Using a Video Dolly: Tips, Types, and Setup
Using a video dolly adds a level of sophistication to any production—and it doesn't have to be expensive. Get tips for using dollies on Video Gear Weekly.
View ArticleVideo Gear Weekly: Using an External Video Recorder
Find out why you need an external video recorder in your equipment bag—as well as the features and even the drawbacks of the tool—on Video Gear Weekly.
View ArticleFlying the DJI Phantom 2 Vision Quadcopter — with a Spotter
Get tips on using a spotter when flying the DJI Phantom 2 Vision quadcopter—and using the phone app to control the built-in camera—on Video Gear Weekly.
View ArticleVideo Gear Weekly: Using a Portable Backdrop
Having a portable backdrop in your video production kit means you’ll never be more than minutes away from the shot you need. Find out how to set them up.
View ArticleThe Pros and Cons of the Blackmagic Studio Camera HD
The Blackmagic Studio Camera HD shoots quality footage and is well priced. But is it right for you? Learn the ins and out out with Video Gear Weekly.
View ArticleVideo Gear Weekly: High Frame Rate Shoot Out
Most cameras these days can shoot with faster frame rates. But will high frame rates benefit your project? Find out in this episode of Video Gear Weekly.
View ArticleHow to Slow Down Video Footage in After Effects
This week on Video Gear Weekly, learn how to slow down video beyond what a high frame rate can offer, using Adobe After Effects.
View ArticleEliminate Flicker in Your Slo-Mo, High Frame Rate Footage
Use third-party effects like Twistor and Digital Anarchy to make your slow-motion, high frame rate footage look its best. Learn how with Video Gear Weekly.
View ArticleGonna Take You Higher: Getting the High-Angle Shot
From quadcopters to jibs, discover the strategies for getting your video camera up into the air for that overhead, high-angle shot you want.
View ArticleThe Pros and Cons of the Polaroid Cube Action Camera
Is the Polaroid Cube action camera right for your video workflow? Discover the ins and outs of the Cube.
View ArticleUsing a Safe Smartphone Mount for Video Shoots
Check out these great accessories and mounts that keep your smartphone camera safe when you're shooting video.
View ArticleUsing a Shoulder Rig on Video Shoots
When shooting with a handheld video cameras, it can be difficult to keep your camera steady. Using a shoulder rig is a great work-around.
View ArticleCapture Time-Lapse Video with an eMotimo and Slider
Using an eMotimo TB3 to control the position of a camera will give your time-lapse video more dimensionality. We show you how on Video Gear Weekly.
View ArticleThe Pros and Cons of the Panasonic FZ1000
The mirrorless Panasonic FZ1000 video camera feels like a DSLR with a versatile fixed lens. Would it benefit your video workflow? Find out with our review.
View ArticleCalibrate Monitor Displays with a Colorimeter
Use hardware like a colorimeter or spectroradiometer to make sure your computer monitors are calibrated accurately. We'll show you how on Video Gear Weekly.
View ArticleWide-Angle Lenses for Video: A Comparison
Find out which wide-angle lenses are best for you and your video workflow as we compare different brands and models on Video Gear Weekly.
View ArticleHow Lens Adapters Can Be Your Best Friends
Have a lens you love? What if the camera you want to shoot with doesn’t have the right lens mount? That’s where a lens adapter comes in handy.
View ArticleGet to Know the GoPro HERO4 Session Camera
The new GoPro HERO4 Session is small—but don't underestimate what's under the hood! Learn all about the Session and see it in action with Video Gear Weekly.
View ArticleCreate Affordable Textured Backdrops — with a Gobo
Want to add some pop to your backgrounds? Adding a patterned gobo to a light source is a great way to add dimensionality easily and affordably. Here's how.
View ArticleCreate Textured Backdrops Using Only Lights
See how the pros use only lights to create robust textured backdrops for video shoots—on this week's Video Gear Weekly.
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