DDPAI N5 Dual Dashcam: Secure your car and your filmmaking equipment
DDPAI N5 Dual Dashcam: Secure your car and your filmmaking equipment We had the chance to check out the brand new DDPAI Dashcam, check it out now: https://bit.ly/47AmEX5 As filmmakers, our work takes us across various locations, often with valuable gear in our car. Ensuring the safety of our equipment and vehicle is crucial, especially […]
SmallRig RM75 overview – RGBWW video light
https://youtu.be/6lCMzQJRANQ The SmallRig RM75 is a compact video light with a CRI of 96 that has a variety of features like effect modes and even a setting to record and playback lights and colors. The device is magnetic which means it can be attached to a lot of surfaces or metal camera gear. Even smaller […]
Filmora X overview: Video editing software for beginners & advanced filmmakers
https://youtu.be/ICCM_aFFDv8 Wondershare Filmora X is a video editing software for beginners and advanced filmmakers. Filmora X has a variety of features including motion tracking, keyframing, color correction, basic animation effects and much more. User interface and basic settings The user interface has a standard setup which means on the left are all settings, effects and […]
Colbor CL100 review – affordable bi-color LED light
https://youtu.be/In4nrSbOvzk The Colbor CL100 is a budget-friendly COB light that is priced at 200 USD. The LED light has bi-color that has color temperature of 2700K to 6500K. Effect modes Besides being able to produce bi-color light he CL100 also features seven effect modes. The modes can be adjusted. The frequency can be changed by […]
Zhiyun Crane M3 review – gimbal for mirrorless & small cameras
The Zhiyun Crane M3 is the first in the M series to specifically support mirrorless cameras and not just point-and-shoots or other small cameras. This is rather unusual considering the compact form factor of the M3. While the manufacturer doesn’t specify the maximum payload, there’s a list of compatible camera and lens combinations. This also […]
Moza AirCross 3 review – transformable camera gimbal
The Moza AirCross 3 is a complete re-design of the previous model. While the motorized gimbal can be held like most other one-hand gimbals it can also be set up in a very different shape. The grip can be flipped to the back and two small tripods or extensions can be used to hold the […]
Comica BoomX-D Pro review: Wireless microphone with internal recording & safety channel
You’ve probably seen small wireless clip-on mics like these before. They’re compact, easy to use and affordable. But if the microphone is too far away from the receiver the audio signal will get cut off or completely lost, which means no sound at all. This is where this microphone comes in to play. It has […]
Sirui SH05 review — affordable tripod kit with half-ball video head
The Sirui SH05 is a tripod kit that consists of three legs, a video head and has a payload of up to 6kg. The legs have three sections that can be extended by loosening the two black knobs on each leg. The easiest way to extend the legs is by simply pulling the tripod up […]
Best manual APS-C wide-angle for shooting video that is also affordable? Rokinon (Samyang) 12mm F/2 lens review
The Rokinon (Samyang) 12mm F/2 is an affordable wide-angle lens for APS-C cameras. The focal length equals a 18mm full-frame lens. This lens has already been around for years, so how good does it still perform when it comes to video work? Aperture and focus The lens is completely manual and has a focus and […]
Creating a miniature effect – filmmaking technique (Lensbaby Edge 35)
Creating a miniature film effect is a lot of fun and can be done with a tilt shift lens or in post by applying blur masks. The most effective way to create a toy world or miniature look is to shoot from above. It’s best to capture people or cars moving by going as high […]