This article is a comparison of the specifications of the following medium budget 4K or UHD cameras for documentary work with currently available information: Blackmagic Design URSA Mini 4.6K Sony ... Read more →
A Fun Comparison between the Sony A7s, the Panasonic GH4 and the Canon 1DC 4K ‘DSLR’ Cameras
This article is a comparison of the specifications of the Sony A7s, the Panasonic GH4 and the Canon 1DC cameras, with currently available information - to know how they fare against each other for their 4K ... Read more →
The Blackmagic Production Camera 4K Guide (Part Three): Viewfinders, External Monitoring, Audio and Power Supplies
In Part Two we looked at lenses, matte boxes and follow focus systems for the Blackmagic Production Camera 4K. In this part we’ll look at viewfinders, external monitors, audio and power supplies. How do ... Read more →
A fun comparison between the Blackmagic Production Camera 4K and the Panasonic GH4 4K Camera
This article has been updated based on recent developments, as of 13th February 2013 This article is a comparison of the specifications of the Blackmagic Production Camera 4K (BMPC4K) and Panasonic GH4 ... Read more →
Understanding Wireless Video Production (Part Two)
In Part One we looked at the basics of wireless technology and the five categories of wireless transmission that can happen on a video production. In this part we'll look at each category in detail, and ... Read more →
What is 6G-SDI?
SDI is a production-centric technology. Its purpose is to help you move data around on a production between devices without sacrificing quality. To know the basics of the SDI standard, read: ... Read more →
Which is the better camera for filmmakers: the Blackmagic Pocket Camera or the Panasonic GH3?
If you're planning to make your masterpiece on a low budget, and have read great things about the Blackmagic Pocket Camera, you'll probably want validation that it is better at video than any other sub-$1,000 ... Read more →
The Edius Pro Crash Course for Beginners (Part Two): Workspace and Workflow
In Part One we looked at how to set up your Edius Pro system for best results. In this part we'll look at understanding the workspace, and the typical workflow. We'll also look at how to import video into ... Read more →
4:4:4 or 4:2:2? When should you use which? Let Sound Devices tell you.
According to Sound Devices: 4:4:4 is the biggest container available for color in video. For HD rate signals, it requires either dual-link HD-SDI (2 x 1.5 Gb/s data rate) or 3G-SDI (3 Gb/s data rate). ... Read more →
An Overview and Comparison of 16 External Video Recorders
There are more than 16 external video recorders in the market, I assure you. I stopped at 16 for the sake of my sanity. This article is a simple side-by-side comparison of some of the major external ... Read more →