Production during a pandemic: how should filmmakers approach work in the midst of COVID-19?
The CARES Act explained to photographers and small businesses
Don’t panic! Be an optimist. These are the words from Salvatore Cincotta, who put together a video explaining all...
REVIEW: JVC HM250U Camcorder
Today, almost everything is recorded. If people are there, it will be filmed. For events, sports, news, or streaming,...
Review: Samson Satellite microphone vs Q2U
Here is my review of the ≈US$100 Samson Satellite multi-pattern electret condenser iOS/iPadOS/USB microphone with ≈US$7 Aokeo attachable pop...
Tested: 15 lights, 8 cameras, 7 color meters
Every year Geoff Boyle, the founder of CML, pulls together one or more camera, lens, or lighting tests. Back...
Stay Connected and Compensated with PVC
Here we are several weeks into the coronavirus pandemic and many cities and states have gone into some form...
Review: Ecamm Live, a multicam mixer/switcher for macOS featuring NDI from NewTek
This is my first review article on Ecamm Live, a multicam mixer app for macOS-powered computers for live streaming...
Restoration of Super-8 films and Virtual Production meet at GTC Digital
From Super-8 films and VHS restoration to digital humans and the future of virtual production there are more than...
Large Format Shootout // Mini LF, C500mkII, FX9, VENICE
Ever since I took ownership of my C500mkII I’ve been asked over and over how it stacks up against...
Review: Apogee Hype Mic with inboard analog compressor
Here is my review of the US$349 Apogee Hype Mic, the first microphone I have ever tested with an...
The New Blackmagic Design 12G 7-Inch Video Assist 4K Review
The original Blackmagic Design 7-inch Video Assist 4K is one of my all-time favorite monitors/recorders. The main reason I...
Hiring and Being Hired as a Subcontractor
As someone who’s been on both sides of that table, I’ve been able to glean quite a bit of...
NAB Show Express comes in April
The National Association of Broadcasters confirms it is impossible to hold a rescheduled 2020 NAB Show this year and...
Formula 1 is the next motor racing sport broadcasting from inside a game
Users of Codemasters Formula 1 2019 racing simulation have asked for real broadcast graphics back in 2019, and now...
NASCAR: next races will be broadcast from inside an online racing game
As COVID-19 puts a halt on all NASCAR races, many of the most popular drivers have agreed to move...
