Watch THIS Before Buying a Video Light! (CRI, TLCI, TM-30, SSI Explained)
Discussing the metrics for measuring color quality of video lighting, how to match & compare lights, and explaining terms like CRI, SSI, TLCI, & TM-30.
Nerdy Explanations
BRAW on the Panasonic S1H // Blackmagic RAW vs ProRes RAW
Discussing the Blackmagic RAW recording over HDMI from the Panasonic Lumix S1H to the 12G Video Assist recorders and comparing it to ProRes RAW.
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 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.
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.
PREMIERE PRO Is Now 3x FASTER – NVENC Hardware Encoding
Discussing the addition of Nvidia’s NVENC hardware encoding to Adobe Premiere Pro, allowing for 3x faster exports in H.264 and more efficient renders with H.265 HEVC.
How to Color Match Cameras & Grade Log Footage without a LUT
Tutorial on matching the colors from different camera brands, using a color checker, making custom LUTs, and grading log footage manually without a LUT.
Canon vs Sony Autofocus Showdown (FX9 vs C500 Mark II)
Testing and comparing the autofocus systems on the Sony FX9 and the Canon C500 Mark II for usability, reliability, and their limitations.
How to SET UP Your NINJA V the RIGHT WAY (Atomos Setup Guide)
Setup guide and tutorial for the Atomos Ninja V. Clearing up confusion regarding Log/HDR processing and audio capture over HDMI. Plus general settings tips.
UPDATE Your Atomos Ninja V RIGHT NOW!
Review and guide for AtomOS 10.3 firmware update for the Atomos Ninja V. Discussing the new “Legalize” option for fixing the log recording issue.
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.
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.
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.