How to Make a DIY Color Checker… Sort of…
DIY guide for making a color chart like the X-Rite ColorChecker Video Passport, as well as a tutorial on vectorscopes and using hue & saturation curves.
Adding RGB to the APUTURE LANTERN // GVM RGB-150S Review
Building a large RGB space light with mini-reviews of the Aputure Lantern, Neewer C-Stands, & the GVM RGB-150S, an RGB COB/Fresnel LED Light.
Aputure 300d II: An Incredibly Well-Made LED Light
Review of the Aputure 300d II LED video light with a focus on build quality & attention to detail as well as a comparison to the 120d II.
Best LUT for Beginners – Leeming vs FilmConvert vs Buttery
Comparing some quick color grades using the Leeming LUTs, the Buttery LUTs, & FilmConvert with some general color correction tips and usage scenarios.
Exposure Tips for the BMPCC4K & Why I Don’t Use ProRes
Discussing Blackmagic Pocket 4K exposure complications, ETTR vs middle grey, what Highlight Recovery does, and why ProRes isn’t good for low ISOs.
BMPCC4K Rig Building – My SIX Favourite Accessories
Rig building guide for the Blackmagic Pocket 4K with my picks for power, focus, monitoring, cage add-ons, storage media, and adapting lenses.
Panasonic S1 AF Firmware & V-Log Tests / Does It Now Beat Sony?
Update on the Panasonic S1 with v1.2 firmware & DMW-SFU2 V-Log upgrade. Comparing autofocus performance, image quality, & video quality to the Sony a7 III.
Is This the PERFECT Camera Backpack?! // TENBA DNA 15 REVIEW
Review of the Tenba DNA 15 Backpack–my favourite & most comfortable camera backpack I’ve ever used. Great design & good value with rugged functionality.
Turn Any Footage into Super Smooth Slow Motion
Tutorial on using NVIDIA’s Super SloMo to convert standard frame rate clips into high frame rate footage for smooth slow motion.
The Best Sigma Art Lens (24mm vs 35mm vs 18-35mm vs 24-35mm)
Review of the wide Sigma Art Lenses for video and photo, both adapted and speed boosted. Comparing the 24mm f/1.4, 35mm f/1.4, 18-35mm f/1.8, & 24-35 f/2.
How to Edit Blackmagic RAW in Premiere Pro // Grading Tips & BRAW Studio
Guide for editing Blackmagic RAW footage in Premiere Pro using BRAW Studio. Plus some grading tips, a comparison to DaVinci Resolve, and general LUT advice.
First Sunset with the BMPCC4K
Made a little film from my first shoot using the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. This is the sunset at Grand Bend, Ontario on June 21, 2019–the longest day of the year.
ND Filters for Canon, Sony, & Nikon Mount Adapters (MC-11, FTZ, etc.)
Aurora Aperture’s neutral density filters for mount adapters like the Sigma MC-11/MC-21, Canon RF adapter, & Nikon FTZ. Plus a review of their variable NDs.
iFootage Tripod Roundup & Comparison // Gazelle Uprise & Fastbowl
Comparison and overview of the various tripods from iFootage including both sizes of carbon fiber Gazelle Uprise (TC5 & TC6) and the Gazelle Fastbowl (TC7).
Video Rig to Photo Camera in Less Than 10 Seconds
Video rig building guide to add quick releases to the camera cage to allow for quick mounting on a gimbal or switching to photography mode.