LumeCube Air Unboxing

The LumeCube Air is incredible lighting for both video and photo. For starters, LumeCube Air is super portable and waterproof! Also, LumeCube Air is USB-rechargeable. It's easy to pack more than one LumeCube Air for when more than one light source is necessary. Multiple LumeCube Airs can be controlled with a smartphone app and the

DJI Ronin-S First Field Test

This was my first video in the field with the new DJI Ronin-S.  The Ronin S is a one-handed gimbal system and it's built like a tank!  Although I admire the exceptional build quality, it should be noted that Ronin S may not be optimal for long-duration activities.  An action camera on a gimbal may

Zeiss Batis 85mm F2.8 4K Video Test

For this test, I kicked the Zeiss 85mm Batis into manual mode and set the aperture to F2.8.  The Sony G Master is a great zoom lens but I personally believe that are prime lens is still

Affordable Camera Microphones that Sound Professional

Built-in camera microphones are often mediocre quality at best.  Great sound and visuals make an excellent video!  This is a great microphone!

Manual Focus Video Advantages

Filming video using manual focus provides the best result in my opinion. Video auto-focus has improved throughout the years but using manual focus is the best solution that I've found for eliminating "focus breathing" and creating the

Sony A7R2 Manual Focus Trick

This is how to first auto-focus and then switch to manual focus, with the Sony A7R2.  It's a useful shortcut for achieving quality manual focus with the A7R2.  By utilizing manual focus, the "professional look" can be

Near-Perfect Manual Focus for Video with Zeiss Batis 85mm Tutorial

This is how I achieve optimal manual focus with the Zeiss Batis 85mm lens. It's one of my favorite prime lenses for video.

Manual Focus Explained in Simplistic Language

This is how to understand manual focus for video.  By utilizing manual focus, the "professional look" can be achieved with video.  Defocused background, also commonly referred to as "bokeh," is just one of the many advantages of using manual focus for video.

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