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Aug 5, 2024 | 
bhphotovideo.com | Zack Young |Stepan Andranikian
While camera gear continues to shed weight, a similar shift has taken place amongst camera crews as well. Mid-range and lower-budget shoots that used to require at least four to eight people now frequently include a crew of just one to three, each with more responsibilities than ever before.
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May 29, 2024 | 
bhphotovideo.com | Zack Young |Stepan Andranikian
Whether you’re talking hue, saturation, exposure, or white balance, modern cameras can capture video in extremely flexible codecs and color spaces that give you a lot of headroom to tweak settings during post-production. But that freedom comes with a warning: if the highlights or the shadows are clipped, there’s no bringing back that information, as the camera simply didn’t capture it.
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Apr 10, 2024 | 
bhphotovideo.com | Luke Rollins |Shawn C. Steiner |Stepan Andranikian
Today, Panasonic announced a major firmware update for two of its popular mirrorless cameras, the LUMIX S5 II and S5 IIx. Firmware versions 3.0 for the S5 II and 2.0 for the S5 IIx introduce several notable upgrades, including updates to cloud storage, video recording, pre-burst shooting, autofocus, and image stabilization. Chief among the upgrades is the introduction of Frame.io connectivity to both LUMIX cameras.
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Oct 27, 2023 | 
bhphotovideo.com | Stepan Andranikian
DZOFilm's line of Tango S35 Zoom lenses boasts impressive zoom ranges—including the 18-90mm and 65-280mm—and quality craftsmanship, a pleasing cinematic look, and other alluring features. In this B&H video, Scott Owsley tests the 18-90mm T2.9.0:00 - About These Lenses1:06 - In This Video1:33 - Specs4:59 - Sample Footage6:56 - Final ThoughtsDo you own any of DZOFilm’s Tango S35 Zoom lenses? Let us know what you think of them in the Comments section, below.
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Oct 23, 2023 | 
bhphotovideo.com | Stepan Andranikian |Rebecca Melville |Todd Vorenkamp |Rachel Leathe
Fashion photography undertakes the deceptively difficult task of capturing the nature and spirit of a garment while conveying the designer's underlying vision. Doing so successfully already requires immense skill and artistry, so it helps to have the right camera for the job. We’ll be looking at a few cameras suitable for fashion photography, as well as some camera fundamentals to help inform your future purchase. Let’s begin with essential features.
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Oct 21, 2023 | 
bhphotovideo.com | Stepan Andranikian
Learn how to hook your viewers on Instagram and TikTok with filmmaker and photographer Adrian Per, in this B&H video. He explains his techniques for short video creation, including how he structures his videos, how he chooses his gear, and much more. 0:00 - In This Presentation1:17 - Storytelling Structure15:07 - Pacing26:27 - Gear32:29 - Lens Choice36:44 - Audio38:39 - Color Grading39:38 - PurposeDo you have any other short-form video tips to share? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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Sep 29, 2023 | 
bhphotovideo.com | Stepan Andranikian |Mos Khan
If you have been involved in filmmaking, the chances are good that you’ve seen a matte box. But you may be wondering, what exactly do these contraptions do? Other than being a cool-looking headpiece for your camera rig, matte boxes have a variety of useful functions that can elevate the quality of your shooting experience and your captured imagery.
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Sep 13, 2023 | 
bhphotovideo.com | Mary Latvis |Stepan Andranikian |Jennifer Hahn |Rebecca Melville
Add super-versatile, top-of-the-line fixtures to your lighting setup using ARRI's new SkyPanel X series. Debuting at IBC 2023, the SkyPanel X produces a unique round beam from an LED panel and functions as a native soft light and a native hard light. Each weatherproof 2x1 LED panel can be linked seamlessly in a modular system where multiple heads work and are controlled as one light.
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Aug 25, 2023 | 
bhphotovideo.com | Stepan Andranikian
Which DJI drone is right for you? You might think the Inspire 3 is the obvious answer, but there’s more to consider when choosing a drone. See how the DJI Air 3, Mini 3 Pro, Mavic 3 Pro, and Inspire 3 compare in specs and footage. 0:00 - In This Video0:44 - Size and Weight1:28 - Stability and Wind Speed Resistance2:01 - Flight and Battery Time2:32 - Camera Specs3:53 - Additional Features4:49 - Which Should You Choose?
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Aug 16, 2023 | 
bhphotovideo.com | Stepan Andranikian
Jabari Holder tests the video quality of almost every entry-level ZEISS digital cinema lens available, from the CP.3 and LWZ.3 series. He also compares them to the Zeiss Otus, Milvus, Loxia, and Batis lenses. 0:00 - Introduction0:52 - The Zeiss Look1:52 - Photo vs. Cine Lenses7:19 - CP.38:51 - LWZ.310:21 - Otus11:23 - Milvus12:23 - Loxia13:26 - Batis14:05 - Final ThoughtsAre you a ZEISS fan? Tell us why in the Comments section, below.
