are sure to whet your whistle to the possibilities. Check out these ten exceptional presets for Premiere Pro available… Continue reading 10 Top Presets for Premiere Pro

On-Camera Audio Recording: Essential Shotgun Microphone Gear

Unlike a lavaliere, a shotgun requires a little more kit to make it work properly. In this tutorial, you’ll learn about stands, windscreens, shock mounts, and more.  Mic Clips and Mounting Systems: How to Attach a Shotgun Mic to a Stand Let’s go through the equipment you’ll need to mount your shotgun microphone to a… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Essential Shotgun Microphone Gear

5 Top Night and Low-Light Style Presets for Videos (LUTs)

Night-time and low-light scenes are often beautifully atmospheric, but without the proper equipment, they can register on camera as muddy and lackluster. Fortunately, there are a ton of highly effective color-grading LUTs you can apply in post-production to achieve the exact tone and vibrancy you’re after both quickly and inexpensively. In this article, we highlight… Continue reading 5 Top Night and Low-Light Style Presets for Videos (LUTs)