Strange Issue with Atomos & Blackmagic ATEM Mini…
Discussing a display issue I encountered when live streaming with an Atomos Ninja V connected to the Blackmagic ATEM Mini. Plus other HDMI issues on Atomos devices.
Tests & Experiments
Building an AMD B550 Video Editing PC
Building a PC on a new B550 motherboard using Ryzen 9 3900X and AORUS hardware for video editing in DaVinci Resolve with overclocking & benchmarks.
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.
DJI Mavic Mini – Drone While Stuck at Home
Discussing recent firmware updates for the Mavic Mini and using it creatively at home. Plus some tips on grading indoor drone footage.
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.
Are Sony a7 III Preamps Really That Bad?! // Sony vs Panasonic Audio Test
Testing the preamps of the Sony a7 III in response to the DPReview video that showed terrible noise performance when compared to the Panasonic S1H.
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.
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.
YES, Sony Picture Profiles DO Change Raw Photos!
Providing proof that the Gamma setting in Sony Picture Profiles does in fact affect the way Raw images are developed in Lightroom & Capture One.
Extreme Battery Life for Fuji X-T3 (Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD Review)
Drastically increase the battery life of Fuji cameras like the X-T3, X-H1, & X-T30 with the Anker PowerCore 26800 with Power Delivery. It works on Sony Cameras too!
Working with HLG / Sony Color Modes / Matching Picture Profiles – FAQ
Answering FAQs about Sony Color Modes, grading HLG & converting from BT.2020 to Rec. 709, how to match different picture profiles, and what LUTs to use.
Is 4:2:2 Worth It? – Sony a7 III & Atomos 4:2:0 vs 4:2:2 Comparison
Comparing the 4:2:0 chroma subsampling captured internally on the Sony a7 III vs the 4:2:2 captured via HDMI on external recorders like the Atomos Ninja V.
S-Log on Sony a7 III Internal vs External Recording Differences (Atomos)
The S-Log recorded internally on the Sony a7 III is being limited in output range when compared to external HDMI capture. S-Log2 & S-Log3 aren’t recording correctly to SD card.
Sony Picture Profiles & Dynamic Range Guide (Cine vs S-Log vs HLG)
Comparing the dynamic range & gamma options of the Picture Profiles for Sony cameras like the Sony a7 III such as Cine2, Cine4, HLG, HLG3, S-Log2, & S-Log3.