Ninja V Can Now Record ProRes RAW from the Olympus OM-D E-M1X and OM-D E-M1 Mark III

After being teased back in September, this exciting update is now a reality. Atomos has just announced the release of ProRes RAW recording over HDMI with the Olympus OM-D E-M1X and OM-D E-M1 Mark III mirrorless cameras. Together these powerful devices and the Atomos Ninja V can now record ProRes RAW directly from the camera’s sensor. Olympus users who...

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Four Filmmaking Hacks Using Household Items

Results count in the world of filmmaking and even seasoned professionals have a low-tech trick or two up their sleeve to get that crucial shot in a pinch and save the day. Professional quality film equipment is great for consistency and ease, but what happens when the sh*t hits the fan and one tiny pin or screw breaks, rendering your entire rig useless?...

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Tamron Announces 17-70mm f/2.8 VC Lens for Sony APS-C Cameras

Popular lens maker Tamron has just announced a brand new lens for Sony APS-C cameras. The all-new 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is a standard zoom lens with an equivalent 25.5-105mm full-frame range which makes it one of the most versatile zoom lenses for Sony’s APS-C E-mount cameras. The optical construction of the newcomer consists of 16 elements...

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How Does the RED Komodo Hold Up Against the RED Epic-W

The fact that we could even be comparing a $5,995 camera like the RED Komodo to a $35,000 monster of a camera like the RED Epic-W speaks volumes about how the Komodo is an inflection point for professional, high-end cinematography. Both of these cameras share quality and consistency that is unrivaled by other camera manufacturers while still having...

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Sony VENICE Firmware 6.00 Released

If you are a proud owner of a Sony VENICE or you’re considering renting out the camera for your next shoot, this upcoming firmware update will give you even more HFR capabilities along with a plethora of different improvements and fixes. The CineAlta camera model will be able to shoot 5.7K 16:9 and 4K 6:5 video up to 72fps as well as 3.8K 16:9 up to...

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17 New Noteworthy Features in DaVinci Resolve 17

Another version of Blackmagic’s DaVinci Resolve has just been announced! As with every major version update, Resolve 17 comes with a boatload of new features. Some of the changes are fairly small updates to existing tools while others can dramatically improve an existing workflow. Every tab seems to have been touched here, with Color and Fairlight receiving...

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Sony a7S III vs FX6 vs FX9 – Which One to Pick?

There are so many similarities and a lot of differences between the Sony A7S III, the Sony FX6, and the Sony FX9 that if you’re trying to figure out which one would be the best value for your business, you might get a migraine. Comparing these cameras is like buying an appliance, picking a mattress, or doing your taxes – it is a process that is designed...

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Vazen Rolls Out a 65mm T2 1.8x Anamorphic Lens for Micro 4/3 Cameras

Chinese cinema lens maker Vazen has just announced the pricing and shipping availability of the Vazen 65mm T2 1.8x Anamorphic Lens for Micro Four Thirds (M43) cameras. The unit joins the previously launched 28mm and 40mm siblings, thus completing the entire Micro Four Thirds 1.8x Anamorphic lens set. For those of you who might not be aware, all Vazen...

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Less Than 24 Hours to Get the Ultimate Resolve Course Bundle for just $97

Hey guys, this is just a quick heads up that this year’s Black Friday sale of the Ultimate Resolve Course Bundle by Alex Jordan and his team at LearnColorGrading.com and Filmsimplified.com will be gone in less than 24 hours! To recap, the bundle is packed with the latest versions of Alex Jordan’s most popular courses including DaVinci Resolve Grading...

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2020 Cyber Monday Deals for Filmmakers

By now everyone should realize that Black Friday actually encompasses over a week of sales on all types of products. In fact, we already covered a good selection of Black Friday Deals for Filmmakers. However, Cyber Monday is another day where new deals show up so we have covered another batch of deals that filmmakers may enjoy. We will also recap some...

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