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by Mary Latvis · Posted
Help the videographer in your life get just the look they want, or round out your own kit with the gift of a pro filter pack from B&H Photo. Enhance your exposure control to create sharp focus drop-off, subtly take the edge off wrinkles and blemishes, darken overexposed skies, lower contrast in high-exposure locations, and generally create a more “filmic” look with the use of optical filters. The links provided below are to the popular pro-cine 4 x 5.65" filter size but most are also available in
by Ronald Francis · Posted
Smartphone/tablet teleprompters have proven to be very successful for YouTube channels. Many popular YouTube vloggers list a mobile teleprompter among their YouTube gear. These prompters are compact and affordable, and both factors are right up the alley of a YouTube vlogger. They’re also easy to get started with and use. They work using one of many prompting apps that can be downloaded at the App Store or Google Play, and setup generally isn’t complicated at all. Below, we’ll round up the most ideal options among the different types of mobile
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Unsure of what to do? Suffering from restless, sleepless nights as you wonder what to get your filmmaker friend, niece/nephew, or significant other? Maybe you got some new video gear and it just won’t fit into your current gear bags? Or even better, you’ve had a very successful year and, as December 31 approaches, you realize you need some extra tax deductions. Well, whatever your reason, it’s time for a new bag, or two. But what kind of bag are you looking for? Fashionable, utilitarian, soft, or rigid? DSLR/mirrorless, camcorder, or lighting?
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Now available for pre-order at B&H Photo, the Roland V-02HD PAC1 and V-02HD PAC2 bundles combine the compact V-02HD two-channel HDMI video switcher with a foot pedal for convenient, hands-free switching. With this versatile micro-switcher, a single camera operator can live-switch between two cameras while outputting to a recorder or a live
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Since the Canon 5D MarkII (since supplanted by the Mark III and Mark IV) started shooting video and consumer camcorders started capturing 4K, the lines of differentiation between cameras, and for what purpose, have been blurred. What follows is my take on how to navigate your choices, and make the selection which will be the most appropriate for you
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Add smooth moves to your action camera footage with the new WG2X Wearable Gimbal, from FeiyuTech. Slap the WG2X onto a 1/4"-20 helmet, handlebar, chest mount, or mini tripod to get up-close, stabilized footage of your latest breathtaking adventure. This low-profile, compact gimbal holds your GoPro HERO 7/6/5 or similarly sized action camera, including the YI Technology
by Ronald Francis · Posted
For most purposes, editing software and a decent-enough computer are all one needs for video editing. But if you want a precision workflow, require optimal image quality, or are simply looking for a gift for an editor friend or relative, below are some key accessories that will upgrade an editing station to a more professional one.
Most of these add-ons are compatible with all the popular editing applications, such as Apple Final Cut Pro X,
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
Coming at you fast and furiously, we’ve got eight quick tips for cleaning dialogues in a short film context—although, really, these tips could apply to any length film; from 30-second spots to feature-length films. If a project with dialogue has fallen into your professional lap, you’re going to want a cheat sheet for how to clean up that dialogue before you go about EQ’ing, compressing, and more.
Well, my friends, here is that cheat sheet. Follow these eight steps, and you’ll be ready to start mixing the dialogue of your audio/visual project.
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In this video, Jake Estes, from B&H, shares seven tips on making an effective horror film. From costumes and makeup to location and lighting, watch the video to learn some useful techniques for pulling off a successful horror production. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at BandH.com.
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Impress your video-shooting loved one, or treat yourself to the gift of an on-board monitor. Mirrorless cameras, DSLRs, and action cameras are popular, compact choices for capturing video, but most lack a good-sized, high-resolution display screen. Look to "on-board" or "on-camera" monitors to fill the gap—most offer 5 to 7" display screens, with some also doing double duty as recording devices.
These compact monitors also provide a crucial window into your shot for a camera assistant, director, dolly grip, sound mixer, crane operator, or
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Meet Jabari A.K. Holder, a writer, director, and film producer. Holder employs satire to spotlight the absurdities of everyday life and help reframe the way we view and interact with our world. When he’s not making movies, Holder works as a Pro Video Sales Consultant to help fellow filmmakers achieve their goals. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at BandH.com. To read more about B&H employees who are
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B&H is more than just a retailer—we’re a community of creative professionals, including award-winning photographers and musicians, accomplished digital artists and cinematographers, and other skilled creators from diverse artistic backgrounds. Check out For the Love of the Craft, a series of short documentaries that highlight some of our talented employees.
Cinematographer Jason Smolesky is a wizard who makes movie magic happen. As a member of the B&H B2B team, Smolesky uses his
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Simply put, the DJI Mavic 2 is the best drone in its class. From top to tail, it excels in nearly every category of performance and design. In fact, the closest the Mavic comes to a true rivalry is between its two subclasses, the Pro and the Zoom. This
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
An old commercial jingle went, “Weebles wobble, but they don’t fall down.” Today, I’ll tell you that the Zhiyun-Tech WEEBILL LAB doesn’t wobble. It’s also one of the smaller handheld stabilizers in its class, no doubt a reference to the tiny Australian bird of the same name, and offers a unique design approach with bonus features you won’t find standard on similar models. We spent some time with this stabilizer and were quite happy
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Now available at B&H Photo Video, the Zhiyun-Tech WEEBILL LAB ups your gimbal game with wireless image transmission and touchscreen control via your smartphone or tablet. The size of this mirrorless/action camera stabilizer has shrunk, while its payload capacity has been upped to more than six pounds. Its streamlined design can be configured in upright or underslung modes, its power and speed have been increased, and it