What is the best Polaroid camera? Once upon a time, Polaroid reigned king in the world of instant cameras, but it struggled to retain market share due to growing competition and a cultural shift to video. Today, Polaroid is back – and amateur and professional photographers have begun to take notice. We’re going to rank the best Polaroid cameras to buy in 2021 by looking at price, quality, and ease of use. By the end, you’ll know which Polaroid camera makes the most sense for you. Continue reading Best Polaroid Camera — Models, Specs, Prices and Features
To find an easy-to-use professional-level camera isn’t too difficult in today’s market. There might be lots to pick from but at least you have options. But if you’re on the beginner/enthusiast side, even getting closer to professional-level, and on a budget, it’s not always easy. Finding that sweet spot between inexpensive and well, good enough, can be daunting. Below are our picks for the best cheap 4k camera for filmmaking that will give you excellent stills and video. Continue reading Best Cheap 4K Camera — 5 Great Options Under $1,000
What are Quasar lights? Quasar lights have become some of Hollywood’s favorite tools for lighting – but where did they come from and how are they used? We’re going to answer those questions by breaking down their best use cases. By the end, you might want to pick up some products from Quasar Science yourself. Continue reading Quasar Lights — Prices, Reviews of Quasar Science Lights
When you get yourself a new digital camera, you have to choose between whether you want a crop sensor or full frame sensor. While one could easily say that the differences between the two are in their names (literally fuller frame vs cropped frame), there is a bit more to it than that. So as we dig into the full frame vs crop sensor world, we will talk about noteworthy differences, including which sensor could be best for you and the difference between full frame and crop sensor.Continue reading Full Frame vs Crop Sensor — Everything You Need to Decide
There are a number of different quality lavalier microphone brands on the market and prices can range from cheap and affordable to exorbitantly expensive. Audio fidelity can also fluctuate widely from brand to brand. Knowing which lav mic to go with can be a difficult choice for the independent filmmaker. In this list, we’ll be counting down eight quality lavalier microphone choices, ranking them by price, and helping you determine the best lavalier mic for filmmaking within your budget range.Before we get starts, if you don’t already know what a lav mic is, or if you need a quick refresher,…
So you finally found a DSLR camera and now it’s time to start shooting video. Only one problem. How does the sound come out? ...Not as good as you hoped? Most built-in camera microphones pick up minimal sound. So for professional grade audio to go along with your professional grade video footage, it might be time to look into buying a microphone for your DSLR. We’ve laid out our top 10 picks for the best DSLR microphones out now. But first, a few things to consider...Continue reading 10 Best DSLR Microphones — Shotgun, Lav, and More
Hey YouTubers, Aputure is gunning for your money and in my humble opinion, you should give it to them. Aputure has announced four new point-source COB LED lights under the Amaran brand. The 100d, 100x, 200d, and 200x. “D” standing for daylight and “X” for bi-colour. All coming in at a fraction of the price compared to their Light Storm 120d and 300d fixtures. We were fortunate enough to get our hands on a 100d Amaran LED video light and we were not disappointed. Continue reading 100D — The Amaran LED Video Light Really Shines: Review
Which is better full frame vs APS C? Every camera is different – but most (not all) have a full frame or APS C sensor. But what is the difference between full frame and APS C? Or better yet: what is a full frame sensor? And what is an APS C sensor? We’re going to answer those questions by looking at sensors from various manufacturers. By the end, you’ll know the strengths and weaknesses of both image sensor formats and which makes the most sense for your production needs.Continue reading Full Frame vs. APS-C — Camera Sensor Pros & Cons…
Cinematography and photography is naturally a 2 dimensional medium. Images appear on a 2 dimensional screen or print. However, great cinematographers and photographers utilize light to create 3 dimensional effects. One of the tools they have to do this is the rim light. A rim light can keep an image from falling flat. Rim lighting can bring out shapes, textures, and contours that make an image appear more lively. So what is rim light and how can you use it to create beautiful images? We’ll cover all of this and more in this article. Continue reading What is a Rim…
Today, there are thousands of podcasts available to stream on every topic imaginable, and so it’s no real surprise that the market caught up quickly. Now, with just some simple software, anyone can start a podcast. But how do you know which software to choose? Just like podcasts: there are a ton. Most of the best podcast recording softwares are the ones that can both record and edit, but let’s go through our top picks so you can determine what’s best for you and your needs. Continue reading Best Podcast Recording Software — Mac, PC, Paid & Free
