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9 Best Cameras for Live Streaming in 2021

While live streaming video has been around for a number of years, it became more mainstream in 2020 as people were forced to stay at home....

March 24, 2021• Videography

An aspect ratio is simply the ratio of how wide an image is to how tall that image is. There are various aspect ratios used in film. How do...

April 26, 2018• Audio, Streaming & Vlogging, Videography • One Comment

Learn the basics of recording audio for documentary-style sit-down interviews. We'll cover how to use a boompole, proper boom placement,...

September 26, 2017• Audio, Streaming & Vlogging, Videography • 3 Comments

If you're shooting video for a wedding or making your first documentary, then finding the right microphone setup is just as important as...

Portable recorders are simple to operate but understanding the workflow will help make editing in post-production easier. Here is a brief...

September 1, 2016• Videography

Digital video aspect ratios have caused a little bit of confusion among beginner filmmakers. Learn the difference between DAR, PAR, and SAR...

January 27, 2016• Videography • 3 Comments

The Sony a7SII has a couple of neat features that make it a worthy upgrade over its predecessor. It still has the same class-leading...

Learn more about FilmConvert, a beginner-friendly color grading resources for new filmmakers. Read about my experience using FilmConvert as...

January 6, 2016• Videography

There are more than a dozen Neutral Density filters available under the Video section of our website, ranging from screw-on fixed-value ND...

November 16, 2015• Videography • 18 Comments

SD. HD. Full HD. Quad HD. UHD. 4K. DCI4K. Something-point-something-K. Video resolutions are confusing enough for consumers but as a...