It’s a question I got asked a handful of times by customers, and I’ve solved for at least 75% of the problems they were having. The best time to get it right is when you’re in a dark room, though, and don’t expect to be able to make it work that way. Here’s how to […]
To find out, simply open up your YouTube account and scroll down to “Settings -> Accounts”. There you’ll notice that you can purchase credits on YouTube, and in the top right you’ll see that a “Viewers” tab is currently visible. If you like you can buy credits per minute for your video which will be […]
Yes, video recording on DSLR cameras is very much available. Why are DSLR cameras useful? There are many reasons why you should make your own DSLR videos: You want to take a good look at the world and you want to share your images with others. You want to record video footage of interesting situations. […]
You might say 4K resolution is just about the pinnacle of quality available to the consumer. The 4K movie you’re talking about is very technically complex and requires special imaging tools—think high-end film, super wide angle lenses, and all the fancy electronics we’ve used before to make a video video. But is 4K resolution worth […]
The megapixels of a camera are defined as a percentage of the diameter of the optical lens. You need to remember that each micrometer is one millionth of an inch. That means that for every one micrometer (or millionth of an inch) you need one hundredth of an inch to shoot a picture. The most […]
I usually have a 4X9 camera on my phone that has an optical zoom function as well as two film filters: one for a zoom in and one for a zoom out, one lens is at a maximum of f/3.2 to give me a nice wide field. If I need a long exposure, I’ll usually […]
Most people find they won’t need to spend much money for a ring light, but for more experienced people, it can cost more than a decent LED. In fact, the best quality LED rings lights often cost five times what the LEDs they replace cost! So what do you get for money when choosing a […]
We could go in reverse order. If you’re looking for the best camera with the widest field of view, your best bet is the Sony Alpha A7S, because both cameras have the same 18.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor, great in-camera OIS and built-in image stabilization. The Samsung NX1 has the smaller sensor, but a smaller […]
You can buy a GoPro Hero3 or Hero4 Black today. Both cameras weigh under 2 oz and are great for outdoor activities. You can also buy a few GoPro cameras right now, like the Hero3 Black. If you’re ready to upgrade, check out our review of the GoPro Hero2 Black. Or, you can just buy […]
We’re a team of seasoned video editors who’ve all worked in the industry for over a decade. Why did you start editing for the first time? It’s a great opportunity for me to try something fresh. I’ll be a lot younger in 2017 and I’ve been editing my own productions for a while. What do […]