A step-by-step guide to using the Waveform Monitor

The waveform is video’s answer to the histogram. Like a histogram it shows the brightness levels throughout your image. Also like the histogram, it can be confusing to those new to video or colour correction. While the information displayed is essentially the same, how it displays it is very differently. This video from Aputure walks you […]

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A step-by-step guide to using the Waveform Monitor

The waveform is video’s answer to the histogram. Like a histogram it shows the brightness levels throughout your image. Also like the histogram, it can be confusing to those new to video or colour correction. While the information displayed is essentially the same, how it displays it is very differently. This video from Aputure walks you […]

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DJI’s new Osmo Mobile handheld gimbal turns your smartphone into a smart motion camera

DJI have today announced a new product that doesn’t include a camera of their own; the DJI Osmo Mobile. Like the recently announced Osmo+, it’s a handheld gimbal designed for shooting smooth handheld video. The Osmo Mobile, however, steadies your smartphone. It also has a subject tracking feature which looks absolutely amazing. The Osmo Mobile’s […]

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Video: What I Do When I’m Photographically Overwhelmed

Often when you’re out shooting the photographic possibilities might feel a bit overwhelming. I get it! When I find myself in a situation like this, I like to pick one subject to focus on. You can explore that one subject – experimenting with composition, moving around, and changing your angles. This can help get your […]

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Yi Technology are releasing a handheld gimbal for action cameras

I’ve become a fan of Yi Technology’s action cameras since I started using them a couple of months ago. For what they offer, they’re an absolute bargain, and they work very well. A video posted to YouTube today suggests that they’re expanding their range to include stabilisation. Having recently picked up a gimbal for use with […]

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The making of a hybrid film: People of the Delta

Joey L has been photographing the tribes of Ethiopia since 2008. Drawn by the aesthetic of the country itself and its residents, it’s a place he’s returned to many times since. In 2013, Joey started a kickstarter to raise funds for a cinematic narrative film. The film was to be shot in Ethiopia’s Omo Valley, and star the […]

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Build your own large DIY Teleprompter for under $40

If you speak to camera often, then there’s no getting away from the value of a teleprompter. But, those things can be expensive. There are less expensive options out there, but what if you need something a little bigger and want to spend even less money? Well, that’s where this video from Skeptically Pwnd comes in. […]

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GoPro’s 360VR Omni rig now available for preorder and costs $5,000

GoPro’s 360° VR rig, the Omni, has been hotly anticipated for a while now. The price tag, however, is a little more substantial than had been speculated. Coming in at $5,000 it’s not going to be replacing the Theta S in your pocket any time soon. But, you do get quite a lot for your money. Inside […]

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Here is how to start with Magic Lantern (Canon steroids for free)

Magic Lantern Is one of the more powerful pieces of software ever released for Canon cameras. ML was released a good few years ago, but I am still getting quite a bit of mails asking us for more information about it. Good! Because videographer Jake Coppinger just released a Magic Lantern for Dummies guide. It only covers […]

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