Motion Blur, Shutter Speed, & 180° Shutter Angle // TESTING the RULES!
Testing different shutter speed & frame rate combinations to determine if the 180-degree shutter angle rule should be followed and how it affects motion blur.
Sony a7S III Follow-Up: Updates, SD Cards, XLR-K3M, & External Recording
Follow-up review of the Sony a7S III covering the XLR-K3M, SD card compatibility, external recording, and differences from the pre-production model.
Sony a7S III Guide for Picture Profiles & Exposure
Guide for the Sony a7S III for exposure, picture profiles, dynamic range, color modes, gammas, ETTR, zebras, low light, and S-Log3.
PolarPro Variable ND + MIST: How DIFFUSION FILTERS Work
Discussing the principles behind diffusion filters using the new Mist Editions of the PolarPro Peter McKinnon II Variable ND.
Aputure Accent B7c Review: NOT Your Grandfather’s LIGHT BULB
Review and testing of Aputure’s new multicolor smart bulb, the Accent B7c. Discussing output, light quality, construction, RGB & effects, and Aputure MC comparison.
The SONY a7C: Why THIS Camera Is IMPORTANT!
Review of the Sony a7C with comparisons to the a7 III for build quality, ergonomics, dynamic range, color & image quality, low light, etc.
I Was WRONG About These AORUS AMD Motherboards
Troubleshooting a grounding & audio interference issue in my recent AMD Ryzen PC build by testing the AORUS B550 & X570 Master and Gigabyte B550 VISION D motherboards.
The PANASONIC S5: A STRANGE but POWERFUL Camera
Review of the Panasonic LUMIX S5 and 20-60mm lens kit. Discussing image quality, dynamic range, autofocus, and ergonomics for photo & video.
Women on YouTube / The Creative Process with Lizzie Peirce & Chris Hau
This is the full interview from my studio tour with Lizzie Peirce & Chris Hau. Discussing creative momentum, women on Youtube in the tech space, and influencers vs YouTubers.
Chris Hau & Lizzie Peirce’s YouTube Studio Tour (Studios Undone #6)
Touring the YouTube studio of Chris Hau & Lizzie Peirce. Discussing their contrasting styles, organizational skills, creative momentum, and their cat.
Common Log Grading Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
Color grading log footage manually with just contrast and saturation might be easier, but it can introduce problems with color accuracy and luminance. Today we’re talking about how to prevent and fix those issues.
What Has APUTURE BECOME?! // Nova P300c Review
The Nova P300c LED panel from Aputure is a fantastic fixture, but what does it mean for indie filmmakers on a budget. Is Aputure still a value brand?
Canon R5 & R6 Review: GOOD Cameras. TERRIBLE Marketing.
The Canon EOS R5 & R6 are great photo cameras with important video improvements over previous models, but they’ve been marketed incorrectly.
The SONY a7S III: A Technical MASTERPIECE!
Review of the Sony a7S III covering dynamic range, autofocus, IBIS, build & ergonomics, codecs, image quality, & stability with comparisons to the Canon R5.
LAPTOPS for LIVE STREAMING?! – Why I Switched to the HP ENVY 15
My experiences using the HP ENVY 15 for video editing and live streaming in 2020 and realizing how far laptops have come in the last 10 years.