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I got the chance to test out the Live Air wireless follow focus kit from PD Movie, and with such a small form factor, didn't have any especially high expectations. But, I was wrong- this has got to be THE go-to kit for the entry level user. A few reasons why: Built in batteries (removable). [...]
People always seem to complain about Sony menus being terrible. But before using Sony myself, I always wondered why? What was it that made people complain so much- to the point of not using Sony for just that reason? Well, as a new (and proud) Sony user, I thought I'd clarify what it is that [...]
In all the video monitor reviews I (or others) have done, I (we)'ve talked about a handful of features that make one great or another one better; waveforms, LUTs, focus peaking, zebras and so on. But what does that all mean? If you're new to monitors or just picked up your first one - or [...]
Longest blog title ever? Well, this isn't the longest video ever, so don't miss it. The Zeapon Micro 2 motorized slider is incredibly smooth, portable, powerful and easy to use. Originally though, you couldn't get looped movement (a must-have for interviews, for example) without connecting to the mobile app. Well, Zeapon has put out a [...]
False color can be one of the most powerful and foolproof ways to nail your exposure, but it can be confusing and overwhelming especially if you're new to it.
The Micro 2 Slider got another upgrade! Mobile app motor control!
I've been loving using the OSEE T7 monitor (and before that, their HCM-700). But, both had one tricky point I wanted to overcome.
With tons of options to choose from in the smartphone gimbal market, the Mini-Mi stood out with a wide range of features including wireless charging, inception mode and an unheard of EIGHT follow modes. Check out my final review with sample footage to see if its performance measures up to the rest of its specs.If [...]
Handheld 3 axis gimbals are getting more and more affordable and therefore more and more common. They help to get amazingly beautiful footage but they won't just do it for you without effort. Properly calibrating it, balancing it before powering on and practicing smooth walking techniques will all help to get the best possible result.One [...]
While I'm usually a portrait or wedding photographer, there are lots of other areas of photography that really interest me. One of the first was macro photography. Certain aspects of practicing macro photography helped me in portraiture as well, such as how to effectively use a manual focus lens and a real concentration on composition. [...]
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