Ultimate Exposure Guide: Getting Low Noise Video with HLG & S-Log2
Complete guide to shooting & grading video for the lowest noise possible. Exposure tools (false color, waveforms & zebras), picture profile comparisons, & camera tips.
Nerd Facts on Step-Up Rings, PolarPro, ND/PL Filters, & Knurling
Comparison of filter step-up rings from PolarPro, Breakthrough & Fotodiox; a review of PolarPro’s ND/PL Filters & a closer look at knurling usage in design.
Should I Switch to This Microphone? // Deity S-Mic 2S
Overview of the Deity S-Mic 2S for indoor vocal recording with sound samples & comparisons to the Samson C02 for voice & guitar. Dealing with noise & small room audio problems.
Speed Boosters Compared // Metabones BMPCC4K vs Viltrox EF-M2 II
Comparing the new Metabones Speed Booster for the Pocket 4K to the original Micro Four Thirds model & the Viltrox EF-M2 II for image quality and autofocus.
What Is Gerald Undone?
Compilation of 29 fabulous YouTubers explaining what Gerald Undone is for them. This will serve as a funny new channel trailer. Thanks to everyone involved!
A PREMIERE User’s Problems with DAVINCI RESOLVE 16
Explaining the obstacles I’ve experienced switching from Premiere Pro to DaVinci Resolve. Hopefully doubling as a helpful guide & bug report for Blackmagic.
The BEST 35mm Lens for SONY… (Sony 35mm f/1.8 vs Sigma 35mm f/1.2)
Comparing recent 35mm lens releases for Sony E-mount. Sigma 35mm f/1.2, Sony 35mm f/1.8, & firmware upgrade for the 35mm f/1.4 Art for sharpness, autofocus, & build quality.
Blackmagic Pocket 6K vs 4K: What’s Different & What’s the Same
Comparing the Blackmagic Pocket 6K to the BMPCC4K to highlight differences in workflow & image output like SSD recording, color grading, low light, crop factor, & 6K resolution.
How Crop Factor Affects Focal Reducers & Macro Reproduction
How to calculate crop factor with a speed booster (e.g. on the BMPCC4K) and without (BMPCC6K), how it impacts 1:1 macro reproduction, & the correct formulas for each.
Bebob & Fxlion’s Outstanding V-Mount Batteries (Design Done Right – Ep. 2)
Review and comparison of v-mount batteries from Bebob & Fxlion. Two of the most innovative battery brands out there with modern features & excellent ergos.
Panasonic S1H: The Nerdy Stuff & Working with 6K
First impressions review of the Panasonic Lumix S1H focusing on the more technical details, as well as 6K editing performance and photographic capabilities.
What the a7R IV Means for FUTURE SONY CAMERAS & the a7S III
Discussing what’s been fixed in the a7R IV from previous Sony cameras and what that tells us about potential future camera releases like the Sony a7S III.
Panasonic 10-25mm f/1.7 Lens Review (vs Sigma 18-35 + Speed Booster)
Review of the Panasonic 10-25mm f/1.7 lens with comparison to the Sigma 18-35mm with Metabones Speed Booster for image quality, focusing, features, & value.
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.