February 2018

Reviews

Review: Yuneec H520 is a Versatile Drone for Video Production and More

The Yuneec H520 has three swappable cameras to choose from. It’s got some great features for video production and more.

Review: Manfrotto Nitrotech N8 Innovates Tripod Tech

The Manfrotto Nitrotech N8 is a unique fluid tripod head. Its nitro-piston counterbalance system allows you to hold position at any tilt while at the same time being able to change the amount of drag.

Review: GoPro HERO6 Black Packs New Technology into a Familiar Form Factor

With the HERO6 Black, GoPro improved the frame rate options, image quality and image stabilization. It’s also the first GoPro to feature the newly developed GP1 image processor.

Review: Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 4.6K Offers Cinematic Images with Run-and-Gun Operation

The Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 4.6K is a update to the URSA Mini 4.6K. Additional features like ND filters and external controls have been added.

Review: Rode VideoMic Pro+ Builds on a Camera-top Classic

The new VideoMic Pro + offers more than just a + added to the end of the model name. RØDE updated this mic with some really usable features.

Features

Passion to Profession: How Greg Addo Turned His Love for Videography into a Prominent Career

Greg Addo offers some key advice for achieving success. Create a reputation for high-quality work, find your unique style, surround yourself with supportive people and always, always have gaff tape.

Buyer's Guides

Mobile Workstation Buyer's Guide

For the on-the-go videographer, a high quality mobile workstation is essential. There are a lot of options and factors to consider. Your needs and budget will help determine which machine to purchase, but factors like CPU and GPU performance, as well as battery life and operating system are all important when purchasing a workstation.

Spherical Video Cameras Buyer's Guide

With new concepts and brave explorations honing in on the real needs of this emerging industry, this year has ushered in enough innovation for all levels of spherical video production.

Columns

How Mockumentary Highlights Documentary Tropes

You could argue that the first films ever made were documentaries.

The Five Most Difficult Lighting Scenarios and How to Handle Them

It’s no secret that the difference between good video and professional looking video is lighting. Even the highest quality camera is no substitute for proper lighting. But what lighting situations are the most difficult? More importantly, how do you overcome them? We caught up with a 40-year industry veteran and university professor for some advice.

Top 5 Scouting Tips Every Location Scout Should Know

Pre-production is very important to any movie, and a location scout’s job is one of the more important parts of the pre-production process. Before you head out for your shoot, you need to know where you’re going and what to expect when you get there. This is exactly the responsibility of the location scout.